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Kim Yeon-woo

South Korean singer (born 1971)

Summary

South Korean singer (born 1971)

FieldValue
nameKim Yeon-woo
imageKim Yeon-woo.jpg
captionKim Yeon-woo in November 2011
birth_nameKim Hak-chul
birth_date
originSouth Korea
spousem. Unknown (2010)
instrumentsPiano, guitar, melodica
genreBallad, dance
occupationSinger, professor, vocal coach
years_active1996–present
labelPoibos
IO Music/EMI
Adio/Manwaldang Music
Mystic89 /LOEN(2013-2016)
Dio Music/LOEN(2016–present)
associated_actsToy

IO Music/EMI Adio/Manwaldang Music Mystic89 /LOEN(2013-2016) Dio Music/LOEN(2016–present)

Kim Hak-chul, better known by his stage name Kim Yeon-woo (; born July 22, 1971) is a South Korean male singer, vocal coach, and professor at Seoul Art College (:ko:서울종합예술학교). Nicknamed God of Vocals, he is well known for his ballads, smooth singing voice, and ability to hit high notes without difficulty. Kim recorded a number of hit ballads with the South Korean band, Toy, in the mid-to-late 1990s, gathering a sizable cult following. In 2011, Kim achieved widespread fame and recognition in South Korea through his participation on I Am a Singer, along with numerous appearances on variety and entertainment shows.

Career

After completing his military service in the Air Force, Kim Yeon-woo participated in the 7th Annual Yoo Jae-ha Music Competition and won the gold prize. In 1996, Kim Yeon-woo became the featured vocal of You Hee-yeol's project band Toy and adopted his stage name Kim Yeon-woo, which was the name of a café You Hee-yeol frequented. You had felt that Kim's birth name Kim Hak-chul did not suit him. They went on to record a number of hits such as Still Beautiful and Remember I Was Next to You.

Since leaving Toy, Kim Yeon-woo has released five solo full albums and two mini albums.

In 2010, Kim was noted in the media thanks to a video of him performing at a university concert back in 2007. He performed in the heavy rain while holding an umbrella, after all the other guest singers had reportedly quit. Because of this, the title of Kim's national concert tour in the summer of 2011 was Yeon-woo in the Rain.

In 2011, Kim was a participant in I Am a Singer. He performed two songs before being voted off. The day after his elimination, the second (and last) song he sang in the contest became number 1 on all music charts in Korea. Kim's popularity started to rise, and he gained widespread recognition from the public, earning the nickname God of Vocals. He also found success in two other guest appearances in the contest. His duet with Kim Kyung Ho was ranked second, and during the Australian contest/concert of the show, Kim was voted first.

In 2012, Kim participated in the second season of **. This time he was not voted off, and was able to earn honorary graduation by the end of the contest.

In 2015, Kim sang a duet with Yangpa in the third season of **. The performance was ranked first. Kim's popularity rose even more thanks to his participation in King of Mask Singer. Under the stage name CBR Cleopatra, he became the first male Mask King, as well as the first long-term Mask King, staying on the show for 10 consecutive weeks.

Kim is also well known as a vocal trainer. His former students include SG Wannabe's Lee Seok-hoon, Big Mama's Lee Young-hyun, and Brown Eyed Girls' JeA.

Personal life

Kim studied practical music at Seoul Institute of the Arts.

Kim's best friends include You Hee-yeol, Kim Kyung-ho, and Muzie. He is also close with Sung Si-kyung and K.Will.

Several K-pop idols such as B1A4's Sandeul, Shinee's Onew, and VIXX's Ken have mentioned Kim as their role model.

In 2010, Kim married the daughter of a president of a Korean corporation. At the wedding, You Hee-yeol was the master of ceremonies and Sung Si-kyung was the wedding singer.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesKOR
Only Me Beside You... (그대 곁엔 나밖에...)Couple (연인)Missing Love (사랑을 놓치다)Mr. BigForever Yours (나의 너)
—
24
21
11
17
"—" denotes release did not chart.
Note: The Gaon Album Chart was established in 2010. All peak chart positions are from 2010 or later.

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesKOR
Jeong (정)(情)Move
8
19

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSales
(Digital)AlbumKOR
"Only Me Beside You" (그대곁엔 나밖에)"Couple" (연인)"Love, That Common Word" (사랑한다는 흔한 말)"I'll Give My Life With You" (지금 만나러 갑니다) (feat. Tablo)"Chukga" (축가)(祝歌)"I Was Happy...Take Care" (행복했다...안녕)"Not A Popular Song" (인기없던노래) (with Don Spike)"No Schedule" (with Yoon Jong-shin)"Antidote" (해독제)"Move" (feat. Park Kyung of Block B)"Melt Away" (눈물고드름)"Ariyo" (그리운 노래 아리요)"My Apology Letter" (반성문)
1998—Only Me Beside You
2004—Couple
200659Missing Love
2008—
2010—Jeong
201113Mr. Big
201229
201349Monthly Project 2013 Yoon Jong Shin
201428Move
42
84non-album singles}}
201566
2018—Forever Yours
"—" denotes release did not chart.
Note: The Gaon Digital Chart was established in 2010. All peak chart positions are from 2010 or later.

Other charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSales
(Digital)AlbumKOR
"Sometimes I Cry Alone" (가끔은 혼자 웁니다)"Lingering Affection" (미련)"If You Are Like Me" (나와 같다면)"You Are My Love""My Love By My Side" (내사랑 내곁에)"I Miss a Thing" (그립다)"Withdrawal Symptoms" (금단현상)"Winter Love" (겨울애)"Fragment" (부스러기)"Closer" (더 가까이)"In The Shade of the Street Tree" (가로수 그늘 아래 서면)"You Let Me Go With A Smile" (미소를 띄우며 나를 보낸 그 모습처럼)"Though I Loved You" (사랑했지만)"This Is The Moment" (지금 이 순간)"You In My Mind" (그대 내 품에)"Addicted to Love" (중독된 사랑)"Because It's You" (그대라서)"Running In The Sky" (하늘을달리다) (with Yangpa)"To Be With You"
201044Bad Guy OST
201110I Am a Singer: 3-1
1I Am a Singer: 3-2
24Lie to Me OST
8I Am a Singer: 호주 특별 공연
91Mr. Big
89
78
77
5Brain OST
201255I Am a Singer 2: 5월 13일
89I Am a Singer 2: 5월 27일
85I Am a Singer 2: 7월의 가수전
91I Am a Singer 2: 9월 A조 경연
86I Am a Singer 2: 9월의 가수전
82I Am a Singer 2: 10월 A조 경연
201329Nine OST
201595I Am a Singer 3: 6회 듀엣미션
51The Producers OST

Other activities

Variety and competition shows

YearTitleEpisode(s)RoleNotes
2011I Am a Singer (Season 1)6–9Contestant
32Contestant
20121–28ContestantHonorary graduation
2014Cool Kiz on the Block45–52Member
Idol School1–17Host
2015King of Mask Singer7–16ContestantAs CBR Cleopatra
Hidden Singer (Season 4)8Singer/Contestant
1–8Member
2016Superstar K1–10Judge
2021The Masked TalentMBC Chuseok's specialJudgeMBC
2022Fantastic FamilySBS

Dramas

YearTitleRole
2012StandbyMain cast (as Kim Yeon-woo)
2017A Korean OdysseyCameo (Ep. 1)
2019Welcome to Waikiki 2Cameo (Ep. 6)

Awards

YearAwardCategory
19957th Annual Yoo Jae-ha Music CompetitionGold Prize
2015MBC Entertainment AwardsExcellence Award in Music/Talk Show

References

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