Kim Jong-kook
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About
Singer with the Korean pop group Turbo who became a fixture on South Korea's numerous variety shows.
Before Fame
After success with Turbo, he branched out into solo work, focusing on ballads that proved popular with fans but not critics.
Trivia
He became a permanent member on variety shows like Family Outing and Running Man, earning him the nickname "SpartaKook" for his muscular body.
Family Life
He grew up in Hapcheon, South Korea.
Associated With
In 1998, Turbo performed in an Asia Superconcert alongside Moon Hee-joon's band H.O.T.