Joo Hyun-mi


Joo Hyun Mi also known as Zhou Xuan Mei or Chou Hsuan Mei, is a South Korean singer, who is one of the nation's most successful trot singers. She debuted in 1984, but her big break came in 1985 when she released the song, "Rainy Yeongdong Bridge." She has released more than 40 albums during her career.

Early life

Joo Hyun Mi was born in 1961 to Korean-Chinese parents in Gwangju, South Korea. She attended Seoul Chinese Primary School and studied pharmaceuticals at Chung-Ang University. While in university, she received an award for competing in the MBC Riverside Song Festival. Upon graduating, she worked as a pharmacist.

Career

Joo debuted in 1984 with the trot medley album Couple's Party. The album established her reputation as a singer and sold 1 million copies. The following year, in 1985, she released the single, "The Rainy Yeongdonggyo Bridge," which became one of her most popular songs.
Her second album, Joo Hyun Mi 2, won the Grand Prize at the 1988 Golden Disc Awards.

Personal life

Joo is married to singer and guitarist Im Dongsin, who performed on Cho Yong Pil's album Cho Yong Pil and the Great Birth. They have two children.

Awards

Golden Disc Awards

Other awards