Kim Bada (Korean김바다, born October 21, 1971) is a South Korean singer, musician, producer, and songwriter. His birth name is Kim Jung-nam (김정남). From 1995 to 1999, he was the fifth vocalist of Korean rock band Sinawe. In 2003, he formed the rock band Butterfly Effect, which disbanded in 2007. That same year, he became the vocalist of The Ratios, an electronic rock band. In 2009, Kim formed Art Of Parties, and in 2013 released his first solo album, N.Surf part 1.[1]

Bada Kim
Birth nameKim Jung-nam (김정남)
Born (1971-10-21) October 21, 1971 (age 53)
OriginSouth Korea
GenresRock
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1995–present
LabelsEvermore Music
WebsiteArt of Parties Cafe

Sinawe

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Kim became the fifth vocalist of legendary heavy metal/rock band Sinawe, formed by guitarist Shin Daechul, son of Shin Junghyeon, in October 1995. His first release with them was the 1996 mini album Circus. He holds the record for the longest-serving vocalist of the band to date.

Music

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While Butterfly Effect focused on modern rock and The Ratios on electronic rock, Art Of Parties experiments with garage, alternative, modern and psychedelic rock.

Nicknamed 'The Maestro of Rock Vocalists,' Kim is known for his unchanging expression while he performs.[2]

Kim is a songwriter and producer, having written songs since his time with Sinawe. In 2013, he participated in producing and directing JYJ's Kim Jaejoong's solo mini album.[3]

In 2010, he was a professor in the department of applied music at Seoul Arts College.[4] In 2012, he reunited with Sinawe to participate in MBC's I Am a Singer 2.[5] From 2013 to 2014, he also appeared on KBS's Immortal Songs 2.[6][7]

Personal life

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Kim is married to fashion designer Lee Juyoung, who has designed pieces for Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas and Marilyn Manson.[8]

Discography

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Sinawe

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  • Circus (1996)
  • 은퇴선언 (1997)
  • Psychedelos (1998)

Butterfly Effect

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  • Butterfly Effect (2003)
  • Butterfly Effect 2nd (2005)
  • Digital Single – Shooting Star / What A Girl (2006)
  • Digital Single – Candy (2007)

The Ratios

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  • Burning Telepathy (2008)
  • Lusty Initialization (2013)

Art Of Parties

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  • Ophelia (2010)
  • Seitrap Fo Tra (2011)
  • Reborn (2011)
  • Digital Single – Island / Never Ever (2012)

Solo

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  • N.Surf part 1 (2013)
  • Moonage Dream (2014)

Soundtracks

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  • 18 vs. 29 O.S.T. – "If Only Once" (2005)
  • Miss Korea O.S.T. – "Heartbreaker (With Every Single Day)" (2014)

Featurings

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  • Leessang's Hexagonal – "Dying Freedom" (2009)
  • Romantic Punch's Midnight Cinderella – "Right Now" (2010)
  • Novasonic's HomeSad Clown (2001)
  • Rainy Sun's Origin- Black Dog (2009)
  • Noise Cat's Sunday Sunset Airlines – "Playing With Sunday" (2012)

References

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  1. ^ "김바다 "17년만에 첫솔로...할말이 생겼다"". The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  2. ^ "김바다_삶의 깊이와 사람의 색깔로 그리는 노래의 매력". SPACE Magazine. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  3. ^ "김바다, 첫 솔로 앨범 발매 "록은 지구상에서 가장 섹시한 음악"". Nate News. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "김바다, 서울종합예술학교 겸임교수". SC Today. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  5. ^ "'나가수2' 시나위 김바다 "1등 못하면 음악 그만두겠다"". MBN News. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  6. ^ "'불후' 김바다 '떠날때는 말없이', 록커의 위엄 '폭발 가창력'". Nate News. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  7. ^ "김바다 '스잔', 강렬한 록커 카리스마... 라이벌 백지영 긴장". TV Daily. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  8. ^ "김바다, 아내 누군가 봤더니..." Nate News. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
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