Nam Jin

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim. In the stage name or pen-name, the surname is Nam.
Nam Jin
Background information
Born (1946-09-27) September 27, 1946 (age 77)
Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
GenresTrot
OccupationsSinger
Years active1965-present
Korean name
Hangul
남진
Hanja
南鎭
Revised RomanizationNam Jin
McCune–ReischauerNam Chin
Birth name
Hangul
김남진
Hanja
金南鎭
Revised RomanizationGim Nam-jin
McCune–ReischauerKim Nam-Chin

Nam Jin (Korean: 남진; born September 27, 1946) is a South Korean trot singer.[1] He debuted in 1965 with the album Seoul Playboy, and became one of South Korea's most popular singers of the 1960s and 1970s.[2]

Biography[edit]

Early life[edit]

Nam Jin was born Kim Nam-jin in 1946 in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.[1][3] His father Kim Moon-ok, was a publisher for Mokpo Daily, and was a notable figure for the opposition as a member of parliament, which made his family rich.[4][5] His mother was Jang Gi-soon.[6]

1960s[edit]

Originally Nam wanted to be an actor, but he trained in Han Dong-hoon's music academy for two years.[7] Han eventually produced Nam's pop debut album Seoul playboy which was released in 1965 and failed commercially.[7] After moving to oasis records, his 2nd album "Did I come here to cry?" became a huge hit.[7] Since 1967 he also started his acting career with the 1967 film Heartbreaking.[8] His film Longing Is Every Heart attracted 100,000 audiences in theaters.[8] In 1968 he enlisted in the Blue Dragon Korean Marine Corp for the Vietnam War.

1970s[edit]

He discharged from the military in 1971.[9] His 1972 single "Together with My Lover" (임과 함께) became a huge hit, which was pop.[10] He married with singer Yoon Bok-hee in 1976.[8]

1980s[edit]

Nam was suppressed by the government and was limited of his career in the 1980s.[11] He immigrated to America and went back to South Korea in 1982 releasing "Empty Cup".[11]

2000s[edit]

He often appears on the KBS 1TV Golden Oldies (Korean: 가요무대).[12]

Filmography[edit]

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 With Rumors Host [13]
2022 Our Namjin [14]
Burning Trotman Judge [15]

Ambassadorship[edit]

Awards[edit]

Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards[edit]

Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
2017 Order of Cultural Merits Nam Jin Won [17]

MBC Ten Singers Match[edit]

Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
1971 King of Ten Singers "Should Have a Beautiful Heart" (마음이 고와야지) Won [18]
1972 "With My Dear" (님과 함께) Won
1973 "Don't Change, My Dear" (그대여 변치마오) Won

TBC Broadcast Music Awards[edit]

Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
1969 Best Song (Male Artist) "My Heart Aches" (가슴 아프게) Won [18]
1971 "Should Have a Beautiful Heart" Won
1973 "Don't Change, My Dear" Won

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "남진 소개" [Nam Jin Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  2. ^ "Nam Jin releases five new songs". The Korea Times. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  3. ^ Hong, Ji-yeon (2017-04-15). "Delicious snacks and entertainment draw crowds at night". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  4. ^ "호남 매일신문 사장 김문옥씨 별세". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). July 7, 1966. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "남진 "국회의원 출신 아버지, 목포 최고 부자였다" 고백". Korea Economy (in Korean). March 16, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  6. ^ Kim, Dong-woo (February 19, 2019). "[역경의 열매] 남진 (4) '엘리트 어머니' 늦은 귀가엔 피가 나도록 회초리". Kookmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c Cho, Sung-kwan, ed. (February 21, 2011). "가수는 최고의 직업 난 축복받은 사람". Weekly Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c On, Ki-dong (October 4, 2020). "또 한명의 '트롯트 가황' 남진, 윤복희와 왜?... 조직폭력배와 난투극후 대수술 그리고 조용필". Global Economic (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  9. ^ "[선 넘는 일요일] 남진‧송대관‧윤수일‧조용필…대한민국 대표 가수들의 과거는 과연?". Seoul TV (in Korean). May 18, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  10. ^ "임과함께". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  11. ^ a b Yoon, Chung-shin (July 25, 2020). "남진 나이 일흔 다섯, 나훈아와 쌍두마차!". Poli News (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  12. ^ "'가요무대', 가수 남진-김용임-조명섭-박서진-우연이-설하윤-유지나 출연". Xports News (in Korean). March 8, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  13. ^ Yoon Hyo-jung (May 12, 2021). "소문난 님과 함께' 남진, 수제자 윤수현 특별 초대 "김준호 위해". News1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  14. ^ Kim Min-ji (August 3, 2022). "설운도·남진 출연" 서혜진 PD, MBN서 추석특집 트로트쇼 편성" [Seol Woon-do and Nam-jin Appearance" Seo Hye-jin PD, MBN Chuseok Special Trot Show] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved August 3, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Oh, Ji-won (October 17, 2022). "불타는트롯맨' 남진·설운도·주현미·조항조·김용임, 트롯 군단 라인업 1차 공개" ['Burning Trotman' Namjin, Seol Woon-do, Joo Hyeon-mi, Jo Hang-jo, Kim Yong-im, first reveal of Trot Corps lineup] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved October 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Gu Gil-yong (October 12, 2022). "가수 남진·탤런트 김성환, 화순군 홍보대사 됐다" [Singer Namjin and talent Kim Seonghwan became public relations ambassadors for Hwasun-gun] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (2017-11-04). "Culture ministry hands out annual awards". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  18. ^ a b "설특집 '다시 부르는 그때 그 노래' 6부 10대가수(2)". YTN Radio (in Korean). 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
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