Kim Yeon-woo

Kim Yeon-woo
Kim Yeon-woo in November 2011
Kim Yeon-woo in November 2011
Background information
Birth nameKim Hak-chul
Born (1971-07-22) July 22, 1971 (age 53)
OriginSouth Korea
GenresBallad, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, professor, vocal coach
InstrumentsPiano, guitar, melodica
Years active1996–present
LabelsPoibos
IO Music/EMI
Adio/Manwaldang Music
Mystic89 /LOEN(2013-2016)
Dio Music/LOEN(2016–present)
Korean name
Hangul
김연우
Hanja
金煙雨
Revised RomanizationKim Yeon-u
McCune–ReischauerKim Yŏnu
Birth name
Hangul
김학철
Hanja
金學哲
Revised RomanizationKim Hak-cheol
McCune–ReischauerKim Hakch‘ŏl

Kim Hak-chul, better known by his stage name Kim Yeon-woo (Korean김연우; born July 22, 1971) is a South Korean male singer, vocal coach, and professor at Seoul Art College (ko:서울종합예술학교). Nicknamed God of Vocals, he is well known for his ballads, smooth singing voice, and ability to hit high notes without difficulty.[1][2] Kim recorded a number of hit ballads with the South Korean band, Toy, in the mid-to-late 1990s, gathering a sizable cult following. In 2011, Kim achieved widespread fame and recognition in South Korea through his participation on I Am a Singer, along with numerous appearances on variety and entertainment shows.

  1. ^ Kim (김), Hyun-jung (현정) (January 9, 2012). "[공연리뷰]Mr. Big 김연우 ' 연우빛을 만들다'". eToday (in Korean). Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  2. ^ 인물정보 김연우, Naver People (in Korean), May 24, 2011, retrieved January 9, 2012