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Artist
Han Dae Su
12+ albums
rockfolksinger-songwriterfolk rockKorean
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Han Dae-soo (한대수) (born March 12, 1948) is a South Korean folk singer-songwriter and one of the pioneers of modern Korean folk and rock music. Born in Busan, he spent much of his youth in the United States, where he was influenced by Western folk and rock artists like Bob Dylan and The Beatles. Han debuted in 1974 with the album Long Long Road (멀고 먼 길), which blended poetic lyrics with folk and psychedelic rock influences. His music, often infused with themes of freedom and social critique, led to controversy during South Korea’s military dictatorship, resulting in his work being censored and his eventual exile to the U.S. After years abroad, Han returned to South Korea in the 1990s and continued his musical career, influencing generations of Korean singer-songwriters. His legacy as a pioneer of Korean folk and protest music remains significant in the country's cultural history. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
