Nam Jin
Nam Jin (Korean: 남진; Hanja: 南鎭; born September 27, 1946) is a South Korean trot singer.[1] He debuted in 1965 with the album Seoul Playboy, and became one of South Korea's most popular singers of the 1960s and 1970s.[2]
Nam Jin | |
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Background information | |
Born | Mokpo, Korea | September 27, 1946
Genres | Trot |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1965-present |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 남진 |
Hanja | 南鎭 |
Revised Romanization | Nam Jin |
McCune–Reischauer | Nam Chin |
Birth name | |
Hangul | 김남진 |
Hanja | 金南鎭 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Nam-jin |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Nam-Chin |
Biography
Early life
Nam Jin was born Kim Nam-jin in 1946 in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.[1][3] His father Kim Moon-ok, was a publisher for Mokpo Daily, and was a notable figure for the opposition as a member of parliament, which made his family rich.[4][5] His mother was Jang Gi-soon.[6]
1960s
Originally Nam wanted to be an actor, but he trained in Han Dong-hoon's music academy for two years.[7] Han eventually produced Nam's pop debut album Seoul playboy which was released in 1965 and failed commercially.[7]After moving to oasis records, his 2nd album "Did I come here to cry?" became a huge hit.[7] Since 1967 he also started his acting career with the 1967 film Heartbreaking.[8] His film Longing Is Every Heart attracted 100,000 audiences in theaters.[8] In 1968 he enlisted in the Blue Dragon Korean Marine Corp for the Vietnam War.
1970s
He discharged from the military in 1971.[9] His 1972 single "Together with My Lover" (Korean: 임과 함께) became a huge hit, which was pop.[10] He married with singer Yoon Bok-hee in 1976.[8]
1980s
Nam was suppressed by the government and was limited of his career in the 1980s.[11] He immigrated to America and went back to South Korea in 1982 releasing "Empty Cup".[11]
2000s
He often appears on the KBS 1TV Golden Oldies (Korean: 가요무대).[12]
Awards
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | Order of Cultural Merits | Nam Jin | Won | [13] |
MBC Ten Singers Match
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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1971 | King of Ten Singers | "Should Have a Beautiful Heart" (마음이 고와야지) | Won | [14] |
1972 | "With My Dear" (님과 함께) | Won | ||
1973 | "Don't Change, My Dear" (그대여 변치마오) | Won |
TBC Broadcast Music Awards
Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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1969 | Best Song (Male Artist) | "My Heart Aches" (가슴 아프게) | Won | [14] |
1971 | "Should Have a Beautiful Heart" | Won | ||
1973 | "Don't Change, My Dear" | Won |
References
- "남진 소개" [Nam Jin Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- "Nam Jin releases five new songs". The Korea Times. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- Hong, Ji-yeon (2017-04-15). "Delicious snacks and entertainment draw crowds at night". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- "호남 매일신문 사장 김문옥씨 별세". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). July 7, 1966. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- "남진 "국회의원 출신 아버지, 목포 최고 부자였다" 고백". Korea Economy (in Korean). March 16, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- Kim, Dong-woo (February 19, 2019). "[역경의 열매] 남진 (4) '엘리트 어머니' 늦은 귀가엔 피가 나도록 회초리". Kookmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- Cho, Sung-kwan, ed. (February 21, 2011). "가수는 최고의 직업 난 축복받은 사람". Weekly Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- On, Ki-dong (October 4, 2020). "또 한명의 '트롯트 가황' 남진, 윤복희와 왜?... 조직폭력배와 난투극후 대수술 그리고 조용필". Global Economic (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- "[선 넘는 일요일] 남진‧송대관‧윤수일‧조용필…대한민국 대표 가수들의 과거는 과연?". Seoul TV (in Korean). May 18, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- "임과함께". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- Yoon, Chung-shin (July 25, 2020). "남진 나이 일흔 다섯, 나훈아와 쌍두마차!". Poli News (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- "'가요무대', 가수 남진-김용임-조명섭-박서진-우연이-설하윤-유지나 출연". Xports News (in Korean). March 8, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- Yoon, So-yeon (2017-11-04). "Culture ministry hands out annual awards". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- "설특집 '다시 부르는 그때 그 노래' 6부 10대가수(2)". YTN Radio (in Korean). 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-12.