Age, Biography and Wiki
Ko Ji-yong was born on 1 July, 1980 in Seoul, South Korea, is a South Korean singer. Discover Ko Ji-yong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
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Age |
43 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
1 July, 1980 |
Birthday |
1 July |
Birthplace |
Seoul, South Korea |
Nationality |
South Korea
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He is a member of famous Singer with the age 43 years old group.
Ko Ji-yong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Ko Ji-yong height is 1.8 m .
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Height |
1.8 m |
Weight |
Not Available |
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Who Is Ko Ji-yong's Wife?
His wife is Heo Yang-lim (m. 2013)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Heo Yang-lim (m. 2013) |
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Not Available |
Children |
1 |
Ko Ji-yong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ko Ji-yong worth at the age of 43 years old? Ko Ji-yong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Ko Ji-yong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Singer |
Ko Ji-yong Social Network
Timeline
Ko Ji-yong (born July 1, 1980) is a South Korean singer and businessman.
The group was eventually named Sechs Kies and debuted on April 15, 1997.
Ko was the second youngest member.
He was a member of Sechs Kies, a first generation K-pop idol dance group which disbanded in 2000 but reunited in 2016.
Unlike most of the other members, Ko left the entertainment industry and started his own company.
He made his first television appearance in years when he appeared at Sechs Kies' reunion special on Infinite Challenge.
Due to his family and work commitments he did not sign a contract with the group's new label YG Entertainment or promote with them as a performer but is considered to be part of the group.
Until the time the group disbanded in 2000, he was greatly loved by fans for his handsome looks and singing voice.
Unlike other members, he did not continue his career as a solo singer but he was cast as a host in an internet broadcast and as an actor in a television drama.
However, Ko chose to leave the entertainment industry to start his own business.
In 2008, fellow Sechs Kies member and leader Eun Ji-won appeared in the entertainment program Come to Play and remarked that he had not seen Ko since the group's disbandment.
After Infinite Challenge aired, Sechs Kies earned many more fans; their hit songs ranked high in music charts and “Couple” was seen in 11th place in Music Bank.
The group officially reunited and signed a group contract with YG Entertainment in May that year.
However, Ko was the only one who did not sign, having been the only member to depart from the entertainment industry completely.
On July 18, Ko publicly appeared as a sponsor for a charity basketball event and held interviews with the media for the first time in 16 years.
He stated that he is now living as a "half-celebrity" since appearing on Infinite Challenge.
On November 30, it was announced that Ko and his son would be joining the cast of The Return of Superman.
He said although he cannot participate in current Sechs Kies group activities as a family man, he has determined to keep his promise to "create opportunities to be with fans through activities he can participate."
Also as he was unable to spend more time with his son, he hopes to make many memories with him through the program.
On December 13, 2013, Ko married Heo Yang-im, a professor of family medicine and a doctor.
Fellow vocalist Jang Su-won revealed on Happy Together in 2014 that he was in contact with Ko and confirmed that he was running his own business.
The couple have a son, Ko Seung-jae, born on October 6, 2014.
In 2016, Sechs Kies reunited after their disbandment in 2000 through the variety show Infinite Challenge.
Ko, who had left the entertainment business permanently after the disbandment to pursue a new career, surprised the members of SechsKies as well as all the fans by appearing at the reunion concert and performing their hit song "Couple".
From January 2017 to May 2019, he and his son appeared on the reality show The Return of Superman.
A native of Seoul, Ko was elementary schoolmates with future Sechs Kies bandmate Kang Sung-hun and g.o.d member Son Ho-young.
He lost contact with Kang after the latter went to the United States to attend high school.
Ko was recruited by Kang to join the boy band he and his high school friend Eun Ji-won were forming.
In May 2019, Ko announced that he and his son would be leaving the cast of 'The Return of Superman'.