Bae Ho
South Korean singer (1942–1971)
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Bae Ho (Korean: 배호; April 24, 1942 – November 7, 1971)[1] was a South Korean singer, known as the "Elvis of Korean trot."[2][3] A statue commemorating his biggest hit, "Turning around at Samgakji (돌아가는 삼각지)" stands in front of Samgakji Station in Seoul.[4]
Early life
Bae was born Bae Sin-ung (Korean: 배신웅)[5] in Shandong, China, the son of Korean independence activist Bae Gook-min. He moved to what would become South Korea with his family in 1945 following the end of the Japanese occupation.[1][2][3]
Career
Bae debuted as a singer in 1963. His popularity grew after the 1967 release of his song "Turning around at Samgakji" (돌아가는 삼각지), which topped music charts for five consecutive months.[3] He ultimately released about 300 songs.[2]
In 1966 he fell ill with nephritis and spent his last years battling the disease. He died in 1971.[3]