Kim Ji-hoon (singer)

For other people named Kim Ji-hoon, see Kim Ji-hoon.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Ji-hoon
Born(1973-05-05)May 5, 1973
Seoul, South Korea
DiedDecember 12, 2013(2013-12-12) (aged 40)
Seoul, South Korea
Cause of deathSuicide by hanging
NationalityKorean
EducationMyongji College
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • Record producer
  • actor
  • Television presenter
  • VJ
Years active1990–2013
SpouseDivorced (2010)
Childrenson (Born in 2007)[1]
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Guitar
Years active1990–2013
LabelsG.F. Entertainment
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
김지훈
Revised RomanizationGim Ji-hoon
McCune–ReischauerKim Chihun

Kim Ji-hoon (May 5,[2] 1973 – December 12, 2013)[3] was a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, television presenter, and VJ. He is best known as the lead singer of Two Two and lead singer and leader of 'Duke', which is another Korean pop group.

His representative works are 'One and a Half' (일과 이분의 일) and 'Starian' (Lyrics by Duke, Composed by Kim Ji-hoon). He died by suicide in December 12, 2013.

  1. ^ Singer Kim Ji-hoon begat a son before his wedding ceremony Archived March 4, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ His actual birthday is February 17(according to the lunar calendar), but date of birth by resident registration number is May 5. Related article – 단독영상 "보고 싶습니다"…故 김지훈, 사망 1주기 추모식 '눈물 바다', OBS, 2014.12.12 Archived November 10, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Duke's Kim Ji Hoon passes away after committing suicide Archived December 16, 2013, at the Wayback Machine