Nam Jin

Nam Jin (; born September 27, 1946) is a South Korean trot singer. He debuted in 1965 with the album Seoul Playboy, and became one of South Korea's most popular singers of the 1960s and 1970s.

Biography Early life Nam Jin was born Kim Nam-jin in 1946 in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. His father Kim Moon Ok, was a publisher of the Mokpo Daily, and was a notable figure as a member of parliament for the opposition, which made his family wealthy. His mother was Jang Gi-Soon.

1960s Originally Nam wanted to be an actor, but he trained at Han Dong-hoon's music academy for two years. Han eventually produced Nam's pop debut album “Seoul Playboy” which was released in 1965 but was a commercial failure. His film Longing Is Every Heart sold 100,000 tickets at theaters. His 1972 single "Together with My Lover" became a huge pop hit. He married singer Yoon Bok-hee in 1976. This prompted him to move to the United States for a short time before returning to South Korea and releasing "Empty Cup" in 1982.

Filmography Television shows YearTitle Role 2021 With Rumors Host 2022 Our Namjin Burning Trotman Judge

Ambassadorship Hwasun-gun's public relations ambassador (2022)

Awards

Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards YearCategoryRecipientResultRef.2017Order of Cultural MeritsNam Jin

MBC Ten Singers Match YearCategoryRecipientResultRef.1971King of Ten Singers"Should Have a Beautiful Heart" 1971"Should Have a Beautiful Heart"1973"Don't Change, My Dear"