Biography
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Born
12 May 1981 (age 43)
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Born In
Gumi, Gyeongsangbukdo, Korea, Republic of
Kim Tae Woo (김태우), born on May 12, 1981 in Gumi, North Gyung-sang Province, is a male Korean R&B and pop singer. He was also known as the youngest member and main vocalist of g.o.d.
Kim Tae Woo released his first solo album, "Solo Special - 하고 싶은 말 (Words I'd I Want to Say To You)" on October 31, 2006 - after which he entered the Korean army for his 2 years of mandatory service. Kim Tae Woo returned to the music scene with the album "T-Virus" on September 3, 2009. Kim Tae Woo discography also includes tracks featured in Korean Drama's including: "날아오르다" from Fly High (2007), "꿈을 꾸다" from IRIS (2009), "빗물이 내려서" and "그대라는 날개" from Personal Taste (2010). Kim Tae Woo was also featured in MC 몽's (MC Mong) Album, "Vol 2 - His Story" for the song, "I Love U Oh Thank U" which became quite a hit when it was released.
On March 14th, Kim Tae Woo announced the formation of his own agency, titled: 'Soul Shop Entertainment,' following conflicts with his former agency, Polaris Entertainment over contract and pay issues. A year and half after the release of his last album, Kim Tae Woo released "T-School" on March 29, 2011 - stating "I’ve learned about life through music, and I’m still learning now, which is whу I decided to call this baby book ‘T-School’.". In May 2012, Kim Tae Woo released "High High" for 'A Gentleman's Dignity' OST.
Kim Tae Woo married his wife Kim Aeri who is a year younger than he, at the Sheraton Hotel in Seoul in December 2011. Kim Tae Woo’s wife gave birth to a healthy baby girl on April 18, 2012.
* Height: 190cm
* Weight: 75kg
* Blood Type: B
* Nickname: T-Soul, Bear Taewoo
* Family Relation: Father, Mother, Older Brother and two Older Sisters.
* Educational Background: Shin-pyung Elementary School / Hyung-gok Elementary School - Hyung-gok Middle School - Gumi Middle School / Ilsan-dong High School - Kyunghee University (Bachelor Degree in Post Modern Musicology)
* Favorite Musicians: 박진영, 이승철, 임재범, 김건모, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross
* Interests: Basketball, Starcraft, Going Out for Drinks with Buddies.
* Official Website: http://www.t-soul.co.kr/
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