Kim Jong-un's former pop star lover has increasingly been seen at the dictator's side - fuelling speculation that she has usurped his sister in the eyes of the supreme leader. Hyon Song-wol (above in 2015), 43, who is the lead singer of all-women group Moranbong Band, has frequently accompanied Kim, 36, on official trips and a military parade this month
* Hyon Song-wol, 43, lead singer of all-women group Moranbong Band, has often accompanied Kim, 36, on official trips and a military parade this month
* Leader's younger sister Kim Yo-jong has been out of public view for over a month - prompting fears her rise to prominence has gone too far for North Korea's liking
* Kim Jong-un's wife Ri Jol-su has also been out of sight since January, leading to speculation she could have had another child
Kim Jong-un's former pop star lover has increasingly been seen at the dictator's side - fuelling speculation that she has usurped his sister in the eyes of the supreme leader.
Hyon Song-wol, 43, who is the lead singer of all-women group Moranbong Band, has frequently accompanied Kim, 36, on official trips and a military parade this month.
The singer - who enjoyed chart success with hits including Excellent Horse-Like Lady, I Love Pyongyang and She is a Discharged Soldier - appears to have taken on duties previously performed by the leader's younger sister, Kim Yo-jong.
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Update #1: Sister left out in the cold as Kim picks up with his pop princess (The Australian/The Times)
Update #2: Kim Jong Un’s mystery woman sparks debate as sister, wife remain missing (NYPost)
WNU Editor: Both of them have known each other for a long time. Nothing has really changed in North Korea's upper circle.
