Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth and Salary

Actor

Kim Jong-kook

Kim Jong-kook

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Kim Jong-Kook was born on April 25, 1976 in Pyongyang, North Korea. Jong-Kook is a singer, actor, entertainer, and TV personality from South Korea. He is best known as one of the two members of Turbo.

In the beginning, he was a member of the Korean duo Turbo in 1995, but as time passed, he pursued a successful solo career. That particular solo was known as one of the most famous idols of the time, selling millions of albums in South Korea and Asia.

What is the net worth of Kim Jong-kook?

Kim’s net worth is estimated to be around $16 million, which he has amassed through his professional acting and singing career.

Kim has been working in the entertainment industry since 1995. He amasses a sizable fortune as a result of his professional activities.

Kim Jong-kook, who stands 5 feet 9 inches (176 cm), has also hosted the 2018 SBS Entertainment Awards and the 2020 APAN Music Awards.

Kim Jong-kook
Kim Jong-kook photo Source: Korea JoongAng Daily

Facts of Kim Jong-kook

Birth Date April 25,1976
Full Name Kim Jong Kook
Birth Name Kim Jong Kook
Profession Singer, Actor, Entertainer
Nationality Korean
Birth City Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Birth Country South Korea
Gender Identity Male
Sexual Orientation Straight
Horoscope Taurus
Marital Status Single
Height 176 cm
Weight 78 kg
Networth 16000000
Sibilings Brother
Education Myeong Hak Elementary School, Shin Seong Middle High School, Hansei University
Wiki Link Wiki Link
Facebook Link Facebook Link
Insta Link Insta Link

Kim Jong-kook: Biography

Kim was born in Hapcheon, Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, to an ordinary family; however, he currently resides in Anyang with his parents and elder brother.

Kim stated that his father was in the military and was subjected to very strict discipline because he was a man of words. Because of his father’s characteristics, he learned to be frugal with his money. Having witnessed his mother’s silent suffering since a young age, he feels a strong attachment to her.

He began singing rock songs at a young age. Later, feeling inspired, he decided to participate in a singing audition with the support and encouragement of his family. He was dubbed the “Young Master of Hapcheon.”

Kim Jong-kook: Education

Apart from being a triple Daesang award-winning singer, he has also appeared in shows such as “X-Man” and “Family Outing.” He was well-known throughout the world as a regular on the SBS variety show “Running Man.”

Kim attended Myeong Hak Elementary School, where he was dubbed “Axe Kim” for being the most influential student.

He continued his education at Shin Seong Middle High School before graduating from Hansei University. Finally, he received his master’s degree from Dankook University’s Pop Culture Performing Arts – School of Arts Department.

Kim Jong-Turbo Kook’s Career

In 1995, Kim debuted in the Korean music industry with another member, Kim Jong-Nam, as part of the duo Turbo, which rose to prominence due to its music.

They collaborated on hit songs such as “Black Cat,” “Jazz Bar,” and “My Childhood Dreams.” After a few years, this duo was banned because Kim mentioned how they were abused and threatened during the “Talkshow – Strong Heart” in Management agency in early 2000.

After Turbo failed, Kim Jong-kook faced numerous challenges in establishing himself as a solo artist. He failed as a solo artist due to a lack of songs from composers, a lack of support from agencies, and a shift in music tastes among fans.

However, in 2004, he released a second album, “Evolution,” and made a successful comeback with the hit single “one man.” In addition, he became a permanent cast member of the popular variety game show “X-Man,” which increased his popularity even further.

His third album, “This Is Me,” was released in 2005 and sold 300,000 copies, making it one of the best-selling albums in Korea at the time. “Lovable” reached the top of several music charts and was even featured in online games such as Pump It Up and Audition Online.

Kim received the Daesang Award as artist of the year from all three major Korean broadcasters, SBS, KBS, and MBC, becoming only the second artist to do so since Cho Yong-Pil in the 1980s.

Kim Jong-kook: Single or Dating?

Kim, who is 44 years old, is currently single. In fact, he was said to be dating his coworker Ji Hyo.

However, in a recent interview, he clarified that they are just friends and cannot be anything more than that.

There were some rumors about Yoon Eun Hye and Kim Jong Kook at the time, which was also a friendship and nothing more than that.