Kim So-ya, a Korean female singer under the mononym Soya, is his niece.
Kim Jong-kook first entered the Korean music industry in 1995 as a member of the group Turbo, which became immensely popular for their catchy music. After the group disbanded a few years later, he became a solo singer in 2001, mostly concentrating on ballads. Although his unusually high tone of voice is often joked about (with many stars jokingly calling it a "mosquito voice"), he has had many hit singles and has also been a frequent guest on many variety shows, most notably X-Man. In addition, his muscular body is often considered one of the best in K-pop, due to constant weight training.
Kim Jong-kook had a set back after Turbo which he faced difficulties to settle down as a solo artist. Problems like lack of songs from composers, less support from his respected agency and also a change of taste within the fans cause his first album as a solo artist to failed. However he made a huge comeback with his second album (Evolution). One of the songs in the second solo album called Han Nam Ja (One Man) was the reason for all his success. This song became his trademark song and left a very deep impression to the listeners. Furthermore, a scandal rumor between him and Yoon Eun Hye grabbed a lot of attention. This rumor started when both of them were permanent members of a famous variety show called X-Man. This rumor actually brought them close and they started to act like a couple in X-Man.
On 2005; which was his tenth year in Korean Entertainment Industry, Kim Jong-kook became one of Korea's most popular artists when his third album sold in excess of 300,000 copies, making it one of the year's best-selling albums in Korea. He capped off that year by sweeping the Daesang (Best Artist of The Year) from all 3 major Korean TV stations; SBS, KBS and MBC. In doing so, he became the second artist ever to accomplish this feat since Cho Yong-Pil in the 1980s. The lead single from the album, "Lovable", topped many charts. It was also included in Pump It Up and Audition Online. Apart from that, other songs like "Walking in One Spot" and "Star, Wind, Sunshine and Love" also topped many other charts as well.
On January 21, 2006, Kim Jong-kook, Jeon Hye-bin, and Im Tae-kyung participated in Thuy Nga's Paris by Night 81 Vietnamese concert in California. During the concert, Kim Jong-kook performed one of his song from his third album entitled "To Her Man".
On 1 November 2012, following a pre-release of selected songs from his new album, Kim Jong-kook made a comeback to the music scene with the release of his seventh studio album Journey Home after three years. His fellow Running Man co-stars HaHa and Gary participated in the album as well as former Running Man member Song Joong-ki, who starred in the music video for lead track "Men Are All Like That". On 2013, he attended MAMA 2013 as a presenter along with Running Man co-host Song Ji-Hyo.
He also continues his variety and MC activities in Running man and Safety First! His performance in these shows is well-received among Korean fans and he earns himself Excellence award and Best Entertainer award at 2013 SBS and KBS Entertainment Awards. He proves to be very popular among international fans as well. He ranked #1 in the list of most searched/googled Korean stars in Singapore in 2013 (beating the likes of Super Junior, Girls Generation, and Yoon Eun Hye in doing so). His 2013 sold-out showcase in Singapore was also a huge success with more than 1,700 fans in attendance; in addition, 2,000 fans who were unable to attend the showcase crowded out the IMM Level 3 Garden Plaza where his fan signing session was held. He was also voted as #1 Korean solo singer by Tudou (Chinese equivalent of YouTube) viewers. He received more than 1.75 million votes and beat popular K-pop idols such as G-Dragon, Kim Hyun-joong, and Lee Hyori by a surprisingly wide margin. Kim Jong Kook continues to be successful amongst international fans. His first solo concert in Harbin, China sold out. He is reported to be fluent in English which will no doubtedly aid him in his growing popularity.
Running Man Brothers, Kim Jong-kook and Haha, in Dallas, December 14, 2014
In 2014, he again joined fellow Running Man cast member Haha, this time in a musical duo, Running Man Brothers, and debuted in a concert tour in the United States in July and December.
All 2 U
김종국 Lyrics
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아깝지가 않아
널 웃게 할 수만 있다면
저 달도 따 줄게
모든 건 변한다지만
다 널 위해 줄 수가 있어
내 시간을 가득 담아서
너에게 채울게
여태껏 몰랐던
감정을 느껴 you're so beautiful
대가를 바라는 게 아닌 걸
기분이 좋아졌다면 고개를 끄덕여 주면 돼
그래 그렇게
어디에 있던
난 네게로 날아갈 수 있어
오직 너만을 위해
옆 자릴 비워둘게
Just tell me what you need
아깝지 않아
빈말이 아냐
원하는 사람은
많지만 오직
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
아깝지가 않아
말 뿐이 아냐
이 밤이 가도
하고 싶은 게
많아 난 오직
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
하나도 아깝지 않아
내가 집돌이가 된 이유 (you)
물병만 입에 댄 이유 (you)
주말 밤에 아쉬움을 없앤 이유
짧은 영어지만 음, yeah that is you
아깝지 않아 할 일이 많아도
널 위해 비워 둔 시간은 많아
친구들은 매일 밤 새로운 설렘을 위해
집을 나서지만 관심 없어 누가 너를 대신해
이렇게 가사를 써 니가 모르게
어떻게 보면 영감이 너 때문에
벌게 되는 돈 그러니까 절대 부담 갖지 마
너에게 주는 모든 건 하나도 아깝지 않아
시간 지나도 변치 않는 가치는 아름답지
스쳐 갈 것에 땀을 쏟고 싶지 않아 난 딱히
무슨 말인지 알지 무슨 말인지 알지
그냥 믿어 주면 돼 그럼 내가 달을 따서 갈게
아깝지 않아
빈말이 아냐
원하는 사람은
많지만 오직
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
아깝지가 않아
말 뿐이 아냐
이 밤이 가도
하고 싶은 게
많아 난 오직
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
하나도 아깝지 않아
잡아줘 꼭 잡아줘
Oh 내 손 잡아줘
내 맘 알아줘
Girl, I don't wanna be alone
안아줘 날 안아줘
날 꼭 껴안아줘
내 맘 받아줘
Girl, I don't wanna be alone
아깝지 않아
빈말이 아냐
원하는 사람은
많지만 오직
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
아깝지가 않아
말 뿐이 아냐
이 밤이 가도
하고 싶은 게
많아 난 오직
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
하나도 아깝지 않아
네가 원하는 것이라면
난 무엇이든 사줄 수 있어
그리고 네가 갖고 싶은 것이라면
무엇이든 다 줄 수 있어
그런데 너네 집에
너무 똑같은 게 많아
아니 내가 아까워서 그런 건 아냐
그저 그 모든 것들이 우리 것이기를
The lyrics to 김종국's song All 2 U convey a deep sense of devotion and willingness to give everything to the person he loves. He expresses that he doesn't consider anything he gives to be a waste or regrets, and if it can make her smile, he would even give her the moon. Despite knowing that everything changes, he assures her that he can give her everything, fill his time with her, and do whatever she needs. He realizes that he didn't know these feelings before, but now he feels that she is beautiful and he doesn't seek anything in return. If she nods her head and agrees, everything will be alright. He is willing to go wherever she is and leave a space beside him just for her. He asks her to tell him what she needs and promises to give her whatever she wants.
The song emphasizes the idea that nothing is too precious or valuable if it is for the person he loves. He mentions that even though he has many things to do, he has plenty of time saved just for her. While his friends go out every night to experience new excitement, he is uninterested in anyone else and will not let anyone replace her. He writes lyrics while she is unaware, and he feels that she is his inspiration for making money. He reassures her that she should never feel burdened because everything he gives her is not a waste. He believes in the timeless beauty and value that will never change. He doesn't want to waste his effort on passing things and wants to give her everything, even if it means traveling to the moon.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll give it all to you
I am willing to give everything I have to you
아깝지가 않아
It's not a waste
널 웃게 할 수만 있다면
If I can make you smile
저 달도 따 줄게
I will even bring you the moon
모든 건 변한다지만
Everything may change
다 널 위해 줄 수가 있어
I can give you everything
내 시간을 가득 담아서
I will fill my time with you
너에게 채울게
I will fill it for you
여태껏 몰랐던
I never knew
감정을 느껴 you're so beautiful
I can feel the emotions, you're so beautiful
대가를 바라는 게 아닌 걸
I'm not expecting anything in return
기분이 좋아졌다면 고개를 끄덕여 주면 돼
If you're feeling good, just nod your head
그래 그렇게
Yes, like that
어디에 있던
Wherever I am
난 네게로 날아갈 수 있어
I can fly to you
오직 너만을 위해
Only for you
옆 자릴 비워둘게
I will leave a space for you
Just tell me what you need
Just tell me what you need
빈말이 아냐
It's not empty words
원하는 사람은
There are many people who want
많지만 오직
But only
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
I will give it only to you, girl
말 뿐이 아냐
It's not just words
이 밤이 가도
Even if this night passes
하고 싶은 게
There are many things I want to do
많아 난 오직
I have a lot, only
너에게만 줄 거야 girl
I will give it only to you, girl
내가 집돌이가 된 이유 (you)
The reason I became a homebody (you)
물병만 입에 댄 이유 (you)
The reason I only have a water bottle in my mouth (you)
주말 밤에 아쉬움을 없앤 이유
The reason I get rid of my regrets on weekend nights
짧은 영어지만 음, yeah that is you
Even though it's a short English phrase, yeah that is you
아깝지 않아 할 일이 많아도
Even if there are many things to do, it's not a waste
널 위해 비워 둔 시간은 많아
I have a lot of time reserved for you
친구들은 매일 밤 새로운 설렘을 위해
Friends go out every night for new excitement
집을 나서지만 관심 없어 누가 너를 대신해
But I'm not interested, who will take care of you
이렇게 가사를 써 니가 모르게
Writing these lyrics without you knowing
어떻게 보면 영감이 너 때문에
In a way, you are the inspiration
벌게 되는 돈 그러니까 절대 부담 갖지 마
The money earned, so don't ever feel burdened
너에게 주는 모든 건 하나도 아깝지 않아
Everything I give you is not a waste
시간 지나도 변치 않는 가치는 아름답지
The value that doesn't change over time is beautiful
스쳐 갈 것에 땀을 쏟고 싶지 않아 난 딱히
I don't want to sweat over passing things, I don't really
무슨 말인지 알지 무슨 말인지 알지
You know what I mean, you know what I mean
그냥 믿어 주면 돼 그럼 내가 달을 따서 갈게
Just believe in me, then I'll bring the moon for you
잡아줘 꼭 잡아줘
Hold me, please hold me tight
내 손 잡아줘
Hold my hand
내 맘 알아줘
Please understand my heart
Girl, I don't wanna be alone
Girl, I don't wanna be alone
안아줘 날 안아줘
Hug me, hold me tight
날 꼭 껴안아줘
Hold me tightly
내 맘 받아줘
Please accept my heart
네가 원하는 것이라면
If it's something you want
난 무엇이든 사줄 수 있어
I can buy anything for you
그리고 네가 갖고 싶은 것이라면
And if it's something you want to have
무엇이든 다 줄 수 있어
I can give you anything
그런데 너네 집에
But at your house
너무 똑같은 게 많아
There are so many things that look alike
아니 내가 아까워서 그런 건 아냐
No, it's not because I feel like it's a waste
그저 그 모든 것들이 우리 것이기를
I just hope all those things are ours
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gray, Jay Park, Hyuk Woo Kwon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hayaku14
I just love the arrangement of this song. Kim Jong Kook sweetly invites and pulls you in, Gray and Loco serenades you playfully, and then Chi Yeul and Muzie hits the climax and takes you high up with Se Yoon smoothly finishing the song with that narration.
I love how well-rounded this song is!
@brassi100
@hayaku14 you are on point with you comment, exactly how I feel
@LiyanaDIY
I agree man its so good!
@wakandaforever618
Is tat guy zico or someone else??
@arxfjamaluddin943
Same
@agathawong8373
@wakanda forever who do you mean? From left, Loco, Grah, KimJungKook, WangChiYeol, Muzie, and at the end SeYoon wraps up
@deena_DprLIMBO
Chiyeul's voice is pure perfection and he harmonizes so well
@Pandapoop
When i first watched this 8 months ago, i had no idea who anyone was apart from KJK. Now, I’ve become a fan of all of them after looking up their own music and seeing them on different variety shows. Especially Gray & Loco! 💕💕💕💕💕
@benedetta0189
where i can watch the full ep with eng sub?
@KJK-Girl
I really hope that KJK will be able to participate in music programs again this year or next year!He's a born singer!❤