Kim Jong-kook
- January 4, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kim Jong-kook |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 14, 1973(1973-09-14) |
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | Gwangju |
| Country | South Korea |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Kim Jong-kook Biography
| Name | Kim Jong-kook |
| Birthday | Sep 14 |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | Gwangju |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Kim Jong-kook is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on September 14, 1973 in Gwangju, South Korea. South Korean second baseman who played in the Korean Baseball Organization for the Haitai and Kia Tigers from 1996 to 2009.
Shin-Soo Choo was also born in South Korea, but chose to pursue a career in the MLB over the KBO.
He entered Haitai Tigers in 1996. His Batting average was not good. But his fielding is the best. So he was chosen national athlete few time. This characteristic makes his nickname ‘defender’.
He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
Kim Jong-kook Net Worth
| Net Worth | $16 Million |
| Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kim Jong-kook is one of the richest Baseball Player from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kim Jong- kook 's net worth $16 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He debuted professionally with the Haitai Tigers in 1996 and hit .215 on the season.
In 2002, he led the KBO with 50 steals, and he won a Gold Glove for his defensive work at second base.
Kim Jong-kook (Hangul: 김종국, Hanja: 金鍾國; born September 14, 1973 in Gwangju, South Korea) is a South Korean second baseman for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He bats and throws right-handed.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Kim Jong-kook height 5 ft 11 in Kim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kim Jong-kook Dating?
According to our records, Kim Jong-kook is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kim Jong-kook’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Kim Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Kim Jong-kook celebrates birthday on September 14 of every year.
Can Kim Jong Kook speak English?
Kim Jong-kook is able to speak English in addition to his native Korean.
Did Kim Jong Kook join army?
When he had to enlist for mandatory military service, he was given the choice to work as a public service worker rather than becoming an active-duty soldier because of his back.
Is Kim Jong Kook related to Kim soy?
Kim Jong Kook’s niece , Soya, will be appearing on ‘The Unit’ as one of the contestants.
Who is Kim Jong Kook brother?
Kim Jong-myeong
What car does Kim Jong Kook?
Apart from singing, he is also popular for his killer dance moves and looks. He is one of the successful artists in the k-pop industry. Reportedly, in 2020, Jungkook bought Mercedes Benz GT63S for himself and the beast beauty has featured in several social media posts.