Kim Ho-joong (; born October 2, 1991) is a South Korean

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singer. He came to prominence after a fourth-place finish in

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''. During his military service, he served as a public service worker and was discharged on June 9, 2022.

Philanthropy

On March 22, 2022, Kim donated 500 pieces of Geumsan Aesthetic Red Ginseng products (worth 67.5 million won) to Sky Garden under the Welfare Foundation of Love, a social welfare company. On February 23, 2023, Kim donated 50 million won to help in the

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through UNICEF Korea Committee.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Soundtrack appearances

Other charted songs

Hit-and-run

In May 2024, South Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong faced multiple controversies, including allegations of past school bullying and involvement in a hit-and-run incident while driving under the influence. A former classmate from Gyeongbuk Arts High School accused Kim of physical assault and coercion during their school years, claiming the abuse led to his withdrawal from the institutio

Kim was involved in a collision with a taxi in Seoul's Gangnam district on May 9, 2024. He fled the scene and later instructed his manager to assume responsibility for the accident. Police investigations uncovered a recording of Kim directing his manager to falsely confess, leading to his arrest on charges related to the hit-and-run and subsequent cover-up. These incidents have significantly impacted Kim's career, resulting in canceled performances and potential legal repercussions. Police have secured a phone recording of trot singer Kim Ho-joong asking his manager to take the blame for the accident that occurred on May

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Filmography

Film

Television shows

Ambassadorship

*First Asian Ambassador to the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (2022)

Awards and nominations

Listicles

References

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