Kim Jung-mo

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jung-mo?

Subject:

Kim Jung-mo

Known for:

South Korean musician known for his work in rock bands and synthpop.

Born:

1985-03-26

Century / Era:

1985s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Jung-mo (Korean: 김정모; born March 26, 1985), professionally known as Jungmo, is a South Korean musician. He debuted in 2004 as a member of South Korean rock band TRAX under SM and has participated in project group with Super Junior's Heechul, Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo. In early 2012, his band TRAX took a break following their member military service and returned in January 2018 as a band before re-formed into EDM group, TraxX in the same year. In April 2019, Jungmo ended his contract with SM after fifteen years. He signed with PA Entertainment in November.

Career & Major Achievements

Jungmo was debuted as a member of TRAX under stage name X-Mas on July 20, 2004, with releasing their debut single Paradox. TRAX released extended play titled Cold-Hearted Man on January 25, 2010. Jungmo with member Jay was contributed to written and composed all track from the albums. In 2011 he formed a project group with label mate Heechul called M&D (meaning "Midnight and Dawn" or "Miari and Dangae-dong", after the members' hometowns). They released their debut single, "Close Ur Mouth".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Heechul wrote the lyrics and directed the music video for the song, while Jungmo produced and performed the instrumental. Their first live performance was at Mnet’s summer awards ceremony 20's Choice on July 7. He enlisted for two years of mandatory military service, on 25 October 2012. They were originally scheduled to enlist together, but Jung-mo's scoliosis condition and a fractured collarbone delayed his enlistment. He served non-active duty as a public service worker for 23 months after completing four weeks of basic training.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1985 (1985-03-26): Birth of Kim Jung-mo — South Korean musician known for his work in rock bands and synthpop.
2. 2004: 2004 Milestone — He debuted in 2004 as a member of South Korean rock band TRAX under SM and has participated in project group with Super Junior's Heechul, Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — TRAX released extended play titled Cold-Hearted Man on January 25, 2010.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011 he formed a project group with label mate Heechul called M&D (meaning "Midnight and Dawn" or "Miari and Dangae-dong", after the members' hometowns).
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In early 2012, his band TRAX took a break following their member military service and returned in January 2018 as a band before re-formed into EDM group, TraxX in the same year.
6. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In April 2019, Jungmo ended his contract with SM after fifteen years.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jung-mo

True or False: “Did Kim Jung-mo's initial band, TRAX, immediately transition into an EDM group without any intervening activity?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): TRAX took a break due to military service and returned in 2018 before re-forming as the EDM group TraxX.

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