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Kim Tae-woo

キム・テウ　/　きむ・てう

Singer from South Korea

May 12, 1981 (age 45)　・　Gumi, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

North Gyeongsang
singer

My Take

Kim Tae-woo will always be the lead vocalist of g.o.d to me, one of the defining acts of late-90s and early-2000s K-pop. What sets him apart is that he was never just an idol; that soulful voice earned him the nickname Soul King, and his Kyung Hee University background hints at a thoughtful artist. Surviving the transition from group frontman to solo singer, then into drama OSTs and musicals, is the hardest trick in this business. I have real respect for performers who outlast the looks-driven hype cycle and keep working on the strength of their voice alone. That's a true singer, and he's quietly proven it.

Overview

Kim Tae-woo (Korean: 김태우; born May 12, 1981) is a South Korean singer, best known as the lead vocalist of boy band g.o.d. He debuted in 1999 as a member of g.o.d and continued as a solo artist after the group went on hiatus in 2005. In addition to his solo career, Kim has also sung the OSTs of award-winning popular dramas and performed in musicals.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Kim Tae-woo
Name (Japanese): キム・テウ
Reading: きむ・てう
Born: May 12, 1981 (age 45)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Taurus / Rooster
Origin: Gumi, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: singer

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Kyung Hee University

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Official sitehttp://www.soulshop.co.kr
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/soulking190/
Xhttps://x.com/Tsoul0512
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%86%E3%82%A6

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