Kim Jong-hwan
South Korean singer
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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 for pop ballads including, "Reason for Existence," and "One Hundred Year Promise."[3]
Born
February 1, 1966
Kim Gil-nam[1]
February 1, 1966
South Korea
GenresPop ballad
OccupationSinger
Years active1985-present
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [4][5] | |||
| I Have No Place to Rest (쉴 곳 없는 나) |
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No data | No data |
| My Love, My Song (내 사랑 나의 노래) |
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| Reason for Existence (존재의 이유) |
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| For Love (사랑을 위하여) |
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| Until The Day We Love (사랑하는날까지) |
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No data | |
| One Hundred Year Promise (백년의 약속) |
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17 |
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| Now And Forever |
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16 |
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| Two Become One (둘이 하나되어) |
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26 |
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| 30th Anniversary Album (데뷔 30주년 기념음반) |
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38 | N/a |
Awards
| 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) | N/a | Won | [12] |