Yang Hee-eun (양희은) is a legendary South Korean singer and songwriter, born on August 13, 1952, in Seoul, South Korea. She began her music career in the early 1970s and is widely regarded as a pioneer of Korean folk music. Her breakthrough came with her debut album, Yang Hee-eun's Collection of Fine Songs (1971), which featured the iconic tracks "Morning Dew" and "Senoya", both composed by Kim Min-ki. These songs became anthems of resistance and hope during South Korea’s turbulent political era. Yang’s music career was deeply influenced by Kim Min-ki, whom she met as a teenager at a youth shelter run by the YMCA. She initially started singing to support her family after her mother’s shop burned down. Encouraged by singer Song Chang-sik, she began performing professionally and soon became a household name. Despite facing censorship during South Korea’s authoritarian period, she continued to release impactful music, including "Hangyae-ryeong" (1985). After democratization in 1987, her banned songs were reinstated, and she gained renewed recognition. She celebrated her 30th and 40th anniversaries with special concerts and albums. Among her notable releases is Golden Best 18 (1990), a compilation of her greatest hits. Beyond music, she has also had a distinguished career as a radio DJ.