Johan Kim | |
|---|---|
| π Image | |
| Background information | |
| Born | George Han Kim (1973-03-27) March 27, 1973 (age 53) |
| Genres | K-pop, R&B, Soul |
| Occupations | Singer, record producer, song writer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1993βpresent |
| Label | Soul Family Production |
| Johan Kim | |
| Hangul | κΉμ‘°ν |
|---|---|
| RR | Gim Johan |
| MR | Kim Chohan |
George Han Kim (born March 27, 1973), better known by his Korean name, Johan Kim (Korean: κΉμ‘°ν), is a Korean-American singer and record producer. He is a member of South Korean R&B/hip hop trio Solid. His song "I Want To Fall In Love" has become a mega-hit throughout the country of South Korea.[1] He founded the girl group Unicorn.[2]
Early life
[edit]Kim was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Los Angeles in 1986.
Career
[edit]In 1993, he debuted as a member of Solid (μ리λ [ko]), a South Korean R&B group that pioneered the genre in the 1990s with chart topping hits in Korea.[3] He was the lead vocalist of the trio. After the group separated in July 1997 to take a break from incessant schedule, Kim stayed in South Korea to continue as a solo musician.[4] After 21-year hiatus, Solid reunited in March 2018, not only releasing their fifth studio album, but also announced concert dates in May.[5] Kim served as an agent for the Netflix animation film K-Pop Demon Hunters, recruited singers to play Abby Saja's and Romance Saja's roles in the film. He also served as vocal training for these singers.[6]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR MIAK [7] |
KOR Circle [8] | |||
| Kim Jo Han |
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44 | βN/a |
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| Kim Jo Han Vol. 2 (κΉμ‘°ν 2μ§) |
|
12 |
| |
| 2gether 4ever |
|
19 |
| |
| Me, Myself, My Music |
|
12 |
| |
| Soul Family With Johan |
|
33 |
| |
| Once In A Lifetime |
|
βN/a | 45 | |
Reissues
[edit]- 2016: 'Forgetting to Forget` Kim Johan 6th album `Once in a lifetime` Repackage (μ΄λ³μ μμλ―μ΄)
Best albums
[edit]- 2000: Kim Jo Han Best (κΉμ‘°ν λ² μ€νΈ)
Live albums
[edit]- 2001: Contact (with Fly to the Sky)
Filmography
[edit]Television shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Overseas Korean Song Festival | MBN | judge | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ Jin-hai, Park (March 20, 2016). "Kim Hyung-suk concert filled with romance". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ Ahn, Sung-mi. "Kim Jo-han names new girl group Unicorn". Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ Jackson, Julie (2015-12-11). "[Herald Interview ] Former Solid member talks importance of sticking to old-school roots". Kpop Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
- ^ Jackson, Julie (2015-12-11). "[Herald Interview] Former Solid member talks importance of sticking to old-school roots". Kpop Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ Im, Eun-Byel (2018-03-11). "R&B icon, Solid to return with new album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ "Netflix animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters."". Chosunbiz. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Music Industry Association of Korea chart positions:
- Kim Jo Han: 8μ κ°μ μλ°ν맀λμ§κ³ [August Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 21, 1999. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- Kim Jo Han Vol. 2: "1999.08μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [August 1999 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 13, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- 2gether 4ever: "2001.02μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [February 2001 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 2, 2004. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- Me, Myself, My Music: "2005.04μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [April 2005 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 9, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- Soul Family With Johan: "2007.10μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [October 2007 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 23, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart) positions:
- Once In A Lifetime: 2015λ 47μ£Όμ°¨ Album Chart [Week 47 of 2015 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 29, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ κ°μ μλ°ν맀 λκ³ μλ(3μ~8μ) [Total Popular Music Album Sales (March to August)]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 21, 1999. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "1999.09μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [September 1999 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 15, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "2001.03μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [March 2001 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 24, 2004. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "2005.05μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [May 2005 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 19, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "2007.10μ - κ°μ μλ° ν맀λ" [October 2007 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 23, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Han Ha-rim (September 29, 2021). κΉμ‘°νXμ΄μνXμ‘°κΆ, MBN 'μ¬μΈλν¬κ°μμ ' μ¬μ¬μμμΌλ‘ μΆκ²© [Johan Kim X Younghyeon Lee X Kwon Jo, scrambled as judges for MBN 'Overseas Korean Song Festival]. The Seoul Economic Daily [ko] (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2021 β via Naver.
External links
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Categories:
- 1973 births
- Living people
- South Korean male pop singers
- South Korean rhythm and blues singers
- K-pop singers
- South Korean record producers
- 20th-century South Korean male singers
- 21st-century South Korean male singers
- American musicians of Korean descent
- Musicians from Atlanta
- California State University, Northridge alumni
- King of Mask Singer winners