Song Dae-kwan (, born June 2, 1946) is a South Korean singer of Trot music. He often appears on the KBS 1TV 'Golden Oldies ()'. Early life and education Song was born in 1946 in what was then Jeonlla Province, now North Jeolla Province. His grandfather often ran afoul of the Japanese occupation authorities for his support of Korean independence. Song's father disappeared during the Korean War and has never been found. As such, he was raised by his mother, graduating from high school in Jeonju. In 1965, he moved to Seoul and became acquainted with Son Jin-seok, the president of Oasis Records, becoming a singer. Career Song released an album in 1971, though it was his 1975 album that helped propel him to stardom. Discography Albums Song Dae Kwan (Works of Cho Dong San), September 2001 Song Dae Kwan - Song & Life, September 2001 Big Star Super Golden, May 2002 Collaborations Song Dae Kwan Highlight Album - Sorry to Love You, February 2005 (with Koyote) Ambassadorship Jeonbuk's Honorary Ambassador (2022) References External links Song Dae Kwan in YesAsia Song Dae Kwan in empas people 1946 births Living people South Korean male singers Trot singers Yeosan Song clan