Kim Hyun-jung (singer)
South Korean pop singer (born 1976)
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Kim Hyun-jung (Korean: 김현정, born April 4, 1976) is a South Korean pop singer. Well known as the "Long-legged singer", and with the experience of performing in a heavy metal band, Kim made her debut as a female solo singer with the dance-infused album Legend. The song "Breakup with Her" was a fast-tempo song with strong beats that shot Kim quickly to the top. The song "Lonely Love" was also a great hit. Since her debut, Kim Hyun-jung has succeeded in releasing great songs, usually dance numbers.[1]
Kim Hyun-jung | |
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 Kim in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 4, 1976 |
| Genres | K-pop, dance, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label | HIM Entertainment |
| Website | kimhyunjung |
In 1997, Kim gained significant notoriety shortly after her debut.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR RIAK [3] | |||
| Legend | 2[a] |
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| A Seagull of Dream |
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1 |
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| The 3rd Eye |
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| Wild Beauty |
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| Forever |
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| Diet |
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3 |
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| Hit For 6ix |
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7 |
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| I Love Soul |
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9 |
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| In N Out |
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18 |
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Special albums
Extended plays
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [15][b] | ||||
| "Lonely Love" (혼자한 사랑) | 1997 | — | Legend | |
| "Break Up With Her" (그녀와의 이별) | 13 |
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| "Freedom Declaration" (자유선언) | 1999 | — | A Seagull Of Dream | |
| "Separation Can Come Back" (되돌아온 이별) | — | |||
| "Bruise" (멍) | 2000 | 18 |
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The Third Eye |
| "Like A Lie" (거짓말처럼) | — | |||
| "You Who Left" (떠난 너) | 2001 | — | Wild Beauty | |
| "Single Stroke" (단칼) | 2002 | — | Diet | |
| "If This Is The End" (끝이라면) | 2003 | — | Hit For 6ix | |
| "Solar Energy" (태양 에너지) | 2004 | — | I Love Soul | |
| "Type B Man" (B형 남자) | — | |||
| "Funky Town" (originally by Lipps Inc.) | 2005 | — | Fun Town 20 | |
| "Be Strong, Hyun Jung" (굳세어라 현정아) | 2006 | — | Dance With Hyun Jung | |
| "Saljjak Kung" (살짝 쿵) | 2008 | — | In N Out | |
| "Cry Cry" (울다 울다) | — | |||
| "Gold Miss Goes" (골드미스가 간다 송) | 2009 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "1 Minute 1 Second" (1분 1초) | 2011 | 18 |
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| "Harpoon" (작살) (feat. Alien) | 2015 | — | ||
| "Empty Talk" (빈말) | — | Together Forever 18 | ||
| "Attention" (너만있으면돼) | — | |||
| "Holeman Is Back" (톡까고 말할래) (with Holeman) | 2020 | — | Non-album single | |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Disc Awards | 1998 | Album Bonsang | Shocking | Won | |
| 1999 | A Seagull Of Dream | Won | |||
| 2000 | The 3rd Eye | Won | |||
| KBS Song Festival | 1998 | Singer of the Year (Bonsang) | Kim Hyung-jung | Won | |
| 1999 | Won | [19] | |||
| 2000 | Won | [20] | |||
| 2001 | Won | ||||
| 2002 | Won | ||||
| KMTV Korean Music Awards | 1998 | Best New Artist | Won | ||
| Popular Singer Award (Bonsang) | Won | ||||
| 1999 | Won | ||||
| 2000 | Won | ||||
| 2001 | Won | ||||
| 2002 | Won | ||||
| Korean Entertainment Art Awards | 1999 | Youth Singer Award | Won | [21] | |
| 2001 | New Generation Singer Award | Won | [22] | ||
| KY Star Awards | 2018 | Favorite Karaoke Room Song | Won | [23] | |
| MAMA Awards | 2000 | Best Female Artist | "Are You Really" (너 정말) | Nominated | |
| 2001 | "You Who Left" (떠난 너) | Won | |||
| Best Dance Performance | Nominated | ||||
| 2002 | Best Female Artist | "Knife" (단칼) | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | Best Dance Performance | "If This Is The End" (끝이라면) | Nominated | ||
| MBC Gayo Daejejeon | 1998 | Popular Singer Award (Bonsang) | Kim Hyun-jung | Won | |
| 1999 | Producers' Award | Won | [24] | ||
| 2000 | Popular Singer Award (Bonsang) | Won | [25] | ||
| 2001 | Won | [26] | |||
| SBS Gayo Daejeon | 1998 | Main Prize (Bonsang) | Won | ||
| 1999 | Won | ||||
| 2000 | Won | ||||
| 2001 | Won | ||||
| 2002 | Won | ||||
| Seoul Music Awards | 1998 | Best New Artist | Won | ||
| 2001 | K-wave Special Award | Won |
Notes
- The oldest available chart data is from August 1998.
- The Gaon Music Chart was established in 2010.