Song Hae

Song Bok-hee (Hangul: 송복희; April 27, 1927 – June 8, 2022),[1] also known professionally as Song Hae (Hangul: 송해), was a South Korean television host and singer. He was known as the host of the music show Korea Sings from 1988 until his death in 2022.[2]

Song Hae
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Born
Song Bok-hee

(1927-04-27)April 27, 1927
DiedJune 8, 2022(2022-06-08) (aged 95)
Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
EducationHaeju Arts School, Hwanghae-do – Dept. of Vocal Music
Occupation
  • TV host
  • singer
  • comedian
Years active1949–2022
Korean name
Hangul송해
Hanja宋海
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Birth name
Hangul송복희
Hanja宋福熙
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Song died at a hospital in Seoul, South Korea on June 8, 2022 from pneumonia, aged 95.[3]

References

  1. ""오늘(27일)은 ‘원조 국민 MC’ 송해 선생님의 92번째 생일입니다"" (in ko). Insight. 2018-04-27. https://www.insight.co.kr/news/152235. Retrieved 2018-11-20. 
  2. "[단독"송해 독감, ‘전국노래자랑’ 광주편 촬영 연기""] (in ko). The Kyunghyang Shinmun. 2018-01-12. http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201801121525003&sec_id=540101. Retrieved 2018-11-20. 
  3. "S. Korea's oldest TV host Song Hae dies at 95". The Korea Herald. 8 June 2022.