Kim Gun-mo

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Gun-Mo
Kim in 2012
Kim in 2012
Background information
Born (1968-01-13) January 13, 1968 (age 58)
OriginBusan, South Korea
GenresK-pop, ballad
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentPiano
Years active1992–present
Korean name
Hangul
김건모
Hanja
金健模
RRGim Geonmo
MRKim Kŏnmo

Kim Gun-mo (Korean: 김건모; born January 13, 1968)[1] is a South Korean singer-songwriter who is considered the country's most successful musical artist of the 1990s.[2] His 1995 album, Wrongful Meeting, previously held the Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time in South Korea.[3][4] Since his debut in 1992, Kim has released 13 full-length albums[5] and has won numerous awards, including Album of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards for three consecutive years from 1994 to 1996.[6] In 2011, he received a presidential commendation from the South Korean government for his contributions to popular culture.[7]

Early life

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Kim was born on January 13, 1968, in Busan, South Korea.[1] He was interested in music from a young age and started playing the piano when he was four years old.[8] He attended elementary, middle, and high school in Seoul[1] and graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts.[9] He served in the South Korean Navy in the late 1980s.[10]

Career

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Kim debuted with Kim Gun Mo 1 in 1992, which was followed by his second album Excuse in 1993. His third album Mis-Encounter came out in 1995. In the following year, he released Exchange. As one of the most popular Korean entertainers, Kim holds the record for biggest selling album in Korea with his third studio album, which sold over 3.3 million copies. Kim's albums rank consistently high on Korean music charts; his 8th album, Hestory, was the best-selling album of 2003. His most famous songs include "Excuse", "Mis-Encounter", and "Jjangga". In 2004, he released his 9th album Kim Gun Mo 9 which is reminiscent of his first album. This album was his second restarting point in his music career. In the following year, he came up with Be Like... which was also a huge success in Korea. His most recent work was released in 2008, entitled, Soul Groove.

Personal life

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Kim married pianist Jang Ji-yeon in 2019, whom he met through a mutual friend.[11][12] They later divorced in 2022.[13]

On December 8, 2019, lawyer Kang Yong-suk announced that he was representing a woman who alleged that Kim sexually assaulted her. Kim denied the allegation and stated that he would take legal action against Kang.[14][15] In 2022, the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office dismissed the rape charge against Kim.[16]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[17][18]
Sleepless Rainy Night
(잠못드는 밤 비는 내리고)
  • Released: October 29, 1992
  • Label: Line Production
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Track listing
  1. After A Break Up
  2. Sleepless Rainy Night
  3. As Much As I Feel For You
  4. Your Reason
  5. Afternoon Scenery
  6. The Sadness I Feel
  7. Love For You
  8. First Sight
  9. Reminiscence
  10. Sleepless Rainy Night (Club Remix Version)
  11. Your Reason (Remix Version)
  12. First Sight (Remix Version)
  13. Sleepless Rainy Night (Dance Remix Version)
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Excuses
(핑계)
  • Released: October 20, 1993
  • Label: Line Production
  • Formats: CD, cassette
  • KOR: 1,830,000Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Wrongful Meeting
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  • Released: January 21, 1995
  • Label: Line Production
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Exchange
  • Released: May 17, 1996
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
  • KOR: 1,810,000Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Myself
  • Released: December 1, 1997
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Growing
  • Released: November 19, 1999
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 1
Another Days
  • Released: May 5, 2001
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 1
Hestory
  • Released: February 27, 2003
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 1
Kimgunmo
  • Released: September 3, 2004
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
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Be Like...
  • Released: June 16, 2005
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
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Style Album 11: Scarecrow
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  • Released: March 15, 2007
  • Label: Geoneum
  • Formats: CD, cassette
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Soul Groove
  • Released: August 7, 2008
  • Label: Media Line
  • Formats: CD
 7
Autobiography & Best
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  • Released: September 27, 2011
  • Label: Media Line
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 10
* Chart positions not available prior to 1999.
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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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50
  • Released: November 19, 2016
  • Label: Music&NEW
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 12

Filmography

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Variety shows

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Year Title Role
2016–2019 My Ugly Duckling Himself[26]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
Golden Disc Awards 1994 Album of the Year Excuses Won [6]
1995 Wrongful Encounter Won
1996 Exchange Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2001 Best Ballad Performance "Sorry" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Won [27]
2003 Best Male Artist "Wedding Invitation" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Nominated [28]
2011 Best Vocal Solo Performance "Today is More Sad Than Yesterday" Nominated [29]
Seoul Music Awards 1994 Grand Prize Kim Gun-mo Won [30]
2001 Won

State honors

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Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Year Honor Ref.
South Korea[note 1] 2011 Presidential Commendation [34]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[31][32] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[33]

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