Kim Ho-joong

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Ho-joong (Korean: 김호중; born October 2, 1991) is a South Korean classical crossover singer. He came to prominence after a fourth-place finish in TV Chosun show Mr. Trot.^[1] During his military service, he served as a public service worker and was discharged on June 9, 2022.^[2]

Kim Ho-joong
Kim in July 2022
Background information
Born	(1991-10-02) October 2, 1991 (age 33)
Origin	Ulsan, South Korea
Genres	Trot, opera
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Think Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul	김호중
Revised Romanization	Gim Ho-jung
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Hochung

Philanthropy

On March 22, 2022, Kim donated 500 pieces of Geumsan Aesthetic Red Ginseng products (worth 67.5 million won) to Sky Garden under the Welfare Foundation of Love, a social welfare company.^[3]

On February 23, 2023, Kim donated 50 million won to help in the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake through UNICEF Korea Committee.^[4]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales	Certifications
		KOR [5]
Our Family (우리家)	Released: September 5, 2020 Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download	1	KOR: 539,350[6]	KMCA: 2× Platinum[7]
The Classic Album	I - My Favorite Arias Released: December 11, 2020 Label: Warner Music Korea Format: CD, digital download	1	KOR: 266,430[6][8]	KMCA: Platinum[7]
	II - My Favorite Songs Released: December 11, 2020 Label: Warner Music Korea Format: CD, digital download	2	KOR: 266,268[6][8]	KMCA: Platinum[7]
Panorama	Released: July 27, 2022[9] Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download	2	KOR: 686,586[10]	KMCA: 2× Platinum[7]

Extended plays

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions	Sales	Certifications
		KOR [5]
A Life (세상)	Released: April 4, 2024 Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download	2	KOR: 827,889[11]	KMCA: 3× Platinum[12]

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR [13]
"My Only Love" (나의 사람아)	2013	—	Non-album single
"You and Me" (너나 나나)	2020	110	Our Family
"I Love You More Than Me" (나보다 더 사랑해요)		28
"Grandmother" (할무니)		47
"In Full Bloom" (만개)		58
"No Umbrella" (우산이 없어요)		62
"I'm Alive Because of You" (살았소)		69	Non-album single
"Nessun Dorma" (아무도 잠들지 마라)		112	The Classic Album
"Un Amore Cosi Grande" (위대한 사랑)		118
"Person Who Shines" (빛이 나는 사람)	2022	21	Non-album single
"Promise" (약속 [約束])		41	Panorama
"Panorama" (주마등)		45
"Sad Silhouette" (슬픈등)		65	VitaDolce
"Beautiful Life" (인생은 뷰티풀)		46
"Meet You Among Them" (그중에 그대를 만나)		43	Non-album singles
"My Voice" (나의 목소리로)		35
"With You" (당신을 만나) (with Song Ga-in)	2023	50
"A Letter" (편지 한 장 (부제: 서른에 만난 첫 세상))		21
"If I Leave" (그대... 떠나도)	2024	63	A Life

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR [14]
"Meet You Among Them" (그중에 그대를 만나)	2022	83	Three Bold Siblings OST
"In the End It's You" (결국엔 당신입니다)	2024	95	Beauty and Mr. Romantic OST

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR [15]
"I'll Be Your Love" (애인이 되어줄게요)	2023	54	Our Family
"On Springtime" (봄날에)	2024	102	A Life
"Windy Day" (바람이 부는 날엔)		104
"Come with Me" (함께 가 줄래)		103
"Time Flies" (쏜살)		95
"Starry Night" (별 헤는 밤)		106

Hit-and-run

In May 2024, South Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong faced multiple controversies, including allegations of past school bullying and involvement in a hit-and-run incident while driving under the influence. A former classmate from Gyeongbuk Arts High School accused Kim of physical assault and coercion during their school years, claiming the abuse led to his withdrawal from the institution. Kim was involved in a collision with a taxi in Seoul's Gangnam district on May 9, 2024. He fled the scene and later instructed his manager to assume responsibility for the accident. Police investigations uncovered a recording of Kim directing his manager to falsely confess, leading to his arrest on charges related to the hit-and-run and subsequent cover-up. These incidents have significantly impacted Kim's career, resulting in canceled performances and potential legal repercussions. Police have secured a phone recording of trot singer Kim Ho-joong asking his manager to take the blame for the accident that occurred on May 9.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2022	Life is Beautiful: Vita Dolce	himself	ScreenX Original	[16]

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2020	Mr. Trot	Contestant		[17]
	Romantic Call Centre	Main cast		[18]
2022	Boss in the Mirror	Boss		[19]
	Kim Ho-jung's Hangawi Fantasia	Main Cast	SBS Chuseok Special	[20]
	Take the Blessings	Regular Member		[21]

Ambassadorship

• First Asian Ambassador to the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (2022)^[22]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s) / Work(s)	Result	Ref.
2020	Gaon Chart Music Awards	Artist of the Year - Digital Music (September)	"In Full Bloom"	Nominated	[23]
	Golden Disc Awards	Best New Artist	Kim Ho-joong	Won	[24]
		Album of the Year	Our Family	Nominated	[25]
	Melon Music Awards	Top 10 Artist	Kim Ho-joong	Won	[26]
		Artist of the Year		Nominated
	Seoul Music Awards	K-wave Popularity Award		Nominated	[27]
		Popularity Award		Nominated
		Trot Award	Our Family	Nominated
2021	Gaon Chart Music Awards	Album of the Year – first Quarter	The Classic Album I – My Favorite Arias	Nominated	[28]
			The Classic Album II – My Favorite Songs	Nominated
	Golden Disc Awards	Album Bonsang	The Classic Album I – My Favorite Arias	Nominated	[29]
2022	The Fact Music Awards	Fan N Star Angel N Star Award	Kim Ho-joong	Won	[30]
	Melon Music Awards	Netizen Popularity Award		Nominated	[31]
	Genie Music Awards	Singer of the Year (Daesang)		Nominated	[32]
		Genie Music Popularity Award		Nominated
		Best Male Solo Artist		Nominated
		Album of the Year (Daesang)	Panorama	Nominated
2023	18th Seoul International Drama Awards	Best Original Soundtrack (OST)	"Meet You Among Them"	Won	[33]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Placement	Ref.
Forbes	2021	Korea Power Celebrity	22nd	[34]