Kim Gun-mo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kim Gun-Mo
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 13, 1968 |
| Origin | Busan, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, ballad |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
김건모
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| Hanja |
金健模
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Geonmo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kŏnmo |
Kim Gun-mo (Hangul: 김건모; born January 13, 1968) is a famous South Korean singer and songwriter. He is known as one of the most successful music artists from the 1990s in his country. His album, Wrongful Meeting, released in 1995, was once the best-selling album ever in South Korea.
Since he started his music career in 1992, Kim Gun-mo has released many albums. He has also won many important awards. These include winning "Album of the Year" at the Golden Disc Awards for three years in a row. In 2011, the South Korean government honored him for his big contributions to popular culture.
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Early Life
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 school in Seoul for elementary, middle, and high school. Later, he studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. Before becoming a singer, he served in the South Korean Navy in the late 1980s.
Music Career
Kim Gun-mo began his music journey in 1992 with his first album, Kim Gun Mo 1. He quickly followed up with his second album, Excuse, in 1993. His third album, Mis-Encounter, came out in 1995. This album became a huge hit.
Mis-Encounter sold over 3.3 million copies. This made it the best-selling album in South Korea at that time. Kim's songs often ranked very high on the music charts. His eighth album, Hestory, was the top-selling album of 2003. Some of his most famous songs are "Excuse", "Mis-Encounter", and "Jjangga".
In 2004, he released his ninth album, Kim Gun Mo 9. This album reminded fans of his early music. It was like a fresh start for him. The next year, he released Be Like..., which was also very popular. His album Soul Groove came out in 2008. Kim Gun-mo has released 13 full-length albums in total.
On TV
Kim Gun-mo has also appeared on television shows. He was a regular on the popular variety show My Ugly Duckling. He appeared on the show from 2016 to 2019.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2016–2019 | My Ugly Duckling | Himself |
Awards and Honors
Kim Gun-mo has won many important awards throughout his career. He is especially known for his success at the Golden Disc Awards.
He won "Album of the Year" at the Golden Disc Awards for three years in a row:
- 1994 for Excuses
- 1995 for Wrongful Encounter
- 1996 for Exchange
He also won the Grand Prize at the Seoul Music Awards in both 1994 and 2001. In 2001, he won "Best Ballad Performance" at the Mnet Asian Music Awards for his song "Sorry".
In 2011, the South Korean government recognized his contributions. He received a Presidential Commendation for his impact on popular culture.
See also
- List of best-selling albums in South Korea
