Trot singer Song Dae-kwan, who enjoyed national popularity with songs like ‘The Day the Sun Rises’, has suddenly passed away. He was 79 years old.

According to the deceased‘s bereaved family and his agency Star Line Up Entertainment on the 7th, Song Dae-kwan passed away from a heart attack while receiving treatment in the emergency room of Seoul National University Hospital that morning. It is known that he had visited the hospital the day before complaining of poor health.

Born in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do in 1946, Song Dae-kwan debuted in 1967 with ‘The Kind Mister’. He rose to popularity when ‘The Day the Sun Rises’ became a huge hit in 1975. Since then, he has released numerous hit songs such as ‘Four Beats’, ‘Popular Songs’, ‘One Ticket’, and was called one of the ‘Trot Four Heavenly Kings’ along with Tae Jin-ah, Hyun Chul, and Seol Woon-do.

In particular, Song Dae-kwan had appeared on various music and entertainment programs such as KBS’s ‘Gayo Stage’, ‘National Singing Contest’, until recently, so the sudden news of his passing is shocking his fans.

Meanwhile, the deceased‘s funeral will be held at the Seoul National University Hospital funeral hall.


Reporter Yoo Ji-hye yjh0304@donga.com

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