Seo Ji Won

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Seo Ji-won (서지원) was a South Korean singer who was born on February 19, 1976, and died on January 1, 1996. He debuted in 1994 with the album *Seo Ji Won*, featuring the title track "Another Start" (또 다른 시작).

He is also known for the song "Gathering My Tears" (내 눈물 모아) from his second album, *Tears*, released posthumously. Seo Ji-won was a 1.5 generation Korean-American.

Some key facts about Seo Ji-won:

• Early Life and Career: Born in Seoul, South Korea, Seo Ji-won lived in Los Angeles for a while before returning to South Korea at 19 to pursue a singing career. He quickly gained popularity after his debut.
• Albums:
• *Seo Ji Won* (1994)
• *Tears* (1996)
• Made In Heaven (1996)
• Death: He died by suicide on January 1, 1996, at the age of 19, shortly before the release of his second album.
• Appearance and Charateristics: Described as having a cheerful disposition. He was tall (183cm), but due to stress and illness, he lost a significant amount of weight prior to his death.
• Legacy: His song "Gathering My Tears" gained wide popularity after his death. He was also referenced in the drama *Reply 1994*.