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Kim Hyun-jung
Ki Hyun-jung in 2015
Ki Hyun-jung in 2015
Background information
Born (1976-04-04) April 4, 1976 (age 48)
Seoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop, dance, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1997–present
LabelsHIM Entertainment
Websitekimhyunjung.co.kr
Kim Hyun-jung
Hangul
김현정
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Hyeon-jeong
McCune–ReischauerKim Hyŏnjŏng

Kim Hyun-jung (Korean: 김현정, born April 4, 1976) is a South Korean pop singer. Well known as the "Long-legged singer", and with the experience of performing in a heavy metal band, Kim made her debut as a female solo singer with the dance-infused album Legend. The song "Breakup with Her" was a fast-tempo song with strong beats that shot Kim quickly to the top. The song "Lonely Love" was also a great hit. Since her debut, Kim Hyun-jung has succeeded in releasing great songs, usually dance numbers.[1]

In 1997, Kim catapulted to stardom almost instantly after her debut, with her distinctively high voice and slim figure - the ordinary image of a female South Korean singer by today's standards, but a rarity at the time.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
RIAK
[3]
Legend
  • Released: February 13, 1997 (KOR)
  • Rereleased: May 21, 1998 as Shocking
  • Label: Revolution No.9
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 2[a]
  • KOR: 552,639[4]
A Seagull Of Dream
  • Released: February 22, 1999 (KOR)
  • Label: Revolution No. 9
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 1
  • KOR: 561,614[5]
The 3rd Eye
  • Released: May 22, 2000 (KOR)
  • Label: Revolution No. 9
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 —
  • KOR: 421,052[4]
Wild Beauty
  • Released: July 25, 2001 (KOR)
  • Label: Revolution No. 9
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 —
  • KOR: 240,000[6]
Forever
  • Released: August 27, 2001 (TWN)
  • Formats: CD
 —
  • TWN: 200,000[7]
Diet
  • Released: August 1, 2002 (KOR)
  • Label: Pure Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 3
  • KOR: 179,809[8]
Hit For 6ix
  • Released: July 11, 2003 (KOR)
  • Label: Pure Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 7
I Love Soul
  • Released: September 23, 2004 (KOR)
  • Label: Him Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 9
In N Out
  • Released: June 12, 2008 (KOR)
  • Label: Him Entertainment
  • Formats: CD
 18

Special albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
RIAK
[3]
Fun Town 20
  • Released: June 23, 2005 (KOR)
  • Label: Him Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 13
Dance With Hyun Jung
  • Released: May 17, 2006 (KOR)
  • Label: Him Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 12

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Gaon
[14]
Together Forever 18
  • Released: June 26, 2015 (KOR)
  • Label: Him Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[15][b]
"Lonely Love" (혼자한 사랑) 1997 — Legend
"Break Up With Her" (그녀와의 이별) 13
"Freedom Declaration" (자유선언) 1999 — A Seagull Of Dream
"Separation Can Come Back" (되돌아온 이별) —
"Bruise" (멍) 2000 18 The Third Eye
"Like A Lie" (거짓말처럼) —
"You Who Left" (떠난 너) 2001 — Wild Beauty
"Single Stroke" (단칼) 2002 — Diet
"If This Is The End" (끝이라면) 2003 — Hit For 6ix
"Solar Energy" (태양 에너지) 2004 — I Love Soul
"Type B Man" (B형 남자) —
"Funky Town" (originally by Lipps Inc.) 2005 — Fun Town 20
"Be Strong, Hyun Jung" (굳세어라 현정아) 2006 — Dance With Hyun Jung
"Saljjak Kung" (살짝 쿵) 2008 — In N Out
"Cry Cry" (울다 울다) —
"Gold Miss Goes" (골드미스가 간다 송) 2009 — Non-album singles
"1 Minute 1 Second" (1분 1초) 2011 18
"Harpoon" (작살) (feat. Alien) 2015 —
"Empty Talk" (빈말) — Together Forever 18
"Attention" (너만있으면돼) —
"Holeman Is Back" (톡까고 말할래) (with Holeman) 2020 — Non-album single

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Golden Disc Awards 1998 Album Bonsang Shocking Won
1999 A Seagull Of Dream Won
2000 The 3rd Eye Won
KBS Song Festival 1998 Singer of the Year (Bonsang) Kim Hyung-jung Won
1999 Won [19]
2000 Won [20]
2001 Won
2002 Won
KMTV Korean Music Awards 1998 Best New Artist Won
Popular Singer Award (Bonsang) Won
1999 Won
2000 Won
2001 Won
2002 Won
Korean Entertainment Art Awards 1999 Youth Singer Award Won [21]
2001 New Generation Singer Award Won [22]
KY Star Awards 2018 Favorite Karaoke Room Song Won [23]
MAMA Awards 2000 Best Female Artist "Are You Really" (너 정말) Nominated
2001 "You Who Left" (떠난 너) Won
Best Dance Performance Nominated
2002 Best Female Artist "Knife" (단칼) Nominated
2003 Best Dance Performance "If This Is The End" (끝이라면) Nominated
MBC Gayo Daejejeon 1998 Popular Singer Award (Bonsang) Kim Hyun-jung Won
1999 Producers' Award Won [24]
2000 Popular Singer Award (Bonsang) Won [25]
2001 Won [26]
SBS Gayo Daejeon 1998 Main Prize (Bonsang) Won
1999 Won
2000 Won
2001 Won
2002 Won
Seoul Music Awards 1998 Best New Artist Won
2001 K-wave Special Award Won

Notes

  1. ^ The oldest available chart data is from August 1998.
  2. ^ The Gaon Music Chart was established in 2010.

References

  1. ^ "Kim Hyun-Jung". KBS World. 2011-03-04.
  2. ^ "Once at the top of K-pop, this singer is still going strong". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2015-07-08.
  3. ^ a b Recording Industry Association of Korea monthly chart.
    Studio albums: Special albums:
  4. ^ a b "지드래곤,보아,아이유...15년간 남녀솔로가수 음반판매량 1위는?". mediapen (in Korean). Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  5. ^ "1999.08월 - 가요 음반 판매량" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "2001년 가요.음반계 시장 '암울'". MaeilEconomy (in Korean). Retrieved December 25, 2001.
  7. ^ ""워 아이 니, 김현정"". Hankook (in Korean). September 10, 2001. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  8. ^ "2002년 - 가요 음반 판매량" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "2003년 - 가요 음반 판매량" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "2004.09월 - 가요 음반 판매량" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 5, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "2008.6월 - 가요음반 판매량" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  12. ^ "2005년 - 가요 총결산 음반 판매량" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "2006.7월 - 가요음반 판매량" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on January 23, 2009. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  14. ^ "Digital Chart "김현정" Search". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  15. ^ "Digital Chart "김현정" Search". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  16. ^ Cumulative sales of "Break Up With Her":
  17. ^ "2015년 01월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  18. ^ "2011년 03월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  19. ^ "KBS '올해의 가수상' 20팀 결정". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 1999-12-03. Retrieved 2023-04-08 – via Naver News.
  20. ^ "[단신] OUN '일본대중문화론' 방영 外". Kookmin Ilbo (in Korean). 2000-12-20. Retrieved 2023-04-08 – via Naver News.
  21. ^ "연예예술대상에 원로가수 현인". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 1999-03-12. Retrieved 2023-04-05 – via Naver News.
  22. ^ "김건모-김현정, 연예예술상 가수상". Gyeongnam Shinmun (in Korean). 2001-09-22. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  23. ^ "금영 엔터테인먼트, 제2회 'KY 스타 어워즈' 개최". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  24. ^ "MBC 최고인기가수에 조성모ㆍ송대관". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 1999-12-31. Retrieved 2023-04-08 – via Naver News.
  25. ^ "MBC 최고인기가수에 조성모, 태진아". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 2001-01-01. Retrieved 2023-04-08 – via Naver News.
  26. ^ "MBC 최고인기가수상에 god, 태진아". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 2002-01-01. Retrieved 2023-04-08 – via Naver News.

External links

Seoul Music Award for New Artist of the Year
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