Kim C

Quick Facts: Who was Kim C?

Subject:

Kim C

Known for:

South Korean singer and entertainer known by the stage name Kim C, active since 1997.

Born:

1971-11-15

Century / Era:

1971s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Dae-won (Korean: 김대원; born November 15, 1971), better known by the stage name Kim C (김C), is a South Korean singer from Hot Potato and an entertainer. He is divorced and has a daughter, named Kim Yu-ju (김유주, born 2004) and a son. He currently serves as a catcher of entertainment baseball club, Han (한, 恨). Moreover, he commentates several professional football matches as a maniatic perspective, when the national team plays, including 2006 World Cup and 2008 Beijing Olympics. During his early years as a Chuncheon High School student, he played baseball as an outfielder of the school's semi-professional team.

Career & Major Achievements

After graduation, with strong suggestion from Korean pop singer, his friend Yoon Do-hyun (lead singer of YB), and bassist Ko Beum-jun, he started his musical career in 1997, with a creation of a band called 'Hot Potato' (뜨거운 감자). His popularity has increased, since April 2006, he joined the guest of the Friday-night popular music variety programme, Yoon Do-hyun's Love Letter, hosting a segment called Making a gorgeous world with 'slanting' Kim C (삐딱이 김C와 아름다운 세상 만들기, ~ May 2007) on KBS2. Since then, he appeared in a wide range of Korean television programs from variety show to documentaries. Previously, he quoted about his frequent media appearances that, the reason why he acts in such variety shows is to advertise his music. Although, as a singer, some of his songs reached 1st in the Korean pop charts.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kim plays the guitar and has a deep, classical singing voice. His memorable songs to the public are "Don't Worry Yohey!" (걱정마 Yohey!), "Lady Away Following Spring Blows" (봄바람 따라간 여인), and most recently with "Rain Tears" (비 눈물). Since October 2007, he appeared on the KBS2's Happy Sunday: 1 Night 2 Days (1박2일) as one of the regular cast members, himself replacing Ji Sang Ryul. In his first episode, while stuck with no money and food, Kim, together with ballad singer Lee Seung-gi with the host Kang Ho-dong sang and played the guitar, earning about ₩8,866. Kim C is also known for his unique style of playing guitars and writing several lyrics.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1971 (1971-11-15): Birth of Kim C — South Korean singer and entertainer known by the stage name Kim C, active since 1997.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — After graduation, with strong suggestion from Korean pop singer, his friend Yoon Do-hyun (lead singer of YB), and bassist Ko Beum-jun, he started his musical career in 1997, with a creation of a band called 'Hot Potato' (뜨거운 감자).
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — He is divorced and has a daughter, named Kim Yu-ju (김유주, born 2004) and a son.
4. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Moreover, he commentates several professional football matches as a maniatic perspective, when the national team plays, including 2006 World Cup and 2008 Beijing Olympics.
5. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Since October 2007, he appeared on the KBS2's Happy Sunday: 1 Night 2 Days (1박2일) as one of the regular cast members, himself replacing Ji Sang Ryul.

Notable Quotes by Kim C

“The reason why I act in such variety shows is to advertise my music.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim C

True or False: “Kim C's initial foray into the entertainment industry was through his role as a professional baseball player.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he played semi-professional baseball in high school, his musical career began in 1997 with the band Hot Potato.

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