Kim Jong-kook

ABOUT KIM JONG-KOOK

Singer with the Korean pop group Turbo who became a fixture on South Korea's numerous variety shows.

After success with Turbo, he branched out into solo work, focusing on ballads that proved popular with fans but not critics.

He became a permanent member on variety shows like Family Outing and Running Man , earning him the nickname "SpartaKook" for his muscular body.

He grew up in Hapcheon, South Korea.

In 1998, Turbo performed in an Asia Superconcert alongside Moon Hee-joon 's band H.O.T.