She made her debut in 1977 at the 1st
MBC Seoul Music Festival with the song
"The Girl and the Streetlight" (lyrics and composition by Jang Deok). It was previously rumored that her maternal grandmother was of Chinese descent, but she is actually of pure Korean heritage. Her father, , was a member of the Korean Liberation Army and participated in the
Korean War. She was in a common-law relationship with comedian from 1993 to 2011. She was originally a singer who released up to her 14th album, she later transitioned into a broadcaster and appeared in various entertainment shows, dramas, and films. == Discography ==