Don't Ask My Name Explained

Don't Ask My Name
Lyricist:Hwang Sin Yong (황신영)
Composer:Ri Jeong Sul (리정술)
Context:north
Hangul:내이름 묻지 마세요
Rr:Nae-ireum mutji maseyo
Mr:Nae-irŭm mutchi maseyo

"Don't Ask My Name" is a North Korean propaganda song. The music was composed by Ri Jeong-sul (Korean: 리정술) and the lyrics were written by Hwang Sin Yong (Korean: 황신영). It was released in 1990 by the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. Since then, various versions of the song have been played by other musical groups based in North Korea, including the Wangjaesan Light Music Band. It is quite popular and is frequently played on North Korean radio stations and television shows.

The song and music video tell of a young woman who has just achieved something great. A journalist follows her and wants her name for the newspaper. She urges him not to be concerned with her own name, but instead remember the name of the Workers' Party of Korea and all the workers who are striving to build a prosperous nation. The song was featured in the 6th episode of TV show CSI season 9.

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