TJA
The basics
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South Korean singer
A.K.A.
Tae Jin-ah, Tae Jin A
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
5 April 1953(South Korea, South Korea)
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Education:
Korea National Open University
The details
Biography
Introduction
Jo Bang-heon (Hangul: 조방헌; born April 5, 1953), better known by his stage name, Tae Jin-ah (Korean: 태진아), is a South Korean trot singer and entertainer. He debuted in 1973 with the song, "My Heart Express Train," and rose to fame soon after with the song, "Memory of a Blue Hill." Since 2002, he has hosted a radio program on KBS Radio 2 called the Tae Jin Ah Show Show Show.
Personal life
Tae has two sons: Eru, who is a K-pop singer-songwriter, and Jo Yoo-myeong, the head of talent agency YMC Entertainment.
Awards
Golden Disc Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Main Prize | "Ok Kyung-yi" | Won | |
| 1990 | "Woman Who Doesn't Even Look at a Mirror" |
Won | ||
| 1995 | "Love Is Gone" | Won | ||
| 1998 | "Lover" | Won | ||
| 1999 | Achievement Award | N/A | Won | |
| 2000 | Main Prize | "Not Everyone Can Fall in Love" |
Won | |
| 2001 | Trot Award | "Good For You" | Won | |
| 2002 | "Love Is Not A Joke" |
Won | ||
| 2003 | "Fool" | Won | ||
| 2004 | "Companion" | Won |
Seoul Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Grand Prize | Woman Who Doesn't Even Look at a Mirror |
Won | |
| Main Prize | N/A | Won | ||
| 2000 | N/A | Won | ||
| 2001 | N/A | Won | ||
| 2016 | Trot Award | N/A | Won |
Mnet Asian Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Judges' Choice Award | "Not Everyone Can Fall in Love" |
Won | |
| 2010 | Adult Music Award | N/A | Won |