Kang Susie

Quick Facts: Who was Kang Susie?

Subject:

Kang Susie

Known for:

South Korean singer-songwriter known for her debut album "Violet Fragrance" in 1990.

Born:

1967-05-20

Century / Era:

1967s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kang Susie (Korean: 강수지; born May 20, 1967) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. She debuted in 1990 with the release of her first album, "Violet Fragrance". She has also performed in Japan, and has also hosted radio program Kang Su-ji's Memories from 2013 to 2014. Kang Susie was born on May 20, 1967, in Seoul. She immigrated to New York at the age of 16 with her parents, where she lived in Queens and earned money as a teenager in shops and restaurants.

Career & Major Achievements

She was part of a gospel choir at her local church. At age 21, having won the Gold Prize at the East American Leg of MBC's College Music Festival in 1989, she was requested by the festival's MC, Song Seung-hwan, to debut as a singer in South Korea. He also recruited her to be the RJ of a newly founded Korean-language radio broadcast. Kang returned to South Korea at the age of 23 to debut, where she promoted for 8 years, releasing hit singles such as "Violet Fragrance" (1990), "Scattered Days" (1991), "Scent In The Time" (1991), "You'll Know Then" (1993), "Winter Alone" (1995), "Orpheus' Tears" (1995) and "All I Need Is Time" (1995). She was known for her innocent image, looks and voice, as well as lauded for her songwriting abilities.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She dated fellow singer Shim Shin from around 1991 to 1993, fearlessly admitting so despite the social stigma against celebrities dating and the hate she received from Shim's teenage fans. In 1994, she forayed into the Japanese music market, releasing various singles and acting in a musical, as well as a Japanese compilation album, "Self Selection". Kang married a Korean-American dentist in the United States in 2001, which resulted in a divorce in mid-November 2006. Kang Susie divorced on the condition that she held custody of her then-3 year old daughter, Viviana. She raised her alone in South Korea until she remarried comedian and MC Kim Kook-jin in 2018, whom she met during the shoot of SBS variety show "Burning Youth".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1967 (1967-05-20): Birth of Kang Susie — South Korean singer-songwriter known for her debut album "Violet Fragrance" in 1990.
2. 1989: 1989 Milestone — At age 21, having won the Gold Prize at the East American Leg of MBC's College Music Festival in 1989, she was requested by the festival's MC, Song Seung-hwan, to debut as a singer in South Korea.
3. 1990: 1990 Milestone — She debuted in 1990 with the release of her first album, "Violet Fragrance".
4. 1991: 1991 Milestone — She dated fellow singer Shim Shin from around 1991 to 1993, fearlessly admitting so despite the social stigma against celebrities dating and the hate she received from Shim's teenage fans.
5. 1994: 1994 Milestone — In 1994, she forayed into the Japanese music market, releasing various singles and acting in a musical, as well as a Japanese compilation album, "Self Selection".
6. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Kang married a Korean-American dentist in the United States in 2001, which resulted in a divorce in mid-November 2006.
7. 2013: 2013 Milestone — She has also performed in Japan, and has also hosted radio program Kang Su-ji's Memories from 2013 to 2014.
8. 2018: 2018 Milestone — She raised her alone in South Korea until she remarried comedian and MC Kim Kook-jin in 2018, whom she met during the shoot of SBS variety show "Burning Youth".

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kang Susie

True or False: “Kang Susie debuted as a singer immediately after winning the Gold Prize at the East American Leg of MBC's College Music Festival.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she won the prize and was asked to debut, her actual return and promotion period began later in 1990.

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