Sonu Hyang-hui (Korean선우향희) is a North Korean violinist. She is best known for her role as leader of the string section of the Moranbong Band.[1][2]

Sonu Hyang-hui
BornNorth Korea
OccupationsSinger and politician
LabelsMoranbong Band, Samjiyon Orchestra
Sonu Hyang-hui
Chosŏn'gŭl
선우향희
Revised RomanizationSeonu Hyanghui
McCune–ReischauerSŏnu Hyanghŭi

Early life edit

She graduated from Kim Won Gyun University of Music in Pyongyang.

Career edit

She performed with the Samjiyon Band (renamed Orchestra in 2018).

In 2012, she became the leader of the string section (and in some concerts concertmaster) of the Moranbong Band. She was missing from the band at times, but re-appeared for some concerts.

Personal life edit

In August 2021 she married with Kim Yo-Jong's brother in Law.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Moranbong, the non-vanishing North Korean band". BBC News. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Kim Jong Un's favorite girl group, Moranbong Band, back crooning for North Korea". New York Daily News. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  3. ^ 北 최고 인기스타 선우향희 결혼…권력가 집안 며느리 됐다. dailynk.com (in Korean). 3 September 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2024.