Kim Hyun-sik, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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South Korean singer
Date of Birth: 07-Jan-1958
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Date of Death: 01-Nov-1990
Profession: singer
Nationality: South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Kim Hyun-sik
- Kim Hyun-sik (7 January 1958 – 1 November 1990) was a South Korean musician, active during the 1980s.
- He debuted in 1980, releasing his first album, Spring Summer Fall Winter, along with his band of the same name.
- He died at the age of 32 from cirrhosis.
- He is recognized as one of the most popular and notable musicians of the 1980s in Korea, well known for his unique, husky, emotional vocal style.
- Kim released five albums while alive, with his sixth album—Kim Hyun-sik VI, popularly known by the title of its lead single "My Love By My Side"—being released posthumously.
- Kim broke out of the hospital to finish the vocal recordings for his last album, showing his dedication to his profession.
- He won the Disc Daesang (Album of the Year) award at the 1991 Golden Disc Awards, the Korean approximation of the Grammy Awards, for his posthumous sixth album, Kim Hyun-sik VI.
- Kim was also honored by having two episodes of the popular singing competition show Immortal Songs 2 dedicated to his music.
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