Kim Jong Kook
- Name: Kim Jong Kook
- Native name: 김종국
- Also Known as: Kim Jong Guk, Kim Jong Kuk
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: April 25, 1976
- Age: 48
As a solo artist, he has earned several awards, including three Golden Disk Awards, two Seoul Music Awards, two KBS Music Awards, two SBS Music Awards, two MBC Music Awards, one MBC Best 10 Music Awards, one Mnet Asian Music Awards, and one Melon Music Awards.
A part of his music career, he established himself as an entertainer, notably with his participation in variety shows including X-man and Family Outing. He gained worldwide popularity following his participation in Running Man.
He is the uncle of Soya Kim, and is known to be good friends with Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae Hyun, Hong Kyung Min and Hong Kyung In. The five are known as the "Dragon Brothers" as they were all born in 1976, the year of the dragon.
On August 27, 2010, Kim had a lumbar microdiscectomy to relieve the pain from a herniated disk. Kim's management company, 101 Entertainment stated, “Kim Jong Kook carried on with his daily activities without knowing that he had a ruptured disk. However, he did feel pain but didn’t think much of it, and he endured his condition with painkillers while filming SBS Running Man."
In 2011, Kim created controversy over his attendance at the wedding of Yoo Seung Jun (Steven Yoo) who is banned from re-entering South Korea after evading military service.
In January 2015, while a guest on the popular talk show, Healing Camp, he shed light on his choice to work as a public service worker during his mandatory military enlistment, citing his back issues as being partly the reason. Edit Biography
Producer
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Big Picture Season 3 | 8.0 |
Big Picture in Vietnam | 7.8 |
Big Picture Season 2 | 8.2 |
Big Picture | 7.6 |
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Sound of Your Heart
Korean Drama, 2016, 20 eps
Jo Jong Wook | Jo Jong Kook [Jo Suk's twin cousins] (Ep.17)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
The Producers
Korean Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Kim Hong Sun [Variety division PD]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
The Girl Who Sees Scents
Korean Drama, 2015, 16 eps
[Himself - Running Man member] (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
Old Miss Diary
Korean Drama, 2004, 232 eps
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Run, Brothers!
Chinese Movie, 2015,
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Love On-Air
Korean Movie, 2012,
Kim Jong Guk
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Couple Palace Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2025, 0 eps
(Main Host)
|
0.0
|
Stingy Man
Korean TV Show, 2024, 8 eps
[MC]
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
Stingy Man Pilot
Korean TV Show, 2024, 2 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.3
|
Couple Palace
Korean TV Show, 2024, 10 eps
(Main Host)
|
6.8
|
Make Handsome: Change! My Man
Korean TV Show, 2024, 10 eps
(Main Host)
|
0.0
|
Love My Body
Korean TV Show, 2023, 38 eps
(Ep. 19-20)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Express Delivery: Mongolia Edition
Korean TV Show, 2023, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 10
Korean TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Authorized Personnel Only
Korean TV Show, 2023, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.5
|
Dopojarak: Story of Homme the K-Wanderer
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 9
Korean TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
PUBG Bootcamp
Korean TV Show, 2022, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.4
|
Outrun by Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2021, 14 eps
(Ep. 1-14)
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
Extreme Debut: Wild Idol
Korean TV Show, 2021, 13 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
The Man of Ateez
Korean TV Show, 2021, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.3
|
Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 170 eps
(Ep. 17, 69)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Seri Money Club
Korean TV Show, 2021, 24 eps
(Main Host)
|
9.0
|
Mulberry School Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2021, 33 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
On and Off Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2021, 14 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 8
Korean TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
Crazy Recipe Adventure
Korean TV Show, 2021, 20 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
The Stage of Legends - Archive K
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 1-3)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Killing Voice
Korean TV Show, 2020, 140 eps
(Ep. 29)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
Crazy Noodle Recipe
Korean TV Show, 2020, 2 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.4
|
K-Trot in Town Season 2: Last Chance
Korean TV Show, 2020, 17 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 13)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Today’s Delivery: Pilot
Korean TV Show, 2020, 2 eps
(Ep. 1-2)
(Guest)
|
6.8
|
Hidden Singer Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2020, 16 eps
[Hidden singer] (Ep. 8, 14-15)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Dong Dong Shin Ki
Korean TV Show, 2020, 15 eps
(Ep. 4)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Show!terview with Jessi
Korean TV Show, 2020, 95 eps
(Ep. 29)
(Guest)
|
8.8
|
The Voice of Korea Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2020, 7 eps
[Coach]
(Main Host)
|
7.5
|
Jeeseokjin World
Korean TV Show, 2020, 143 eps
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 7
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Fly Shoot Dori - The New Beginning
Korean TV Show, 2020, 19 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Pink Festa
Korean TV Show, 2019, 2 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
5 Bros
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.4
|
5 Bros: Pilot
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
Rewind
Korean TV Show, 2019, 24 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.5
|
The Call Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
[Match Maker]
(Main Host)
|
8.1
|
Heo Young Man's Food Travel
Korean TV Show, 2019, 300 eps
(Ep. 124)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Big Picture Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2019, 56 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Target: Billboard - KILL BILL
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Main Host)
|
9.5
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2019, 13 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
I'll Win You Over With My Channel
Korean TV Show, 2018, 23 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 174-260)
(Main Host)
|
7.8
|
Big Picture in Vietnam
Korean TV Show, 2018, 56 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.8
|
Pajama Friends
Korean TV Show, 2018, 13 eps
[Cinderella Boy] (Ep. 10-11)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
The Call
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
[1st Line Up]
(Regular Member)
|
8.3
|
Big Picture Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 93 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 5
Korean TV Show, 2018, 13 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
Master in the House
Korean TV Show, 2017, 238 eps
[Master] (Ep. 168-169)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
Dragon Club - Immature Bromance
Korean TV Show, 2017, 8 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Big Picture
Korean TV Show, 2017, 105 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.6
|
Fantastic Duo Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 36 eps
(Ep. 21-22)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Let's Go With Mom
Korean TV Show, 2017, 8 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.3
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2017, 19 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.2
|
My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 430 eps
(Ep. 76~) | [Guest] (Ep. 48, 50-51)
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
Talents for Sale
Korean TV Show, 2016, 19 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.5
|
Fantastic Duo
Korean TV Show, 2016, 30 eps
(Ep. 15-16)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Keep Running Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Super Idol Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 86)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
The Amazing Race Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.4
|
Super Idol
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 13 eps
[Judge]
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
Fashion King Korea 3
Korean TV Show, 2015, 10 eps
(Main Host)
|
6.6
|
Ding Ge Long Dong Qiang
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
6.8
|
Everybody
Korean TV Show, 2014, 17 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.6
|
Keep Running
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 15 eps
(Ep. 1, 5)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Cool Kiz on the Block
Korean TV Show, 2013, 174 eps
(Ep. 53-67)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Hidden Singer
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Hidden singer] (Ep. 11, 16-17)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 38)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 314)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Healing Camp
Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps
(Ep. 168-169)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
[Legend] (Ep. 469-470)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 98)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Superstar K2
Korean TV Show, 2010, 14 eps
[Judge - Preliminary Auditions]
(Guest)
|
7.1
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 1~)
(Regular Member)
|
9.2
|
Intimate Note 3
Korean TV Show, 2010, 18 eps
(Ep. 66)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Cultwo Show
Korean TV Show, 2009, 833 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 23-24)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 42, 105, 145, 165, 262, 302, 375)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Intimate Note
Korean TV Show, 2008, 30 eps
(Ep. 10-11)
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
Family Outing
Korean TV Show, 2008, 85 eps
(Ep. 19-85)
(Regular Member)
|
8.4
|
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 71, 74, 136, 271, 430)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 75-77, 132-133, 539, 608, 861)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Star King
Korean TV Show, 2007, 461 eps
(Ep. 93-94, 154, 158-160)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Fly Shoot Dori
Korean TV Show, 2005, 28 eps
[Director]
(Regular Member)
|
8.5
|
Crisis Escape No. 1
Korean TV Show, 2005, 527 eps
(2013-2016)
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 16, 20, 338, 462-464, 546)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Star Golden Bell
Korean TV Show, 2004, 311 eps
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Love Letter
Korean TV Show, 2004, 154 eps
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
X-Man
Korean TV Show, 2003, 178 eps
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Star Survival Dongeodongrak
Korean TV Show, 2000, 77 eps
(Regular Member)
|
6.7
|
Gag Concert
Korean TV Show, 1999, 1050 eps
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
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