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Kim Jong-hwan

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Kim Jong-hwan
Birth nameKim Gil-nam[1]
Born(1966-02-01)February 1, 1966(age 58)
South Korea
GenresPop ballad
OccupationSinger
Years active1985-present
Korean name
Hangul
김종환
Revised RomanizationGim Jong-hwan
McCune–ReischauerKim Chonghwan
Birth name
Hangul
김길남
Revised RomanizationGim Gil-nam
McCune–ReischauerKim Kilnam

Kim Jong-hwan(Korean:김종환;born February 1, 1966)[1]is a South Korean singer, referred to as the "Emperor of the Adult Ballad," for his popularity among middle-aged fans.[2]He debuted in 1985 with the album,I Have No Place to Rest,and is known forpop balladsincluding, "Reason for Existence," and "One Hundred Year Promise."[3]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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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+[6]
For Love(사랑을 위하여)
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Apple Production
  • Format: CD, cassette
  • KOR: 3,000,000+[7]
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+[8]
Now And Forever
  • Released: November 4, 2003
  • Label: Doremi Media Co.
  • Format: CD, cassette
16
  • KOR: 11,764+[9]
Two Become One(둘이 하나되어)
  • Released: April 22, 2005
  • Label: Kim's Music
  • Format: CD, cassette
26
30th Anniversary Album(데뷔 30주년 기념음반)
  • Released: October 15, 2013
  • Label: Kim's Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
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Awards

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Year Awards Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1996 Golden Disc Awards Popularity Award Reason for Existence Won [11]
1998 Album of the Year For Love Won
1998 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang (Main Prize) Won [12]

References

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  1. ^ab"김종환 소개"[Kim Jong-hwan Profile].Mnet(in Korean). Archived fromthe originalon 2018-05-21.Retrieved2018-05-20.
  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).Retrieved2018-05-20.
  3. ^"Kim Jong-hwan Announces Eighth Album on 30th Anniversary of Debut".Korean Broadcasting System.2013-10-28.Retrieved2018-05-20.
  4. ^"K-Pop Album Sales Volume"(in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived fromthe originalon 2018-04-18.Retrieved2018-05-20.
  5. ^"Gaon Album Chart"(in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.Retrieved2018-05-20.
  6. ^Kwon, Jin-guk (2017-08-06)."김종환, 딸 리아킴과 아내 애틋한 사연 눈길...'1집 실패로 가족 흩어져'".Kookje Shinmun(in Korean).Retrieved2018-08-28.
  7. ^Jo, Yeon-gyeong (2017-08-06)."'사람이좋다' 김종환 '1집 폭망 후 빚더미…가족과 눈물의 생이별'".JoongAng Ilbo(in Korean).Retrieved2018-08-28.
  8. ^"May 2000 K-pop Album Sales Volume"(in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived fromthe originalon 2018-04-18.Retrieved2018-05-20.
  9. ^"November 2003 K-pop Album Sales Volume"(in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived fromthe originalon 2005-11-19.Retrieved2018-05-20.
  10. ^"April 2005 K-pop Album Sales Volume"(in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived fromthe originalon 2007-03-19.Retrieved2018-05-20.
  11. ^"역대수상자"[Previous Winners].Golden Disc Awards(in Korean).Retrieved2018-05-20.
  12. ^"명예의 전당"[Hall of Fame].Seoul Music Awards.Archived fromthe originalon 2014-08-18.Retrieved2018-05-20.