Recently, Korean media reported that "single man" Kim Jong Kook is getting married at the age of 49. In addition to getting married, 2025 is also the occasion to celebrate the singer's 30th year of singing.
Kim Jong Kook joined the entertainment industry in 1995 as a singer, and was one of the early stars of Kpop. He and a friend founded the hip-hop group Turbo, achieved many successes and created a big wave with vibrant dance music.
After Turbo disbanded, Kim Jong Kook developed his solo career, becoming one of the most beloved ballad singers in Korea. He is a rare artist to win a daesang on three major broadcasters KBS, MBC, SBS.
In 2005, after the third album with the title track "Loveable", Kim Jong Kook's name became a big hit in the land of kimchi. He also made a splash with many famous songs such as "One Man", " Walking in One spot"...
3 years later, the male star born in 1976 began participating in reality TV shows, becoming a face loved by producers. Thanks to his regular appearance, Kim Jong Kook's popularity has increased, spreading to many Asian countries such as Vietnam, China, Thailand...
In particular, the success of Running Man brings the image of Kim Jong Kook, a strong, passionate sportsman, closer to the public. The male singer is known as a "capable person", a " tiger hunter" thanks to his outstanding strength. Therefore, he has gained a loyal fan base through Running Man.
In addition to singing and participating in reality TV shows, Kim Jong Kook also acted in films and appeared in many works such as Old Miss Diary, The scented girl, The sound of your heart, Hurry up, Brother.
After 30 years of working in the entertainment industry, Kim Jong Kook has accumulated a large fortune. He is estimated to have about 16 million USD (equivalent to 420 billion VND), owns a 6.2 billion won real estate in the Gangnam area, a 113 square meter apartment in Acro Hills Nonhyeon...
The male singer's income comes from singing, holding concerts, advertising, and participating in TV shows. At the same time, his personal YouTube channel with a large number of followers also brought in a significant fee for Kim Jong Kook.
