The Kooks Net Worth
John Thompson
Updated on January 12, 2026
Kim Jong-kook net worth is
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$3 Million
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The Kooks are a British rock band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2004. The band currently consists of Luke Pritchard (vocals/guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar/synth), Alexis Nunez (drums), and Peter Denton (bass guitar). The original bassist was Max Rafferty. The lineup of the band remained constant until the departure of Rafferty in 2008. Dan Logan served as a temporary replacement, until Peter Denton joined the band permanently in October 2008. Early in 2010, Pritchard announced the departure of drummer Paul Garred, due to a nerve problem in his arm. Late in the year, Garred rejoined for studio sessions, however Chris Prendergast played drums when the band played live. In 2012, the band was accompanied on drums by Alexis Nunez (from Golden Silvers), who eventually joined the band full-time.A self-described "pop" band, their music is primarily influenced by the 1960s British Invasion movement and post-punk revival of the new millennium. With songs described as "catchy as hell", The Kooks have experimented in several genres including rock, Britpop, pop, reggae, ska, and more recently, funk and hip-hop, being described once as a "more energetic Thrills or a looser Sam Roberts Band, maybe even a less severe Arctic Monkeys at times".Signed to Virgin Records just three months after forming, The Kooks broke into the musical mainstream with their debut album Inside In/Inside Out (2006). The album was ultimately successful, achieving quadruple platinum status in the UK within a year and also overseas in the form of a platinum certification in Australia and two times platinum in Ireland. The Kooks found themselves entering into mainstream media attention, with the band winning the award for Best UK & Ireland Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 and picking up a nomination at The Brit Awards for the single "She Moves in Her Own Way". With their follow-up Konk (2008) debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart, it recorded first week sales of 65,000, achieving gold status in both the UK and Ireland. Their third studio album, entitled Junk of the Heart, was released on 12 September 2011. After years of inactivity in order to 'find themselves', their new album Listen was released on 8 September 2014, which debuted at No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart. | Full Name | Kim Jong-kook |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Height | 1.76 m |
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Entertainer, Dancer, TV Personality |
| Education | Dankook University, Hansei University |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Siblings | Kim Jong-myeong |
| Nicknames | The Kooks |
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| Awards | Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist, Golden Disc Award Song Division, Golden Disc Award for Most Popular Star - Song Division |
| Music Groups | Turbo, Running Man Brothers, Loveable, Today More Than Yesterday, One Man |
| Nominations | Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Ballad Performance |
| TV Shows | X-Man, Family Outing, The Producers, Emergency Escape Number 1, Good Sunday, Running Man, I Can See Your Voice, Everybody, Fashion King |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888.com World Grand Prix | 2015 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Der Lehrer | 2015 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Sunday Brunch | 2014 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Frauenherzen | 2014 | TV Movie performer: "One Last Time" - uncredited | |
| Clem | 2012 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2011 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Florence and the Machine: Ibiza Rocks 2010 | 2010 | TV Movie performer: "Always Where In Need To Be" | |
| Parenthood | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Post Grad | 2009 | performer: "Always Where I Need to Be" | |
| I Love You, Beth Cooper | 2009 | performer: "Sway" | |
| The Inbetweeners | 2009 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Harper's Island | 2009 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| 17 Again | 2009 | performer: "Naïve" | |
| Amar | 2009 | performer: "Always where I need to be" | |
| Basket et Maths | 2009 | TV Short "Always Where I Need To Be" | |
| SesioneS con Alejandro Franco | 2009 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Chuck | 2008 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| EA Sports FIFA 09 | 2008 | Video Game performer: "Always Where I Need to Be" | |
| 90210 | 2008 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| My Best Friend's Girl | 2008 | performer: "Always Where I Need to Be" | |
| Gavin & Stacey | 2007-2008 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| Kyle XY | 2008 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Criminal Minds | 2007 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Tony Hawk's Proving Ground | 2007 | Video Game performer: "See the World" | |
| Marienhof | 2007 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| One Tree Hill | 2007 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Jools's Hootenanny | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The O.C. | 2005-2006 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2011 | TV Series |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2007-2014 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guests / Themselves / Themselves - Musical Guest |
| Sunday Brunch | 2014 | TV Series | Themselves - Guests |
| The Best Hit USA | 2012 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2007-2011 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guest |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2008-2011 | TV Series | Themselves / Themselves - Musical Guest |
| Le grand journal de Canal+ | 2006-2011 | TV Series documentary | Themselves |
| Florence and the Machine: Ibiza Rocks 2010 | 2010 | TV Movie | Themselves |
| SesioneS con Alejandro Franco | 2009 | TV Series | Themselves - Performer |
| Sound | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Happy Hour | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves |
| T in the Park | 2008 | TV Movie | Themselves |
| The Graham Norton Show | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Quelli che... il calcio | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves - Performers |
| Later... With Jools Holland | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | 2006-2008 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guest |
| Glastonbury 2007 | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Themselves - Performer |
| Live from Abbey Road | 2007 | TV Series | Performer |
| Jools's Hootenanny | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
| The Album Chart Show | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
| T in the Park | 2006 | TV Movie | Themselves |
| Transmission with T-Mobile | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Top of the Pops | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
| The Friday Night Project | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves - Musical Guests |
Known for movies
17 Again (2009)
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My Best Friend's Girl (2008)
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I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
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Post Grad (2009)
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