Kim Ok-joo is a member of the Mudanbong Orchestra known as the “Korea Girls’ Generation” and is currently the only member still active on stage. (Image source: video screenshot/YouTube/TVCHOSUN)
[Look at China July 13, 2021 News]RecentlyNorth KorealeaderKim Jong-unIn order to prevent people from watching Korean movies and dramas and listening to Korean pop music and other “Korean culture”, they began to train their domestic acting stars, especiallyGold ballAs a representative singer, she can be said to be a collection of Kim Jong-un’s so many beloved ones. In addition to being able to be responsible for most of the songs in the performances, she was awarded the “People’s Actor“The honorary title of “, even when the photo was taken, Jin Yuzhu still clings to Kim Jong-un closely, which seemed to show that her status is no longer what it used to be.
According to a report by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo, the Mudanbong Orchestra, once known as the “Girls’ Generation of Joseon”, has not rejoined the stage for more than a year. All the members have disappeared and only one (김옥주, sound) remains today She is also active in front of the screen, and she has recently won the favor of Kim Jong-un, which allowed her to climb to a new height in her career.
After the Peony Peak Orchestra celebrated its performance on New Year’s Day in 2020, it has not arranged any more group performances. There are even several popular members who have won the title of Meritorious Haiyou and Hero of the Republic. They did not show up at the party conference in January this year. .
According to a report by the North Korean state media “Labor News”, on the 11th, Kim Jong-un attended the national commendation ceremony and awarded honorary titles and medals to performing arts creators and performers, and took a group photo with everyone after the end.
The report pointed out that Kim Ok-joo is currently serving as a “vocal actor” (also known as a singer) in the State Council Performance Troupe. On the same day she was awarded the honorary title of “People’s Actor” (known as a national singer in South Korea), which is also a violation of Kim Jong-un 6 This title was awarded for the first time this year, and even Xuan Songyue, the former head of the Sanchiyuan Orchestra and the current vice minister of the Party Central Committee, failed to receive this honorary title.
In the group photo after the meeting, one of the most precious thrones next to Kim Jong-un was given to Jin Yuzhu. She not only clung to Kim Jong-un’s body, but also held her hand on his waist; The man on one side can only hook the leader’s arm. In the photo, the corners of Kim Jong-un’s mouth are slightly raised, not as serious as he used to be in meetings, he seems to be a little nervous and shy.
According to reports, Kim Yu-joo once served as the lead singer of the Galaxy Orchestra where the first lady of North Korea Li Xuezhu played. After the group was disbanded, she joined the Qingfeng Orchestra, Mudanfeng Orchestra and Sam Jiyeon Orchestra one after another. Go to the State Council Recital Group.
The report stated that this time, Kim Jong-un’s big move to award the honorary title and medal of Jin Yuzhu is equivalent to fostering Jin Yuzhu to become a new generation of “national superstar” in order to implement preferential policies for practitioners in the entertainment industry. The main purpose is to block Young people watch Korean dramas and listen to “Korean pop culture” such as Korean pop music, and begin to train North Korea’s own domestic celebrities and use them to establish national discipline and spiritual weapons.
Jin Yuzhu’s concert?
According to a report by the South Korean media Chosun Ilbo, Kim Jong-un will hold a 4-day labor party plenary meeting from June 15th, in which he also arranged to watch the performance of the State Council performance group with the top leaders of the Party Central Committee. In the film released by the North Korean Central Television, Jin Yuzhu actually participated in up to 22 song performances in 26 performances, which is more than 2 hours and 20 minutes in the program, except for male chorus or Apart from the performance, it can be said that it is Jin Yuzhu’s own one-man show.
Jiang Dongwan, a North Korean expert and professor at Dong-A University, believes that Jin Yuzhu is the core figure of the performance. Being able to receive so many repertoires in one performance can prove that she is a singer favored by Kim Jong-un; February In the performance commemorating the birthday of Kim Jong Il, the former leader of North Korea, after Kim Jong-joo stepped down, Kim Jong-un asked for another song twice.
Kim Ok-joo once visited South Korea as a member of the Sam Ji-yeon Orchestra. Song Young, who was known as North Korea’s “most popular female singer” at the time, also sang with the South Korean girl group “Girls’ Generation” Seo Hyun, but Song Young after returning home , Also disappeared in front of the stage.
Professor Jiang Dongwan pointed out that although it is impossible to confirm whether these disappeared North Korean singers and musicians were eliminated due to political issues, it does not seem to be a normal sign. At present, only Jin Yuzhu is still active. In front of the screen and being favored by Kim Jong-un, this is indeed a very rare thing.
Editor in charge: Wang Jun
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