Kim Sang Hee

**Kim Sang Hee** is a veteran South Korean singer who debuted back in 1961, bringing her smooth vocals to the trot and pop scenes during Korea's early music boom. Born on March 29, 1943, she graduated from Korea University with a law degree before diving into music full-time, earning nominations for awards along the way and releasing timeless tracks like those in her *Complete Collection of Original Hits* and albums such as *Love Story*, *20 Best Vol. 2*, and *Kim Sang-hee Solo Book*.

She's beloved for her heartfelt ballads and covers, with recent compilations spotlighting classics like "Father (Papa)," "The Young Man from Gyeongsangdo," and emotional tunes such as *사랑의 진실* (The Truth of Love), *놓치고 싶지 않은 당신* (The You I Don't Want to Miss), and *김상희의 눈물* (Kim Sang Hee's Tears), keeping her legacy alive for fans of golden-era Korean music.