Kim Gun-mo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kim Gun-Mo
Kim in 2012
Background information
Born	(1968-01-13) January 13, 1968 (age 57)
Origin	Busan, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, ballad
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1992–present
Korean name
Hangul	김건모
Hanja	金健模
RR	Gim Geonmo
MR	Kim Kŏnmo

Kim Gun-mo (Hangul: 김건모; born January 13, 1968) is a famous South Korean singer and songwriter. Many people think he was the most successful musician in South Korea during the 1990s. His album, Wrongful Meeting, released in 1995, once held a Guinness World Record. It was the best-selling album ever in South Korea at that time.

Since he started his music career in 1992, Kim Gun-mo has released 13 full music albums. He has also won many awards. For example, he won the Album of the Year award at the Golden Disc Awards three years in a row, from 1994 to 1996. In 2011, the South Korean government honored him. He received a special award called a presidential commendation. This was for his important contributions to popular culture.

Early Life and Music Start

Kim Gun-mo was born on January 13, 1968, in Busan, South Korea. He loved music from a very young age. He started playing the piano when he was just four years old. He went to elementary, middle, and high school in Seoul. Later, he graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. Before starting his music career, he served in the South Korean Navy in the late 1980s.

Music Career Highlights

Kim Gun-mo began his singing career in 1992 with his first album, Kim Gun Mo 1. He quickly followed this with his second album, Excuse, in 1993. His third album, Mis-Encounter, came out in 1995. The next year, he released Exchange.

Kim Gun-mo is known for having the biggest-selling album in Korea. His third studio album sold over 3.3 million copies! His albums often ranked very high on Korean music charts. For example, his 8th album, Hestory, was the best-selling album of 2003. Some of his most famous songs include "Excuse", "Mis-Encounter", and "Jjangga".

In 2004, he released his 9th album, Kim Gun Mo 9. This album reminded many people of his first one. It was like a fresh start for his music career. The next year, he released Be Like..., which was also very popular in Korea. His album Soul Groove was released in 2008.

Awards and Recognitions

Kim Gun-mo has received many important awards throughout his career. These awards show how much he has contributed to music.

Major Music Awards

State Honors

Discography

Here are some of the albums Kim Gun-mo has released.

Studio Albums

Extended Plays

Filmography

Kim Gun-mo has also appeared on television shows.

Variety Shows

See Also

• List of best-selling albums in South Korea