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Cho Yong-pil (Korean: 조용필; born March 21, 1950) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. Dubbed the "King of Pop" of South Korea, he is considered one of the most influential figures in the country popular music genre, K-pop. Over a five-decade career, his songs have ranked number one on local music charts in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2010s. Born in Hwaseong, Cho debuted as a member of the rock band Atkins in 1968 and made his solo debut with the hit single "Come Back to Busan Port" in 1976. Cho has released 19 solo albums and has remained consistently popular during his 50-year career. He was recognized with the Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit for his enormous impact on the country pop music scene. He was selected as Singer of the Year and his song "Bounce" was selected as Song of the Year in the surveys conducted by Gallup Korea in 2013.
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Over 50 detained in North Korea for watching Cho Yong-pil’s KBS concert on USB drives
60 Years of Friendship Between a National Actor and the King of Pop: The Special Bond Between the Late Ahn Sung-ki and Cho Yong
‘Cho Yong-pil, This Moment Forever’ Wins Special Program Award [2025 KBS Entertainment Awards]
King of Pop Cho Yong-pil's KBS Gocheok Dome Concert to Be Enjoyed at Home [MK Pick]
Cho Yong‑pil reveals 57‑year music secret: never stop releasing songs while communicating
A national chorus for 'Cho Yong-pil, This Moment Forever,' with Dome highlights folded into a three
KBS expands Cho Yong-pil special to three hours for Korea Liberation Day broadcast
SEVENTEEN Relays Thoughts On Opening For Veteran Singer Cho Yong Pil's 50th Anniversary Concert
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