Johan Kim
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Han Kim
Born (1973-03-27) March 27, 1973 (age 51)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresK-pop, R&B, Soul
Occupation(s)Singer, record producer, song writer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1993–present
LabelsSoul Family Production
Korean name
Hangul
김조한
Revised RomanizationGim Jo-han
McCune–ReischauerKim Cho-han

George Han Kim (born March 27, 1973), better known by his Korean name, Johan Kim (Korean: 김조한), 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

Kim was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Los Angeles in 1986.

Career

In 1993, he debuted as a member of Solid (솔리드), 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]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
MIAK
[6] 		KOR
Circle
[7]
Kim Jo Han
  • Released: July 10, 1998
  • Label: Shinchon Music
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 44 —
Kim Jo Han Vol. 2 (김조한 2집)
  • Released: August 18, 1999
  • Label: Jaks Media
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 12
2gether 4ever
  • Released: January 26, 2001
  • Label: Ace
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 19
Me, Myself, My Music
  • Released: April 12, 2005
  • Label: Lime Music
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 12
Soul Family With Johan
  • Released: October 25, 2007
  • Label: K&Music
  • Formats: CD
 33
Once In A Lifetime
  • Released: November 12, 2015
  • Label: Soul Family Production
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 45

Reissues

Best albums

Live albums

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2021 Overseas Korean Song Festival MBN judge [13]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Ahn, Sung-mi. "Kim Jo-han names new girl group Unicorn". Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  3. ^ Jackson, Julie (2015-12-11). "[Herald Interview ] Former Solid member talks importance of sticking to old-school roots". Kpop Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  4. ^ Jackson, Julie (2015-12-11). "[Herald Interview] Former Solid member talks importance of sticking to old-school roots". Kpop Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  5. ^ Im, Eun-Byel (2018-03-11). "R&B icon, Solid to return with new album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  6. ^ Music Industry Association of Korea chart positions:
  7. ^ Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart) positions:
  8. ^ "가요 음반판매 누계 수량(3월~8월)" [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.
  9. ^ "1999.09월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [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.
  10. ^ "2001.03월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [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.
  11. ^ "2005.05월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [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.
  12. ^ "2007.10월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [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.
  13. ^ Han Ha-rim (September 29, 2021). "김조한X이영현X조권, MBN '재외동포가요제' 심사위원으로 출격" [Johan Kim X Younghyeon Lee X Kwon Jo, scrambled as judges for MBN 'Overseas Korean Song Festival]. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Naver.

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