Lee Mi-ja
Musical artist
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Lee Mi-ja (Korean: 이미자; born October 30, 1941)[1] is a South Korean singer. She is widely considered the most influential trot singer in Korean music history.[2] Lee debuted in 1959 and rose to stardom with her 1964 best-selling song, "Camellia Girl."[3] She has released over 500 albums during her career and is known as the "Queen of Elegy," after one of her most popular songs.[4] In 2002, she became one of the first South Korean singers to perform in North Korea.[5]
BornOctober 30, 1941
OccupationSinger
Yearsactive1959–present
Honours
Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit (2023)
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Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit (2023)Awards
- 2013 MBC Entertainment Awards – Achievement Award
State honors
| Country | Organization | Year | Honor or Award | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards[note 1] | 2013 | Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit | [9] |
| 2023 | Gold Crown Cultural Medal | [10] |
Notes
- Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[6][7] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[8]
