Kim Jae-hwan (singer)

Kim Jae-hwan (Hangul: 김재환, born May 27, 1996), better known by the monomyn Jaehwan (Hangul: 재환), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, known for finishing fourth in Produce 101 (season 2). He is a former member and main vocalist of South Korean boy group Wanna One.[1] As the group promoted for a year and a half, it achieved both critical and commercial success with all four of its albums topping South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and all five of its lead singles ranking in the top three of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Jae-hwan
Kim in October 2017
Born (1996-05-27) May 27, 1996
Seoul, South Korea
EducationHowon University
OccupationSinger-Songwriter
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
Associated actsWanna One
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Jae-hwan
McCune–ReischauerKim Chaehwan
Signature

Kim debuted as a soloist with his first extended play, Another, which was released on May 20, 2019.

Career

Early career

Kim came in as a semifinalist on Korea's Got Talent 2 in 2012.[2]

In 2016, he was invited to appear on a new music program about amateurs facing-off professional singers called Vocal War: God's Voice. In the pilot episode, Kim earned the chance to proceed to the next round with his rendition of Boohwal's "The Beautiful Truth".[3] He eventually emerged as the winner of the first episode with his performance of "Autumn in Front of the Post Office" which was originally by Yoon Do-hyun, the veteran singer he competed against.[4]

2017–2018: Produce 101 and Wanna One
Main articles: Produce 101 (season 2) and Wanna One

Kim participated in the South Korean boy band survival show Produce 101 season 2, which aired on Mnet from April 7 until June 16, 2017, as an individual trainee without an agency. He received a B in the judge's evaluation, and placed 27 in the first episode. He worked his way up to the top 11, placing fourth, and eventually debuted with Wanna One. He received a total of 1,051,735 votes.[5] He officially debuted with Wanna One during Wanna One Premier Show-Con on August 7, 2017 at the Gocheok Sky Dome with a mini-album 1×1=1 (To Be One).[6]

Kim made his final appearance as a Wanna One member in their final concerts, titled "Therefore", held across four days, ending on January 27, 2019 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where the group held their debut showcase.[7]

2019–present: Solo debut

In 2019, Kim signed with Swing Entertainment, which previously managed Wanna One.[8] Kim's debut extended play, Another, accompanied with the title track "Begin Again", was released on May 20, 2019.[9] His second extended play, Moment, accompanied with the double title tracks "The Time I Need" and "Nuna", was released on December 12, 2019.[10]

On April 7, 2021, Kim released his third extended play Change, accompanied with the title track "I Wouldn't Look For You".[11]

On December 27, 2021, Kim released his fourth extended play The Letter, accompanied with the title track "Unforgettable".[12]

Discography
For Kim's discography as a member of Wanna One, see Wanna One discography.

Extended plays
Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]		 US World
Another
Track listing
  1. "Love You Still" (그렇게 널)
  2. "My Star"
  3. "Begin Again" (안녕하세요)
  4. "Blow Me"
  5. "Designer" (디자이너)
  6. "Melodrama" (랄라)
 2—
Moment
  • Released: December 12, 2019
  • Label: Swing Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "The Time I Need" (시간이 필요해)
  2. "After Party"
  3. "Nuna" (누나)
  4. "Who Am I"
  5. "Paradise" (파라다이스) (featuring Park Woo-jin of AB6IX)
  6. "Zzz"
 2—
Change
  • Released: April 7, 2021
  • Label: Swing Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Pray"
  2. "I Wouldn't Look for You" (찾지 않을게)
  3. "Without You" (그대가 없어도 난 살겠지) (featuring Hynn)
  4. "Blue Moon"
  5. "My Flower" (꽃인가요)
  6. "Get Antsy" (애가타)
  7. "Lululala" (신이나)
  8. "Letter to You" (손편지)
 8—
The Letter
  • Released: December 27, 2021
  • Label: Swing Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Voice of a Star" (별의 목소리)
  2. "Unforgettable" (다 잊은 줄 알았어)
  3. "We Are Never Meant to Be Again" (우리 사랑은 다시 이뤄지지 않아)
  4. "SuperMario" (슈퍼마리오)
  5. "Winter Fairy Tale" (겨울동화)
 3—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[17]		 KOR
Hot
[18]
"Begin Again" (안녕하세요) 2019 3113 Another
"The Time I Need" (시간이 필요해) 107— Moment
"Nuna" (누나) ——
"Goodbye" (안녕) 2020 2733 Non-album singles
"I'm Not Okay" (안녕 못 해) 63—
"I Wouldn't Look for You" (찾지 않을게) 2021 90— Change
"Burned All Black"(새까맣게) 110— Non-album single
"Unforgettable" (다 잊은 줄 알았어) 59— The Letter
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Collaborations
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[17]		 KOR
Hot
[18]
"Vacance in September" (with Stella Jang) 2019 —— 포켓리스트 8/12
"Cold" (봄 같던 그녀가 춥대) (with MC Mong, feat. Penomeco) 2020 35— Non-album singles
"Weekends Without You" (주말이 싫어졌어) (with Hynn) 2021 145—
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[17]		 KOR
Hot
[18]
"Black Sky" 2019 —— Chief of Staff OST Part 2
"If I Was" —— Vagabond OST Part 9
"Someday" (어떤 날엔) 2020 1817 Crash Landing on You OST Part 5
"You're My End and My Beginning" (with Im Han-byeol) 152 — The King: Eternal Monarch OST Part 13
"What If" 120 — Record of Youth OST Part 5
"Every Moment" (모든 순간에) — — Bunny & The Boys OST
"Promise You" 2021 — — Voice 4 OST Part 5
"Be the Light" (빛이 되어줘) 91— Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha OST Part 5
"Talk To Me" (나에게 말해요) 2022 — — Soundtrack #1 OST
"How I Feel" — — Sh**ting Stars OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[17]		 KOR
Hot
[18]
"Autumn in Front of the Post Office" 2016 —— Vocal War: God's Voice[19][20]
"Sorry" —— Vocal War: God's Voice (Part 1)[21][22]
"Rebecca" 2019 —— Two Yoo Project - Sugar Man 3
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[17]
"Love You Still" (그렇게 널) 2019 148 Another
"My Star" 193

Composing and songwriting

Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) Registration Number: 10021953, Registration Name: 김재환

Publishing Date Song Title Album Title Performer Lyrics Composing Note(s)
May 20, 2019 그렇게 널 (Love You Still) Another Kim Jaehwan Y Y
My Star Y Y
안녕하세요 (Begin Again) Y Y
Blow Me Y
디자이너 (Designer) Y Y
랄라 (Melodrama) Y
December 4, 2019 이상해 (Strange) 360 Park Jihoon Y Y
December 12, 2019 시간이필요해 (The Time I Need) Moment Kim Jaehwan Y Y
After Party Y Y
누나 (NUNA) Y
Who Am I Y Y
파라다이스 (Paradise) (FEAT.박우진 OF AB6IX) Y Y
Zzz Y Y

Filmography

Television shows
Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2012 Korea's Got Talent 2 tvN Contestant Semifinalist [2]
2016 Vocal War: God's Voice SBS Winner of 1st episode [4]
2017 Produce 101 (season 2) Mnet Finished at 4th place [5]
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend KBS Performer Ep. 323, 330
2018 King of Mask Singer MBC Contestant Ep. 149–150 [23]
2019 Wednesday Music Playlist tvN Cast Member [24]
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend KBS Performer Ep. 401, 403, 419
2020 Law of the Jungle in Palawan SBS Cast Member Ep. 411-415 [25]
My Music Teacher, Mingalabar SBS F!L [26]
Telegna SBS Pilot Episode [27]
A Good Day To Go To Market KBS1
2020–2021 Life Album – Yesterday MBN Host [28]
2021 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend KBS Performer Ep. 491, 496–497
Singstay Lifetime & Seezn Host Season 3 [29]
2022 legendfestival JTBC Participant [30]

Web shows
Year Title Platform Role Ref.
2020 Boy's Mental Camp Wavve Cast Member [31]
2021 Sing Stay 2 Seezn Host [32]

Radio shows
Year Title Network Role Note Ref.
2021–present Listen EBS Radio DJ September 5 – present [33]

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Organization Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
APAN Music Awards 2021 APAN Choice: Best Vocalist Kim Jaehwan Won [34]
Asia Artist Awards 2019 StarNews Popularity Award Nominated
2021 Male Solo Singer Popularity Award Nominated [35]
Genie Music Awards 2019 Rookie of the Year Nominated [36]
Next Generation Star Won
Golden Disc Awards 2020 Album Bonsang Another Nominated [37]
Popularity Award Kim Jaehwan Nominated
Rookie of the Year Nominated
Next Generation Artist Won [38]
Melon Music Awards 2019 Hot Trend Award Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2019 Best New Male Artist Nominated [39]
Best Vocal Performance – Solo Begin Again Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Seoul Music Awards 2019 Ballad Category (Genre) Won
2020 Main Prize Kim Jaehwan Nominated [40]
Ballad Category (Genre) Goodbye Nominated
Soribada Best K-Music Awards 2019 Main Prize (Bonsang) Another Won [41]
2020 New K-Wave Voice Kim Jaehwan Won [42]

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