K.Will

In this article, the topic of K.Will will be addressed from different perspectives in order to analyze its impact on current society. Throughout history, K.Will has been a topic of constant debate and its influence has transcended borders and cultures. Through this writing, we seek to delve deeper into K.Will and understand its importance in the current context, exploring its implications and consequences. Through reflection and analysis, the aim is to offer a comprehensive vision of K.Will and its relevance in various areas, posing questions and reflections that invite reflection and debate on this topic that is so relevant today.

K.Will
K.Will in 2013
Background information
Birth nameKim Hyung-soo
Born (1981-12-30) December 30, 1981 (age 43)
Seoul, South Korea
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active2007–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
김형수
Revised RomanizationGim Hyeong-su
McCune–ReischauerKim Hyŏngsu

Kim Hyung-soo (Korean: 김형수; born December 30, 1981),[1] better known by his stage name K.Will (Korean: 케이윌), is a South Korean singer. The name is a combination of the first letter 'K' of his last name 'Kim' and the English word 'Will'.[2] He debuted in 2007 and has since become known for his chart-topping ballads.[3] He has also been dubbed the "Prince of OST" for his frequent Korean drama soundtrack appearances.[4][5]

K.Will has released four full-length albums: Left Heart (2007), Missing You (2009), The Third Album (2012–2013), and The Fourth Album (2017–2018).[6][7][3]

Career

2003–2008: Career beginnings and breakthrough with Left Heart

Prior to his debut, K.Will trained to be a singer for five years under producer Bang Si-hyuk.[8] He also worked as a "guide vocal," singing demos of songs that would ultimately be recorded by other artists including TVXQ, g.o.d. and Rain.[9] During this time, he was dubbed the "male Mariah Carey," after a video of him singing Carey's songs became popular on South Korean websites.[10]

K.Will released his debut album, Left Heart (왼쪽 가슴), on March 6, 2007 via Bang's label Big Hit Entertainment. Producer Park Jin-young composed the album's title song, which reached number 3 on the Melon digital chart shortly after its release.[11][12]

In January 2008, K.Will left Big Hit and joined his agent Kim Shi-dae's new company Starship Entertainment. On December 2, 2008, he released the digital single "Love 119", featuring rapper MC Mong.[13] The single reached number 1 on various online music charts.[14]

2009–2011: Missing You, first "all-kill" and Immortal Songs

K.Will released his first extended play, Dropping the Tears (눈물이 뚝뚝), featuring a title track of the same name, on March 31, 2009.[15] The song topped online music charts the day after its release.[16] On November 5, he released his second album, Missing You (그립고 그립고 그립다).[17] The album's title song was a success on South Korean charts.[18] K.Will held his first solo concert, a sold-out performance at Yonsei University in Seoul, on December 25.[19]

On March 10, 2010, K.Will released the single "Present" (선물), featuring Eun Ji-won. The song was an instant success, topping real-time online music charts following its release.[20] That May, K.Will held a sold-out solo concert in Tokyo, followed by a concert in Osaka in July.[21][22] In December, he also sold out two solo concerts in Seoul.[23]

On January 21, 2011, K.Will released the single "Amazed" (기가 차), featuring rapper Simon D and Hyolyn of girl group Sistar. The song rapidly reached the top of several music charts.[24] On March 10, K.Will released his second mini album, My Heart Beating (가슴이 뛴다), featuring the lead single of the same name.[25] The single was an "all-kill", topping all major South Korean real-time music charts simultaneously.[26] It was K.Will's first number 1 single on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart.[27] The single also marked the first time K.Will won first place on a South Korean music chart television show, with his April 3 win on Inkigayo.[28]

K.Will held his third solo concert in Seoul on June 25, 2011, featuring guests Wheesung, Lee Hyun and Sistar.[29] He held his annual Christmas concert over three days in December, featuring special guests Wonder Girls and Orange Caramel.[30] He also finished out the year as a contestant on the TV show Immortal Songs 2, which he left in January 2012 after setting a record of five consecutive wins in the singing competition.[31]

2012–2016: The 3rd Album and continued chart-topping success

On February 14, 2012, K.Will released his third mini album, I Need You (니가 필요해).[32] The title song of the same name peaked at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart,[33] while the album's pre-release single, "I Hate Myself" (내가 싫다), reached number 2.[34] On October 11, K.Will released The 3rd Album, Part 1, including the title track "Please Don't..." (이러지마 제발). The song was an instant success on South Korean music charts.[35] The music video, starring Ahn Jae-hyun, Seo In-guk, and Dasom, received both domestic and international attention for its twist ending featuring a same-sex crush.[36][37][38]

On April 4, 2013, K.Will released The 3rd Album, Part 2, with the lead single "Love Blossom."[39] The song was another hit, debuting at number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[40] K.Will released his fourth mini album, Will in Fall, on October 18.[41] The lead single, "You Don't Know Love" (촌스럽게 왜 이래), was his third number 1 hit on the Gaon Digital Chart.[42]

On June 25, 2014, K.Will released his fifth mini album, One Fine Day, featuring the lead single "Day 1" (오늘부터 1일), which peaked at number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[43][44] He released his fifth mini album, and its lead single "Growing" (꽃이 핀다), on March 25, 2015.[45] The song was an instant hit in South Korea, and also performed well on Chinese digital charts.[46][47]

In 2016, K.Will again topped the charts. His digital single "You Call It Romance" (니가 하면 로맨스), featuring Davichi, ranked number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart following its January release.[48] That March, his song "Talk Love" (말해! 뭐해?), from the soundtrack to the television series Descendants of the Sun, reached number 1 on the chart.[49]

2017–present: The 4th Album

K.Will released The 4th Album Part 1 on September 26, 2017, along with an accompanying music video for the title track "Nonfiction" (실화).[50] On October 28, 2018, K.Will revealed the tracklist for The 4th Album Part.2 ,[51] and an album teaser was released three days later.[52] The album was released on November 6, with K.Will co-producing each song.[53][54]

In February 2020, K.Will renewed his contract with Starship Entertainment.[55]

On August 12, 2022, it was announced that K.Will will begin the nationwide Here and Now tour, to be held in October.[56]

Discography

Main article: K.Will discography
  • Left Heart (2007)
  • Missing You (2009)
  • The 3rd Album (2012–2013)
  • The 4th Album (2017–2018)

Tours

  • I Need You (March–April 2012)[57]
  • K Daebak Tour (February 2014)[58]
  • Bromance Show (with Wheesung) (May 2019)[59]
  • 2018-19 Concert Tour: The K.Will (December 2018–February 2019)[60]
  • 2019-20 Concert Tour: The K.Will (December 2019–March 2020)[61]
  • Here and Now (October–December 2022)[56][62]

Filmography

Television dramas

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2009 Soul Special Park Ju-ho Web series [63]
2011 Spy Myung-wol Himself Cameo in episode 10 [64]
2015 Hyde Jekyll, Me Himself Cameo in episode 18 [65]
The Producers Himself Cameo in episode 9 [66]

Reality television

Year Title Notes Ref.
2011-2012 Immortal Songs 2 Contestant [31]
2014-2015 Real Men Cast member [67]
2016 Vocal War: God's Voice Contestant [68]
2017 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Cute Baby Seahorse" [69]
2019 Super Hearer Hearer [70]
2021 Tomorrow's National Singer Judge [71]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Cyworld Digital Music Awards 2011 Song of the Month - March "My Heart Beating" Won
Daegu International Musical Festival Awards 2017 Best New Performer K.Will (for Notre-Dame de Paris) Won [72]
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2012 Artist of the Year in Digital Music - February K.Will Won
Golden Disc Awards 2007 Rookie Artist of the Year Nominated
2009 Digital Bonsang "Dropping the Tears" Nominated
2010 Album Bonsang Missing You Nominated
2012 Digital Bonsang "My Heart Beating" Won
Song of the Year Nominated
2013 Digital Bonsang "I Need You" Won
Song of the Year Nominated
2014 Digital Bonsang "Love Blossom" Nominated
2015 Digital Bonsang "Day 1" Won
Song of the Year Nominated
Korea Entertainment Arts Awards 2010 Male Ballad Singer Award K.Will Won [73]
Korean Video Festival 2009 Photogenic Award Won [74]
MAMA Awards 2007 Best New Artist "Left Heart" Nominated [75]
2010 Best Vocal Performance - Solo "Missing You" Nominated [76]
2011 "My Heart Beating" Nominated
2012 "I Need You" Won
Best Male Artist K.Will Nominated
2013 Best Vocal Performance - Male "Love Blossom" Nominated
2014 "Day 1" Nominated
Melon Music Awards 2009 Top 10 Artist (Bonsang) K.Will Won [77]
2012 Best R&B/Ballad Award "Please Don't" Won [78]
2013 "You Don't Know Love" Won [79]
Seoul Music Awards 2012 R&B Ballad Award K.Will Won
2013 Won
2014 Won
TV Writers Association 2007 Top Rookie Singer Award Won [80]

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