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Kim Hyun Joong (김현중)

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About Kim Hyun Joong (김현중)

Kim Hyun Joong is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter. He is known for his work in the popular boy band SS501.

Kim Hyun Joong (김현중)'s age

Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) is currently 40 years old.

Kim Hyun Joong (김현중)'s country of origin

Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) is from South Korea.

Kim Hyun Joong (김현중)'s real name

Kim Hyun Joong (김현중)'s real name is Kim Hyun Joong.

The Success Story of Kim Hyun Joong (김현중)

Who is Kim Hyun Joong?

Kim Hyun Joong (김현중) is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter. He was born on June 6th, 1986 in Seoul, South Korea. He is best known for being a member of the popular boy band SS501. He has also had a successful solo career with albums such as Break Down and Round 3.

Early Life

Kim Hyun Joong started off as an underground rapper in his early teens. He was discovered by one of the members of SM Entertainment while he was performing at an underground event in 2001. In 2005, he debuted as the leader of SS501 and the group quickly rose to fame with their hit single “U R Man”.

Solo Career

In 2009, Kim left SS501 to pursue a solo career. His debut solo album Break Down was released in June 2010 and peaked at number 1 on the Gaon Album Chart. His second album Round 3 was released in June 2011 and also topped the charts. In 2012, Kim released his third album Unlimit which was also a success.

Acting Career

In addition to his singing career, Kim has also had success in acting. He made his acting debut in 2008 with the drama Boys Over Flowers. The drama was a huge hit and helped to further boost his popularity. He then went on to star in other dramas such as Playful Kiss, City Conquest and Inspiring Generation.

Discography

Kim has released seven studio albums as a solo artist: Break Down (2010), Round 3 (2011), Unlimit (2012), Heat (2014), Imagination (2016), Lucky (2018) and Timing (2020). He has also released several EPs including Lucky (2013) and Two Moons (2015).

Awards and Achievements

Throughout his career, Kim has been awarded several awards including Best New Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2010 and Best Male Solo Artist at the Golden Disc Awards in 2012. He has also achieved various certifications for his albums including platinum for Break Down (2010) and Unlimit (2012).

Kim Hyun Joong is an incredibly successful artist who has achieved success both as part of SS501 and as a solo artist. His music has topped charts around the world and he has gained recognition from multiple awards ceremonies.