Kim Sa-wol explained

Kim Sa-wol
Associated Acts:Kim Sawol X Kim Haewon
Years Active:2014–present
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Genre:Folk
Origin:South Korea
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:김사월
Rr:Gim Sa-wol
Mr:Kim Sawŏl

Kim Sa-wol is a South Korean singer-songwriter. She debuted in 2014 with the extended play Secret, a collaboration with singer Kim Hae-won. The duo won Best New Artist and Best Folk Album the following year at the 2015 Korean Music Awards.[1] She has since released the full-length albums Suzanne (2015), Romance (2018) and Heaven (2020).[2] [3] [4]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[5]
Suzanne (수잔)
  • Released: October 27, 2015
  • Label: Poclanos
  • Format: CD, digital download
35
Romance (로맨스)
  • Released: September 16, 2018
  • Label: Poclanos
  • Format: CD, digital download
49
Heaven (헤븐)
  • Released: September 14, 2020
  • Label: YG Plus
  • Format: CD, digital download
69

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
Secret (비밀)
  • Released: October 10, 2014
  • Label: Poclanos
  • Format: CD, digital download
Drive (드라이브)
  • Released: September 24, 2021
  • Label: Poclanos
  • Format: CD, digital download
85

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2015Korean Music AwardsBest New ArtistKim Sa-wol [9]
Best Folk AlbumSecret
Album of the Year[10]
Song of the Year"Secret"
Best Folk Song
2016Korean Music AwardsBest Folk AlbumSuzanne[11]
Album of the Year[12]
Song of the Year"Bedside" (머리맡)
Best Folk Song
2019Korean Music AwardsBest Folk AlbumRomance[13]
Best Folk Song"Someone"
Musician of the YearKim Sa-wol
2021Korean Music AwardsBest Folk AlbumHeaven[14]
Best Folk Song"Key"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015-12-02. 김사월, 이런 싱어송라이터가…홍대앞 '발굴' 포크샛별. 2021-01-28. JoongAng Ilbo. ko.
  2. Web site: 2015-10-26. 김사월, 첫 정규앨범 '수잔' 발매. 2021-01-28. Herald Economy. ko.
  3. Web site: 2018-09-19. [서정민갑의 슈요뮤직] 김사월이 만든 처연한 중편 연애 드라마]. 2021-01-28. Voice of the People. ko.
  4. Web site: 2020-09-24. 김사월 "위로 같은 위로 아니라, 체념 같은 위로 건네고 싶어요". 2021-01-28. Hankook Ilbo. ko-KR.
  5. Gaon Album Chart positions:
  6. Cumulative Sales of Suzanne:
    • Web site: 2015년 11월 Album Chart. January 26, 2021. Gaon Music Chart. ko.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240801141716/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=30&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 . August 1, 2024 . August 1, 2024 . . ko.
  7. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 31, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. August 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240801141716/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=30&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 . August 1, 2024 . August 1, 2024 . . ko.
  9. Web site: 2015-02-27. 10현장, 한국대중음악상이 증명한 것들. 2021-01-27. The Korea Economic Daily. ko.
  10. Web site: 2015-02-03. '김사월X김해원', 한국대중음악상 최다 부문 후보. 2021-01-27. JoongAng Ilbo. ko.
  11. Web site: 2016-02-29. 김사월, 'KMA 2016' 최우수 포크 음반상 수상. 2021-01-27. News 1. ko.
  12. Web site: 2016-01-28. 5번이나 이름 불린 혁오-딥플로우. 2021-01-27. The Hankyoreh. ko.
  13. Herman. Tamar. 2019-02-26. BTS Win Big at 16th Korean Music Awards. 2021-01-27. Billboard. en.
  14. Web site: 2021-01-26. Here are the winners of the 2021 Korean Music Awards. 2021-04-08. Bandwagon. en.