Kim Ji-hoon (singer)
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Kim Ji-hoon | |
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| Born | May 5, 1973 Seoul, South Korea |
| Died | December 12, 2013 (aged 40) Seoul, South Korea |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Education | Myongji College |
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| Years active | 1990–2013 |
| Spouse | Divorced (2010) |
| Children | son (Born in 2007)[1] |
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| Years active | 1990–2013 |
| Label | G.F. Entertainment |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김지훈 |
| RR | Gim Jihun |
| MR | Kim Chihun |
Kim Ji-hoon (May 5,[2] 1973 – December 12, 2013)[3] was a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, television presenter, and VJ. He is best known as the lead singer of Two Two, a popular Korean pop group from the mid-1990's. He is also known for being the lead singer of 'Duke', a Korean pop duo formed with Kim Suk-min, a former member of the 'New Two Two'.
In the early 2000's, he grew popular for his appearances on talk shows and variety shows. Later in life, however, his career was marked by controversy, as he had been arrested for drug use in both 2005[4] and 2009.[5] This led to him being sentenced to 10 months in prison and being placed on a list of banned actors by MBC TV. In 2010, his wife submitted her divorce papers to the Seoul Family Court, and they divorced after a three-month divorce deliberation period.[6]
Kim Ji-hoon reportedly struggled with depression, and was receiving medication throughout his life. On December 12, 2013, he was found dead in his hotel room in Seoul, South Korea. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging.
Early life
Educational Background
- Seoul Buksung Elementary School
- Hanseong Middle School
- Seoul Inchang High School
- Myongji College (major in Practical Music)
Discography
Regular albums
- TWO TWO (a.k.a. 일과 이분의 일) (1994)
- TWO TWO 2 (1995)
- Solo
- KIM JI HOON VOL. 1 (1997)
- Duke
- 2000 Duke Part One (1999)
- Two House – Prism(2000)
- In Autumn (A Road, Sky And D.K) (2002)
- Pornography (2004)
Special Edition
- Gang First Album (1998)
- Duke Summer Special (2001)
- Duke Story of Winter (Winter Special Great Hit Remix) (2002)
- The Rebirth of Duke (2006)
- Kim Ji Hoon Memorial album (김지훈 정식 추모앨범) (2014) : Even Teardrops in your Eyes (그대 눈물까지도) (Digital Single)
Compilation albums
- '90 KBS Youth Song Festival (KBS 청소년 창작가요제) (1991) : A Passed Moment Turn into the Broken Heart (지나간 순간은 찢겨진 가슴되어)
- '94 Tomorrow Will be Late (내일은 늦으리) (1994) : To the Beautiful World (아름다운 세상으로), The Cry of a Warrior (용사의 외침)
- Christmas of Roo'ra and Two Two (1994)
- Guardian angel (2001) : Guardian angel
- Dj처리의 Cross Over Vol. 1 (2001) : Last Night's Story, One Night Stand
- Happy Christmas Last Christmas(2001) : X-Mas Party (Feat. DJ 사빈, DJ 이탁)
- Stars on 45 Carol – 45 Celebrities who Honored Christmas (크리스마스를 빛낸 45인의 명사들) (2002) : Feliz Navidad
- I Love Christmas + Dance + Hiphop (2002) : White Christmas [Kim Ji-hoon, Seong-ho, So Chan-whee, As One, Lee Ji-hoon, Chae Ri-na, J.G, Cha Hee-mang]
- Kiss in the Rain (2004) : We Can Do, Love Hunters
- Golden Bride OST (2007) : I Love You (a.k.a. 사랑합니다)
- Lee Eun Ha, My Song My Jazz (2012) : You don't have to say you love me (Feat. Kim Ji-hoon)
Filmography
Sitcom
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | Lipstick | housekeeper |
| New Nonstop | Department of Vocal Music student Kim Ji-hoon (Cameo appearance) | |
| 2003 | Nonstop 3 | Kim Ji-hoon |
| 2007 | Kimchi Cheese Smile (Episode 70) | doctor (Cameo appearance) |
| Kimchi Cheese Smile (Episode 83) | journalist (Cameo appearance) | |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2004 | 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant | Homeless |
Musical
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2009 | The Great Show (a.k.a. 위대한 Show)[9] | Jo Dong-pal (North Korean military officer) |
Advertising
| Year | Company name | Product name |
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| 1994 | Micro | Micro touch mechanical pencil |
| 1994 | Miko Fancy | Miko Fancy |
| 1994 | Lotte Confectionery | Gae-seong-pa candy bar |
| 1994 | Korea Cable Television Association (KCTA) | 30 Channels of Cable television |
| 2000 | Orion Confectionery | Sae-al |
| 2000 | Orion Confectionery | Beatles |
