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- Cho Yong-Pil
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- Kim Wan-sun
During the 1980s, the Korean music industry was in a transition period. The music industry was rapidly changing as a result of the government’s economic development plan. Therefore, the Korean music industry was not stable and was facing an uncertain future. This transition period lasted from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s. The Korean music indus...
In the 1980s, Korean popular music was dominated by ballads. The songs were characterized by a gentle and sorrowful melody, and were accompanied by beautiful melodies of the piano. Ballads were originally composed of traditional Korean melodies and lyrics that told stories about nature or life’s hardships. The lyrics were usually about love, both l...
Cho Yong-Pil was the first singer to sell over 1 million records in Korea, and his biggest hit was “Let’s Go on a Trip” which sold over two million copies. It was the summer song of 1986. Cho Yong-Pil was the first Korean singer to have a concert in the US, and he performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. He was the first to break into the Jap...
Lee Sun-hee (born 1964) is a South Korean singer and songwriter. Lee is often referred to by Koreans as the “National Diva” of Korea for her popularity amongst South Koreans, who admired her for her success and vocal abilities as a singer. She made her first debut in 1984 with the song title “To J”, for which she won first prize at the ninth MBC Ri...
Kim Wan-sun is an iconic figure in Korean pop music history, famous for her unique style and charismatic stage presence. She was a key figure in the second wave of Hallyu in the mid-1990s. She was also known as the “Korean Madonna” for her explicit dancing and performance on stage and was sometimes also referred to as a “Dancing Queen” during the K...
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K-Pop City Pop: Sounds of 80s Korean Pop · Playlist · 30 songs · 1K likes
The Hits: 80s Korea. A new music service with official albums, singles, videos, remixes, live performances and more for Android, iOS and desktop.
- “Lady” by Yubin. Released in mid-2018, Yubin made a killing with her retro vibe, often reminding fans of her days in Wonder Girls. From the outfits, to the beat, to even the lighting, the song truly feels like a time capsule of the ’80s!
- “Venus” by Rainbow Note. Debuting in 2019, this duo’s entire concept is City Pop! Although a somewhat unknown group, they’re rising in popularity with the rise of City Pop.
- “I Feel You” by Wonder Girls. Bringing the ’80s genre in 2015, the Wonder Girls truly made everyone crazy for the retro concept with their neon lights, bodysuits, and unique dance moves.
- “Soul Lady” by Yukika. As a Japanese woman promoting in South Korea in the Korean language, who better to have insight into the genre? Yukika perfectly blends the City Pop genre with a more modern twist.
Playlist of my favorite songs from the early and late 80s. Few might be from the very early 1990s.
