Kim Ho-joong

Kim Ho-joong (; born October 2, 1991) is a South Korean classical crossover singer. He came to prominence after a fourth-place finish in TV Chosun show Mr. Trot. During his military service, he served as a public service worker and was discharged on June 9, 2022.

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 CertificationsKOR Our Family (우리家) Released: September 5, 2020 Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 1 KOR: 539,350 KMCA: 2× Platinum The Classic AlbumI - My Favorite Arias Released: December 11, 2020 Label: Warner Music Korea Format: CD, digital download 1 KOR: 266,430 KMCA: Platinum Label: Think Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 2 KOR: 686,586 KMCA: 2× Platinum KMCA: 3× Platinum

Singles

Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Album KOR "Meet You Among Them" 2022 83 Three Bold Siblings OST "In the End It's You" 2024 95 Beauty and Mr. Romantic OST

Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Album KOR "I'll Be Your Love" 2023 54 Our Family "On Springtime" 2024 102 A Life "Windy Day" 104 "Come with Me" 103 "Time Flies" 95 "Starry Night" 106

Hit-and-run In May 2024, South Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong faced multiple controversies, including allegations of past school bullying and involvement in a hit-and-run incident while driving under the influence. A former classmate from Gyeongbuk Arts High School accused Kim of physical assault and coercion during their school years, claiming the abuse led to his withdrawal from the institution. Kim was involved in a collision with a taxi in Seoul's Gangnam district on May 9, 2024. He fled the scene and later instructed his manager to assume responsibility for the accident. Police investigations uncovered a recording of Kim directing his manager to falsely confess, leading to his arrest on charges related to the hit-and-run and subsequent cover-up. These incidents have significantly impacted Kim's career, resulting in canceled performances and potential legal repercussions. Police have secured a phone recording of trot singer Kim Ho-joong asking his manager to take the blame for the accident that occurred on May 9.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2022 Life is Beautiful: Vita Dolce himself ScreenX Original

Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2020 Mr. Trot Contestant Romantic Call Centre Main cast 2022 Boss in the Mirror Boss 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 YearAwardCategoryNominee(s) / Work(s)ResultRef.2020Gaon Chart Music AwardsArtist of the Year - Digital Music (September)"In Full Bloom" Golden Disc AwardsBest New ArtistKim Ho-joong Album of the YearOur Family Melon Music AwardsTop 10 Artist Kim Ho-joong Artist of the YearSeoul Music AwardsK-wave Popularity Award Popularity AwardTrot AwardOur Family 2021 Gaon Chart Music Awards Album of the Year – first Quarter The Classic Album I – My Favorite Arias The Classic Album II – My Favorite Songs Golden Disc Awards Album Bonsang The Classic Album I – My Favorite Arias 2022 The Fact Music Awards Fan N Star Angel N Star Award Kim Ho-joong Melon Music Awards Netizen Popularity Award Genie Music Awards Singer of the Year (Daesang) Genie Music Popularity Award Best Male Solo Artist Album of the Year (Daesang) Panorama 2023 18th Seoul International Drama Awards Best Original Soundtrack (OST) "Meet You Among Them"

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Forbes 2021 Korea Power Celebrity 22nd