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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 disbanded 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 latest release.
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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 when he become one of the most popular artist in Korea.
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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 [[Loveable]], he won 3 out of the 4 possible "Artist of the Year" awards, losing only the "Golden Disk Award".
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He entered the military service in 2006 and at this time, his fourth album, [[Fourth Letter]], 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 come back with his fifth album [[Here I Am]], released in October, and becoming a permanent member of the TV-Show [[Family Outing]].
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In 2009, Jong Kook released two digital singles, [[Happy Virus]] and [[Give Me!]], and filmed his first commercial with Family Outing fellow member, [[Kim Soo Ro]].
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In January 2010, it was announced he would not participate in the second season of Family Outing (neither the rest of the first season cast) and his sixth album release, [[Eleventh Story]].
  
 
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* [2005~2006] [[Real Romance Love Letter]] (리얼 로망스 연애편지)
 
* [2005~2006] [[Real Romance Love Letter]] (리얼 로망스 연애편지)
 
* [2008~2010] [[Family Outing]] (패밀리가 떴다)  
 
* [2008~2010] [[Family Outing]] (패밀리가 떴다)  
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===Commercials===
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*[2009] HooLaLa
  
 
==Photoboks==
 
==Photoboks==

Revision as of 18:53, 28 January 2010

Kim Jong Kook promoting Eleventh Story (2009)

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 easily recognized for his high-pitched vocals.

Profile

  • Name: Kim Jong Kook (김종국)
  • Birthday: April 25, 1977
  • Height: 178 cm
  • Weight: 70 kg
  • Blood type : A
  • Family: Parents, Older Brother
  • Hobbies: Sports (Weightlifting, Soccer, Boxing)
  • Religion: Buddhism

Information

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 disbanded 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 latest release.

Almost three years later, in June 2004, he released his second album Evolution, but it wasn't until his third album release when he become one of the most popular artist in Korea. Jong Kook released This is me in July 2005. The album sold over 300,000 copies, and thanks to hits like Loveable, 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, Fourth Letter, 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 come back 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, Happy Virus and Give Me!, and filmed his first commercial with Family Outing fellow member, Kim Soo Ro.

In January 2010, it was announced he would not participate in the second season of Family Outing (neither the rest of the first season cast) and his sixth album release, Eleventh Story.

Discography

Kim Jong Kook in Turbo days
Kim Jong Kook promoting Fourth Letter (2006)
Kim Jong Kook promoting Here I Am (2008)
Kim Jong Kook promoting Give Me! (2009)

Albums

Digital Singles

Collaborations/Others

Works

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"

External Links

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Albums
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Digital Singles
Kim Jong Kook's Official Website
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