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South Korean singer In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Jong-hwan
Birth nameKim Gil-nam
Born (1966-02-01) February 1, 1966 (age 58)
South Korea
GenresPop ballad
OccupationSinger
Years active1985-present
Korean name
Hangul김종환
Revised RomanizationGim Jong-hwan
McCune–ReischauerKim Chonghwan
Birth name
Hangul김길남
Revised RomanizationGim Gil-nam
McCune–ReischauerKim Kilnam
Musical artist

Kim Jong-hwan (Korean: 김종환; born February 1, 1966) is a South Korean singer, referred to as the "Emperor of the Adult Ballad," for his popularity among middle-aged fans. He debuted in 1985 with the album, I Have No Place to Rest, and is known for pop ballads including, "Reason for Existence," and "One Hundred Year Promise."

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
I Have No Place to Rest (쉴 곳 없는 나)
  • Released: 1985
  • Reissued: 1992
  • Label: Hwasung
  • Format: CD, cassette
 No data No data
My Love, My Song (내 사랑 나의 노래)
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Pro Media
  • Format: CD, cassette
Reason for Existence (존재의 이유)
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Apple Production
  • Format: CD, cassette
  • KOR: 2,500,000+
For Love (사랑을 위하여)
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Apple Production
  • Format: CD, cassette
  • KOR: 3,000,000+
Until The Day We Love (사랑하는날까지)
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Apple Production
  • Format: CD, cassette
 No data
One Hundred Year Promise (백년의 약속)
  • Released: May 4, 2000
  • Label: Doremi Media Co.
  • Format: CD, cassette
 17
  • KOR: 33,029+
Now And Forever
  • Released: November 4, 2003
  • Label: Doremi Media Co.
  • Format: CD, cassette
 16
  • KOR: 11,764+
Two Become One (둘이 하나되어)
  • Released: April 22, 2005
  • Label: Kim's Music
  • Format: CD, cassette
 26
  • KOR: 4,019+
30th Anniversary Album (데뷔 30주년 기념음반)
  • Released: October 15, 2013
  • Label: Kim's Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
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Awards

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1996 Golden Disc Awards Popularity Award Reason for Existence Won
1998 Album of the Year For Love Won
1998 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang (Main Prize) — Won

References

  1. ^ "김종환 소개" [Kim Jong-hwan Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  2. Park, Geon-uk (2010-11-29). "'사랑이여 영원히' 김종환, 대중가수로서 존재의 이유(인터뷰)" ['Timeless Love' Kim Jong-hwan, the reason for existence as a pop singer (interview)]. Asia Economy (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  3. "Kim Jong-hwan Announces Eighth Album on 30th Anniversary of Debut". Korean Broadcasting System. 2013-10-28. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  4. "K-Pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  5. "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  6. Kwon, Jin-guk (2017-08-06). "김종환, 딸 리아킴과 아내 애틋한 사연 눈길...'1집 실패로 가족 흩어져'". Kookje Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  7. Jo, Yeon-gyeong (2017-08-06). "'사람이좋다' 김종환 '1집 폭망 후 빚더미…가족과 눈물의 생이별'". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  8. "May 2000 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  9. "November 2003 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2005-11-19. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  10. "April 2005 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2007-03-19. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  11. "역대수상자" [Previous Winners]. Golden Disc Awards (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  12. "명예의 전당" [Hall of Fame]. Seoul Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2014-08-18. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
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