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Kim Jin Pyo (Jin Pyo Kim)
Date of birth: 13 August 1977 (49 years old)
Country: South Korean
Kim Jin Pyo is a South Korean singer, host, professional race car driver, former member of NOVA SONIC (노바소닉), and current member of PANIC (패닉). He graduated from Sangmoon High School.
He made his debut in October 1995 as part of PANIC, a duo formed with his best friend Lee Juck, with their first album also titled "Panic". He became involved in a series of controversies after their first album, having small traffic accidents and being criticized for his arrogant attitude while interacting with fans. Lee made him realize that he needed to become a better person and a better celebrity.
They have not officially disbanded, but they have not released any new material since 2005.
In 1999, he joined former N.EX.T members and created the rock/metal band NOVA SONIC. He had to leave the band after their third album when he began suffering from arrhythmia. He reunited with some of the band members in 2010 and again in 2021 for special performances.
In 2011, he began working as a TV host and also became a professional race car driver after hosting "Top Gear Korea". He is now a businessman and rarely appears on television.
