Song Dae-kwan passes away, hospitalized due to poor condition, cardiac arrest… Aged 78

MUSIC Feb 07, 2025

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Song Dae-kwan passes away, hospitalized due to poor health, cardiac arrest… Aged 78

Trot singer Song Dae-kwan has passed away. He was 78 years old.

On the 7th, an official from Song Dae-kwan‘s agency Starlineup Entertainment told Donga.com, “He went to the hospital a few days ago because he wasn’t feeling well and suddenly passed away today (the 7th) at around 10 AM due to a cardiac arrest. He had no other underlying illnesses.” They added, “We are currently organizing a statement. We will let you know as soon as it‘s organized.”

The deceased’s funeral will be held at the Seoul National University Hospital funeral hall.

Meanwhile, Song Dae-kwan, who was born in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do in 1946, debuted in 1967 with ‘Mr. Kindness’. Along with the late Hyun Chul, Tae Jin-ah, and Seol Woon-do, he was greatly loved as one of the four kings of trot. Representative songs include ‘The Sun Rises’‘Four Beats’‘One Ticket’‘Popular Songs’.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com Reporter shine2562@donga.com

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