Kim Wan-sun is a famous Korean pop singer active in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.
She is known by the nickname “Korean Madonna” and “the dancing queen of the K-pop renaissance” for her “sexy” dancing and “Extraordinary charm” stage performance, earned her a reputation as a sexy idol. Kim made her debut in 1986 with the release of her first album, Tonight.
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- Full name: Kim Wan-soon
- Stage name: Kim Wan-sun
- Date of Birth: May 16, 1969
- Age: 55
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea.
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 1.54 m
- Parents: Kim Sung-nam, Han Soo-ja
- Siblings: Kim Young-sun
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Kim Wan-soon was born in Seoul, South Korea on May 16, 1969. She was raised by her parents, Kim Sung-nam and Han Soo-ja, and has a sibling, Kim Young-soon.
Kim attended Jamwon Elementary School in Seoul, and then attended Sehwa Girls’ Middle School. Later, she attended Sehwa Girls’ High School.
After graduating from high school, Kim Wan-soon entered the University of Hawaii. Kim Wan-soon’s ethnicity is Korean and her religious beliefs are Christian.
Profession
Kim Wan-sun is a pioneer in the Korean music scene, known for his extraordinary stage presence and energetic dance moves.
Her music is a perfect blend of pop and rock, captivating audiences with her memorable melodies and powerful vocal performances.
In 1986, 17-year-old Kim Wan-soon made her debut, and her bold and sexy image was considered groundbreaking in South Korea.
Her fifth album, Pierrot Smiles at Us, was released in 1990 and was a huge commercial success, selling over 1 million copies and cementing her status as a music icon.
Notably, Kim Wan-soon was a pioneer of the “Korean Wave”, achieving remarkable success in Taiwan in the mid-1990s, paving the way for the global spread of K-pop. However, her career was fraught with challenges; she faced a controlling management situation from her aunt.
In the early 1990s, Kim Wan-soon gave up her music career and went to Hawaii to study design, demonstrating her versatility and multifaceted talents.
When she returned to Korea in 2002, she found that the music scene had shifted toward the rise of idol groups, but her status as a Korean music legend remained unchanged.
Awards and nominations
- Golden Disc Award: Song Award (may be for a specific song)
- Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA):
- Artist of the Year
- Best Female Vocalist
- KBS Music Awards: Singer Award (1991) [source: KBS World]
- SBS Entertainment Awards: Best Couple (may perform with other artists)
Social Media
- Instagram account: @kimwansunflower
Personal life
Kim Wan-soon keeps a low profile and has never publicly discussed her personal life. There are no confirmed reports that Kim Wan-soon has a spouse or has ever been in a romantic relationship.
She said that not getting married was a good decision for her. In addition, there is no news about Kim having a child.
Discography
- Alone in the Yard (1987)
- Too Lonely to Dance Alone (1988)
- A Beautiful Day (1989)
- Pierrot Smiles at Us (1990)
- Sorrow (1992)
- First Contact (1994)
- Extremely Attractive (1995)
- Innocence (1996)
- Mimi Huhu (1996) (Chinese album)
- 1S and Remake (2002)
- Return (2005)
- The Original (Compilation) (2017)
- Super Love (EP) (2011)
- Beer (EP) (2012)
net worth
Kim Wan-sun is a successful South Korean actress with an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million.
This considerable net worth has been accumulated during her prolific career in the entertainment industry.
