Kim Jong-kook, 1976
Actors · April 25, 1976
Kim Jong-kook
★ HOW OLD IS KIM JONG-KOOK?
Kim Jong-kook is 50 years old, born April 25, 1976 in South Korea · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Kim Jong-kook rose from K-pop idol to variety-show mainstay, defining a generation's entertainment landscape. Born in South Korea in 1976, he debuted with the duo Turbo in 1995, selling millions of albums across Asia before launching a solo career in 2001. His shift to television—anchoring X-Man, Family Outing, and Running Man—made him a global name. As a Taurus, he carries the sign's reputation for steady, grounded presence.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Jong-kook is a South Korean singer, entertainer, and actor born April 25, 1976. He debuted as a member of the duo Turbo in 1995, becoming one of the most popular idols of that era and selling millions of albums across South Korea and Asia. After Turbo disbanded in 2000, he released his debut solo album, Renaissance, in December 2001.
As a solo artist, Kim has accumulated significant chart recognition: three Golden Disc Awards, two Seoul Music Awards, two KBS Music Awards, two SBS Music Awards, two MBC Music Awards, one MBC Best 10 Music Award, one Mnet Asian Music Award, and one Melon Music Award.
His entertainment career expanded beyond music into variety television, where he established himself as a fixture on shows including X-Man and Family Outing. His participation in Running Man brought him worldwide recognition and cemented his status as a major entertainer across Asia. Born under the sign of Taurus, Kim embodies the methodical, enduring presence the sign is known for. His life-path number is 7, associated with introspection and depth.
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Trivia
- Turbo, Kim's original group, was considered one of the most popular idol duos of the 1990s and sold millions of albums across South Korea and Asia before disbanding in 2000.
- His solo debut album, Renaissance, dropped in December 2001, marking his transition from group to solo artist.
- Running Man, the variety show that brought Kim global fame, remains one of Asia's longest-running entertainment programs.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Kim Jong-kook release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Jong-kook?
- Kim Jong-kook is 50 years old (born April 25, 1976).
- When is Kim Jong-kook's birthday?
- Kim Jong-kook was born on April 25, 1976.
- What is Kim Jong-kook's zodiac sign?
- Kim Jong-kook is a Taurus, born April 25, 1976.
- What is Kim Jong-kook's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Jong-kook was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Kim Jong-kook from?
- Kim Jong-kook is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Jong-kook do?
- Kim Jong-kook is a actor.
- Is Kim Jong-kook still alive?
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