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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
InstrumentVocals
Years active1993–present
LabelsSoul Family Production
Korean name
Hangul
김조한
Revised RomanizationGim Johan
McCune–ReischauerKim Chohan

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

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

Career

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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

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
MIAK

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KOR
Circle

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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

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  • 2016: 'Forgetting to Forget` Kim Johan 6th album `Once in a lifetime` Repackage (이별은 잊은듯이)

Best albums

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  • 2000: Kim Jo Han Best (김조한 베스트)

Live albums

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Filmography

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Television shows

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

References

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  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]. The Seoul Economic Daily [ko] (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Naver.
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