Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble

The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble was an orchestra from North Korea. It is famous for its performances of revolutionary and folk songs, as well as some covers of pop songs in the west, including "Brother Louie" by Modern Talking and "One Way Ticket". They have been reported to be one of the country's most popular groups.
The group takes its name from the Battle of Pochonbo on 4 June 1937, when a guerrilla unit under the leadership of Kim Il-sung attacked compounds of the Japanese occupation force in Pochonbo. The group was formed on June 4, 1985, from the electronic music section of the Mansudae Art Troupe. The group was the first electronic pop group in the country.
In 1991, the ensemble traveled to Japan to perform as part of a cultural exchange between North Korea and Japan.
The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble can be heard on North Korean radio stations and is broadcast on state television. A total of 182 volumes were released.

Known members