Kim Yon Ja
- Name: Kim Yon Ja
- Native name: 김연자
- Also Known as: Kim Yun Ja, Kim Yeon Ja, キム ヨンジャ
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Female
- Born: January 25, 1959
- Age: 65
In 5th grade, she went to the "Cherry Blossom Song Contest" in Gwanju with clothes her mother got after pawning several items from their home as their economic situation was not very good and eventually won the Popularity Award. As the competition was televised, many people began recognizing her in the neighborhood and in school.
When she was 14, she would often miss class as her teachers asked her to sing in the nearby church, so her father decided she would quit school and become a singer and sent her to Seoul. She began working in cabarets and nightclubs at age 18 and became the main breadwinner of the family.
She officially debuted in 1974 with the single "Tell Me" and became a well-known star in Japan as an Enka singer in the 1980s and 1990s, but she decided to focus on the South Korean market since the 2010s. She has recorded numerous albums and performed countless times in TV, radio and other events.
In 2016, she released the single "Amor Fati", which has brought her more fame as now younger generations recognize her for the song and in 2024, she will celebrate her 50th anniversary since becoming a singer with several concerts around the country.
(Source: Korean = NamuWiki || Translation = MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Pegasus Market
Korean Drama, 2019, 12 eps
[Herself] (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
8.2
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
With Miss Three
Korean TV Show, 2024, 30 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Miss Trot Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
[Judge]
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
Thumbnail Battle: The Strongest Hearts
Korean TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 9-10)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
Mr. Lotto
Korean TV Show, 2023, 50 eps
(Ep. 14)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
No Money No Art
Korean TV Show, 2023, 10 eps
[Performer] (Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Mr. Trot Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2022, 13 eps
[Judge]
(Regular Member)
|
8.3
|
2021 MBC Music Festival: Together
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
Tuesday Night Like
Korean TV Show, 2021, 103 eps
(Ep. 34)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 170 eps
(Ep. 27-28)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Voice King
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
[Judge]
(Regular Member)
|
9.2
|
Tikita CAR
Korean TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.5
|
Famous Singers
Korean TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
2020 KBS Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2020, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
National Trot Festival
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
[Judge]
(Regular Member)
|
10.0
|
Hidden Singer Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2020, 16 eps
(Prologue) | [Hidden Singer] (Ep. 1, 14-15)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Voice Trot
Korean TV Show, 2020, 14 eps
[Judge]
(Regular Member)
|
8.5
|
Mulberry School Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2020, 39 eps
(Ep. 4-5)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
2 Days & 1 Night Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2019, 260 eps
(Ep. 29)
(Guest)
|
8.8
|
Hangout with Yoo
Korean TV Show, 2019, 270 eps
(Ep. 9, 12, 16-17, 23, 135)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Boss in the Mirror
Korean TV Show, 2019, 300 eps
(Ep. 164, 210-211)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
TMI NEWS
Korean TV Show, 2019, 56 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
My Little Television Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 41 eps
(Ep. 36-37)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Miss Trot Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 8-9)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
(Ep. 43)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Love on the Air Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 80 eps
(Ep. 56)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
300
Korean TV Show, 2018, 5 eps
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A Battle of One Voice: 300
Korean TV Show, 2018, 5 eps
[Participant](Ep.2, 5)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
Video Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps
(Ep. 147, 260)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Omniscient Interfering View
Korean TV Show, 2018, 335 eps
(Ep. 149)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Talkmon
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Ep. 5-6)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Fantastic Duo Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 36 eps
[Special guest] (Ep. 21)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 430 eps
(Ep. 181, 188, 252)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Video Star Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps
(Ep. 54)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 302 eps
(Ep. 54)
(Guest)
|
6.0
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 460 eps
(Ep. 362)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 485 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 123-124, 259-272)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Delicious Guys
Korean TV Show, 2015, 423 eps
(Ep. 281-283)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 359)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
[Legend] (Ep. 340, 399, 589, 602)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 707, 808)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 531)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 73 eps
(Ep. 40, 45, 52)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
Trending Articles
Yoo Ah In Suffers from Depression, Had Suicidal Thoughts
News - May 14, 2024
Actor Yoo Ah In's doctor speaks
"Lovely Runner" and "Crash" Rise to Their Highest Ratings
News - May 22, 2024
Jin Ki Joo Offered to Lead "Undercover High School" Alongside Seo Kang Joon
News - May 23, 2024
Writer Kim Eun Sook's next project "Everything Will Come True" starring Bae Suzy and Kim Woo Bin to
News - May 20, 2024
Netflix confirmed the production of the upcoming K-drama Everything Will Come True which will be penned by renowned writer Kim Eun Sook.
Netflix's "Hierarchy" Drops Stills Featuring Roh Jeong Eui, Lee Chae Min, Kim Jae Won, & More
News - May 24, 2024
Check them out
Park Seo Joon's representative commented on the actor's dating rumor with LaurenTsai
News - May 24, 2024
Park Seo Joon's agency shared their official statement regarding the circulating dating rumors with Lauren Tsai.
Bae Suzy in talks to lead a new novel based film!
News - May 23, 2024
Bae Suzy will reportedly lead the upcoming movie A 7 O'clock Breakfast Meeting of the Broken Hearts (working title).
Ji Sung Shed 15 Kg in 2 Months for His Role in "Connection"
News - May 24, 2024