Sonu Hyang-hui
Sonu Hyang-hui (Korean: 선우향희) is a North Korean violinist. She is best known for her role as leader of the string section of the Moranbong Band.[1][2]
Sonu Hyang-hui | |
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| Born | North Korea |
| Occupations | Singer and politician |
| Labels | Moranbong Band, Samjiyon Orchestra |
| Sonu Hyang-hui | |
| Hangul | |
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| Revised Romanization | Seonu Hyanghui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏnu hyanghŭi |
Early life
She graduated from Kim Won Gyun University of Music in Pyongyang.
Career
She performed with the Samjiyon Band (renamed Orchestra in 2018).
In 2012, she became the leader of the string section (and in some concerts concertmaster) of the Moranbong Band. She was missing from the band at times, but re-appeared for some concerts.
Personal life
In August 2021 she married with Kim Yo-Jong's brother in Law.
References
- "Moranbong, the non-vanishing North Korean band". BBC News. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- "Kim Jong Un's favorite girl group, Moranbong Band, back crooning for North Korea". New York Daily News. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
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