Kim Jong-hwan (Hangul: 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]
Kim Jong-hwan | |
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| Birth name | Kim Gil-nam[1] |
| Born | (1966-02-01) February 1, 1966 (age 56) South Korea |
| Genres | Pop ballad |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김종환 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Jong-hwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chonghwan |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 김길남 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Gil-nam |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kilnam |
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| I Have No Place to Rest (쉴 곳 없는 나) |
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| 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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| 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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| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 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) | — | Won | [12] |
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| Disc Daesang / Album of the Year |
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| Digital Daesang / Song of The Year |
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