Song Chang-sik (born February 2, 1947, in Incheon, South Korea) is a legendary South Korean singer-songwriter known as a pioneer of Korean folk and folk-rock music. He rose to prominence in the late 1960s as a member of the iconic duo Twin Folio, alongside Yoon Hyung-joo. The group helped define the sound of Korea’s burgeoning folk scene, blending Western-style acoustic arrangements with Korean lyrical sensibilities. Orphaned at a young age due to the Korean War, Song found solace in music early on, inspired by an orchestral performance during elementary school. In the mid-1960s, he became active at the famous Seoul music venue C’est Si Bon, where he met collaborators and began performing. He made his solo debut in 1970 and quickly became one of Korea’s most beloved artists, known for his emotional delivery, poetic lyrics, and unique compositions. Song has released numerous influential albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including Brand New Song (1973), Gawi Bawi Bo (1978), Song Chang-sik 16 (1983) and The Day of a Sparrow (1986). His works cover a wide emotional and musical range, from playful to deeply introspective. In recognition of his cultural impact, Song was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit in 2012, earning the title "Godfather of Korean Folk Rock."