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'''Kim Jong Kook''' is a singer from South Korea. He debuted as the lead singer of hit dance group, Turbo, in 1995 and is now going solo. He is currently serving in the military.
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[[File:Journey Home Promo.jpg|thumb|500px|Kim Jong Kook promoting ''[[Journey Home]]'' (2011)]]
 
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'''Kim Jong Kook''' (김종국) is a South Korean singer. He debuted as the lead singer of hit dance group [[Turbo (group)|Turbo]] in 1995. After the disbandment of the duo, he debuted as a solo artists with the album ''[[Renaissance]]'' in 2001. He is widely recognized for his high-pitched vocals.
 
 
 
 
==<span class="mw-headline"> Profile </span>==
 
  
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==Profile==
 
* '''Name:''' Kim Jong Kook (김종국)
 
* '''Name:''' Kim Jong Kook (김종국)
* '''Birthday:''' April 25, 1977
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* '''Birthday:''' {{bda|1977|04|25|mf=yes}}
 
* '''Blood type :''' A
 
* '''Blood type :''' A
* '''Height:''' 178 cm
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* '''Height:''' 178cm
* '''Weight:''' 70 kg
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* '''Weight:''' 70kg
* '''Family:''' Parents, older brother, puppy
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* '''Hobbies:''' Sports (Weightlifting, Soccer, Boxing)
* '''Hobbies:''' Working out, boxing, soccer
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* '''Family:''' Niece singer [[Soya]]
* '''Label:''' Queen Entertainment
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* '''Religion:''' Buddhism
 
 
==<span class="mw-headline"> Discography </span>==
 
 
 
''<nowiki>*Note: To view </nowiki>[[Turbo|Turbo]]-related releases, See [[Turbo|Turbo's Discography]].''
 
 
 
===<span class="mw-headline">Albums</span>===
 
 
 
* [2001.12.13] [[Renaissance|Renaissance]]
 
* [2004.06.18] [[Evolution]]
 
* [2005.07.01] [[This is Me]]
 
* [2006.04.13] [[Fourth Letter|Fourth Letter]] (네번째 편지)
 
  
===<span class="mw-headline"> Singles </span>===
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==Information==
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[[File:Kim Jong Kook Turbo.jpg|thumb|200px|Kim Jong Kook in [[Turbo (group)|Turbo]] days]]
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[[File:Fourth Letter promo.jpg|thumb|200px|Kim Jong Kook promoting ''[[Nebeonjjae Pyeonji]]'' (2006)]]
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[[File:Here I Am promo.jpg|thumb|200px|Kim Jong Kook promoting ''[[Here I Am]]'' (2008)]]
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[[File:Give Me! promo.jpg|thumb|200px|Kim Jong Kook promoting "[[Ttajwo!]]" (2009)]]
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[[File:Kim Jong Kook.jpg|thumb|200px|Kim Jong Kook promoting ''[[Norae]]'' (2010)]]
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Kim Jong Kook debuted in 1995 as a member and leader of the duo [[Turbo (group)|Turbo]]. The duo became popular easily for their catchy music. After Turbo's disbandment in 2001, he became a solo singer mostly concentrating on ballads. He released his solo debut album, ''[[Renaissance]]'', in December 2001, only six months after Turbo's last release.
  
* [2005.12.28] 김종국 디지털 싱글 (Digital Single)
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Almost three years later, in June 2004, he released his second album ''[[Evolution (Kim Jong Kook)|Evolution]]'', but it wasn't until his third album release that he become one of the most popular artists in Korea.
* [2006.11.22] '''Kim Jong Kook & [[SG Wannabe]]''' - [[S.101|S.101]]
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Jong Kook released ''[[This Is Me|This is me]]'' in July 2005. The album sold over 300,000 copies, and thanks to hits like "[[Sarangseureowo]]", he won 3 out of the 4 possible "Artist of the Year" awards, losing only the "Golden Disk Award".
  
===<span class="mw-headline">Others</span>===
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He entered the military service in 2006 and at this time, his fourth album, ''[[Nebeonjjae Pyeonji]]'', was released. Although he couldn't promote the album directly, it sold over 100,000 copies.
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In May 2008, he finished his military service and made his comeback with his fifth album ''[[Here I Am]]'', released in October, and becoming a permanent member of the TV-Show ''[[Family Outing]]''.
  
* [2005.12.01] [[Big4 Of Voices In My Dream|Big4 Of Voices In My Dream]]
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In 2009, Jong Kook released two digital singles, "[[Haengbokbyeong]]" and "[[Ttajwo]]", and filmed his first commercial with Family Outing fellow member, [[Kim Soo Ro]].
** 02 Untouchable
 
* [2004.12.24] [[Love - Unification Desire Project|Love - Unification Desire Project]]
 
** 01 그날이 오면 ([[When That Day Comes|When That Day Comes]])
 
* [2004.07.22] [[김장훈 - 二色英雄新聞|김장훈 - 二色英雄新聞]]
 
** 03 고속도로 로망스
 
* [2004.04.23] [[MC Mong]] - [[180°|180°]]
 
** 04 그래도 남자니까 (Because I'm Still a Guy)
 
  
==<span class="mw-headline"> TV Appearance </span>==
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In January 2010, he announced he would not participate in the second season of Family Outing (nor would the rest of the first season cast), and released his sixth album, ''[[Eleventh Story]]''.
  
* [2006-2005]KBS 슟돌이 Shootdoli 감독, Coach
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==Discography==
* [2005]Old Miss Diary, Special Appearance
 
* [2004]MBC Special TV Story
 
  
==<span class="mw-headline"> Awards </span>==
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===Albums===
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* [2001.12.13] [[Renaissance]]
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* [2004.06.18] [[Evolution (Kim Jong Kook)|Evolution]]
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* [2005.07.01] [[This Is Me|This is me]]
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* [2006.04.13] [[Nebeonjjae Pyeonji]] (네번째 편지; ''Fourth Letter'')
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* [2008.10.22] [[Here I Am (Kim Jong Kook)|Here I Am]]
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* [2010.01.15] [[Eleventh Story]]
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* [2012.11.01] [[Journey Home]]
  
'''2005'''
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===Cover Albums===
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* [2010.09.29] [[Norae]] (노래; ''Song'')
  
* MBC 가요대제전 (MBC Music Awards) 최고인기가수상 (Best Artist)
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===Digital Singles===
* KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
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* [2005.08.22] [[Jejari Georeum]] (제자리 걸음; ''Walking in Place'')
* SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
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* [2005.12.28] [[Kim Jong Kook Digital Single]] (김종국 디지털 싱글)
* KBS 연예대상 (KBS Acting Awards) Best Entertainer
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* [2006.11.22] [[Barammanbaramman]] (바람만바람만; ''Only the Wind, Only the Wind'') <small>('''Kim Jong Kook''' & [[SG Wannabe]])</small>
* 골든디스크 (Golden Disk Awards) 본상
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* [2009.03.05] [[Haengbokbyeong]] (행복병; ''Happy Virus'')
* MNET Best Male Solo Artist
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* [2009.04.13] [[Ttajwo!]] (따줘; ''Give Me!'')
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* [2012.12.21] [[2012 Remake: Hoesang]] (회상)
  
'''2004'''
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===Collaborations/Others===
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*[2004.08.02] [[Kim Jang Hoon]] - [[Gosokdoro Romance]] ''(#3 Gosokdoro Romance (Acoustic Version) (feat. '''Kim Jong Kook''', Park Hyo Shin, Yoon Do Hyun, Cho PD))''
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*[2005.12.01] [[Big4]] - [[Big4 of Voices in My Dream|Big4 Of Voices In My Dream]] ''(#2 Untouchable (SG Wannabe, '''Kim Jong Kook'', M TO M))''
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*[2007.11.23] [[Turbo (group)|Turbo]] & '''Kim Jong Kook''' - [[Recall 2007]]
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*[2008.01.04] [[Turbo (group)|Turbo]] - [[Recall 2007 Part 2]]
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*[2009.06.08] [[Family Outing]] - [[Family ui Haru]]
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* [2010.11.16] [[Soya]] with '''Kim Jong Kook''' - [[Maeilmaeil Saranghae]] (매일매일 사랑해)
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* [2011.06.24] [[Mikey]] - [[All for U|All For U]] with '''Kim Jong Kook''' ''(#1 All For U)''
  
* KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 본상
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==Filmography==
* SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 본상
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===Television===
* MBC 10대 가수가요제 (MBC Best 10 Music Awards) 본상
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* [2001~2003] [[Dream Team]]
* 서울가요대상 (Seoul Music Awards) 본상
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* [2004~2006] [[X-Man]]
* 골든디스크 인기가수상 (Golden Disk Popularity Awards)
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* [2005~2006] [[Shootdoli]]
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* [2005~2006] [[Real Romance Love Letter]]
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* [2008~2010] [[Family Outing]]
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* [2010] [[Running Man]]
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* [2017] [[I Can See Your Voice]]
  
'''1995-1998'''
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===Commercials===
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*[2009] HooLaLa
  
* KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards)
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==Photoboks==
* SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards)
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[[File:Kim_Jong_Kook_PB.jpg|100px|Kim Jong Kook 10 Years Anniversary Photo Album]]
* MBC 가요대전 (MBC Music Awards)
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*[2005.12.31] Kim Jong Kook 10 Years Anniversary Photo Album
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==Awards==
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* [2004] KBS Music Awards "Daesang"
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* [2004] SBS Music Awards "Daesang"
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* [2004] MBC Best 10 Music Awards "Daesang"
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* [2004] Seoul Music Awards "Daesang"
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* [2004] Golden Disk "Popularity Award"
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* [2005] MBC Music Awards "Popularity Award"
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* [2005] KBS Music Awards "Daesang"
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* [2005] SBS Music Awards "Daesang"
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* [2005] KBS Entertainment Awards "Best Entertainer"
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* [2005] Golden Disk Awards "Daesang"
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* [2005] MNET Music Awards "Best Male Solo Artist"
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* [2009] Seoul Music Awards "Bonsang"
  
==<span class="mw-headline"> Links </span>==
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==Trivia==
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* '''Official Fanclub''': Papitus
  
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==External Links ==
 
* [http://kimjongkook.co.kr/ Kim Jong Kook's Official Website]
 
* [http://kimjongkook.co.kr/ Kim Jong Kook's Official Website]
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*[http://101ent.co.kr/entertainer/kjk.php 101 Entertainment Official Profile]
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*[http://cafe.daum.net/jongkooklove Official Cafe]
  
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 22 April 2017

Kim Jong Kook promoting Journey Home (2011)

Kim Jong Kook (김종국) is a South Korean singer. He debuted as the lead singer of hit dance group Turbo in 1995. After the disbandment of the duo, he debuted as a solo artists with the album Renaissance in 2001. He is widely recognized for his high-pitched vocals.

Profile

  • Name: Kim Jong Kook (김종국)
  • Birthday: April 25, 1977 (1977-04-25) (age 47)
  • Blood type : A
  • Height: 178cm
  • Weight: 70kg
  • Hobbies: Sports (Weightlifting, Soccer, Boxing)
  • Family: Niece singer Soya
  • Religion: Buddhism

Information

Kim Jong Kook in Turbo days
Kim Jong Kook promoting Nebeonjjae Pyeonji (2006)
Kim Jong Kook promoting Here I Am (2008)
Kim Jong Kook promoting "Ttajwo!" (2009)
Kim Jong Kook promoting Norae (2010)

Kim Jong Kook debuted in 1995 as a member and leader of the duo Turbo. The duo became popular easily for their catchy music. After Turbo's disbandment in 2001, he became a solo singer mostly concentrating on ballads. He released his solo debut album, Renaissance, in December 2001, only six months after Turbo's last release.

Almost three years later, in June 2004, he released his second album Evolution, but it wasn't until his third album release that he become one of the most popular artists in Korea. Jong Kook released This is me in July 2005. The album sold over 300,000 copies, and thanks to hits like "Sarangseureowo", he won 3 out of the 4 possible "Artist of the Year" awards, losing only the "Golden Disk Award".

He entered the military service in 2006 and at this time, his fourth album, Nebeonjjae Pyeonji, was released. Although he couldn't promote the album directly, it sold over 100,000 copies. In May 2008, he finished his military service and made his comeback with his fifth album Here I Am, released in October, and becoming a permanent member of the TV-Show Family Outing.

In 2009, Jong Kook released two digital singles, "Haengbokbyeong" and "Ttajwo", and filmed his first commercial with Family Outing fellow member, Kim Soo Ro.

In January 2010, he announced he would not participate in the second season of Family Outing (nor would the rest of the first season cast), and released his sixth album, Eleventh Story.

Discography

Albums

Cover Albums

  • [2010.09.29] Norae (노래; Song)

Digital Singles

Collaborations/Others

Filmography

Television

Commercials

  • [2009] HooLaLa

Photoboks

Kim Jong Kook 10 Years Anniversary Photo Album

  • [2005.12.31] Kim Jong Kook 10 Years Anniversary Photo Album

Awards

  • [2004] KBS Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2004] SBS Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2004] MBC Best 10 Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2004] Seoul Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2004] Golden Disk "Popularity Award"
  • [2005] MBC Music Awards "Popularity Award"
  • [2005] KBS Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2005] SBS Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2005] KBS Entertainment Awards "Best Entertainer"
  • [2005] Golden Disk Awards "Daesang"
  • [2005] MNET Music Awards "Best Male Solo Artist"
  • [2009] Seoul Music Awards "Bonsang"

Trivia

  • Official Fanclub: Papitus

External Links