Here is Moranbong, the First Girl Group from North Korea whose Members were Directly Chosen by President Kim Jong Un

This is the Moranbong Band, a girl group established directly by Kim Jong Un in 2012 as part of efforts to modernize art and culture in North Korea. Its presence also serves as a political strategy as a counter to the significant global influence of South Korean K-pop.

Unlike auditions typical of entertainment agencies in South Korea, Moranbong members are selected through a personal selection process by Kim Jong Un himself. Members are screened based on talent, ideological loyalty, and clean family backgrounds. In fact, some of them are members of the North Korean military.

This is how Moranbong performs on a big stage. They sing songs in genres ranging from pop and rock to fusion, all with a distinctive North Korean touch. Their music is said to resemble the style of the 1970s, yet is packaged with enthusiasm and vibrancy.

Unlike K-pop lyrics that tend to be themed around love or teenage life, Moranbong's songs are filled with praise for the country and its leaders. KLovers can find titles such as Glory to General Kim Jong Un, My Country is the Best, and Hymn of Advancing Socialism that depict high ideological values.

Their fashion style is clearly different from K-pop girl groups. Moranbong often appears in military-style costumes combined with mini skirts and high heels. This appearance blends a strong and feminine impression, making it a very distinctive style symbol of North Korea.

Not only do they have beautiful voices, but the members of Moranbong are also skilled at playing musical instruments. Among them are those who play the violin, guitar, and drums. Here’s a portrait of one of the Moranbong members performing with a violin. Find interesting portraits and reviews about the entertainment world at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?