"A Great Star for a Lifetime," Hyeon Cheol Passes Away While Battling Nerve Damage..Second Anniversary Today (15th)

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Two years have passed since the late singer Hyeon Cheol (real name Kang Sang-soo), who dominated an era as one of the "Four Great Kings of Trot," passed away.

Hyeon Cheol passed away on July 15, 2024, after a long battle with illness. He was 82 years old. It is reported that his health deteriorated due to nerve damage following cervical disc surgery performed many years ago, leading to his prolonged illness.

Born in 1942, the late Hyeon Cheol debuted at age 27 in 1969 with "Unfeeling You." However, he did not receive much attention compared to the top stars of the time, Na Hun-a and Nam Jin, and endured a long period of obscurity. In 1974, he moved down to his hometown of Busan and formed the group "Hyeon Cheol and the Bees" to perform.

Afterward, the late singer transitioned to a solo career two years after the dissolution of Hyeon Cheol and the Bees, producing hit songs such as "Love Must Be Like a Butterfly" and "Thinking of You Whether Sitting or Standing." In particular, he won the KBS Song Awards in the following year with his 1988 release "Bongseonhwa Love Affair," and secured the award for two consecutive years in 1990 with "I Don't Want It, I Don't Want It," overcoming the sorrow of obscurity after 20 years to reach the pinnacle.

During his prime, the late singer was also known as one of the "Four Great Kings of Trot" along with Song Dae-kwan, Tae Jin-ah, and Seol Woon-do.

Tae Jin-ah, in a eulogy at the memorial service, said, "All who loved the senior are endlessly grieving from the pain of parting. We miss the image that always conveyed a comfortable smile." He added, "He will remain as a great star for all eternity. Having laid down the burdens of the world, my heart is heavy with sorrow before his spirit, and tears blur my vision." He further conveyed, "Please go in peace to a place where there is no pain or suffering."

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