Jo Hang-jo (born Hong Won-pyo on October 16, 1959) is a South Korean trot singer
known for his deep, emotional vocal style. He began his musical career in 1976,
performing rock music in underground live clubs. In 1978, he became the lead
vocalist of the band Seogi 1999 and officially debuted with the song "나 정말 그대를
(I Really Love You)." Although active in the music industry for years, Jo
Hang-jo rose to fame in 1997 with the hit song "남자라는 이유로 (Because I Am a Man)",
composed by Im Jong-su with lyrics by Kim Soon-gon. This song became his
signature piece and cemented his status as...