Kim C

Infobox musical artist
Name = Kim C


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Kim Dae Won(김대원)
Born = birth date and age|1971|11|15 [ [http://www.ahaba.net/agency_homepy/daeum/sub/star_view.php?idx=39 Artist Biography] ko icon, Daeum Entertainment, Retrieved on August 6, 2008]
Origin = South Korea
Instrument = Vocals
Years_active = 2000 – present
Genre = Rock, Pop
Occupation = Singer(Vocal), songwriter
Associated_acts = Hot Potato(band), Peppermint Club(projection)
Label = Daeum Entertainment
URL = [http://www.ahaba.net/mini/home_frame.php?homepy_num=0207482 Official Homepage] ko icon

Kim C(Korean: 김C, born November 15, 1971) is an South Korean singer and entertainer.

Career

During his early years as a Chuncheon High School student, he played baseball as an outfielder of school's semi-professional team. [ [http://news.khan.co.kr/section/khan_art_view.html?mode=view&artid=200804021412285&code=900315 This programme is a sort of real challenge of baseball] ko icon, Kyunghyang Shinmun, April 2, 2008] After graduation, with strong suggestion from Korean pop singer, his friend Yoon Do-hyeon (Lead singer of "YB"), and bassist Ko Beum-jun, he started his musical career in 2000, with a creation of the Rock band called 'Hot Potato'(뜨거운 감자). [ [http://www.ahaba.net/agency_homepy/daeum/sub/star_view.php?idx=39 Artist' Biography] ko icon, Daeum Entertainment, Retrieved on August 6, 2008]

His popularity has been incresed, since April 2006, he joined the guest of friday-night popular music variety programme, "Yoon Do-hyeon's Love Letter", with hosting a segment called " [http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/yoonloveletter/withkimc/ Making a gorgeous world with 'slanting' Kim C] "(삐딱이 김C와 아름다운 세상 만들기, ~ May 2007) on KBS2. Since then, he appeared a wide range of Korean television programmes from variery show to documentaries. Previously, he quoted about his frequent media appearances that, the reason why he acts in such variety shows is to advertise his music. [ [http://h21.hani.co.kr/section-021093000/2004/03/021093000200403040499037.html Wanna turn away, Mr.Kim C] ko icon, Hankyoreh 21, March 4, 2004]

Although, as a singer, some of his songs reached 1st in the Korean pop charts. Kim plays guitar and has a deep, classical singing voice. His memorable songs to the public are "Dont worry Yoney!"(걱정마 Yoney!), "Lady away following spring blows"(봄바람 따라간 여인), etc.

Since October 2007, he appears on the "1 night 2 days"(1박2일) regularly. In his first episode, while stuck with no money and food, Kim, together with pop singer Lee Seung Gi with the host Kang Ho Dong sang and played guitar, earning about 8,866 Won . Kim C is also known for his unique style of playing guitars and writing several lyrics.

Personal Life

He is married and has a daughter, called Wu-ju(김유주, born 2004). [ [http://media.daum.net/entertain/broadcast/view.html?cateid=1032&newsid=20050803095639550&cp=newsen Mr.Kim C is a person who presents his remarkable celebrations well] ko icon, Newsen, August 3, 2005] He currently serves as a catcher of entertainment baseball club, Han(한, 恨). [ [http://www.hanbaseball.com/02_member/index_view.asp?idx=40 Profile of Kim C] ko icon, Han(Baseball Club), Retrieved on August 6, 2008.] Moreover, he commentates several professional football match as a maniatic perspective, when the national team plays, including 2006 World Cup and 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Discography

*《NAVI》 (2002)
*《New Turn》 (2003)
*《Yearly diary(연기, 年記)》(2006)

Media Appearances

Current programmes
* KBS2's "1 Night, 2 Days"(1박2일, Since Oct. 2007)

Present programmes
* MBC FM4U's " [http://www.imbc.com/broad/radio/fm4u/kimc/ Music Salon with Kim C] " (Oct. 2003 ~ Sept. 2004)
* MBC FM4U's " [http://www.imbc.com/broad/radio/fm4u/kimcstyle/ Kim C' Style] " (Oct. 2004 ~ Oct. 2005)

References

External Links

* [http://www.ahaba.net/agency_homepy/daeum/sub/star_view.php?idx=39 Official Infopage] ko icon
* [http://cafe.daum.net/kimccc Official Fanpage] ko icon