Monday 28 January 2013

Scary commander ~ LoL

This is some of Commander Kim Jong Kook scary face and others who just faint when see him. Most of them were taken from Running Man.











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Sunday 27 January 2013

Nice Guy Kim Jong Kook

  Maybe for some people who only see him in Running Man would deny this. But I got some pictures to prove that he is a nice guy. Here are some of the screen caps.

It was a competition between Chae Yeon and Jung Hye Bin in Love Letter. Girls need to chose a guy by giving a bouquet and they will end up as a couple if the guy accept the bouquet. Chae Yeon is the first one to come out and chose Kim Jong Kook followed by Hye Bin. So, Kim Jong Kook need to pick either one to be his couple where the two were his fans since he was in Turbo. Finally Kim Jong Kook made decision and say sorry as he didn't chose either one. If he chose one of them, the other one might get hurt. It was a heart warming ending.




















    This is screen caps from Running Man Ep. 111 Busan Vacance Diamond Step Race. The winner Kim Jong Kook gave his prize to the Haryong hyungnim. This is a rare situation in Running Man to see a man gives his prize to a man because before this Jaesuk and Haha once gave their prize to the female guest. However, many people only see the part where Kim Jong Kook want to ripped Ji Hyo nametag and bashed him.







    This was taken during SBS One Night TV. The fans given a chance to play Cham-Cham- Cham( a game where he needs to turn his face opposite with the plastic hammer) with KJK. At first trial, KJK won the game and the girl needs to turn it over to KJK. Seeing her dissapointed face makes him gave another chance , even coaching the direction so that she will win.


    This one is KJK farewell with kids from Shootdori when he enlisted to join army. Many people didn't expect  him to cry, but as you can see his sadness. He must be very close with the kids because they pleading him not to leave.


     P/s: I will edit and add another pictures later.






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    Saturday 26 January 2013

    When two became one



      In 2001, he make a comeback or debuted as a solo singer. In Korean music industry,there is a tradition that a group singer will not succeed if they turn as a solo singer. As well as Kim Jong Kook fate, his first solo album became a failure. He has very difficult time to produce his first album because no producer want to give him a song. He once revealed in Strong Heart 2010 about his story during that time. His bestfriend Cha Tae Hyun revealed that Kim Jong Kook used to cry when he drink, so Kim Jong Kook explained in Strong Heart what is the reason.

      After his contract with the agency ended, his parents meet up with the management staff and said thank you for what they have done. However when he was prepared his first album, one of the producer said timidly that they can’t give any song to him. They said a person from his previous agency told them not to give him any song and it surprised him. He took an advise from one of the producer that he close with to call that person and ask for forgiveness even though it is not his fault. One day, he got the courage to call the person when he drank with his friends. Nevertheless, he said that ‘now you have a hard time then you call me’ to Kim Jong Kook. That remark makes him hurt and caused the endless tears. He manage to release the album but there is no big support. It makes him thinks that maybe it was the end of his career as a singer.

      He takes all the thing that happen as a lesson and makes him more matured. He said to himself that he want to continue singing and make a good song even it will not become a big hit. So he released his second album in 2003 which bring him a success. The song titled Han Namja became a big hit and loved by everyone at that time until now. It also put Kim Jong Kook name at the top of music chart.


      Then he makes his comeback in 2005 with the third album consist of the song Lovely and Walking In One Spot. These two song were big hit and very popular at that time. 2005 is a year of Kim Jong Kook where he received the Triple Crown. He swept all Daesang award from 3 major TV station in Korea and labelled as the King of singer that year. It is rare for one person to get all 3 Daesang award and Kim Jong Kook is the second singer to get this Triple Crown after Choi Yong Phil.

      He enlisted to join army at the peak of his career and when he is about to release his forth album in 2006. He has to cancelled many plans such as concert and releasing his album. However his agency released the album when he is doing his military service. Many people criticised him when he joined Gong Ik and not active military services. Actually his back injured during his Turbo days because of excessive dance and pack schedule. As I know he did a surgery for his disk once before Turbo’s comeback and again in 2010. However people misunderstood his situation and think that he won’t go to active military service because he is a celebrity and popular.

      The return of One Man. After he finished his MS in 2008, he comeback with his fifth album and he continue to doing well in his career. Again he did something against the tradition when he still at the top after his absence for almost 2 years. With songs from his fifth album such as Today More Than Yesterday and Thank You, he got to win against many popular idol. It is not that easy for a singer who debuted in 1995 doing so well just like him when there are so many popular group idol.

      Then, he released his sixth album in 2010 with the title track This Is The Person with also song Can’t Forget and Don’t Be Good To Me. Also released one Remake album.

     The time has come for his long awaited comeback after his last album. It took almost 2 years for his fans to hear a new good song from him. Finally in October 2012 he came back to music industry with his seventh album, ‘Journey Home’. The title of the album portrays his intention to go back to his original career as a singer after only doing variety shows. The title track ‘Men always like that’ featuring one of his donsaeng in Running Man, Song Jongki in the MV.


    P/S: not all picture are his photo jacket, I just posted the that I like 




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    Reminiscing the past: KJK as Member of Turbo


      Turbo is a pop duo group consist of Kim Jong Kook and Kim Jung Nam. They became one of the popular group in Korean Entertainment Industry from 1995 until their disbanment. Unfortunately, Kim Jung Nam left the group because of the crisis with their management. The interview was held to find a new member to replace Kim Jung Nam role as a rapper. Mikey, a resident of California became part of Turbo and they continue to gain popularity. They disbanded in 2000 as their contract with the management ended.

      Turbo known as ‘scary kids’ at that time when they gain their popularity rapidly. Their first album became a big hit with the song My Childhood Memories. When they debuted, many people think that it’s a group of a boy and girl because of Kim Jong Kook high pitched vocal.

      Because of their popularity, they have a very pack schedule. They also used to dance in every single song and practiced a lot for performance. This lead to the Kim Jong Kook back problem and he took a surgery.

      After disband, Kim Jong Kook still continue his good relation with the other members Mikey. He always invite him when performing any Turbo song. He even featuring in Mikey single song ‘All For You’. Mikey also featuring in Kim Jong Kook song which is ‘Long Time’ from Kim Jong Kook fifth album and ‘Nostalgia’ in Kim Jong Kook seventh album recently.


    The first member:Kim Jong Kook & Kim Jung Nam


    Kim Jong Kook & the new member Mikey

      However, because of Haha Xman seem to be new era for Turbo's popularity. He used to imitate Kim Jong Kook dance in Turbo with songs Love Is, My Childhood Memories, Twist King, Black Cat, A Jazz Bar and make excuses to force Kim Jong Kook to dance. His dance a bit slow compared to when he was in Turbo since it’s a dance from 9 years ago and he forgot some steps.




      13 years had passed since Turbo disbandment but many people still remember them. They have many loyal fans that support them until now. Kim Jong Kook still sing some of the popular song from his Turbo days in his concert and performance. Recently, Kim Jong Kook also danced to the song Black Cat as they played it in Running Man.

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    Wednesday 23 January 2013

    Introduction to the world of our commander!

    This is only a short introduction to know more about him.

    Name : Kim Jong Kook (김종국)

    Nickname : Commander, Sparta Kook, Coach Kook, Kim Kook Jong, Han Namja

    D.O.B : 25th April 1976

    Occupation : Singer & Entertainer

    Hobby : Sports, Soccer Game

    Company : JK Entertainment

    Debut : 1995, as a member of pop duo called Turbo
                 2001, as solo singer

    TURBO Album:
    • 1995: 280 km/h speed
    • 1996: New sensation
    • 1996: X-mas dance party mix with Turbo
    • 1997: Turbo summer remix
    • 1997: Born again
    • 1998: Perfect love
    • 1999: Millennium Turbo Dance Megamix
    • 2000: E-mail my heart
    • 2001: History


    SOLO Album:
    • 2001: Renaissance
    • 2004: Evolution
    • 2005: This is me
    • 2006: Kim Jong Kook's Fourth Letter
    • 2008: Here I am
    • 2010: Eleventh Story
    • 2010: Kim Jong Kook Remake Album 'Song'
    • 2012: Journey Home

    Awards:

        1995-1998
    • KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards)
    • SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards)
    • MBC 가요대전 (MBC Music Awards)
    • 서울가요대상 (Seoul Music Awards)
       -2004
    • KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 본상
    • SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 본상
    • MBC 10대 가수가요제 (MBC Best 10 Music Awards) 본상
    • 서울가요대상 (Seoul Music Awards) 본상
    • 골든디스크 인기가수상 (Golden Disk Popularity Awards)
       -2005
    • MBC 가요대제전 (MBC Music Awards) 최고인기가수상 (Most Popular)
    • KBS 가요대상 (KBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
    • SBS 가요대전 (SBS Music Awards) 대상 (Best Artist)
    • KBS 연예대상 (KBS Acting Awards) Best Entertainer
    • 골든디스크 (Golden Disk Awards) 본상
    • MNET Best Male Solo Artist
    • Korean Entertainer Awards Ballad Award
       -2006
    • 골든디스크 (Golden Disk Awards) 본상
       -2008
    • BBF Popular Singer Award
       -2009
    • 서울가요대상 (Seoul Music Awards) 본상
       -2010
    • SBS 연예대상 (SBS Entertainment Awards) Best TV Star Award
       -2011
    • SBS 연예대상 (SBS Entertainment Awards) Excellence Award


    TV Programme:
    • 2004-2006: SBS X-Man, regular guest
    • 2005-2006: KBS Nalara Shootdori, coach
    • 2008-2010: Family Outing S1, permanent member
    • 2010-present: SBS Running Man,permanent member
    • 2012-present: Escaping Crisis No.1, MC






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