Im Chang-jung

South Korean multi-entertainer known for music, acting, and consistent chart success.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Im Chang-jung
Role / Field:
South Korean multi-entertainer known for music, acting, and consistent chart success.
Born:
1973-11-30
Century / Era:
1973s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Im Chang-jung (Korean: 임창정; born November 30, 1973) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is often referred by Koreans as "the original multi-entertainer" for being active in all three fields: music, film and entertainment. He made his acting debut in 1990 and his singing debut in 1995. Im has since released 17 full-length albums and is known for his hit songs that are vocally challenging to sing.

Career & Major Achievements

He is the only artist in South Korea who has songs that reached number one on the local music charts in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. He was selected as Singer of the Year and his song "The Love I Committed" was selected as Song of the Year in the surveys conducted by Gallup Korea in 2016. Im married professional golfer Kim Hyun-joo in 2006. The couple, who have three sons together, divorced in 2013.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Im married a woman named Seo Ha-yan in 2017. The couple have 2 children together. On November 9, 2021 it was confirmed that Im had tested positive for COVID-19, and has since halted all promotions for his 17th album Nothing Special with the Day.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1973 (1973-11-30): Birth of Im Chang-jung — South Korean multi-entertainer known for music, acting, and consistent chart success.
  2. 1990: 1990 Milestone — He made his acting debut in 1990 and his singing debut in 1995.
  3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Im married professional golfer Kim Hyun-joo in 2006.
  4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — The couple, who have three sons together, divorced in 2013.
  5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — He was selected as Singer of the Year and his song "The Love I Committed" was selected as Song of the Year in the surveys conducted by Gallup Korea in 2016.
  6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Im married a woman named Seo Ha-yan in 2017.
  7. 2021: 2021 Milestone — On November 9, 2021 it was confirmed that Im had tested positive for COVID-19, and has since halted all promotions for his 17th album Nothing Special with the Day.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Im Chang-jung

True or False: “Im Chang-jung is the only artist in South Korea to have songs reach number one on local music charts across three different decades.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He achieved this feat by having hits in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

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  • 1973 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1973
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Frequently Asked Questions about Im Chang-jung

Who was Im Chang-jung and what are their primary contributions?

South Korean multi-entertainer known for music, acting, and consistent chart success. Origins & Early Life: Im Chang-jung (Korean: 임창정; born November 30, 1973) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is often referred by Koreans as "the original multi-entertainer" for being active in all three fields: music, film and entertainment. He made his acting debut in 1990 and his singing debut in 1995. Im has since released 17 full-length albums and is known for his hit songs that are vocally challenging to sing.

When was Im Chang-jung born and during which historical era did they live?

Im Chang-jung was born on 1973-11-30. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1973 Chrono-Archive.

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