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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'', MTOM)) | *[2005.12.01] [[Big4]] - [[Big4 of Voices in My Dream|Big4 Of Voices In My Dream]] (#2 Untouchable (SG Wannabe, '''Kim Jong Kook'', MTOM)) | ||
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*[2009.06.08] [[Family Outing]] - [[Family Day]] | *[2009.06.08] [[Family Outing]] - [[Family Day]] | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 17 April 2010
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
Albums
- [2001.12.13] Renaissance
- [2004.06.18] Evolution
- [2005.07.01] This is me
- [2006.04.13] Fourth Letter (네번째 편지)
- [2008.10.22] Here I Am
- [2010.01.15] Eleventh Story
Digital Singles
- [2005.08.22] Walking in Place (제자리 걸음)
- [2005.12.28] Kim Jong Kook Digital Single (김종국 디지털 싱글)
- [2006.11.22] Only the Wind, Only the Wind (바람만바람만) (Kim Jong Kook & SG Wannabe)
- [2009.03.05] Happy Virus (행복병)
- [2009.04.13] Give Me! (따줘!)
Collaborations/Others
- [2002.07.12] 2002 Summer Mix Mac (#1 Because I'm a Man (Club Mix))
- [2004.04.24] MC Mong - 180 DEGREE (#4 Because I'm Still a Guy (feat. Denny, Kim Jong Kook))
- [2004.08.02] Kim Jang Hoon - Highway Romance (#3 Highway Romance (Acoustic Version) (feat. Kim Jong Kook, Park Hyo Shin, Yoon Do Hyun, Cho PD))
- [2004.12.24] Unification Desire Special Album Love (#1 When That Day Comes)
- [2005.12.01] Big4 - Big4 Of Voices In My Dream (#2 Untouchable (SG Wannabe, 'Kim Jong Kook, MTOM))
- [2007.11.23] Turbo & Kim Jong Kook - Recall 2007
- [2008.01.04] Turbo - Recall 2007 Part 2
- [2009.06.08] Family Outing - Family Day
Works
Television
- [2001~2003] Dream Team (드림팀)
- [2004~2006] X-Man (X맨)
- [2005~2006] Shootdoli (슟돌이)
- [2005~2006] Real Romance Love Letter (리얼 로망스 연애편지)
- [2008~2010] Family Outing (패밀리가 떴다)
Commercials
- [2009] HooLaLa
Photoboks
- [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"
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