Kim Yeon-woo

Kim Hak-chul, better known by his stage name Kim Yeon-woo (Korean: 김연우; born July 22, 1971) is a South Korean male singer, vocal coach, and professor at Seoul Art College (ko:서울종합예술학교). Nicknamed God of Vocals, he is well known for his ballads, smooth singing voice, and ability to hit high notes without difficulty.[1][2] Kim recorded a number of hit ballads with the South Korean band, Toy, in the mid-to-late 1990s, gathering a sizable cult following. In 2011, Kim achieved widespread fame and recognition in South Korea through his participation on I Am a Singer, along with numerous appearances on variety and entertainment shows.

Kim Yeon-woo
Kim Yeon-woo in November 2011
Background information
Birth nameKim Hak-chul
Born (1971-07-22) July 22, 1971
OriginSouth Korea
GenresBallad, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, professor, vocal coach
InstrumentsPiano, guitar, melodica
Years active1996–present
LabelsPoibos
IO Music/EMI
Adio/Manwaldang Music
Mystic89 /LOEN(2013-2016)
Dio Music/LOEN(2016–present)
Associated actsToy
Korean name
Hangul
김연우
Hanja
金煙雨
Revised RomanizationKim Yeon-u
McCune–ReischauerKim Yŏn-u
Birth name
Hangul
김학철
Hanja
金學哲
Revised RomanizationKim Hak-cheol
McCune–ReischauerKim Hak-ch‘ŏl

Career

After completing his military service in the Air Force, Kim Yeon-woo participated in the 7th Annual Yoo Jae-ha Music Competition and won the gold prize.[3] In 1996, Kim Yeon-woo became the featured vocal of You Hee-Yeol's project band Toy and adopted his stage name Kim Yeon-woo, which was the name of a café You Hee-Yeol frequented. You had felt that Kim's birth name Kim Hak-chul did not suit him.[4] They went on to record a number of hits such as Still Beautiful and Remember I Was Next to You.[5]

Since leaving Toy, Kim Yeon-woo has released five solo full albums and two mini albums.

In 2010, Kim was noted in the media thanks to a video of him performing at a university concert back in 2007. He performed in the heavy rain while holding an umbrella, after all the other guest singers had reportedly quit.[6] Because of this, the title of Kim's national concert tour in the summer of 2011 was Yeon-woo in the Rain.

In 2011, Kim was a participant in I Am a Singer. He performed two songs before being voted off. The day after his elimination, the second (and last) song he sang in the contest became number 1 on all music charts in Korea. Kim's popularity started to rise, and he gained widespread recognition from the public, earning the nickname God of Vocals. He also found success in two other guest appearances in the contest. His duet with Kim Kyung Ho was ranked second,[7] and during the Australian contest/concert of the show, Kim was voted first.[8][9]

In 2012, Kim participated in the second season of I Am a Singer. This time he was not voted off, and was able to earn honorary graduation by the end of the contest.

In 2015, Kim sang a duet with Yangpa in the third season of I Am a Singer. The performance was ranked first. Kim's popularity rose even more thanks to his participation in King of Mask Singer. Under the stage name CBR Cleopatra, he became the first male Mask King, as well as the first long-term Mask King, staying on the show for 10 consecutive weeks.[10]

Kim is also well known as a vocal trainer. His former students include SG Wannabe's Lee Seok-hoon, Big Mama's Lee Young-hyun, and Brown Eyed Girls' JeA.[11]

Personal life

Kim studied practical music at Seoul Institute of the Arts.

Kim's best friends include You Hee-yeol, Kim Kyung-ho, and Muzie. He is also close with Sung Si-kyung and K.Will.

Several K-pop idols such as B1A4's Sandeul, Shinee's Onew, and VIXX's Ken have mentioned Kim as their role model.

In 2010, Kim married the daughter of a president of a Korean corporation. At the wedding, You Hee-Yeol was the master of ceremonies and Sung Si-kyung was the wedding singer.[12]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
Only Me Beside You... (그대 곁엔 나밖에...)
  • Released: March 1, 1998
  • Label: Danal Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 —
Couple (연인)
  • Released: January 6, 2004
  • Label: IO Music
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 24
Missing Love (사랑을 놓치다)
  • Released: January 17, 2006
  • Label: Antenna
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 21
Mr. Big
  • Released: November 24, 2011
  • Label: Dio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 11
Forever Yours (나의 너)
  • Released: May 10, 2018
  • Label: Dio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 17
"—" denotes release did not chart.
Note: The Gaon Album Chart was established in 2010. All peak chart positions are from 2010 or later.

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
Jeong (정)(情)
  • Released: January 5, 2010
  • Label: Noah Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 8
Move
  • Released: May 28, 2014
  • Label: Mystic89
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 19

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(Digital)		 Album
KOR
[19]
"Only Me Beside You" (그대곁엔 나밖에) 1998 — Only Me Beside You
"Couple" (연인) 2004 — Couple
"Love, That Common Word" (사랑한다는 흔한 말) 2006 59 Missing Love
"I'll Give My Life With You" (지금 만나러 갑니다) (feat. Tablo) 2008 — non-album single
"Chukga" (축가)(祝歌) 2010 — Jeong
"I Was Happy...Take Care" (행복했다...안녕) 2011 13 Mr. Big
"Not A Popular Song" (인기없던노래) (with Don Spike) 2012 29 non-album single
"No Schedule" (with Yoon Jong-shin) 2013 49 Monthly Project 2013 Yoon Jong Shin
"Antidote" (해독제) 2014 28 Move
"Move" (feat. Park Kyung of Block B) 42
"Melt Away" (눈물고드름) 84 non-album singles
"Ariyo" (그리운 노래 아리요) 2015 66
"My Apology Letter" (반성문) 2018 — Forever Yours
"—" denotes release did not chart.
Note: The Gaon Digital Chart was established in 2010. All peak chart positions are from 2010 or later.

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(Digital)		 Album
KOR
[19]
"Sometimes I Cry Alone" (가끔은 혼자 웁니다) 2010 44 Bad Guy OST
"Lingering Affection" (미련) 2011 10 I Am a Singer: 3-1
"If You Are Like Me" (나와 같다면) 1 I Am a Singer: 3-2
"You Are My Love" 24 Lie to Me OST
"My Love By My Side" (내사랑 내곁에) 8 I Am a Singer: 호주 특별 공연
"I Miss a Thing" (그립다) 91 Mr. Big
"Withdrawal Symptoms" (금단현상) 89
"Winter Love" (겨울애) 78
"Fragment" (부스러기) 77
"Closer" (더 가까이) 5 Brain OST
"In The Shade of the Street Tree" (가로수 그늘 아래 서면) 2012 55 I Am a Singer 2: 5월 13일
"You Let Me Go With A Smile" (미소를 띄우며 나를 보낸 그 모습처럼) 89 I Am a Singer 2: 5월 27일
"Though I Loved You" (사랑했지만) 85 I Am a Singer 2: 7월의 가수전
"This Is The Moment" (지금 이 순간) 91 I Am a Singer 2: 9월 A조 경연
"You In My Mind" (그대 내 품에) 86 I Am a Singer 2: 9월의 가수전
"Addicted to Love" (중독된 사랑) 82 I Am a Singer 2: 10월 A조 경연
"Because It's You" (그대라서) 2013 29 Nine OST
"Running In The Sky" (하늘을달리다) (with Yangpa) 2015 95 I Am a Singer 3: 6회 듀엣미션
"To Be With You" 51 The Producers OST

Other activities

Variety and competition shows
YearTitleEpisode(s)RoleNotes
2011I Am a Singer (Season 1)6–9Contestant
32Contestant
2012I Am a Singer (Season 2)1–28ContestantHonorary graduation
2014Cool Kiz on the Block45–52Member
Idol School1–17Host
2015King of Mask Singer7–16ContestantAs CBR Cleopatra
Hidden Singer (Season 4)8Singer/Contestant
The Racer1–8Member
2016Superstar K1–10Judge

Dramas
YearTitleRole
2012StandbyMain cast (as Kim Yeon-woo)
2017A Korean OdysseyCameo (Ep. 1)
2019Welcome to Waikiki 2Cameo (Ep. 6)

Awards
YearAwardCategory
19957th Annual Yoo Jae-ha Music CompetitionGold Prize
2015MBC Entertainment AwardsExcellence Award in Music/Talk Show

References
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