Kim Jong Kook (김종국)
Birthday: April 25, 1977
Blood type : A
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Family: Parents, older brother, puppy
Hobbies: Working out, boxing, soccer
Label: Queen Entertainment
Kim Jong Kook for the first time in the Korean music industry in 1995 as a member of the group Turbo, which was quite popular for its catchy music. After the group disbanded a few years later he became a solo singer in 2001, mainly concentrating on ballads. Although his unusually high tone of his voice is often criticized and joked about it (with many stars jokingly called it a "mosquito-vote"), he has many hit singles and was also a frequent guest on many shows, especially X - The man.
In addition, his body is often described as one of the best in K-pop, because all his muscles training. By the year 2005, Kim Jong Kook, a Korea's most popular artists, his third album sold more than 300000 copies, making him one of the best-selling albums in years Korea. He limited off in this year of 3 winners from the 4 possible "Artist of the Year" award, losing only the "Golden Disc Award. The lead single from the album, "Lovely", topped many charts. It was also in Pump It Up Audition and online. On 21 January 2006, Kim Jong Kook, Jeon Hye Bin, and Kyung Tae participated in the Thuy Nga Paris by Night's 81-concert in California. Kim Jong Kook, "her man".
To fulfil its obligation to execute two years of compulsory, Kim entered the military in 2006. However, it is still in the music business, with a fourth album in early 2006. Could not directly promote, while in the military, he has taken to using unorthodox methods to do this. In order to comply with Korean law, the music video was filmed so that his face never see on the screen. Also, to raise awareness, Kim's girlfriend rumours way Yoon Eun Hye was asked to star in music video. Although there were no direct support his latest album has sold more than 100000 copies. It was announced at the end of April 2008, that the singer would end his military service on 23 May 2008. On this day, he was welcomed by fans, and his interview he said he was "relieved". His return to the music industry is estimated to be sometime in the fall.
ALBUMS
Solo Album
Volume 1 - Renaissance (released: December 13, 2001)
Volume 2 - Evolution (Released: June 18, 2004)
Volume 3 - This Is Me (Released: July 1, 2005)
Volume 4 - 김종국의 네번째 편지 (Kim Jong Kook's Fourth Letter) (Released: April 13, 2006)
TV Appearances
Awards
1995 - 1998
KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards)
SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards)
MBC 가요대전 (MBC Music Awards)
2004
KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 본상
SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 본상
MBC 10대 가수가요제 (MBC Best 10 Music Awards) 본상 서울가요대상 (Seoul Music Awards) 본상 골든디스크 인기가수상 (Golden Disk Popularity Awards)
2005
MBC 가요대제전 (MBC Music Awards) 최고인기가수상 (Most Popular)
KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
KBS 연예대상 (KBS Acting Awards) Best Entertainer
골든디스크 (Golden Disk Awards) 본상
MNET Best Male Solo Artist
In addition, his body is often described as one of the best in K-pop, because all his muscles training. By the year 2005, Kim Jong Kook, a Korea's most popular artists, his third album sold more than 300000 copies, making him one of the best-selling albums in years Korea. He limited off in this year of 3 winners from the 4 possible "Artist of the Year" award, losing only the "Golden Disc Award. The lead single from the album, "Lovely", topped many charts. It was also in Pump It Up Audition and online. On 21 January 2006, Kim Jong Kook, Jeon Hye Bin, and Kyung Tae participated in the Thuy Nga Paris by Night's 81-concert in California. Kim Jong Kook, "her man".
To fulfil its obligation to execute two years of compulsory, Kim entered the military in 2006. However, it is still in the music business, with a fourth album in early 2006. Could not directly promote, while in the military, he has taken to using unorthodox methods to do this. In order to comply with Korean law, the music video was filmed so that his face never see on the screen. Also, to raise awareness, Kim's girlfriend rumours way Yoon Eun Hye was asked to star in music video. Although there were no direct support his latest album has sold more than 100000 copies. It was announced at the end of April 2008, that the singer would end his military service on 23 May 2008. On this day, he was welcomed by fans, and his interview he said he was "relieved". His return to the music industry is estimated to be sometime in the fall.
ALBUMS
Solo Album
Volume 1 - Renaissance (released: December 13, 2001)
Volume 2 - Evolution (Released: June 18, 2004)
Volume 3 - This Is Me (Released: July 1, 2005)
Volume 4 - 김종국의 네번째 편지 (Kim Jong Kook's Fourth Letter) (Released: April 13, 2006)
Group albums
- 2001: History
- 2000: E-Mail My Heart
- 1999: Millennium Turbo Dance Megamix
- 1998: Perfect Love
- 1997: Born Again
- 1997: Summer Remix
- 1996: New Sensation
- 1996: X-Mas Dance Party With Turbo
- 1995: 280 km/h Speed
Digital singles
- December 11, 2006: Kim Jong Kook and SG Wannabe: 바람만 바람만 (Only Wind, Only Wind)
TV Appearances
- 2004: SBS's 2004: Banjun Drama, (special appearance)
- 2004: MBC's 2004: Special TV Story
- 2005: Old Miss Diary (special appearance)
- 2005 to 2006: KBS's 슟돌이 Shootdori (coach)
Variety TV shows
- 2001 to 2003: KBS Dream Team
- 2002: Star Survival
- 2004 to 2006: SBS Good Sunday XMan
- 2004 to 2006: KBS Happy Sunday
- 2005 to 2006: SBS Real Situation Saturday Love Letter
Awards
1995 - 1998
KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards)
SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards)
MBC 가요대전 (MBC Music Awards)
2004
KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 본상
SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 본상
MBC 10대 가수가요제 (MBC Best 10 Music Awards) 본상 서울가요대상 (Seoul Music Awards) 본상 골든디스크 인기가수상 (Golden Disk Popularity Awards)
2005
MBC 가요대제전 (MBC Music Awards) 최고인기가수상 (Most Popular)
KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
KBS 연예대상 (KBS Acting Awards) Best Entertainer
골든디스크 (Golden Disk Awards) 본상
MNET Best Male Solo Artist
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