Moranbong Band | |
|---|---|
 Moranbong Band in Beijing, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | North Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Members | Kim Hyang Sun (김향순) Kang Phyong Hui (강평희) Ri Sol Ran (리설란) Ri Yun Hui (리윤희) Son-u Hyang-hui (선우향희) |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 모란봉악단 |
| Hancha | 牡丹峰樂團 |
| Revised Romanization | Moranbong akdan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Moranbong aktan |
The Moranbong Band (Korean: 모란봉악단; MR: Moranbong aktan, lit. "Tree Peony Peak Band"), also known as the Moran Hill Orchestra,[1] is a North Korean girl group. Performing interpretive styles of pop, rock, and fusion, they are the first all-female band from the DPRK, and made their world debut on 6 July 2012.[2] Their varied musical style has been described as symphonic because it is "putting together different kinds of sounds, and ending in a harmonious, pleasing result."[3]
The band has been referred to in the West as "North Korea's version of the Spice Girls".[4]
- ^ Clara Fontana (May 16, 2015). "Far from the Moran Hill Orchestra..." Daily NK. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Boehler, Patrick (July 6, 2013). "Moranbong style: North Korea's first girl band may be a sign of change". South China Morning Post.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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