Kim Jang-hoon Reveals Difficult Youth and Early Struggles with School

Singer Kim Jang-hoon recently shared a candid account of his challenging adolescence, including dropping out of high school and navigating a dangerous environment, on the YouTube channel “Song Seung-hwan’s Wonderful Life.”

Early Life and Absent Father

Kim Jang-hoon confessed to growing up without a father figure, believing his father was deceased for much of his life. He revealed he only spoke to his father once, a circumstance that contributed to a lonely and difficult childhood. This lack of paternal presence, coupled with physical weakness, shaped a challenging adolescence for the singer.

Deviation from School and Dropout

The singer detailed a period of deviation from school life during his high school years, admitting to spending tuition money on the card game Hwatu at a Chinese restaurant. This ultimately led to his expulsion after being reported to the school by a police report.

Dangerous Environment After Leaving School

Life after leaving school proved even more precarious. Kim Jang-hoon described a daily struggle with violence, recounting instances of being outnumbered in fights, including a harrowing situation involving 20 people against just two. He emphasized the danger of this period, sharing a particularly unsettling memory of seeing a body floating in the Han River while attempting to avoid a confrontation.

Triumph Over Adversity and Current Work

Despite these hardships, Kim Jang-hoon found solace and purpose in music. He debuted in 1991 with the hit song “Always Between Us” and achieved widespread recognition as a “national singer,” celebrating his 34th anniversary in the industry. Having overcome past pain and despair, he now works as a performance director and is known for his philanthropic efforts, earning the title of a “donating angel” for his contributions to the public good.

The episode featuring Kim Jang-hoon is available on the “Song Seung-hwan’s Wonderful Life” YouTube channel.