Kim Kyu-jong

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Kim Kyu Jong

Kim Kyu-jong at SS501 Persona Concert 2009 in Hong Kong
Background information
Birth name 김규종 (金奎鐘)
Born (1987-02-24) February 24, 1987[1]
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop, J-pop, Dance, R&B
Occupation(s) Singer, Dancer, DJ, MC, Actor, model
Years active 2005–present
Hiatus: July 2012–July 2014
(military service)
Labels DSP Media
(2005–2010)
B2M Entertainment
(2010–present)[1]
Associated acts SS501, Double S 301
Website Official Website(South Korea)
Official Website(Japan)
Official Youtube
Official Facebook
Korean name
Hangul 김규종
Hanja 金奎鐘
Revised Romanization Gim Gyu-Jong
McCune–Reischauer Kim Kyu-Chong

Kim Kyu Jong[1] (Hangul: 김규종; hanja: 金奎鐘; born February 24, 1987) is a South Korean entertainer, actor, and a member of boyband SS501.

In 2010, Kim left DSP Media, who managed him as part of SS501, and moved to B2M Entertainment with bandmate Heo Young-Saeng, to pursue his solo career.[2] He made his musical debut in Goong: Musical,[3] playing the lead role of Lee Shin, and debut as a solo artist in September 2011 with his mini album Turn Me On.[4]

On July 23, 2012, he was enlisted to serve his mandatory military service for 24 months on a non-active duty as a public service worker,[5] and finally finished his duties on July 22, 2014.[6]

Career

Early life

Kim Kyu Jong was born on February 24, 1987 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.[1] His family consists of his parents and a little sister named Eun Ah.[7]

He studied in Baekje Arts College, and applied music in 전북 사대부고.[8]

2005-2009: SS501 Debut

See also: SS501

Kim Kyu Jong debuted as a member of SS501 on June 8, 2005, along with their debut album entitled Warning.[9][10] Their second mini album, Snow Prince was released in late 2005, five months after their debut.[11] During this time, they already established their official fan club name, "Triple S", and its color, pearl green.[12] The group earned popularity right away as they won many rookie awards after their debut.[13]

He started his acting career with a role in Mnet hip-hop music drama Break on May 11, 2006.[14][15] Kim, along with the members of SS501, except for Heo Young-Saeng who was recovering from the surgery, lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story.[16]

On August 21, 2006, when fellow member Heo Young-Saeng left the radio programme SS501's Youngstreet on Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) due to a throat condition requiring laryngeal surgery, he took over being the DJ,[17] and continued to host the programme with fellow member Park Jung Min.

SS501 soon promoted their first studio album S.T 01 Now.[18][19] In late 2007, they expanded their activities in the Japanese market to challenge themselves outside Korea[13] with the release of their Japanese single Kokoro,[20] along with the establishment of "Triple S Japan".[21][22] After the single debuted at #5, they had 2 more successful releases in Japan entitled Distance[23] and SS501.[24] In around one year in Japan, they received the Newcomer Award by Japan Gold Disc Award in January 2008; this was the first time for Korean artists to receive this award.[25]

SS501 at My Style My MTV on stage (2008)

Having built their foundation as artists in both countries, they continually released singles and albums back-and-forth such as Deja Vu in Korea[26] and Lucky Days in Japan, both released in 2008.[24] However, they stopped their activities as a group for a period of time as Park Jung-Min and Kim Hyun-Joong were given solo projects for Grease musical[27] and Boys Over Flowers series[28] respectively. Yet, the three remaining members, with Heo as the leader, continued to promote, dubbed as the SS501 Project Group. They released a project album named U R Man in November 2008, with high tempo dance title track "UR Man".[29] They also contributed to the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack with "내 머리가 나빠서" (Because I'm Stupid),[30] and appeared as a cameo in episode four, performing their track "U R Man".[28] The track won Song of the Month for February at the 32nd Cyworld Digital Music Awards on March 28, 2009,[31] as well as the Best OST of the year during the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards.[32]

On November 21, 2008, Kim joined as one of the regular hosts on MBC's God Of Cookery Expedition.[33] In 2009-2010, SS501 released All My Love,[34] Solo Collection,[35] Rebirth,[36][37] and Destination[38] consecutively before their contracts ended. Kim wrote the lyrics for his solo track, "Never Let You Go",[29] as well as the lyrics for his part of "완.두.콩." (Green Peas), a song written for their fans.[39]

2010-2011: Leaving DSP Media and solo debut

In June 2010, upon the expiration of SS501's contract with DSP Media, Kim along with fellow band member Heo, signed with B2M Entertainment, the agency of former DSP Media songstress Lee Hyori, to embark on his solo career.[40] Later on, Kim and Heo held a joint fanmeeting, Kyu Jong & Young Saeng Story In Seoul on December 4, which continued in Hong Kong, Japan and countries across Asia.[41][42]

Kim made his musical theatre debut in Goong: Musical (뮤지컬 궁), a spin-off of the television drama, in Korea.[43] He took over the role of male lead Lee Shin, from U-Know Yunho of TVXQ.[3] He performed this musical at Minami-za in Kyoto, Japan from June 11 to July 1,[44] and subsequently in Seoul, Korea in September 2011.

On September 27, 2011, he released his debut solo mini album, Turn Me On with "Yesterday" as its title track[45] It features a rap part by Heo Young-saeng in dance track "My Love", and Yang Jiwon of Spica in Yesterday music video.[45][46] The teaser video for "Yesterday" was released on September 22.[47]

In October 2011, Kim Kyu Jong was cast in the 36-part weekend drama, Saving Madame Go Bong Shil on cable channel CSTV.[48] He played an aspiring musical actor named Nicky to mark his acting debut.[49] On November 9, 2011, he performed along with other Korean and Japanese artists at the Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2011 at Saitama Super Arena, Japan.[50]

2012-2013: "Meet Me Again" Album and Military duty

Kim Kyu Jong showing his army hair for the first time while saluting at Jeonju, North Jeolla Province on July 23, 2012

In June 2012, it was announced that Kim is to fulfill his mandatory military service in July.[51] On June 3, he held his farewell fan meeting, Thank U ThanKYU with Triple S at Yonsei University in Sinchon-dong, Seoul. This marks his last official activity before his enlistment in July, as well as the first time in over two years that the five members of SS501 have gathered together.[52] On July 23, Kim reported to the recruit training center of the 35th division in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province for four weeks of basic training. They further explained that he was originally exempted because he had a hepatitis B carrier. Since a changed in conscription law, however, he was eligible to serve non-active duty as a public service worker.[53]

On July 18, Kim released a limited edition mini-album Meet Me Again dedicated to his fans.[54] It features three tracks including "Thank You" composed by Kim, himself and "One Luv", a duet with Mighty Mouth's Shorry J, composed by Tae Wan Kim aka C-Luv.[55]

On March 9, Kim spent his free time attending Kim Hyung Jun's 1st solo concert, The First at the Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park, Seoul. He even went up to the stage with Kim Hyung Jun and bowed together, marking the end of the concert.[56]

During SS501's eight anniversary, Kim, along with the SS501 members posted one video of them celebrating and greeting their fans onto each of their own official YouTube accounts.[57] Kim Hyun Joong was not able to be in the video at that time because he had a shooting in his variety show, Barefooted Friends.[58] However, Kim Hyun Joong still talked about their anniversary during his Korea fanmeeting entitled 2013 KHJ Show - Party People, held at the same day of their anniversary.[59]

Kim attended Heo Young-saeng's first and farewell concert in Seoul entitled 2013 Heo Young Saeng Seoul Concert 0513 My Story on October 26 at the UNIQLO AX Hall.[60] This time, all of the SS501 members appeared together on one stage and performed together as one group again after three years.[61] They sang their self-written song dedicated to their fans, "Green Peas", and their a cappella version of the song, "In the Still of the Night".

2014-present: Military discharge, Drama and Musical Comeback

On July 22, 2014, exactly two years after being enlisted in the army, Kim Kyu Jong officially discharged from his duties.[62] At around 9:30 to 10 am,[63] he arrived at the military manpower office in Jeonbuk, Jeonju, and he was welcomed by the fans and press who waited for hours.[64] Kim came back as part of KBSN's special project drama ‘S.O.S Please Save Me’ for the role of Park JungJun.[65] Following this, he was cast at the 20th anniversary musical performance “Singin’ in the Rain for the role of DongHyun.[66]

Personal life

During the time when Kim was still serving in the military service, updates about him can only be known through his friends' Twitter updates and him writing personal handwritten letters to his fans to show his love and appreciation.[67][68] To further show his acknowledgement towards his fans, it was revealed that he joined ThanKYU's (name of his fanclub) various donation activities. On February 1, Kyu Jong sent 14 woven hats that he and his mother had personally weaved during his spare time.[69]

Fan Club

Before it was established, B2M Entertainment first held a fan club naming contest to determine Kim's official fan club name.[70] Eventually, it was announced that the name would be "ThanKYU", but its color remained to be Pearl Light Green, the fan club color of SS501.[71][72]

Philanthropy

Kim Kyu Jong is active in donating to share his achievements to the people in need, as well as his fanclub, ThanKYU.[73][74][75]

In 2011, Kim volunteered for a welfare activity at an animal shelter together with Heo and Lee Hyori.[73] In the same year, Kim also donated 620 kg of rice on the "Dreame rice flower basket" company to be given to his hometown in DeokJin-gu to help the families there.[74] He also became an ambassador of "Heart Heart Foundation", preparing food for needy children under the Warm Meals campaign and participating in the sharing/charity performance of Heart Heart Orchestra[73]

In February 2013, Kim personally weaved hats with the help of his mother during his free time in the army. He was touched by his fans' various donation activities that he helped them weaved some, particularly 14 hats.[75]

Discography

Korean

Mini albums

Filmography

Film

Year Title Hangul Role
2006 Pi's Story[76] 파이 스토리 Voice (Korea Version)

Television series

Year Title Original title Role Network Genre
2005 Nonstop 5[77] 논스톱 5 Cameo Ep.207 MBC Sitcom
2006 Break[14][15] Leading role Mnet Sitcom
2007 Hotelier[78] ホテリアー Cameo Ep.7 (with SS501) TV Asahi Japanese drama
2008 Spotlight[79] 스포트라이트 Cameo (with SS501) MBC Drama
Boys Over Flowers[28] 꽃보다 남자 Cameo Ep.4 (with Heo Young-saeng and Kim Hyung-jun) KBS2 Drama
2009 SETI (Searching for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) 세티 Ho-sik Daum Sitcom
2011 Pianissimo[80][81]
(DVD title: Super Star)[82]		 피아니시모 Jun-su (Ep. "Never Ending Love") TrendE Mini drama
Saving Madame Go Bong Shil[83] 고봉실 여사 구하기 Nicky TV Chosun Drama

Web Drama

Year Title Role Network
2015 Start Love[84] Oh Hee-min Naver TV Cast

Variety shows

Year Title Role/Date Network Genre
2005 M! Countdown MC Mnet Music Television Program
2008 We Got Married Season 1[85] recurring guest MBC Reality Variety Show
Manwon Haengbok[86] from 19 and 26 April MBC Variety Show
Shopping King[87] 23 May (O'live) Variety Show
God of Cookery Expedition[88] Host, 21 November 2008 to 1 May 2009 MBC Variety Show
2009 Haptic Mission [89] cameo Samsung Anycall promotion Reality Variety Show
2011 Happy Together 3[90] Guest (Ep. 9, Ep. 125) KBS Variety Show
Gag Concert Guest - October 16 KBS Variety Show
2012 Strong Heart[91] Guest, 3 January 2012 SBS Reality Variety Show
God of Cookery Expedition Guest MBC Variety Show

Musical theater

Radio DJ

Bibliography

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