Kim Ji-hoon (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ji-hoon (singer)?

Subject:

Kim Ji-hoon (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor best known for his work with Two Two.

Born:

1973-03-21

Died:

2013-12-12

Century / Era:

1973s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ji-hoon (May 5, 1973 – December 12, 2013) was a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, television presenter, and VJ. He is best known as the lead singer of Two Two, a popular Korean pop group from the mid-1990's. He is also known for being the lead singer of Duke, a Korean pop duo formed with Kim Suk-min, a former member of the New Two Two. In the early 2000's, he grew popular for his appearances on talk shows and variety shows.

Career & Major Achievements

Later in life, however, his career was marked by controversy, as he had been arrested for drug use in both 2005 and 2009. This led to him being sentenced to 10 months in prison and being placed on a list of banned actors by MBC TV. In 2010, his wife submitted her divorce papers to the Seoul Family Court, and they divorced after a three-month divorce deliberation period. Kim Ji-hoon reportedly struggled with depression, and was receiving medication throughout his life.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On December 12, 2013, he was found dead in his hotel room in Seoul, South Korea. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging. On December 12, 2013, around 1 p.m. (KST), Kim was found dead, after hanging himself by the neck on a t-shirt wrapped around a shower stall, in his hotel room, by a younger acquaintance who had plans with him to eat lunch together that day.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1973 (1973-03-21): Birth of Kim Ji-hoon (singer) — South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor best known for his work with Two Two.
2. 1990: 1990 Milestone — He is best known as the lead singer of Two Two, a popular Korean pop group from the mid-1990's.
3. 2000: 2000 Milestone — In the early 2000's, he grew popular for his appearances on talk shows and variety shows.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Later in life, however, his career was marked by controversy, as he had been arrested for drug use in both 2005 and 2009.
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, his wife submitted her divorce papers to the Seoul Family Court, and they divorced after a three-month divorce deliberation period.
6. 2013 (2013-12-12): Passing & Historical Legacy — Kim Ji-hoon (singer) passed away on 2013-12-12, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ji-hoon (singer)

True or False: “Kim Ji-hoon was arrested for drug use in only one instance during his career.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The provided text states he was arrested for drug use in both 2005 and 2009.

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