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Kim Jong-kook

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Kim Jong-kook

Kim Jong-kook (Korean: 김종국; born April 25, 1976) is a South Korean singer, entertainer, and actor. Kim debuted as a member of South Korean duo Turbo in 1995. The duo was considered to be one of the most popular idols in that time and sold out millions of albums in South Korea and Asia. Following the disbanding of the duo in 2000, Kim released his debut solo album, Renaissance, in December 2001. As a solo artist, Kim has received several awards, including 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. Apart from his music career, Kim established himself as an entertainer, notably through his participation in variety shows including X-man, Family Outing and gained worldwide popularity following his participation in Running Man.

Infobox

Born
(1976-04-25) April 25, 1976 (age 49)Seoul, South Korea
Education
Dankook University
Occupations
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Years active
1995–present
Agent
Galaxy Corporation
Spouse
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Relatives
Soya (niece)
Genres
K-popDanceBallad
Member of
Running Man Brothers
Formerly of
Turbo
Hangul
김종국
Hanja
金鍾國
RR
Gim Jongguk
MR
Kim Chongguk

Tables

· Discography › Studio albums
KORRIAK
KORRIAK
Title
KORRIAK
Album details
KORGaon
Renaissance
Renaissance
Title
Renaissance
Album details
Released: December 12, 2001 Label: Synnara Music Formats: CD, cassette .mw- .mw- .mw- }Track listing Prologue Sad Story Angel 남자니까 (Because I'm a Man) 행복하길 (I Wish You Happiness) 사랑했었다 (I Loved You) Disco 여인의 향기 (Scent of a Woman) Love Story Thriller Night 1434 One My Way 친구에게서 연인으로 (From Friend to Lover)
Peak chart positions
—
Evolution
Evolution
Title
Evolution
Album details
Released: June 18, 2004 Label: Synnara Music Formats: CD, cassette Track listing 돌아와 (Come Back) 용서해 기억해 (Forgive and Remember) 니가 원한 이별 (The Parting You Want) Feeling 슬픔 바램 (Fading Sadness) 한 남자 (One Man) 중독 (Addiction) 그래요...그래도... (That's Right...But...) Broken Heart 하루만 (Only One Day) 태양 가득히 (The Full Sun) Tonight 용서 (Forgiveness) 그대가 잠든 사이 (While You Were Sleeping)
Peak chart positions
6
Peak chart positions
KOR: 113,993
This Is Me
This Is Me
Title
This Is Me
Album details
Released: June 24, 2005 Label: Queen Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette Track listing 제자리 걸음 (Standstill) 그녀의 남자에게 (To Her Man) 슬픈 축하 (Sad Congratulations) 선물 (Gift) Happiness 사랑스러워 (Loveable) 지우개 (Eraser) Dream 토요일 밤 (Saturday Night) 별, 바람, 햇살 그리고 사랑 (Star, Wind, Sunlight and Love) One Night 친구에게 (To My Friend) 바보 같은 나 (I'm a Fool) 연습 (Practice) 여전히 (Still)
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
KOR: 303,049
Fourth Letter (네 번째 편지)
Fourth Letter (네 번째 편지)
Title
Fourth Letter (네 번째 편지)
Album details
Released: April 13, 2006 Label: 101 Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette, digital download Track listing 사랑한다는 말 (Saying I Love You) 너만 모르는 이야기 (The Story You Don't Know) 편지 (Letter) 한 사람 (One Person) 사랑이에요 (It's Love) 고백 (Confession) 사랑이 아파도 (Though Love Hurts) 사랑지기 (Failing Love) 그녀를 알아요 (I Know Her) 토박이 (Native) 첫사랑 (First Love) 사랑했나봐 (I Think I Loved) 이별도 고마워 (Thankful Even For The Separation) 꿈을 향해 (Toward A Dream)
Peak chart positions
21
Peak chart positions
KOR: 108,609
Here I Am
Here I Am
Title
Here I Am
Album details
Released: October 22, 2008 Label: Maroo Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 고맙다 (Thank You) 그리운 날들 (Missing Those Days) 오래 오래 (Long Long Time) (feat. Mikey) 어제보다 오늘 더 (Today More Than Yesterday) Forever (feat. Mighty Mouth) 이보다 더 좋을 순 없다 (Can't Get Better Than This) (feat. Shi Jin) 그 집앞(序曲) (Infront of That House (Prologue)) 그 집앞 (Infront of That House) 사랑에 취해 (Poisoned in Love) (feat. Joosuc) 이별의 정석 (Break-up Formula) 이제는 안녕 (Goodbye For Now) 사랑해 널 사랑해 (I Love You I Love You) (feat. Chang Dda-ee) 어떤 사람 어떤 사랑 (Some Person, Some Love) 우리 둘이서 (You and Me Together)
Eleventh Story
Eleventh Story
Title
Eleventh Story
Album details
Released: January 27, 2010 Label: 101 Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 이 사람이다 (This Is The Person) 기다립니다 (Waiting) 못 잊어 (Can't Forget) 잘해 주지 마요 (Don't Be Good to Me) GOOD BYE 내 마음이 사랑입니다 (My Heart is Love) 잊을게 지울게 (I'll Forget, I'll Erase) 다 알면서 (I Know Everything (feat. Soya)) 구인 광고 (Classifieds) (feat. Mighty Mouth) 떠나가지마 (Don't Leave Me) 행복병 (Happy Virus) (feat. Mighty Mouth)
Peak chart positions
3
Song (노래)(Remake album)
Song (노래)(Remake album)
Title
Song (노래)(Remake album)
Album details
Released: September 9, 2010 Label: 101 Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 기억이란 사랑보다 (Memories More Than Love) 슬픈바다 (Sad Ocean) 개여울 (The Neck of the Rapid Waters) 다시 내게로 돌아와 (Come Back to Me Again) (feat. Gary) 편지 (Letter) 사랑하기에 (Because I Love You) 당신도 울고 있네요 (You Are Crying Too) 가을편지 (Autumn Letter) 먼지가 되어 (Becoming Dust) 토요일은 밤이 좋아 (Saturday Night Fever)
Peak chart positions
15
Journey Home
Journey Home
Title
Journey Home
Album details
Released: November 1, 2012 Label: JK Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 니가 생각나 (Thinking of You) 천 개의 발자국 (Thousands of Footprints) 좋겠다 (You Should Be Happy) 남자가 다 그렇지 뭐 (Men Are All Like That) 너무 예뻤어 (So Pretty) 너에게 하고 싶은 (Words I Want to Say to You) (feat. Haha & Gary) Nostalgia (feat. Mikey) 지워진다 (Disappearing) 남자도 슬프 (Men Also Feel Sad) (feat. Mighty Mouth) 끝이 아닌 이야기 (Story That Is Not the End)
Peak chart positions
3
Peak chart positions
KOR: 10,138
"—" denotes release did not chart.
"—" denotes release did not chart.
Title
"—" denotes release did not chart.
Title
Album details
Peak chart positions
Sales
KORRIAK
KORGaon
Renaissance
Released: December 12, 2001 Label: Synnara Music Formats: CD, cassette .mw- }Track listing Prologue Sad Story Angel 남자니까 (Because I'm a Man) 행복하길 (I Wish You Happiness) 사랑했었다 (I Loved You) Disco 여인의 향기 (Scent of a Woman) Love Story Thriller Night 1434 One My Way 친구에게서 연인으로 (From Friend to Lover)
—
Evolution
Released: June 18, 2004 Label: Synnara Music Formats: CD, cassette Track listing 돌아와 (Come Back) 용서해 기억해 (Forgive and Remember) 니가 원한 이별 (The Parting You Want) Feeling 슬픔 바램 (Fading Sadness) 한 남자 (One Man) 중독 (Addiction) 그래요...그래도... (That's Right...But...) Broken Heart 하루만 (Only One Day) 태양 가득히 (The Full Sun) Tonight 용서 (Forgiveness) 그대가 잠든 사이 (While You Were Sleeping)
6
KOR: 113,993
This Is Me
Released: June 24, 2005 Label: Queen Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette Track listing 제자리 걸음 (Standstill) 그녀의 남자에게 (To Her Man) 슬픈 축하 (Sad Congratulations) 선물 (Gift) Happiness 사랑스러워 (Loveable) 지우개 (Eraser) Dream 토요일 밤 (Saturday Night) 별, 바람, 햇살 그리고 사랑 (Star, Wind, Sunlight and Love) One Night 친구에게 (To My Friend) 바보 같은 나 (I'm a Fool) 연습 (Practice) 여전히 (Still)
1
KOR: 303,049
Fourth Letter (네 번째 편지)
Released: April 13, 2006 Label: 101 Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette, digital download Track listing 사랑한다는 말 (Saying I Love You) 너만 모르는 이야기 (The Story You Don't Know) 편지 (Letter) 한 사람 (One Person) 사랑이에요 (It's Love) 고백 (Confession) 사랑이 아파도 (Though Love Hurts) 사랑지기 (Failing Love) 그녀를 알아요 (I Know Her) 토박이 (Native) 첫사랑 (First Love) 사랑했나봐 (I Think I Loved) 이별도 고마워 (Thankful Even For The Separation) 꿈을 향해 (Toward A Dream)
21
KOR: 108,609
Here I Am
Released: October 22, 2008 Label: Maroo Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 고맙다 (Thank You) 그리운 날들 (Missing Those Days) 오래 오래 (Long Long Time) (feat. Mikey) 어제보다 오늘 더 (Today More Than Yesterday) Forever (feat. Mighty Mouth) 이보다 더 좋을 순 없다 (Can't Get Better Than This) (feat. Shi Jin) 그 집앞(序曲) (Infront of That House (Prologue)) 그 집앞 (Infront of That House) 사랑에 취해 (Poisoned in Love) (feat. Joosuc) 이별의 정석 (Break-up Formula) 이제는 안녕 (Goodbye For Now) 사랑해 널 사랑해 (I Love You I Love You) (feat. Chang Dda-ee) 어떤 사람 어떤 사랑 (Some Person, Some Love) 우리 둘이서 (You and Me Together)
Eleventh Story
Released: January 27, 2010 Label: 101 Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 이 사람이다 (This Is The Person) 기다립니다 (Waiting) 못 잊어 (Can't Forget) 잘해 주지 마요 (Don't Be Good to Me) GOOD BYE 내 마음이 사랑입니다 (My Heart is Love) 잊을게 지울게 (I'll Forget, I'll Erase) 다 알면서 (I Know Everything (feat. Soya)) 구인 광고 (Classifieds) (feat. Mighty Mouth) 떠나가지마 (Don't Leave Me) 행복병 (Happy Virus) (feat. Mighty Mouth)
3
Song (노래)(Remake album)
Released: September 9, 2010 Label: 101 Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 기억이란 사랑보다 (Memories More Than Love) 슬픈바다 (Sad Ocean) 개여울 (The Neck of the Rapid Waters) 다시 내게로 돌아와 (Come Back to Me Again) (feat. Gary) 편지 (Letter) 사랑하기에 (Because I Love You) 당신도 울고 있네요 (You Are Crying Too) 가을편지 (Autumn Letter) 먼지가 되어 (Becoming Dust) 토요일은 밤이 좋아 (Saturday Night Fever)
15
Journey Home
Released: November 1, 2012 Label: JK Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 니가 생각나 (Thinking of You) 천 개의 발자국 (Thousands of Footprints) 좋겠다 (You Should Be Happy) 남자가 다 그렇지 뭐 (Men Are All Like That) 너무 예뻤어 (So Pretty) 너에게 하고 싶은 (Words I Want to Say to You) (feat. Haha & Gary) Nostalgia (feat. Mikey) 지워진다 (Disappearing) 남자도 슬프 (Men Also Feel Sad) (feat. Mighty Mouth) 끝이 아닌 이야기 (Story That Is Not the End)
3
KOR: 10,138
"—" denotes release did not chart.
· Discography › Singles
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Sales
Album
KOR
Korean
"Because I'm a Man" (남자니까)
2001
Renaissance
"I Wish You Happiness" (행복하길)
"Feeling"
2004
Evolution
"One Man" (한 남자)
"Standstill" (제자리 걸음)
2005
This Is Me
"Loveable" (사랑스러워)
"2005 White Love" (스키장에서) (feat. Mikey)
Non-album single
"Letter" (편지)
2006
Fourth Letter
"Saying I Love You" (사랑한다는 말)
"Only Wind Only Wind" (바람만바람만) (with SG Wannabe)
Non-album single
"Today More Than Yesterday" (어제보다 오늘 더)
2008
Here I Am
"Thank You" (고맙다)
"Happy Virus" (행복병) (feat. Mighty Mouth)
2009
Eleventh Story
"Give It to Me" (따줘)
Non-album single
"This Is the Person" (이 사람이다)
2010
7
Eleventh Story
"Come Back to Me Again" (다시 내게로 돌아와) (feat. Gary)
31
Song
"I Love You Everyday" (매일매일 사랑해) (with Soya)
37
Non-album singles
"All for U" (with Mikey)
2011
37
KOR: 270,865
"Men Are All Like That" (남자가 다 그렇지 뭐)
2012
8
KOR: 587,696
Journey Home
"Reminisce" (회상)(feat. Joosuc)
28
KOR: 127,823
Non-album single
"Raise Your Voice" (with Kim Jong-kook, Haha and Gummy)
2019
—
—
Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9
"I Like It"(with Running Man cast members)
—
—
"Forget Me Not" (지우고 아플 사랑은..)
2020
—
—
Non-album single
"Be My Lover" (바다 보러 갈래?)(with Kim Jong-kook X Ateez)
2021
—
—
"I Luv U" (with KCM and Mirani)
2022
96
—
Non-album singles
"Spring Has Come" (봄이 왔나 봐) (with Yang Da-il)
2024
125
Mandarin
"Hate That Happiness Came" (恨幸福來過)
2016
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—
Non-album singles
"Listening to the Sound of Rain" (聽見下雨的聲音)
—
—
"Don't Need to Return My Love" (我的愛不用還)
2017
—
—
"—" denotes release did not chart.
· Discography › Soundtrack appearances
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Sales
Album
KOR
"How Come You Don't Know" (모르나요)
2013
8
KOR: 191,982
Good Doctor OST
"Trace of Tears" (눈물 자국)
2014
74
KOR: 23,043
Love in Memory 2 OST
"Fool" (바보야)
2016
89
KOR: 18,861
Sweet Stranger and Me OST
"Tear Thief" (눈물을 훔친다)
2021
96
The Forbidden Marriage OST
"My Love"
2022
200
Soundtrack OST
· Filmography › Film
2012
Wonderful Radio
Role(s)
Taxi Passenger
Notes
Cameo
2015
Hurry Up Brother Film
Role(s)
Himself
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2012
Wonderful Radio
Taxi Passenger
Cameo
2015
Hurry Up Brother Film
Himself
· Filmography › Television series
2004
Banjun Drama
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Cameo (Episode 17)
Special TV Story
Role(s)
Cameo
2005
Old Miss Diary
Role(s)
Cameo (Episode 224)
2015
A Girl Who Sees Smells
Role(s)
Cameo (eps 1)
The Producers
Role(s)
Kim Hong-soon
Notes
Supporting role
2016
The Sound of Your Heart
Role(s)
Jo Jong-kook / Jo Jong-wook
Notes
Cameo (Episode 17–18)
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2004
Banjun Drama
Himself
Cameo (Episode 17)
Special TV Story
Cameo
2005
Old Miss Diary
Cameo (Episode 224)
2015
A Girl Who Sees Smells
Cameo (eps 1)
The Producers
Kim Hong-soon
Supporting role
2016
The Sound of Your Heart
Jo Jong-kook / Jo Jong-wook
Cameo (Episode 17–18)
· Filmography › Television shows
2014
Everybody
2015
Ding Ge Long Dong Qiang
Role(s)
Main Cast
2016
Talents for Sale
Role(s)
Host
2017
Let's go with Mom
Role(s)
Main Cast
Dragon Club – Childish Bromance
Role(s)
with Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun, Hong Kyung-min, Hong Kyung-in
2017-2020
Role(s)
I Can See Your Voice
Notes
Host
2018–2025
Role(s)
My Little Old Boy
Notes
Main Cast
2018
The Call
Role(s)
Cast member (1st line-up)
Notes
Ep 1–2, 5
2019
In Sync
Role(s)
Host
Notes
with Soyou
The Call S2
Kill Bill
2019–2020
Role(s)
Rewind
Notes
Team Leader
2019–2020
Role(s)
Five Cranky Brothers
Notes
Cast member
Pink Festa
Role(s)
MC
2020
Fly Shoot Dori — New Beginning
Role(s)
Episode 1-19
The Voice of Korea (S3)
Role(s)
Coach
Red-Cheeked Ramyun Lab
Role(s)
Cast
Trot God is Here 2 - Last Chance
Role(s)
Special MC
Notes
Ep.38
2021
Crazy Recipe Adventure
Role(s)
Main Cast
Ceremony Club
Role(s)
with Pak Se-ri and Yang Se-chan
Wild Idol
Role(s)
Host
2022–present
Role(s)
Problem Child in House
Notes
Cast Member
2022
With the Silk of Dohpo Flying
Role(s)
Cast Member
Notes
with Ji Hyun-woo, Noh Sang-hyun, Joo Woo-jae and Hwang Dae-heon
Kick the Number
Role(s)
Host
Notes
with Dindin
2023
Authorized Personnel Only
Role(s)
Cast Member
Notes
with Yang Se-hyung and Lee Yi-kyung
Express Delivery Mongolia Edition
Role(s)
Cast Member
Notes
with Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun, Hong Kyung-min, Hong Kyung-in and Kang Hoon
2024
Couple Palace
Role(s)
Host
Notes
with Yoo Se-yoon and Lee Mi-Joo
Stingy Man
Role(s)
Host
Notes
with Jang Do-yeon, Lee Joon, Im Woo-il, Lee Seung-hoon, and Park Young-jin
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2001–2003
Dream Team
Main Cast
2004–2006
X Man
Happy Sunday
2005–2006
Real Situation Saturday Love Letter
Shoot Dori
2008–2010
Family Outing
2010–present
Running Man
Main Cast
2012–2016
Escape Crisis No.1
Host
2014
Everybody
2015
Ding Ge Long Dong Qiang
Main Cast
2016
Talents for Sale
Host
2017
Let's go with Mom
Main Cast
Dragon Club – Childish Bromance
with Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun, Hong Kyung-min, Hong Kyung-in
2017-2020
I Can See Your Voice
Host
with Yoo Se-yoon and Leeteuk
2018–2025
My Little Old Boy
Main Cast
Leaves show due to marriage
2018
The Call
Cast member (1st line-up)
Ep 1–2, 5
2019
In Sync
Host
with Soyou
The Call S2
Kill Bill
2019–2020
Rewind
Team Leader
2019–2020
Five Cranky Brothers
Cast member
2019
Pink Festa
MC
2020
Fly Shoot Dori — New Beginning
Episode 1-19
The Voice of Korea (S3)
Coach
Red-Cheeked Ramyun Lab
Cast
Trot God is Here 2 - Last Chance
Special MC
Ep.38
2021
Crazy Recipe Adventure
Main Cast
Ceremony Club
with Pak Se-ri and Yang Se-chan
Wild Idol
Host
2022–present
Problem Child in House
Cast Member
Ep. 174 - ongoing
2022
With the Silk of Dohpo Flying
Cast Member
with Ji Hyun-woo, Noh Sang-hyun, Joo Woo-jae and Hwang Dae-heon
Kick the Number
Host
with Dindin
2023
Authorized Personnel Only
Cast Member
with Yang Se-hyung and Lee Yi-kyung
Express Delivery Mongolia Edition
Cast Member
with Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun, Hong Kyung-min, Hong Kyung-in and Kang Hoon
2024
Couple Palace
Host
with Yoo Se-yoon and Lee Mi-Joo
2024
Stingy Man
Host
with Jang Do-yeon, Lee Joon, Im Woo-il, Lee Seung-hoon, and Park Young-jin
· Filmography › Web shows
2021
Outrun by Running Man
Role(s)
Cast member
Notes
Running Man spin-off
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2017–2019
Big Picture
Main cast
with Haha
[unreliable source?]
2021
Outrun by Running Man
Cast member
Running Man spin-off
· Filmography › Hosting
2018
Gaon Chart Music Awards
Role(s)
With Nancy
SBS Entertainment Awards
Role(s)
With Park Soo-hong and Han Go-eun
2021
APAN Music Awards
Role(s)
With Jeon So-min
Year
Title
Notes
Ref.
2018
Gaon Chart Music Awards
With Nancy
2018
SBS Entertainment Awards
With Park Soo-hong and Han Go-eun
2021
APAN Music Awards
With Jeon So-min
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination · Awards and nominations
2005
Bonsang Award
Role(s)
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang) – Best Artist
Role(s)
Won
Korean Entertainer Awards
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Ballad Award
Korean Broadcasting Awards
Role(s)
2021
Notes
Popularity Award
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
Role(s)
2015
Notes
Prime Minister's Award
KU Music Asian Music Awards
Role(s)
2016
Notes
Asia's Most Focused Artist Award
MBC Best 10 Music Awards
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Bonsang Award
MBC Music Awards
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Most Popular Singer
Grand Prize (Daesang) – Best Artist
Role(s)
Won
Melon Music Awards
Role(s)
2006
Notes
Album Of The Year
Mnet Asian Music Awards
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Best Male Artist
Best Ballad Performance
Role(s)
Nominated
Grand Prize (Daesang) – Best Artist
Role(s)
"Loveable"
Notes
Won
SBS Visual Arts Award
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Photogenic Award
Seoul Music Awards
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Bonsang Award
2006
Won
KBS Entertainment Awards
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Best Entertainer Award
2008
Won
Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards
Role(s)
2013
Notes
Asia's Most Charismatic Korean Host
2009
"Today More Than Yesterday"
Role(s)
Nominated
SBS Entertainment Awards
Role(s)
2010
Notes
Best TV Star Award
2011
Excellence Award (Variety Category)
Role(s)
Won
Netizen Popularity Award
Role(s)
Nominated
2013
Escape Crisis No. 1
Role(s)
Won
Notes
[unreliable source?]
KBS Music Awards
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Bonsang Award
Excellence Award (Male)
Role(s)
Won
Notes
[unreliable source?]
Viewers Choice Popularity Award
Role(s)
Won
2014
High Excellence Award
Role(s)
Won
Notes
[unreliable source?]
Sohu China Netizen Popularity Award
Role(s)
Won
2015
Won
2018
PD's Award
Role(s)
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Notes
Won
Best Couple Award
Role(s)
Kim Jong-kook (with Hong Jin-young)Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Notes
Won
2019
Top Excellence Award in Reality Category
Role(s)
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Notes
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Role(s)
Nominated
2020
Golden Content Award
Role(s)
with Running Man members
Notes
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Role(s)
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Notes
Won
2021
with My Little Old Boy members
Role(s)
Won
Entertainer of the Year Award
Role(s)
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Notes
Won
2022
Best Couple Award
Role(s)
Kim Jong-kook (with Yoo Jae-suk)
Notes
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Role(s)
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Notes
Nominated
2023
Award for Short Clip with Highest Views
Role(s)
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Role(s)
Nominated
2024
The Most Short Clip Views Award
Role(s)
Won
Good Partner Award
Role(s)
with My Little Old Boy members
Notes
Won
SBS Music Awards
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Bonsang Award
Award ceremony
Year
Category
Nominee(s) / Work(s)
Result
Ref.
Asian Model Awards
2008
BBF Popular Singer Award
Kim Jong-kook
Won
Baeksang Arts Awards
2023
Best Male Variety Performer
Gym Jong Kook, Running Man, and My Little Old Boy
Won
Brand of the Year Awards
2022
Celebrity YouTuber of the Year
Kim Jong-kook
Nominated
Brand Customer Loyalty Award
2021
Multitainer – Male
Won
DramaFever Awards
2016
Best Bromance
Kim Jong-kook (with Lee Kwang-soo)Running Man
Won
Golden Disk Awards
2004
Popularity Award
Kim Jong-kook
Won
2005
Bonsang Award
Won
2006
Won
KBS Entertainment Awards
2005
Best Entertainer Award
Shootdori
Won
2013
Escape Crisis No. 1
Won
[unreliable source?]
KBS Music Awards
2004
Bonsang Award
Kim Jong-kook
Won
2005
Grand Prize (Daesang) – Best Artist
Won
Korean Entertainer Awards
2005
Ballad Award
Won
Korean Broadcasting Awards
2021
Popularity Award
Running Man
Nominated
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
2015
Prime Minister's Award
Kim Jong-kook
Won
KU Music Asian Music Awards
2016
Asia's Most Focused Artist Award
Won
[unreliable source?]
MBC Best 10 Music Awards
2004
Bonsang Award
Won
MBC Music Awards
2005
Most Popular Singer
"Lovable"
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang) – Best Artist
Won
Melon Music Awards
2006
Album Of The Year
Volume 4 - Kim Jong Kook's Fourth Letter
Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards
2005
Best Male Artist
"Standstill"
Won
Best Ballad Performance
Nominated
2009
"Today More Than Yesterday"
Nominated
SBS Entertainment Awards
2010
Best TV Star Award
Running Man
Won
2011
Excellence Award (Variety Category)
Won
Netizen Popularity Award
Nominated
2013
Excellence Award (Male)
Won
[unreliable source?]
Viewers Choice Popularity Award
Won
2014
High Excellence Award
Won
[unreliable source?]
Sohu China Netizen Popularity Award
Won
2015
Won
2018
PD's Award
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Won
Best Couple Award
Kim Jong-kook (with Hong Jin-young)Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Won
2019
Top Excellence Award in Reality Category
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Nominated
2020
Golden Content Award
with Running Man members
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Won
2021
with My Little Old Boy members
Won
Entertainer of the Year Award
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Won
2022
Best Couple Award
Kim Jong-kook (with Yoo Jae-suk)
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Running Man and My Little Old Boy
Nominated
2023
Award for Short Clip with Highest Views
Won
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Nominated
2024
The Most Short Clip Views Award
Won
Good Partner Award
with My Little Old Boy members
Won
SBS Music Awards
2004
Bonsang Award
Kim Jong-kook
Won
2005
Grand Prize (Daesang) – Best Artist
"Loveable"
Won
SBS Visual Arts Award
2005
Photogenic Award
Kim Jong-kook
Won
Seoul Music Awards
2004
Bonsang Award
Won
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  101. Soompi
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