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Ahn Chil-hyun (born October 10, 1979), known professionally as Kangta (stylized sometimes in all caps and formerly as KangTa), is a South Korean singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, actor and radio personality. He is well known as a member of boy band H.O.T.

Kangta
강타
Kangta in 2018
Born
Ahn Chil-hyun

(1979-10-10) October 10, 1979 (age 43)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
  • composer
  • record producer
  • actor
  • radio personality
Musical career
Genres
  • K-pop
  • dance
  • R&B
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1996–present
LabelsSM
Member ofSM Town
Formerly of
Websitekangta.smtown.com
Kangta
Hangul
강타
Revised RomanizationGangta
McCune–ReischauerKangt'a
Birth name
Hangul
안칠현
Hanja
安七炫
Revised RomanizationAn Chil-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerAn Ch'irhyŏn

Career



1996–2001: H.O.T.


Kangta was discovered at Lotte World, a theme park, when he was only 13 years old. He made his debut on-screen appearance as a backup dancer together with future bandmate Moon Hee-joon for labelmate singer Yoo Young-jin. Kangta eventually decided to become a singer with Moon and three others, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony An, and Lee Jae-won to form H.O.T. in 1996. The group disbanded in 2001, after the group contract expired as the members decided not to renew it.


2001–2003: Solo debut


Soon after H.O.T. disbanded in March 2001, Kangta made his solo debut after renewing his contract with S.M. Entertainment. He released his first solo album "Polaris", which became a huge hit; it was followed by his second album Pinetree in 2002. His first solo concert took place on August 23–24, 2002.


2004–2008: Acting roles and military service


Kangta received several offers and has accepted a drama offer in China. In 2004, he starred in a drama called Magic Touch of Fate together with Taiwanese actors and actresses, Ruby Lin and Alec Su. Kangta portrayed the role of the evil magician Jin-Xiu

Soon afterwards, Kangta returned to Korea and released his third album, Persona, in 2005, which included tracks that were very different from his previous two albums. Kangta surprised his fans when he said he wanted to become an actor. A month later, he starred in a KBS drama, Loveholic.

In 2005, Kangta was chosen as the best Korean singer overseas, according to Arirang International Broadcasting. A poll was issued over the internet, allowing only people outside of Korea to vote.2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival

Kangta also acted in his second Chinese drama,[1] Love in the City 2. In the series, Kangta portrayed the life of a successful CEO with a dull life. In March Kangta was announced to be playing a supporting role in JTBC's 2012 drama Happy Ending as Kim So-eun's love interest.[2]

In 2007, he filmed two dramas and Love in the City 2 aired on October 1, 2007. In January 2007, Kangta took part in the Hallyu Festival in Osaka, which also featured Jun Jin and Lee Min-woo of Shinhwa, SG Wannabe and actor Song Seung-heon at the Osaka Dome.[3]

Kangta enlisted for mandatory military service in April 2008 for 21 months of active duty. During which time he starred in military musical Mine with rapper Yang Dong-geun. It is about the true life story of Lieutenant Lee Jong-myung, who lost his legs in a land mine explosion near the demilitarized zone, in June 2000, when he saved fellow soldier, Sul Dong-seob from the minefield.[4]


2010: Chinese debut


After two years and five months of hiatus from the entertainment industry due to Korean military service, Kangta released his first Chinese extended play, Breaka Shaka. The lead single was released on September 13[5] and the EP was released on September 14. The EP marked Kangta's entrance to the Chinese market.


2016: 'Home' Chapter 1


In March 2014, Kangta, alongside labelmate BoA, was appointed as a de facto creative director of S.M. Entertainment.[6]

In October 2016, S.M. Entertainment announced that Kangta would hold a concert to celebrate his 20th debut anniversary titled Coming Home, as a part of SM Entertainment's concert series The Agit. The concert was held from November 4 to November 6 at SMTown Theatre.[7] On October 11, S.M. Entertainment confirmed that Kangta currently preparing his new album.[8][9] On the same day, it was confirmed that Kangta would appear on JTBC's A Hyung I Know and would be aired on October 29.[10] Kangta released his first Korean extended play 'Home' Chapter 1 on November 3. The album contains five tracks, with the lead single titled "Diner".


2019–present: "Love Song", 25th anniversary and Eyes on You


In 2019, it was revealed Kangta would be coming back with a single called "Love Song" on August 4, featuring Paloalto. However, the single's release was cancelled in light of cheating allegations that surfaced against him.[11]

SM Entertainment announced that Kangta would begin preparations for his tenty-fifth anniversary project throughout 2021. He first released the single "Freezing" on March 24.[12] Kangta released the remake single "Free To Fly 2021" on July 14.[13] The second single for the project "Christmas in July" was released on July 28.[14] The third single "Maybe" was released on October 12.[15] The fourth single "Slow Dance" was released on January 12, 2022.[16]

On August 17, 2022, it was announced that Kangta would be making a comeback[lower-alpha 1] on September 7 with his fourth studio album Eyes on You, marking his first almost two decades (since 2005).[17] The lead single of the same name was released on the same day the ten-track album was released, and "Love Song" was released as a non-single track after being shelved for three years.[18][19]


Personal life


He is an experienced songwriter and composer, having written over 100 songs[20] for H.O.T.'s albums as well as for other groups and singers like NRG and former labelmate Fly to the Sky.

On February 4, 2020, it was confirmed that Kangta is in a relationship with actress Jung Yumi.[21]


Group projects



S (Supreme)


After planning for years, Kangta worked with his celebrity friends Shin Hye-sung from Shinhwa and Lee Ji-hoon to form the project group named 'S', an initialism for 'Supreme'. They released their first solo project album called Fr. In. Cl. (short for 'Friends in Classic'; 2003). They have won several awards since then. Their title track, "I Swear" was written, composed, and arranged by Kangta while Shin wrote the English lyrics.

On 14 October 2014, it was announced that group 'S' would be making a comeback[lower-alpha 1] after over a decade with a new mini-album titled Autumn Breeze, scheduled to be released on October 27. SM Entertainment stated that "Kangta wrote and produced all the songs on the upcoming album. Kangta’s unique music style and the trio’s harmonious voices will create beautiful ballads that will satisfy the fans". On October 18, the group performed their new song "Without You" (하고 싶은 거 다) at SM Entertainment's agency-wide concert SM Town in Shanghai. The music video for the song was released on October 24, starring Yuri of Girls' Generation. The group was slated to be on Immortal Songs 2 on November 3 as part of their promotions.


Kangta & Vanness


Early 2006, Kangta collaborated with Vanness Wu of F4 from Taiwan, and formed Kangta & Vanness. Their debut was in Thailand ending the ceremony for the 2006 MTV Asia Awards. They released their single "Scandal" and have been busy promoting their single all over Asia. "Scandal" was a success over Asia and a repackaged version was released in mid-July. On September 12, they held a showcase in Malaysia, Berjaya Times Square.

On Arirang TV's talk show Heart to Heart, Kangta announced that he would be entering the Army in early 2008, during which activities were put on hold.


Discography



Studio albums


Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Polaris
  • Released: August 19, 2001
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
[lower-alpha 2]
Pine Tree
  • Released: August 21, 2002
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
[lower-alpha 3]
Persona
  • Released: March 4, 2005
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
[lower-alpha 4]
Eyes on You
  • Released: September 7, 2022
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
18

Compilation albums


Title Album details
Kangta & Best
  • Released: October 3, 2006
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Live albums


Title Album details
1st Concert Pinetree: 20020824 Live
  • Released: March 28, 2003
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays


Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Korean
Eternity
  • Released: March 12, 2008
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
[lower-alpha 5]
'Home' Chapter 1
  • Released: November 3, 2016
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
13
Chinese
Breaka Shaka
  • Released: September 14, 2010
  • Label: SM Entertainment, Avex Taiwan
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles



As lead artist

Title Year Album
Korean
"Polaris" 2001 Polaris
"Memories" 2002 Pine Tree
"Persona" 2004 Persona
"Eternity" 2008 Eternity
"Diner" 2016 'Home' Chapter 1
"Cough Syrup"
(감기약)
2021 Eyes on You
"Freezing"
"Free to Fly 2021"
(자유롭게 날 수 있도록 2021)
"Christmas in July"
(7월의 크리스마스)
"Maybe"
(아마)
"Slow Dance" 2022
"Eyes on You"
(야경)
Chinese
"Breaka Shaka" 2010 Breaka Shaka


Title Year Album
"I Want"
(Fly to the Sky featuring Kangta and BoA)
2001 Promise
"Something to Tell You" (할말이 너무 많아요)"
(Chu Ga-yeoul featuring Kangta)
2007 Vol. 2 There's So Much I Want to Say Promise
"7989"
(Taeyeon featuring Kangta)
Girls' Generation

Soundtrack appearances


Title Year Album
"White" 2001 Christmas Winter Vacation in SMTown.com – Angel Eyes
"The First Noel"
"Seom" 2002 Resurrection of the Little Match Girl soundtrack
"Perguntas" Air City soundtrack
"Blue" Summer Vacation in SMTown.com
"여름날의 추억"
"보내는 글여" 2002 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com – My Angel My Light
"Silver Bell"
(with Hyesung and Isak N Jiyeon)
"연가" 2003 2003 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com
"그림으로 떠나는여행"
(with Lee Ji-hoon and Dana)
"The Christmas Song" 2003 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com
"미쳐가나봐" 2004 2004 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com
"Just One"
(with Moon Hee Jun and Isak N Jiyeon)
"Summer Night Love"
(한 여름밤의 고백)
2006 2006 Summer SMTown
"White Christmas" 2006 Winter SMTown – Snow Dream
"Last Year Summer Night Story"
(지난 여름밤의 이 야기)
2007 2007 Summer SMTown – Fragile
"Still My Heart" Dear My Love soundtrack
"White Wonderland" 2007 Winter SMTown – Only Love
"Arrow" 2011 Athena soundtrack
"For The First Time" 2011 Winter SMTown – The Warmest Gift
"Magic"
(with Shin Seung-hoon, Baek Ji-young and Gil)
2012 The Voice of Korea
"Dear My Family"
(with SMTown artists)
I Am soundtrack

Music videos


Title Year Director
Korean
"Polaris" 2001
"Confession" 2002
"Memories"
"Propose"
"Persona" 2005 Lee Sang-kyu
"Eternity" 2008
"Diner" 2016
"Love Song"
(featuring Paloalto)
2019[lower-alpha 6]
"Cough Syrup" 2021
"Freezing"
"Free To Fly 2021"
"Christmas in July"
"Slow Dance" 2022
Chinese
"Breaka Shaka" 2010


Production credits



Songwriting and composing credits


Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music Notes
Credited With Credited With
2001 Polaris Kangta "Polaris" Yes Yes
"My Life" Yes Yes
"In Your Eyes" Yes No
"Still" Yes Yes
"Last Summer Night" Yes Yes
"Blue Moon" Yes No
"Polaris" Yes Yes
2002 Pine Tree "Happy Happy" Yes Lee Yoon-jae No
"Memories" Yes Yes
"Propose" Yes Yes
"Summer" Yes No
"The Best" Yes Yes
"Autumn" Yes No
"Memories#2" Yes Yes
"Flower" Yes Yes
"2032 in Cuba" Yes Yoon Hyo-sang No
"Nocturne" Yes Yes
"One Snowing Day" Yes Yes Song Kwang-sik
"Pine Tree" Yes Yes
No.1 BoA "Waiting" Yes No
"Beat It" Yes No
2005 Persona Kangta "Persona" Yes Yes
"Illusion" Yes Yes
"Agape" Yes Yes
"Paralysis" Yes Yes
"Just One Day" Yes Yes
"Blue Snow" Yes No
"Always" Yes No
"Prayer" Yes No
2007 Girls' Generation
and Eternity
Kangta and Taeyeon "7989" Yes Yes
2010 Breaka Shaka Kangta "Remember" No Yes
"Habit" No Yes
2016 'Home' Chapter 1 "Diner" Yes Yes
2022 Eyes on You "Persona 2022" Yes Yes

Tours and concerts



Filmography



Film


Year Title Role Notes
2002 Emergency Act 19 Himself
Resurrection of the Little Match Girl Special Guest Star
2012 I AM. Himself Documentary of SMTown in New York
Secret Garden Oscar Chinese-language remake of the 2010 South Korean drama.
2015 SMTown The Stage Himself Documentary film of SM Town[34]
2016 Mad Monk Ji Gong TBA

Television dramas


Year Title Role Notes
2005 Magic Touch of Fate Jin Xiu (金修) Main role
Loveholic Seo Kang Wook Lead role
2007 Love In The City 2 Zhang Wei Qi Lead role
2011 Pepper and Kimchi (辣椒与泡菜)
Di Jin (帝锦) Ling Xuan
2012 Happy Ending[35] Goo Seung Jae Supporting role
2016 Circle of Friends
2017 Tri-Path Journey

TV show


Year Title Role Notes
2012–2013 The Voice of Korea Judges Seasons 1 and 2, did not return for season 3
2019 Super Hearer Hearer Ep 1–8[36]

Radio


Year Title Role Note
2011 KBS 2FM 'Freedom Declaration' DJ Solo DJ
2016–2018 MBC Starry Night Solo DJ

Awards and nominations


Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
KMTV Korean Music Awards 2002 Bonsang Kangta Won [37]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2001 Best Male Artist "Polaris" Won [38][39]
Best Ballad Performance Nominated
2002 Best Male Artist "Memories" Nominated [40]
Best Ballad Performance Nominated
2005 Best R&B Performance "Persona" Nominated [41]
Overseas Viewers' Award "Mask" Won [42]

Notes


  1. A comeback in K-pop is a "return" to musical activity, and a release of a new project for promotion.
  2. According to the Music Industry Association of Korea (MIAK), which stopped compiling data after 2008, Polaris peaked at number one on the monthly chart of August 2001.[23]
  3. According to the Music Industry Association of Korea (MIAK), which stopped compiling data after 2008, Pine Tree peaked at number one on the monthly chart of August 2002.[25]
  4. According to the Music Industry Association of Korea (MIAK), which stopped compiling data after 2008, Persona peaked at number three on the monthly chart of March 2005.[27]
  5. According to the Music Industry Association of Korea (MIAK), which stopped compiling data after 2008, Eternity peaked at number five on the monthly chart of March 2008.[30]
  6. The music video was released on September 14, 2022. It was first teased in July 2019[33] for release on August 4 before SM shelved it last minute.[11]

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На других языках


- [en] Kangta

[es] Kangta

Ahn Chil Hyun (en hangul, 안칠현; en hanja, 安七炫; Seúl, 10 de octubre de 1979), más conocido por su nombre artístico Kangta (en hangul, 강타), es un cantautor, productor y actor surcoreano. Debutó como cantante de H.O.T. Kangta, su nombre artístico, es el símbolo de gran éxito en hangul.



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