Kim Ho-joong is a Korean classical crossover singer and tenor born on October 2, 1991. He came to prominence in both popular music and classical music in Korea in 2020.
He was discharged from military service on June 9, 2022. After being discharged, he performed with Spanish opera singer Plácido Domingo and collaborated with Korean pianist Yiruma. His second classic album Panorama, released in July 2022, recorded 700,000 copies initial album sales.
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.
On February 23, 2023, Kim donated 50 million won to help in the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake through UNICEF Korea Committee.
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
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Our Family (우리家) | - Released: September 5, 2020
- Label: Think Entertainment
- Format: CD, digital download
| 1 | | |
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The Classic Album | I - My Favorite Arias- Released: December 11, 2020
- Label: Warner Music Korea
- Format: CD, digital download
| 1 | | |
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II - My Favorite Songs- Released: December 11, 2020
- Label: Warner Music Korea
- Format: CD, digital download
| 2 | | |
Panorama | - Released: July 27, 2022
- Label: Think Entertainment
- Format: CD, digital download
| 2 | | |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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"My Only Love" (나의 사람아) | 2013 | — | Non-album single |
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"You and Me" (너나 나나) | 2020 | 110 | Our Family |
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"I Love You More Than Me" (나보다 더 사랑해요) | 28 |
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"Grandmother" (할무니) | 47 |
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"In Full Bloom" (만개) | 58 |
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"No Umbrella" (우산이 없어요) | 62 |
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"I'm Alive Because of You" (살았소) | 69 | Non-album single |
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"Nessun Dorma" (아무도 잠들지 마라) | 112 | The Classic Album |
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"Un Amore Cosi Grande" (위대한 사랑) | 118 |
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"Person Who Shines" (빛이 나는 사람) | 2022 | 21 | Non-album single |
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"Promise" (약속 [約束]) | 41 | Panorama |
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"Panorama" (주마등) | 45 |
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"Sad Silhouette" (슬픈등) | 65 | VitaDolce |
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"Beautiful Life" (인생은 뷰티풀) | 46 |
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"Meet You Among Them" (그중에 그대를 만나) | 43 | Non-album singles |
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"My Voice" (나의 목소리로) | 35 |
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"With You" (당신을 만나) (with Song Ga-in) | 2023 | 50 |
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"A Letter" (편지 한 장 (부제: 서른에 만난 첫 세상)) | 21 |
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Soundtrack appearances
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR
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"Meet You Among Them" (그중에 그대를 만나) | 2022 | 83 | Three Bold Siblings OST Part. 1 |
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Other charted songs
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR
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"I'll Be Your Love" (애인이 되어줄게요) | 2023 | 54 | Our Family |
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Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Life is Beautiful: Vita Dolce | himself | ScreenX Original | |
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Television shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2020 | Mr. Trot | Contestant | | |
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Romantic Call Centre | Main cast | | |
2022 | Boss in the Mirror | Boss | | |
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Kim Ho-jung's Hangawi Fantasia | Main Cast | SBS Chuseok Special | |
Take the Blessings | Regular Member | | |
Ambassadorship
- First Asian Ambassador to the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (2022)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) / Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Artist of the Year - Digital Music (September) | "In Full Bloom" | Nominated | |
Golden Disc Awards | Best New Artist | Kim Ho-joong | Won | |
Album of the Year | Our Family | Nominated | |
Melon Music Awards | Top 10 Artist | Kim Ho-joong | Won | |
Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Seoul Music Awards | K-wave Popularity Award | Nominated | |
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 | |
The Classic Album II – My Favorite Songs | Nominated |
Golden Disc Awards | Album Bonsang | The Classic Album I – My Favorite Arias | Nominated | |
2022 | The Fact Music Awards | Fan N Star Angel N Star Award | Kim Ho-joong | Won | |
Melon Music Awards | Netizen Popularity Award | Nominated | |
Genie Music Awards | Singer of the Year (Daesang) | Nominated | |
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 | |
Listicles
Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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Forbes | 2021 | Korea Power Celebrity | 22nd | |
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