Kim Jong-hwan

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Jong-hwan (Korean: 김종환; born February 1, 1966)^[1] is a South Korean singer, referred to as the "Emperor of the Adult Ballad," for his popularity among middle-aged fans.^[2] He debuted in 1985 with the album, I Have No Place to Rest, and is known for pop ballads including, "Reason for Existence," and "One Hundred Year Promise."^[3]

Kim Jong-hwan
Birth name	Kim Gil-nam[1]
Born	(1966-02-01) February 1, 1966 (age 59) South Korea
Genres	Pop ballad
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1985-present
Korean name
Hangul	김종환
RR	Gim Jonghwan
MR	Kim Chonghwan
Birth name
Hangul	김길남
RR	Gim Gilnam
MR	Kim Killam

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [4][5]
I Have No Place to Rest (쉴 곳 없는 나)	Released: 1985 Reissued: 1992 Label: Hwasung Format: CD, cassette	No data	No data
My Love, My Song (내 사랑 나의 노래)	Released: 1993 Label: Pro Media Format: CD, cassette
Reason for Existence (존재의 이유)	Released: 1996 Label: Apple Production Format: CD, cassette		KOR: 2,500,000+[6]
For Love (사랑을 위하여)	Released: 1997 Label: Apple Production Format: CD, cassette		KOR: 3,000,000+[7]
Until The Day We Love (사랑하는날까지)	Released: 1998 Label: Apple Production Format: CD, cassette		No data
One Hundred Year Promise (백년의 약속)	Released: May 4, 2000 Label: Doremi Media Co. Format: CD, cassette	17	KOR: 33,029+[8]
Now And Forever	Released: November 4, 2003 Label: Doremi Media Co. Format: CD, cassette	16	KOR: 11,764+[9]
Two Become One (둘이 하나되어)	Released: April 22, 2005 Label: Kim's Music Format: CD, cassette	26	KOR: 4,019+[10]
30th Anniversary Album (데뷔 30주년 기념음반)	Released: October 15, 2013 Label: Kim's Music Format: CD, digital download	38	—

Awards

Year	Awards	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
1996	Golden Disc Awards	Popularity Award	Reason for Existence	Won	[11]
1998		Album of the Year	For Love	Won
1998	Seoul Music Awards	Bonsang (Main Prize)	—	Won	[12]