Johan Kim

Johan Kim
Background information
Born
George Han Kim

(1973-03-27) March 27, 1973 (age 53)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresK-pop, R&B, Soul
OccupationsSinger, record producer, song writer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1993–present
LabelSoul Family Production
Johan Kim
Hangul
김조한
RRGim Johan
MRKim Chohan

George Han Kim (born March 27, 1973), better known by his Korean name, Johan Kim (Korean: 김조한), is a Korean-American singer and record producer. He is a member of South Korean R&B/hip hop trio Solid. His song "I Want To Fall In Love" has become a mega-hit throughout the country of South Korea. He founded the girl group Unicorn.

Early life

Kim was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Los Angeles in 1986.

Career

In 1993, he debuted as a member of Solid (솔리드 [ko]), a South Korean R&B group that pioneered the genre in the 1990s with chart topping hits in Korea. He was the lead vocalist of the trio. After the group separated in July 1997 to take a break from incessant schedule, Kim stayed in South Korea to continue as a solo musician. After 21-year hiatus, Solid reunited in March 2018, not only releasing their fifth studio album, but also announced concert dates in May. Kim served as an agent for the Netflix animation film K-Pop Demon Hunters, recruited singers to play Abby Saja's and Romance Saja's roles in the film. He also served as vocal training for these singers.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
MIAK
 KOR
Circle
Kim Jo Han
  • Released: July 10, 1998
  • Label: Shinchon Music
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 44 N/a
  • KOR: 62,559
Kim Jo Han Vol. 2 (김조한 2집)
  • Released: August 18, 1999
  • Label: Jaks Media
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 12
  • KOR: 34,440
2gether 4ever
  • Released: January 26, 2001
  • Label: Ace
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 19
  • KOR: 64,332
Me, Myself, My Music
  • Released: April 12, 2005
  • Label: Lime Music
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 12
  • KOR: 12,642
Soul Family With Johan
  • Released: October 25, 2007
  • Label: K&Music
  • Formats: CD
 33
  • KOR: 2,847
Once In A Lifetime
  • Released: November 12, 2015
  • Label: Soul Family Production
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 N/a 45

Reissues

  • 2016: 'Forgetting to Forget` Kim Johan 6th album `Once in a lifetime` Repackage (이별은 잊은듯이)

Best albums

  • 2000: Kim Jo Han Best (김조한 베스트)

Live albums

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2021 Overseas Korean Song Festival MBN judge

References

  1. ↑ Jin-hai, Park (March 20, 2016). "Kim Hyung-suk concert filled with romance". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  2. ↑ Ahn, Sung-mi. "Kim Jo-han names new girl group Unicorn". Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  3. ↑ Jackson, Julie (2015-12-11). "[Herald Interview ] Former Solid member talks importance of sticking to old-school roots". Kpop Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  4. ↑ Jackson, Julie (2015-12-11). "[Herald Interview] Former Solid member talks importance of sticking to old-school roots". Kpop Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  5. ↑ Im, Eun-Byel (2018-03-11). "R&B icon, Solid to return with new album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  6. ↑ "Netflix animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters."". Chosunbiz. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  7. ↑ Music Industry Association of Korea chart positions:
  8. ↑ Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart) positions:
  9. ↑ 가요 음반판매 누계 수량(3월~8월) [Total Popular Music Album Sales (March to August)]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 21, 1999. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  10. ↑ "1999.09월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [September 1999 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 15, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2001.03월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [March 2001 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 24, 2004. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2005.05월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [May 2005 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 19, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2007.10월 - 가요 음반 판매량" [October 2007 Popular Music Album Sales Ranking]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 23, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  14. ↑ Han Ha-rim (September 29, 2021). 김조한X이영현X조권, MBN '재외동포가요제' 심사위원으로 출격 [Johan Kim X Younghyeon Lee X Kwon Jo, scrambled as judges for MBN 'Overseas Korean Song Festival]. The Seoul Economic Daily [ko] (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Naver.