SINGER
Hyon Song-wol
Hyon Song-wol
Hyon Song-wol (Korean: 현송월; born 1977) is a North Korean singer, band leader, and politician. She is the leader of the Moranbong Band and of the Samjiyon Orchestra. She was formerly a featured vocalist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble in the early 2000s, a pop group which found fame in North Korea in the late 1980s and 1990s. She has been a member in the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea since 2017. Read more on Wikipedia
Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Hyon Song-wol is the 2,562nd most popular singer, the 132nd most popular biography from North Korea and the most popular North Korean Singer.
Hyon Song-wol is most famous for being a North Korean singer and the leader of the Moranbong Band, which is known for its performances that promote the North Korean regime. She gained international attention for her close ties to Kim Jong-un and her role in North Korean cultural propaganda.
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Among SINGERS
Among singers, Hyon Song-wol ranks 2,560 out of 4,381. Before her are Michelle, Kwon Eun-bi, Amanda Lepore, and Mohombi. After her are Ivy Queen, Poli Genova, Leena Peisa, Maxi Priest, Emrah, Asmik Grigorian, Charlie Rich, and Madison Beer.
Most Popular Singers in Wikipedia
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Michelle
1972 - Present
HPI: 48.40
Rank: 2,556
Kwon Eun-bi
1995 - Present
HPI: 48.39
Rank: 2,557
Amanda Lepore
1967 - Present
HPI: 48.38
Rank: 2,558
Mohombi
1986 - Present
HPI: 48.37
Rank: 2,559
Hyon Song-wol
HPI: 48.37
Rank: 2,560
Ivy Queen
1972 - Present
HPI: 48.37
Rank: 2,561
Poli Genova
1987 - Present
HPI: 48.36
Rank: 2,562
Leena Peisa
1979 - Present
HPI: 48.36
Rank: 2,563
Maxi Priest
1961 - Present
HPI: 48.36
Rank: 2,564
Emrah
1971 - Present
HPI: 48.35
Rank: 2,565
Asmik Grigorian
1981 - Present
HPI: 48.34
Rank: 2,566
Charlie Rich
1932 - 1995
HPI: 48.33
Rank: 2,567
Madison Beer
1999 - Present
HPI: 48.32
Rank: 2,568
In North Korea
Among people born in North Korea, Hyon Song-wol ranks 135 out of 162. Before her are Ri Myong-guk (1986), An Kum-ae (1980), Kang Chol-hwan (1968), Kim Yong-jun (1983), Kim Myong-won (1983), and Mun In-guk (1978). After her are Choe Chol-su (1969), Cha Jong-hyok (1985), Ri Kwang-chon (1985), Pak Nam-chol (1985), Kim Ju-ae (2013), and Kye Sun-hui (1979).
Others born in North Korea
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Ri Myong-guk
SOCCER PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 49.79
Rank: 129
An Kum-ae
POLITICIAN
1980 - Present
HPI: 49.45
Rank: 130
Kang Chol-hwan
WRITER
1968 - Present
HPI: 49.01
Rank: 131
Kim Yong-jun
SOCCER PLAYER
1983 - Present
HPI: 48.89
Rank: 132
Kim Myong-won
SOCCER PLAYER
1983 - Present
HPI: 48.60
Rank: 133
Mun In-guk
SOCCER PLAYER
1978 - Present
HPI: 48.46
Rank: 134
Hyon Song-wol
SINGER
HPI: 48.37
Rank: 135
Choe Chol-su
ATHLETE
1969 - Present
HPI: 47.95
Rank: 136
Cha Jong-hyok
SOCCER PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 47.60
Rank: 137
Ri Kwang-chon
SOCCER PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 47.16
Rank: 138
Pak Nam-chol
SOCCER PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 47.15
Rank: 139
Kim Ju-ae
NOBLEMAN
2013 - Present
HPI: 46.84
Rank: 140
Kye Sun-hui
MARTIAL ARTS
1979 - Present
HPI: 46.32
Rank: 141
Among SINGERS In North Korea
Among singers born in North Korea, Hyon Song-wol ranks 1.
