Kim Jong-kook (singer)

Kim Jong-kook
Kim Jong Kook at Shanghai for Running Man Fan Meeting China Tour 2015
Native name	김종국
Born	Kim Jong-kook April 25, 1976 Hapcheon, South Korea
Other names	The Commander The Tiger Mr. Capable Sparta Kook Kookie The One Man Kim Kook Jong
Occupation	Singer Dancer Entertainer Television personality
Musical career
Genres	K-pop Dance Hip Hop Ballad Trot
Years active	1995 – present
Labels	CJ Music (2001–2006) Mnet Media (2007–2008) 101 Entertainment (2010–2011) JK Entertainment (2011–2014) Urban Works ENT (2014-2015) Maroo Entertainment (2015-present)
Associated acts	Turbo Mighty Mouth Soya SG Wannabe Running Man Brothers
Website	Official Website

Korean name
Hangul	김종국
Hanja	金鐘國
Revised Romanization	Gim Jongguk
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Chongguk

Kim Jong-kook (Hangul: 김종국; Hanja: 金鐘國; born 25 April 1976) is a South Korean singer and TV personality. He was initially part of the Korean duo Turbo, however, he later pursued a successful career as a solo artist. Apart from being a 3 Daesang Award Winner Singer, he is also an active participant in variety shows such as X-man and Family Outing (since episode 19). Currently, he is a cast member in the variety show, Running Man. He is also known for hosting a documentary program called Escape Crisis No.1 (also known as Safety First!)

Education Background

• Elementary Education: Myeong Hak Elementary School
• Secondary Education: Shin Seong Middle and High School
• Tertiary Education: Hansei University
• Postgraduate: Dankook University (Master’s degree from the Pop Culture Performing Arts – School of Arts Department)^[1]

Career

1995–2000: Debut with Turbo

Kim Jong-kook first entered the Korean music industry in 1995 as a member of the duo, Turbo, which became immensely popular for their catchy music. After the duo disbanded a few years later, he became a solo singer in 2001, mostly concentrating on ballads.^[2] Although his unusually high tone of voice is often joked about (with many stars jokingly calling it a "mosquito voice"), he had many hit singles and has also been a frequent guest on many variety shows, most notably X-Man.^[3] In addition, his muscular body is often considered one of the best in K-pop.^[4]

2001–2005: Solo Artist, 3 Daesang Winner

Kim Jong-kook had a set back after Turbo as he faced difficulties settling down as a solo artist. Problems like lack of songs from composers, less support from his respected agency and also a change of taste within the fans caused his first album as a solo artist to fail. However he made a huge comeback with his second album (Evolution). One of the songs in the second solo album called Han Nam Ja (One Man) was the reason for all his success. This song became his trademark song and left a very deep impression on the listeners. Furthermore, a rumor between him and Yoon Eun Hye grabbed a lot of attention. This rumor started when both of them were permanent members of a famous variety show called X-Man. This rumor actually brought them close and they started to act like a couple in X-Man.^[5]

On 2005, which was his tenth year in Korean Entertainment Industry, Kim Jong-kook became one of Korea's most popular artists when his third album sold more than 300,000 copies,^[6] making it one of the year's best-selling albums in Korea. He capped off that year by sweeping the Daesang (Best Artist of The Year) from all 3 major Korean TV stations, SBS, KBS and MBC. In doing so, he became the second artist to ever accomplish this feat since Cho Yong-Pil in the 1980s. The lead single from the album, "Lovable", topped many charts. It was also included in Pump It Up and Audition Online. Apart from that, other songs like "Walking in One Spot" and "Star, Wind, Sunshine and Love" also topped many charts as well.

2006–2008: KBS Shootdori, Military Service & Return to Music Industry

On January 21, 2006, Kim Jong-kook, Jeon Hye-bin, and Im Tae-kyung participated in Thuy Nga's Paris by Night 81 Vietnamese concert in California. During the concert, Kim Jong-kook performed one of his song from his third album entitled "To Her Man".

Kim Jong-kook was made the leader of the first series of Shootdori. Shootdori is a show where kids that are interested in soccer take a test (see if they have the basic knowledge and are involved in a soccer game) and are chosen by the production team to be involved in the team. Kim Jong-kook thought that the show would not succeed due to their first game which they lost 21 to 0. But the Shootdori team practiced hard and became a better team and had gotten lots of love from the viewers. However, Kim Jong-kook had to leave the team due to his sudden mandatory military service. He wrote and sang a song for the Shootdori team in his 4th album 'Volume 4 - Kim Jong-kook's Fourth Letter', which is called 'Toward A Dream'. On the day before he was enlisted, he spent his time with the Shootdori kids and telling them that he will no longer be able to see them for a while. He was devastated because he wanted to end the season with the kids but had to leave the kids and the show. Kim Jong-kook even shed tears bidding his goodbye through an interview. After he came back from his military service he went on the show 'KBS2TV Immortal Musical Classics' and the production team had gathered all of the Season 1 Shootdori members and had a reunion with Kim Jong-kook. When he saw the kids, he had tears in his eyes, and they sang their favorite song 'Lovable' by Kim Jong-kook together.

On March 2006, Kim Jong-kook received his mandatory military service enlistment letter at the height of his popularity and career. Kim Jong-kook also released his fourth album around that time. Since he was unable to directly promote it while in the military, he used unorthodox methods. To comply with the Korean law, the music video was shot so that his face would never be seen on screen. He asked Yoon Eun-hye, whom he is famous to have a love-line with, to star in the music video. Though there has been no direct promotion, his fourth album has sold more than 100,000 copies.^[7]

It was announced in late April 2008 that the singer would end his military service on May 23, 2008. On that day, he was greeted by fans, and during his interview, he said that he was "relieved".^[8] His fifth studio album, "Here I am" was released on October 22, 2008 with songs such as "Today More than Yesterday" and "Thank You." Proving false the "tradition" of not being able to rise once again after military service, Kim Jong-kook made a successful comeback, making one album, one digital single [Happy Virus] and one trot [Ddajo].

2009–2011: SBS Family Outing & Running Man

Kim Jong-kook also returned to television, becoming a permanent member of variety show Family Outing, part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup which earned him much popularity, especially with the love scandals between Lee Hyori and Park Ye-jin. Kim Jong-kook's Hoolala CF with Kim Sooro was released on July 2009. He has also posed for many clothing advertisements . His sixth album was released on January 27, and a preview of the album was released with the song "Don't Be Good to Me." However the title song for the album is titled "This is the Person". The music video for the song included Park Ye-jin who is famous for the "Family Outing Scandal" between Kim Jong-kook, Lee Hyori and Park Ye-jin. His sixth album is titled "The Eleventh Story" because in his music career, he has so far released 11 albums. It included 3 MV. Right now, he is a regular on SBS's Running Man.

On August 27, 2010 Kim Jong-kook received a lumbar microdiscectomy back disk surgery at Seoul’s Kwan Ahk Goo Chung Ryong Dong Kangnam Choice hospital. Kim Jong-kook’s management company, 101 Entertainment, stated, “Kim Jong-kook carried on with his daily activities without knowing that he had a ruptured disk. However, he did feel pain, but didn’t think much of it, and he endured his condition with painkillers while filming SBS Running Man."

Kim Jong-kook's active participation in SBS Running Man makes him one of the biggest names in Korean Variety Shows World. He has been called "SpartaKook" and "Mr.Capable", throughout the SBS Running Man and he has received a favorable evaluation leading the mission with his muscular body and extraordinary intelligence. This was proven when he won SBS 연예대상 (SBS Entertainment Awards) Best TV Star Award on 2011.^[9]

2012–present: Variety shows, 7th Album & Music Collaborations

On 1 November 2012, following a pre-release of selected songs from his new album, Kim Jong-kook made a comeback to the music scene with the release of his seventh studio album Journey Home after three years.^[10][11] His fellow Running Man co-stars HaHa and Gary participated in the album as well as former Running Man member Song Joong-ki, who starred in the music video for lead track "Men Are All Like That".^[12] On 2013, he attended MAMA 2013 as a presenter along with Running Man co-host Song Ji-hyo.

He also continues his variety and MC activities in Running Man and Safety First! His performance in these shows was well-received among Korean fans and he earned himself an Excellence award and Best Entertainer award at 2013 SBS and KBS Entertainment Awards.^[13][14] He proves to be very popular among international fans as well. He ranked #1 in the list of most searched/googled Korean stars in Singapore in 2013 (beating the likes of Super Junior, Girls Generation, and Yoon Eun Hye).^[15] His 2013 showcase sold out in Singapore and it was a huge success with more than 1,700 fans in attendance. In addition, 2,000 fans who were unable to attend the showcase crowded out the IMM Level 3 Garden Plaza where his fan signing session was held.^[16][17] He was also voted as #1 Korean solo singer by Tudou (Chinese equivalent of YouTube) viewers. He received more than 1.75 million votes and beat popular K-pop idols such as G-Dragon, Kim Hyun-joong, and Lee Hyori by a surprisingly wide margin.^[18] Kim Jong Kook continues to be successful amongst international fans. His first solo concert in Harbin, China sold out.

Running Man Brothers, Kim Jong-kook and Haha, in Dallas, December 14, 2014

In 2014, he again joined fellow Running Man cast member Haha, this time as a musical duo, Running Man Brothers, and debuted in a concert tour in the United States in July and December.^[19][20]

In January 2015, he was a guest on a popular talk show, Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy, where he shed light on many personal controversies, including his choice to work as a public service worker instead of an active-duty soldier during his mandatory military enlistment.^[21]

In September 2015, he left Urban Works ENT as his contract with them had expired.^[22] He later went on to sign an exclusive contract with Maroo Entertainment in October 2015.^[23]

Discography

Solo Albums

Year	Album Information	Track listing
2001	Volume 1 - Renaissance Released: December 13, 2001 Label: CJ Music Language: Korean	Track listing  Prologue Sad Story Angel 남자니까 (Because I'm A Man) 행복하길 (Wishing You Happiness) 사랑했었다 (Loved You) Disco 여인의 향기 (Fragrance Of A Woman) Love Story Thriller Night 1434 One My Way 친구에게서 연인으로 (From Friend To Sweetheart)
2004	Volume 2 - Evolution Released: June 18, 2004 Label: CJ Music Language: Korean	Track listing  돌아와 (Come Back) 용서해 기억해 (Forgive And Remember) 니가 원한 이별 (The Parting You Want) Feeling 슬픔 바램 (Fading Sadness) 한 남자 (One Man) 중독 (Addiction) 그래요...그래도... (That's Right...But...) Broken Heart 하루만 (Only One Day) 태양 가득히 (The Full Sun) Tonight 용서 (Forgiveness) 그대가 잠든 사이 (While You Were Sleeping)
2005	Volume 3 - This Is Me Released: July 1, 2005 Label: CJ Music Language: Korean Sales: 350,000+	Track listing  제자리 걸음 (Walking In One Spot) 그녀의 남자에게 (To Her Man) 슬픈 축하 (Sad Congratulations) 선물 (Gift) Happiness 사랑스러워 (Loveable) 지우개 (Eraser) Dream 토요일 밤 (Saturday Night) 별, 바람, 햇살 그리고 사랑 (Star, Wind, Sunlight and Love) One Night 친구에게 (To My Friend) 바보 같은 나 (I'm a Fool) 연습 (Practice) 여전히 (Still)
2006	Volume 4 - Kim Jong Kook's Fourth Letter Released: April 13, 2006 Label: CJ Music Language: Korean Sales: 100,000+	Track listing  사랑한다는 말 (Saying 'I Love You') 너만 모르는 이야기 (The Story You Don't Know) 편지 (Letter) 한 사람 (One Person) 사랑이에요 (It's Love) 고백 (Confession) 사랑이 아파도 (Though Love Hurts) 사랑지기 (Failing Love) 그녀를 알아요 (I Know Her) 토박이 (Native) 첫사랑 (First Love) 사랑했나봐 (I Think I Loved) 이별도 고마워 (Thankful Even For The Separation) 꿈을 향해 (Toward A Dream)
2008	Volume 5 - Here I am Released: October 22, 2008 Label: Mnet Music Language: Korean	Track listing  고맙다 (Thank You) 그리운 날들 (Missing Those Days) 오래 오래 (feat. 마이키) (Long Long Time (feat. Mikey)) 어제보다 오늘 더 (Today More Than Yesterday) Forever (feat. 마이티마우스) (Forever (feat. Mighty Mouth)) 이보다 더 좋을 순 없다 (feat. 시진) (Can't Get Better Than This (feat. Shi Jin)) 그 집앞(序曲) (In front of That House (Prologue)) 그 집앞 (In front of That House) 사랑에 취해 (feat. 주석) (Poisoned In Love (feat. Joosuc)) 이별의 정석 (Break-up Formula) 이제는 안녕 (Goodbye For Now) 사랑해 널 사랑해 (feat. 창따이) (I Love You I Love You (feat. Chang Dda Ee)) 어떤 사람 어떤 사랑 (Some person, Some Love) 우리 둘이서 (You and Me Together)
2010	Volume 6 - Eleventh Story Released: January 27, 2010 Label: 101 Entertainment Language: Korean	Track listing  이 사람이다 (This Is The Person) 기다립니다 (Waiting) 못 잊어 (Can't Forget) 잘해 주지 마요 (Don't Be Good To Me) GOOD BYE 내 마음이 사랑입니다 (My Heart Is Love) 잊을게 지울게 (I'll Forget, I'll Erase) 다 알면서 (I Know Everything (feat. Soya)) 구인 광고 (Classifieds (feat. Mighty Mouth)) 떠나가지마 (Don't Leave Me) 행복병 (Happy Virus (feat. Mighty Mouth))
Kim Jong Kook Remake Album Song Released: September 9, 2010 Label: 101 Entertainment Language: Korean	Track listing  기억이란 사랑보다 (Memories More Than Love) 슬픈바다 (Sad Ocean) 개여울 (The Neck Of The Rapid Waters) 다시 내게로 돌아와 (feat.개리) (Come Back To Me Again (feat. Gary)) 편지 (Letter) 사랑하기에 (Because I Love You) 당신도 울고 있네요 (You Are Crying Too) 가을편지 (Autumn Letter) 먼지가 되어 (Becoming Dust) 토요일은 밤이 좋아 (Saturday Night Fever)
2012	Volume 7 - Journey Home Released: November 1 2012 Label: JK Entertainment Language: Korean	Track listing  니가 생각나 (Thinking Of You) 천 개의 발자국 (Thousands of Footprints) 좋겠다 (You Should Be Happy) 남자가 다 그렇지 뭐 (Men Are All Like That) 너무 예뻤어 (So Pretty) 너에게 하고 싶은 (Words I Want To Say To You) (Feat. HaHa & Gary) Nostalgia (Feat. Mikey) 지워진다 (Disappearing) 남자도 슬프 (Men Also Feel Sad) (Feat. Mighty Mouth) 끝이 아닌 이야기 (Story That Is Not The End)

Group Albums (Turbo)

Year	Album Information	Track listing
1995	280 km/h Speed Released: September 6, 1995 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  Turbo's Theme 나 어릴적 꿈 (Do You Wanna Funk Intro 삽입) 소유할 수 없는 사랑 검은 고양이 초상화 죄와 벌 선택 잿빛하루 떠나가는 너 나의 일기 나 어릴적 꿈 (Acid House Mix) 나 어릴적 꿈 (Techno Mix) 검은 고양이 (X-Mas Mix) 두 아빠 (MBC-TV 홈드라마 주제곡) 나 어릴적 꿈 (Instrumental) 죄와 벌 (Instrumental)
1996	New Sensation Released: August 14, 1996 Label: Language: Korean Sales: 800,000+	Track listing  Prologue Love is... 노스트라다무스 (사랑의 예언) Twist King (Ventures-Wipeout 삽입) 어느 째즈바... (A Jazz Bar) 바람의 철학 (바라부는 날) 우리들의 천국 개구장이 (Techno Mix) 평화로운 세상 하늘만큼 땅만큼... 상처 변심 지난 겨울 생일 축하곡 (Acid House Mix) Love is... (Instrumental) 어느 째즈바... ((A Jazz Bar) Instrumental) Twist King (Instrumental)
X-Mas Dance Party Mix with Turbo Released: November 29, 1996 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  X-Mas Dance Party (DJ Mega Mix) 고요한 밤, 거룩한 밤 (Gangsta’s Mix) Last Christmas (Pop Dance) 검은 고양이 (X-Mas Mix) Count Down & Happy New Year 스키장에서 (White Love) Old Rang Sign X-Mas Dance Party (Radio Version) Happy New Year (Acid House) 고요한 밤, 거룩한 밤 (Instrumental) 스키장에서 (White Love (Instrumental))
1997	Turbo Summer Remix Released: June 24, 1997 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  Prologue (In The Beach) Non-Stop Summer DJ Mega Mix 초상화 Trot House (찬찬찬,얄미운사랑,남행열차) 어느째즈바 (Midnight Version) 죄와벌 (Acid House Version) 스키장에서 ((White Love) Enore Version) 어느째즈바 (Instrumental) 죄와벌 (Instrumental)
Born Again Released: October 22, 1997 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  Prologue 금지된 장난 (Forbidden Game) 회상 (December) (Recollection) Good-Bye Yesterday 어긋난 사랑 (Crossed Love) Always 오버센스 (Over Sense) 러브송 (Love Song) Only Seventeen 졸업 (Graduation) 추억 만들기 (Making Memories) 단념 (Abandonment) 나폴레옹 (Napo leon) 겨울 나그네 (Winter Stranger) 후회없는 사랑 (Unregretful Love) Happy Birthday To You
1998	Perfect Love Released: October 17, 1998 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  Prologue X (The Greatest Love) Western House - Endless Love Honeymoon - California Crazy Love - - Love Forever - White Love See You Again
1999	Millennium Turbo Dance Megamix Released: July 15, 1999 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  허니문 (Techno Mix) Intro 회상 Love is... 선택 바람의 철학 하늘만큼 땅만큼 잿빛하루 추억만들기 금지된 장난 우리들의 천국 Good-Bye Yesterday 상처 Only Seventeen 나 어릴적 꿈 후회없는 사랑 노스트라 다무스 오버센스 Twist King Ending
2000	E-Mail My Heart Released: January 27, 2000 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  Prologue D.D.R. Cyber Lover Paradoxx Tonight - Secret Please Why? Knife Behind Story My Life Stay Easy Love - Memories
2001	History Released: June 19, 2001 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  Intro Love Is White Wedding 검은고양이 금지된 장난 선택 후회없는 사랑 Rumors X (The Greatest Love) Paradoxx Mono Drama 노스트라다무스 나 어릴적 꿈 상처 Cyber Lover 애인이 생겼어요 Good-Bye Yesterday Twist King
2015	Again Released: 21 December 2015 Label: Language: Korean	Track listing  Intro 다시 (feat. 유재석) *Title 숨바꼭질 *Title 댄싱퀸 (Prod. by 주영훈) 잘 지내 (feat. 박정현) ..is love 나비효과 하얀거리 (Prod. by 윤일상) 어느 째즈바 2015 악몽 skit 가요 톱 10 (feat. 이하늘, 지누, 이상민) 행복했음 좋겠다 (feat. San E) 우리 (feat. 케이윌, 제시) Sunshine (feat. 소야) Happy Birthday To You (Bagagee Viphex13 Remix) 다시 (feat. 유재석) (Chinese ver.) (CD Only) 다시 (inst.) 숨바꼭질 (inst.)

Digital singles

• December 1, 2005: Big4 Of Voices In My Dream (Kim Jong Kook, SG Wannabe, Vibe and M to M): 바람과 함께 사라지다 (Gone With The Wind)
• December 11, 2006: Kim Jong Kook and SG Wannabe: 바람만 바람만 (Only Wind, Only Wind)
• December 2005: Kim Jong Kook and Mikey: 스키장에서 (White Love)
• November 23, 2007: Turbo & Kim Jong Kook Digital Mini Album "2007 Hwesang (Recollection)" (part1)
• January 4, 2008: Turbo & Kim Jong Kook Digital Mini Album "2007 Hwesang (Recollection) " (part2)
• March 5, 2009: Kim Jong Kook ft. Shorry J (MM): 행복병 (Happy Virus)
• April 13, 2009: Kim Jong Kook: 따줘 (Give To Me)
• December 21, 2012: Kim Jong Kook ft. Sangchu (MM) and Joosuc: 2012 Remake: 회상 (Reminiscene)
• September 16, 2013: Kim Jong Kook: 모르나요 (How Come You Don't Know) for Good Doctor OST Part 5
• March 10, 2014: Kim Jong Kook: 눈물자국 (Tear Marks) for Love in Memory 2 - Dad's Notes OST

Others

• April 23, 2004: special appearance in "나가 남자이기 때문에" (Because I'm Still A Guy) (MC Mong's first album)
• June 22, 2004: 김장훈 - 二色英雄新聞
  • Track 3 - 고속도로 로망스
• December 24, 2004: 통일염원 Special Album 사랑 (Love)
  • Track 1 - 그날이 오면 (When That Day Comes)
• November 15, 2006: S.101 Digital Single "I'll Follow You (ParamMan ParamMan)" (ft.SG Wannabe)
• June 8, 2009: Family Outing - 패밀리의 하루
  • Track 1 - 패밀리의 하루
• November 16, 2010: Soya - 매일매일 사랑해 (I Love You Everyday)
  • Track 1 - 매일매일 사랑해 (I Love You Everyday)
• June 23, 2011: Mikey - All For You
  • Track 1 - All for You

Filmography

Films

Year	Korean Title	English Title	Role	Film Production	Notes	With
2012	원더풀 라디오	Wonderful Radio	Taxi Passenger	Showbox	Cameo Appearance	Kang Gary

Dramas

Year	Korean Title	English Title	Role	Network	Notes	With
2004	대결! 반전 드라마	Banjun Drama	Himself	SBS	Special Appearance/Cameo	None
		Special TV Story		MBC
2005	올드미스 다이어리	Old Miss Diary		KBS2
2015	냄새를 보는 소녀	The Girl Who Sees Smells		SBS		Running Man members
	프로듀사	The Producers	Kim Hong-soon (PD of the variety division)	KBS2	Supporting Role	Ye Ji-won

Variety Shows and Guestings

Year	Korean Title	English Title	Network	Notes
2001-2003		Dream Team	KBS	Main Cast
2002		Star Survival		Guest
2004-2006	X맨	X Man	SBS	Main Cast has a famous love line with Yoon Eun-hye
	해피 선데이	Happy Sunday	KBS	Main Cast
2005-2006	리얼 로망스 연애편지	Real Situation Saturday Love Letter	SBS
2008	김정은의 초콜릿	Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate		Guest (September 3,2008)
		Immortal Musical Classics	KBS	Guest (September 7,2008)
	해피투게더	Happy Together		Guest (November 6,2008)
	스타골든벨	Star Golden Bell		Guest (December 2,2008)
	황금어장	Golden Fishery	MBC	Guest (December 3,2008)
2008-2010	패밀리가 떴다	Family Outing	SBS	Main Cast
2010	유희열의 스케치북	You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook	KBS	Guest (January 29,2010)
	김정은의 초콜릿	Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate	SBS	Guest
	해피투게더	Happy Together	KBS	Guest (February 11,2010)
2010-present	런닝맨	Running Man	SBS	Main Cast Gained World Wide Popularity
2011	유희열의 스케치북	You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook	KBS	Guest with Mikey (Jo Myung-ik) 마이키 (조명익) from Turbo (July 15,2011)
2012	안녕하세요	Hello Counselor		Guest
	유희열의 스케치북	You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
		Come to Play	MBC
2012-present	위기탈출 넘버원	Escape Crisis No.1	KBS	Main Cast
2013	히든 싱어	Hidden Singer	JTBC	Guest (May 11,2013)
2014	奔跑吧兄弟	Hurry Up, Brother	Zhejiang TV	Guest (October 10,2014) & (November 07,2014)
		Everybody	JTBC	Guest
		God of the Dining Table	KBS
2015	힐링캠프, 기쁘지 아니한가	Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy	SBS	Guest (January 26,2015) & (February 2,2015)
	极速前进第二季	The Amazing Race 2 (China)		Guest with Lee Kwang Soo (September 11,2015)

Music Video

• 2011: Rosa by Haha

Awards

Year	Award
1995–1998	KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) MBC 가요대전 (MBC Music Awards) Seoul Music Awards
2004	KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 본상 SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 본상 MBC 10대 가수가요제 (MBC Best 10 Music Awards) 본상 서울가요대상 (Seoul Music Awards) 본상 Golden Disk Awards: Popularity Awards
2005	MBC 가요대제전 (MBC Music Awards) 최고인기가수상 (Most Popular) KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist) SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist) KBS 연예대상 (KBS Entertainment Awards) Best Entertainer SBS 영상대전 (SBS Visual Arts Award) Photogenic Award Golden Disk Awards: Bonsang Award Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Male Artist for "Standstill"[24] Korean Entertainer Awards Ballad Award
2006	Golden Disk Awards: Bonsang Award Melon Music Awards: Album Of The Year
2008	BBF Popular Singer Award
2009	Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award
2010	SBS Entertainment Awards - Best TV Star Award
2011	SBS Entertainment Awards: Excellence Award (Variety Category)[25]
2012	Eat your Kimchi Awards: BEST BROHOHO VIDEO (Men Are All Like That)
2013	Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards 2013 - Asia’s Most Charismatic Korean Host[26] 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards - Best Entertainer Award (Show/Entertainment) - Kim Jong-Kook ('Safety First!')[27] SBS Entertainment Awards 2013 - Excellence Awards (Male)[28] SBS Entertainment Awards 2013 - Viewers Choice Popularity Award (Running Man)[29]
2014	SBS Entertainment Awards 2014 - High Excellence Award (Variety Shows)[30] SBS Entertainment Awards 2014 - Sohu China Netizen Popularity Award
2015	Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards 2015 - Prime Minister′s Award[31]

Music chart wins

SBS's Inkigayo

Year	Date	Song
2004	26 September	"One Man"
	3 October
2005	7 August	"Walking in the Same Place"
	14 August
	21 August
	11 September	"Lovely"
	25 September
	2 October
2008	23 November	"Today More Than Yesterday"

KBS's Music Bank

Year	Date	Song
2008	7 November	"Today More Than Yesterday"
	14 November

References

1. Kim Jong Kook graduates from Dankook University with a Master degree. 17 February 2011. Retrieved: 4 March 2011
2. "Kim Jongkook to make a comeback to the music scene"
3. "Xman 46 - EP 102"
4. "Kim Jong Kook is Looking Good"
5. "Kim Jong Kook and Yoon Eun Hye - XMan Story"
6. April 2006 Album Sales. Music Industry Association of Korea. Retrieved April 2, 2009.
7. September 2006 Album Sales. Music Industry Association of Korea. Retrieved April 2, 2009.
8. [MD동영상]소집해제 김종국,"원더걸스와 소녀시대 반가워요~". MyDaily. Retrieved May 23, 2008.
9. Winners from the 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards. AllKpop. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
10. "Kim Jong-kook Hopes to Reclaim Singing Career". Chosun Ilbo. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
11. Hong, Grace Danbi (1 November 2012). "Kim Jong Kook Says ‘Men Are All Like That’ with Song Joong Ki". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
12. Ho, Stewart (29 October 2012). "Song Joong Ki Appears in Kim Jong Kook’s MV For Free". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
13. http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/winners-from-the-2013-sbs-entertainment-awards
14. http://www.soompi.com/2013/12/21/winners-and-performances-from-the-2013-kbs-entertainment-awards/#.Uz5Vz61dWQY
15. http://www.tnp.sg/content/singapores-top-10-most-searched-korean-stars-2013
16. http://www.modeentertainment.com/index.php/event/item/39-running-man-sparta-kim-jong-kook-singapore-fan-meet-2013
17. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJjCVSPUTto
18. http://www.tudou.com/listplay/34ll--L77sg/j0agEQjrPj4.html
19. benightedxflame (December 2, 2014). "Exclusive: Win Tickets to See Running Man’s Kim Jong Kook and Haha in NYC, Dallas". Soompi. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
20. Lee, Min Ji (November 27, 2014). "Kim Jong Kook and Haha to Hold ‘Running Man Bros’ Concert in America". CJ E&M MWave. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
21. http://www.soompi.com/2015/02/03/kim-jong-kook-regrets-choice-he-made-when-enlisting-in-military-and-talks-about-love-in-healing-camp/
22. 윤효정 (September 10, 2015). 김종국 측 "소속사와 계약만료, 1인기획사로 활동". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
23. 김은애 (October 21, 2015). 김종국 1인기획사 아닌 마루기획 택했다 "대표와 친분"(공식입장). Sports Today (in Korean). Retrieved October 21, 2015.
24. "2005 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list". MAMA. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
25. Lee, Nancy "Yoo Jae Suk Wins Big, Winners from 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards" CJ E&M enewsWorld. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-14
26. Kim Jong Kook Takes Home the MC Award from the “Yahoo Asia Buzz Award 2013”. 02 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-06
27. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-21
28. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTiCxrBvzYo
29. http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/winners-from-the-2013-sbs-entertainment-awards#axzz2oyit7PaF
30. . 30 December 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-31
31. Ko Soo-jin (29 October 2015). "Kim Jong Kook Thanks ′Running Man′ at ′Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards′". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 1 November 2015.

External links

• Kim Jong Kook's Agency Official Website (Korean)
• Papitus Kim Jong Kook Official Fanclub
• Kim Jong Kook on Instagram
• Kim Jong Kook on Sina Weibo