Ho Joong Kim

Kim Ho Joong

  • Name: Kim Ho Joong
  • Native name: 김호중
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 2, 1991
  • Age: 33
Kim Ho Joong is a South Korean classically trained singer who focuses on trot music. He attended Gyeongbuk Arts High School for one year before transfering and later he graduated from Gimcheon Arts High School. He then enrolled in the Department of Vocal Music at Hanyang University but dropped out. From an early age, he was a problematic child always fighting in school but got interested in classical music after listening to Luciano Pavarotti singing "Nessun Dorma". He began taking vocal lessons but, due to his poor background, could only afford one lesson per week. After getting in more trouble, it was the death of his grandmother who changed him and put him in the right path.
In 2008, he won the Sejong Music Competition and the National Suri Music Competition singing "Nessun Dorma" and his video was so popular, he was invited to appear in the show "Star King" in 2009. He lived in Germany for some time to continue training in classical music. He officially made his debut in 2013 with the digital single "My Person".
The 2013 movie "My Paparotti" is allegedly based on his life but it has never been made official by the movie company. He began appearing in several shows and gained more popularity after competing in "Mr. Trot" in 2020 but was involved in several illegal betting and gambling scandals which caused an appearance on "Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend" to be completely edited out of the broadcast. He was found guilty of gambling but managed a deferred sentence. To avoid controversy, he decided to complete his military service as a social worker and was enrolled from September 2020 until June 2022. He has now returned to making appearances on several TV shows as he tries to restore his public image and reputation.

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Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2022 Vita Dolce
Korean Movie, 2022,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
2020 Thank You: Kim Ho Joong's First Fan Meeting Movie
Korean Movie, 2020,
Self (Main Role)
Self
Main Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Let's Go Go
Korean TV Show, 2024, 8 eps
(Regular Member)
8
Regular Member
0.0
2023 Thumbnail Battle: The Strongest Hearts
Korean TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 7-8) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7-8)
Guest
7.3
2023 Mr. Lotto
Korean TV Show, 2023, 66 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
66
(Ep. 2)
Guest
0.0
2023 Tomorrow's Winning Shot
Korean TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 1)
Guest
0.0
2023 I Can See Your Voice Season 10
Korean TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 4)
Guest
7.9
2022 Lovers of Joseon
Korean TV Show, 2022, 21 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
21
(Ep. 9)
Guest
0.0
2022 Hwasa Show
Korean TV Show, 2022, 8 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.3
2022 Lucky Go
Korean TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
0.0
2022 Battle Trip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2022, 39 eps
(Ep. 5-7) (Guest)
39
(Ep. 5-7)
Guest
8.0
2022 Mystery Duet
Korean TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 1)
Guest
10.0
2022 Okay? Okay!
Korean TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3)
Guest
0.0
2022 Fantastic Family - DNA Singer
Korean TV Show, 2022, 19 eps
(Ep. 12-13) (Guest)
19
(Ep. 12-13)
Guest
7.9
2022 The King of Jujeop
Korean TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
(Ep.5) (Guest)
1
(Ep.5)
Guest
0.0
2021 Tuesday Night Like
Korean TV Show, 2021, 103 eps
(Ep. 56) (Guest)
103
(Ep. 56)
Guest
0.0
2020 Buddy into the Wild
Korean TV Show, 2020, 148 eps
(Ep. 108-109) (Guest)
148
(Ep. 108-109)
Guest
7.8
2020 Partner
Korean TV Show, 2020, 5 eps
(Main Host)
5
Main Host
0.0
2020 The House Detox
Korean TV Show, 2020, 50 eps
(Ep.2) (Guest)
50
(Ep.2)
Guest
8.1
2020 Park-Jang's LOL
Korean TV Show, 2020, 11 eps
(Ep. 4-5) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 4-5)
Guest
7.9
2020 Veteran
Korean TV Show, 2020, 16 eps
(Regular Member)
16
Regular Member
6.8
2020 War of Villains
Korean TV Show, 2020, 14 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
14
(Ep. 14)
Guest
7.8
2020 Call Center of Love
Korean TV Show, 2020, 32 eps
(Ep. 1-17) (Regular Member)
32
(Ep. 1-17)
Regular Member
0.0
2020 Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2020, 162 eps
(Ep. 57) (Guest)
162
(Ep. 57)
Guest
7.9
2020 Mr. Trot
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
[Contestant] (Regular Member)
12
[Contestant]
Regular Member
8.4
2019 Convenience Store Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2019, 290 eps
[Guest chef] (Ep. 218-219, 224-225) (Regular Member)
290
[Guest chef] (Ep. 218-219, 224-225)
Regular Member
8.2
2019 Those Who Cross the Line - Returns
Korean TV Show, 2019, 67 eps
(Ep. 39-40) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 39-40)
Guest
8.4
2019 Let's Play Soccer
Korean TV Show, 2019, 82 eps
(Ep. 41-42) (Guest)
82
(Ep. 41-42)
Guest
8.2
2019 Heo Young Man's Food Travel
Korean TV Show, 2019, 350 eps
(Ep. 57) (Guest)
350
(Ep. 57)
Guest
0.0
2019 Boss in the Mirror
Korean TV Show, 2019, 300 eps
[Boss] (Ep. 165-167, 251-253) (Guest)
300
[Boss] (Ep. 165-167, 251-253)
Guest
7.9
2019 Where Is My Home
Korean TV Show, 2019, 315 eps
(Ep. 246) (Guest)
315
(Ep. 246)
Guest
7.5
2018 Video Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps
(Ep. 196) (Guest)
179
(Ep. 196)
Guest
7.3
2018 Omniscient Interfering View
Korean TV Show, 2018, 365 eps
(Ep. 109-110) (Guest)
365
(Ep. 109-110)
Guest
7.7
2016 My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 475 eps
(Ep. 193-195, 200, 202, 214, 378, 383) (Guest)
475
(Ep. 193-195, 200, 202, 214, 378, 383)
Guest
7.9
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 229-231) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 229-231)
Guest
8.7
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 550 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 253-254) | [Panelist] (Ep. 259-262, 265-268) (Guest)
550
[Contestant] (Ep. 253-254) | [Panelist] (Ep. 259-262, 265-268)
Guest
8.0
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 750 eps
(Ep. 460, 463-464, 468, 580-581, 592-593, 615-616, 640-641) (Guest)
750
(Ep. 460, 463-464, 468, 580-581, 592-593, 615-616, 640-641)
Guest
8.2
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 915 eps
(Ep. 680, 784) (Guest)
915
(Ep. 680, 784)
Guest
7.6
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Kim Ho Joong

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  • First Name: Ho Joong
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김호중
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 2, 1991
  • Age: 33

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