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Kangta
Kangta in 2018
Born
An Chil-hyun

(1979-10-10) October 10, 1979 (age 45)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • composer
  • record producer
  • actor
  • radio personality
  • creative director
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1996–present
LabelsSM
Member ofSM Town
Formerly of
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
강타
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGangta
McCune–ReischauerKangt'a
Birth name
Hangul
안칠현
Hanja
安七炫[citation needed]
Revised RomanizationAn Chilhyeon
McCune–ReischauerAn Ch'irhyŏn

An Chil-hyun (Korean: 안칠현; born October 10, 1979[1]), known professionally as Kangta (stylized sometimes in all caps and formerly as KangTa; 강타), 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.. Also he is an executive of SM Entertainment since 2005 and the chief producer of Kreation Music Rights's label Smashhit since 2023.

Career

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1996–2001: H.O.T.

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See also: 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.

2001–2002: Solo debut, 'Polaris' and 'Pine Tree'

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Kangta released his first studio album "Polaris" on August 16, 2001, and began his solo career with the title track "Polaris". On this album, he wrote, composed and arranged seven songs and produced the album. Even at the beginning of the recession in the music market, it sold 300,000 copies within a week of its release, ranking first in record sales,[2][full citation needed] and was a great success with sales close to 500,000 copies.[3][full citation needed] In December of the same year, SM Entertainment's singers began to enter China in earnest, starting with performances in Beijing and Shanghai, China.[4][full citation needed]

From March 4 to October 20, 2002, he was the main DJ of "Kangta's Declaration of Freedom" at KBS 2FM, and from October 21 to April 20, 2003, he was a double DJ with Shin Hye-sung. Later in March, the heroine Seong-so (played by Lim Eun-kyung) was cast as the beloved singer Ga Jun-oh in Jang Sun-woo's film "The Second Coming of a Match Girl" and made a cameo appearance.[5][full citation needed]

On August 1 of the same year, he released his second studio album "Pine Tree" for the first time in more than a year, and as with his first album, he recorded more than 70% of his own songs.[6][full citation needed] Prior to his broadcast activities after the album's release, his first solo concert KANGTA 1ST CONCERT "Pine Tree" was held three times on Aug. 24 and 25 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium.[7][full citation needed]

2004–2005 : Acting roles and Director of SM Entertainment

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Kangta received several offers and 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. A few months later, he starred in a KBS drama, Loveholic in Korea.

In 2005, Kangta was appointed director when he re - signed with SM and received a portion of the down payment as a stock.[8][full citation needed]

2005 : the third studio album 'Persona'

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Kangta released his third album, Persona, in 2005. In July of the same year, the third studio album Persona was officially released in Taiwan and China. The album became a hot topic because it had 500,000 pre-orders.[9][full citation needed] The title song "Persona" was a big hit in China.

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

2007

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Kangta also acted in his second Chinese drama,[10] 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.[11]

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.[12]

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.[13]

2010: Chinese Single "Breaka Shaka"

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After two years and five months of hiatus from the entertainment industry due to Korean military service, Kangta released Chinese Single Breaka Shaka.[14] and the EP was released on September 14.

In 2013, he produced the OST for That Winter, the Wind Blows, and "Gray Paper" and "And One" were written and composed by Kangta. He also produced Zhoumi's album "Rewind" in 2014.

2016: 'Home' Chapter 1

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In March 2014, Kangta, alongside labelmate BoA, was appointed as a de facto creative director of S.M. Entertainment.[15]

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.[16][unreliable source?] On October 11, S.M. Entertainment confirmed that Kangta currently preparing his new album.[17][unreliable source?][18][unreliable source?] 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.[19][unreliable source?] Kangta released his first Korean extended play 'Home' Chapter 1 on November 3. The album contains five tracks, with the lead single titled "Diner".

In 2017, He released his digital single "Doll" with Wendy and Seulgi of Red Velvet.

2021–2022: "Cough Syrup", 25th Anniversary project and "Eyes on You"

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After a three-year musical hiatus, the new song "Cough Syrup" was pre-released on SMTOWN LIVE "Culture Humanity" on January 1, 2021. And it was officially released as 'SM STATION' on January 15.[20][full citation needed]

SM Entertainment announced that Kangta would begin preparations for his twenty-fifth anniversary project throughout 2021. He first released the single "Freezing" on March 24.[21] Kangta released the remake single "Free To Fly 2021" on July 14.[22][full citation needed] The second single for the project "Christmas in July" was released on July 28.[23] The third single "Maybe" was released on October 12.[24] The fourth single "Slow Dance" was released on January 12, 2022.[25]

On August 17, 2022, it was announced that Kangta would be making a comeback[a] on September 7 with his fourth studio album Eyes on You, marking his first almost two decades (since 2005).[26] The lead single of the same name was released on the same day the ten-track album was released, and It included "Skip" featuring NCT Taeyong and "Love Song" featuring Paloalto.[27][28]

On April 22, 2023, SM STATION released its digital single, "When I Close My Eyes". The song was sung with LeeAreum, a vocalist of hanbitarts, in commemoration of 'Day of the Disabled'.[29][full citation needed]

2023-present: Producers' activities

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In 2023, Kangta is the executive producer of SMASHHIT Productions Team, one of the four CICs of Kreation Music Rights, SM Entertainment's music publishing subsidiary.[30][full citation needed] And in 2024, he expanded his field by working on songs with a number of singers, discovering various producers.[31]

Personal life

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He is an experienced songwriter and composer, having written over 100 songs 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.[32][full citation needed]

Group projects

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S (Supreme)

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Main article: S (group)

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[a] 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

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Main article: 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 promoted their single in 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.

Music discography

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See also: H.O.T. discography

Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[33]
Polaris —[b]
Pine Tree
  • Released: August 21, 2002
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —[c]
Persona
  • Released: March 4, 2005
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —[d]
Eyes on You
  • Released: September 7, 2022
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 18

Compilation albums

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

Live albums

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

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Korean
Eternity
  • Released: March 12, 2008
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —[e]
'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

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As lead artist

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Title Year Album
Korean
"Polaris"
(북극성; 北極星) 		2001 Polaris
"Memories" (사랑은 기억보다) 2002 Pine Tree
"Persona" (가면; 假面) 2004 Persona
"Eternity" (어느날 가슴이 말했다) 2008 Eternity
"Diner" (단골식당) 2016 'Home' Chapter 1
"Cough Syrup"
(감기약; 感氣藥) 		2021 Cough Syrup
"Freezing" Eyes On You
"Free to Fly 2021"
(자유롭게 날 수 있도록 2021) 		Free to Fly 2021
"Christmas in July"
(7월의 크리스마스) 		Eyes On You
"Maybe"
(아마)
"Slow Dance" 2022
"Eyes on You"
(야경; 夜景)
Chinese
"Breaka Shaka" 2010 Breaka Shaka
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Title Year Album
"I Want"
(Fly to the Sky featuring Kangta and BoA) 		2001 The Promise
"The Poem"
(Song Kwang-sik featuring Kangta) 		Dream of Heaven
"Confession" (hangul 고백)"
(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

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Title Year Album
"너의 꿈 찾아" 2001 Atlantis: The Lost Empire soundtrack
"Breath"
"Seom" 2002 Resurrection of the Little Match Girl soundtrack
"Breath"(in S) 2005 April Snow soundtrack
"Still My Heart" 2007 Dear My Love soundtrack
"Perguntas" Air City soundtrack
"Arrow" 2011 Athena soundtrack
"Magic"
(with Shin Seung-hoon, Baek Ji-young and Gil) 		2012 The Voice of Korea
"Dear My Family"
(with SMTown artists) 		I Am soundtrack
"미안합니다(Prod. By Muzie, Cho Jung Chi)"
(with Hanhae) 		2016 The birth of the song, TRACK 7
"Theme Of Prontera" 2017 The Memory Of Ragnarok soundtrack
"I Swear"
(with Kim Jaeho, Yoon Bora, Cho Hyunrang) 		Fantastic Duo2 Part.15
"Polaris"
(with Cho Hyunrang)

Other appearances

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List of SMTOWN and SM Station
Title Year Album
"Angel Eyes"
(with SMTown artists) 		2001 Christmas Winter Vacation in SMTown.com – Angel Eyes
"White"
"The First Noel"
"Summer Vacation"
(with SMTown artists) 		2002 02 SUMMER VACATION IN SMTOWN.com
"Blue"
"여름날의 추억"
"My Angel My Light
(with SMTown artists)" 		2002 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com – My Angel My Light
"보내는 글"
"Silver Bell"
(with Hyesung and Isak N Jiyeon)
"Hello! Summer!"
(with SMTown artists) 		2003 2003 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com
"연가"
"그림으로 떠나는여행"
(with Dana, Jung Ji-hoon(Black Beat), Jang Jin-young(Black Beat), Jiyeon(Isak N Jiyeon)
"두 번째 겨울 (Snowflake)
(with SMTown artists)" 		2003 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com
"The Christmas Song"
"Hot Mail (여름편지)
(with SMTown artists)" 		2004 2004 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com
"미쳐가나봐"
"Just One"
(with Moon Hee Jun and Isak N Jiyeon)
"태양은 가득히"
(with SMTown artists) 		2006 2006 Summer SMTown
"Summer Night Love"
(한 여름밤의 고백)
"Snow Dream"
(with SMTown artists) 		2006 Winter SMTown – Snow Dream
"White Christmas"
"여행을 떠나요"
(with SMTown artists) 		2007 2007 Summer SMTown
"Last Year Summer Night Story"
(지난 여름밤의 이 야기)
"Only Love"
(사랑 하나죠) 		2007 Winter SMTown – Only Love
"Winter Wonderland"
"For The First Time" 2011 2011 Winter SMTown – The Warmest Gift
"Doll"
(with Wendy, Seulgi) 		2007 Doll - SM Station
"Dear My Family (Studio Ver.)"
(with SMTown artists) 		Dear My Family - SM Station
"Dear My Family (Live Concert Ver.)"
(with SMTown artists)
"빛 (Hope from KWANGYA)"
(with SMTown artists) 		2021 2021 Winter SM Town: SMCU Express
"The Cure"
(with BoA, U-Know, Leeteuk, Taeyeon, Onew, Suho, Irene, Taeyong, Mark, Kun, Karina) 		2022 2022 Winter SM Town: SMCU Palace
"Happier"
(with Yesung, Suho, Tae-il, Renjun)
"When I Close My Eyes"
(with Lee A-reum) 		2023 When I Close My Eyes - SM Station

Music videos

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Title Year Director
Korean
"Polaris" 2001 —
"Confession" 2002 —
"Memories" —
"Propose" —
"Persona" 2005 Lee Sang-kyu
"Eternity" 2008 —
"Diner" 2016 —
"Cough Syrup" 2021 —
"Freezing" —
"Free To Fly 2021" —
"Christmas in July" —
"Slow Dance" 2022 —
"Eyes On You" —
"Love Song" —
"When I Close My Eyes" 2023 —
Chinese
"Breaka Shaka" 2010 —

Production and songwriting discography

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Production credits

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Songwriting and composing credits

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1990s

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Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music Notes
Credited With Credited With
1998 Resurrection H.O.T. "Hope" Yes — Yes —
"The Promise of H.O.T." Yes Yoo Young-jin No —
"Techno Love" Yes Tony Ahn Yes —
"Wedding X-mas" Yes — Yes —
1999 I Yah! H.O.T. "My Girl" Yes — Yes —
"Celebrate" Yes — Yes —
"It's Been Raining Since You Left Me" Yes — Yes —
"Together, Forever" Yes — Yes —
Christmas in SMTown.com SM Town "Jingle Bell" Yes — Yes —
"Graduation" Yes — Yes —
"Together, Forever" Yes — Yes —
"Wedding X-mas" Yes — Yes —
"A Song For Love" Yes — Yes —
Fly to the Sky Fly to the Sky "In My Dream" Yes — Yes —
"A Song For Love" Yes — Yes —

2000s

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Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music Notes
Credited With Credited With
2000 Eternity Friend Lee Ji-hoon "For You......" Yes — Yes —
"Eternity Friend" Yes — Yes —
Age Of Peace soundtrack H.O.T. "The Best" Yes — Yes —
"TTTrack #1 (Techno Time Track #1)" No — Yes —
"TTTrack #2 (Techno Time Track #2)" No — Yes —
Outside Castle H.O.T. "Delight" Yes — Yes —
"We Can Do It!" Yes — Yes —
"My Mother" No — Yes Jang Woo-hyuk
"Pray for You" Yes — Yes —
"Goodbye For The Last" No — Yes Jang Woo-hyuk
"Illusion" Yes — Yes —
"Always My Love" Yes — Yes —
Winter Vacation In SM Town.com SM Town "Silver Bell" Yes a foreign folk song Yes —
2001 Special With... Lee Ji-hoon "Doll" Yes — Yes —
"My Romance" Yes — Yes —
The Promise  Fly to the Sky "I Want" Yes Brian Joo Yes —
"Shy Love" Yes Brian Joo Yes —
Sorrow (悲) NRG "Sorrow (悲)" Yes — Yes —
Hey, Come On! Shinhwa "I Swear..." No — Yes —
Atlantis: The Lost Empire soundtrack Kangta "Faith" Yes — Yes —
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" instrumental No — Yes —
Dana Dana "Pretty..." Yes — Yes —
Winter vacation in SMTOWN.com - Angel eyes SM Town "White" Yes — Yes —
"The First Noel" Yes — Yes —
2002 Pine Tree Kangta "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 —
2003 Fr. in. Cl S "I Swear" Yes Shin Hye-sung Yes —
"Love Is..." Yes — Yes —
"Just One Moment" Yes Eric Mun Yes —
"Tears Of The Moon" Yes — Yes —
"I Was..." Yes — Yes —
"Sentimental" Yes — Yes —
Double BoA "Always" Yes — Yes —
2004 NR6G NRG "Shoulder To Shoulder" Yes — Yes —
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 —
April Snow soundtrack S "Breath" Yes — Yes —
2006 Scandal Kangta & Vanness "127 Days" Yes — Yes —
"One Day" Yes — Yes —
2007 Girls' Generation Kangta and Taeyeon "7989" Yes — Yes —
Eternity Kangta "Eternity" Yes — Yes —
"7989" Yes — Yes —

2010s

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Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music Notes
Credited With Credited With
2010 Breaka Shaka Kangta "Remember" Yes — Yes —
"Habit" Yes — Yes —
2011 Athena soundtrack Kangta "Arrow" Yes — Yes —
2013 That Winter, the Wind Blows soundtrack Yesung "Gray Paper" Yes — Yes —
Taeyeon "Only One" Yes — Yes —
2014 Can You Here Me Ji Se Hee "Can You Here Me" Yes — Yes —
Once Again #2 Shin Hye-sung&Im Chang-jung "Doll" Yes — Yes —
Autumn Breeze S "Without You" Yes — Yes —
"One Last Memory" Yes — Yes —
"Utopia" Yes Song Kwang-sik Yes Song Kwang-sik
"One Fine Day" Yes — Yes —
"Secret Letter" Yes — Yes —
2016 'Home' Chapter 1 Kangta "Diner" Yes — Yes —
2017 Doll Kangta&Wendy&Seulgi "Doll" Yes — Yes —
2019 Hope Lee Jin-ah "Hope" Yes - Yes —

2020s

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Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music Notes
Credited With Credited With
2021 Rewind: Blossom Baekhyun&Doyoung "Doll" Yes — Yes —
Christmas in July Kangta "Memories of Summer 2021" Yes — Yes —
2021 Winter SM Town: SMCU Express SM Town "The Promise of H.O.T. (Jazz Ver.)" Yes Yoo Young-jin No -
"Hope from KWANGYA" Yes — Yes —
2022 Cause You Yeong-jun & Lee Ye-joon "Cause You" Yes Yeong-jun Yes Yeong-jun
Re-born Project Ben "Waiting.." Yes - Yes -
Eyes on You Kangta "Persona 2022" Yes — Yes —
2023 Pine Tree Lee Woo "Pine Tree" Yes — Yes —
Shiny Day Tony Ahn "Shiny Day" Yes — Yes —
— Kim Woojin "Camellia" No — Yes Kyle Lo, Petra
2024 Glow Big O!cean "Glow" Yes Mac Curly Yes —
Youth Doyoung "Warmth" No — Yes Dawnon, KimWook, Jae Do-gi, HYUN, NONE, Sondia
I Like The Way Kim Woojin "Hold" Yes Kim Woojin Yes eldon
Start Up! (Prod. KANGTA) SOIONA "Start Up! (Prod. KANGTA)" Yes - Yes -
LOVESTRUCK SISTERS Episode 8 soundtrack Mytro "Life Goes On" No - Yes Hickee, WONJUN
Ordinary Grace Baek Ji-young "Indeed, It Was Love" No - Yes Hickee, Klozer

Tours and concerts

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  • KANGTA 1st Concert: Pinetree (2002)
  • KANGTA Beijing Concert (2005)
  • KANGTA & VANNESS SCANDAL in Beijing (2006)
  • KANGTA 1st JAPAN CONCERT 2007 (2007)
  • 2008 KANGTA LIVE CONCERT "Eternity" (2008)
  • KANGTA Asia Tour 2010 IN Beijing (2010)
  • The Agit: Coming Home (2016)

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Age Of Peace Himself
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[44]
2016 Mad Monk Ji Gong TBA

Television dramas

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Year Title Role Notes
2002 Man And Women-Happy Birthday Dohyun Lead role
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
It's a Celebration for the Girls of Jeongga An Chil-hyun Lead role
2011 Pepper and Kimchi Kang Woo-hyuk Lead role
Di Jin Ling Xuan Lead role
2012 Happy Ending[45] Goo Seung Jae Supporting role
2016 Circle of Friends
2017 Tri-Path Journey

TV show

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Year Title Role Notes
2012–2013 The Voice of Korea Judges Seasons 1 and 2, did not return for season 3
2018 Song One MC Ep 1-6[46]
2019 Super Hearer Hearer Ep 1–8[47]

Radio

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Year Title Role Note
2002 KBS 2FM Kangta's 'Freedom Declaration' DJ Solo DJ
2002 – 2003 KBS 2FM Kangta, Shin Hye-sung's 'Freedom Declaration' Double DJ
2016–2018 MBC Starry Night Solo DJ

Awards and nominations

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See also: H.O.T. Awards
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.
MTV Asia Awards 2002 Favorite Artist - Korea "Polaris" Won
KMTV Korean Music Awards 2002 Bonsang "Polaris" Won [48]
2003 Bonsang "I Swear" (S) Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2001 Best Male Artist "Polaris" Won [49][50]
Best Ballad Performance Nominated
2002 Best Male Artist "Memories" Nominated [51]
Best Ballad Performance Nominated
2005 Best R&B Performance "Persona" Nominated [52]
Overseas Viewers' Award "Mask" Won [53]
Seoul Music Awards 2001 Bonsang "Polaris" Won
2006 K-wave Special Award "Kangta & Vanness" Won
Golden Disc Awards 2001 Bonsang "Polaris" Won
2002 Bonsang "Memories" Won
2003 Popularity Award "S" Won
SBS Gayo Daejeon 2001 Bonsang "Polaris" Won
Most Popular Award Won
2002 Bonsang "Memories" Won
2003 Bonsang "I Swear" (S) Won
KBS Gayo Daesang 2001 Bonsang "Polaris" Won
2002 Bonsang "Memories" Won [54]
2003 Popularity Award "I Swear" (S) Won
MBC Top 10 Singer's Song Festival 2001 Bonsang "Polaris" Won [55]
2002 Bonsang "Memories" Won [56]
KBS Entertainment Awards 2003 Radio DJ of the Year "KBS 2FM Kangta, Shin Hye-sung's 'Freedom Declaration'" Won [57]
MBC Entertainment Awards 2016 Radio DJ Rookie Award "MBC Starry Night" Won [58]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b 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.[34]
  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.[36]
  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.[38]
  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.[41]

References

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  1. ^ "Kang Ta biography". KBS WORLD Radio. July 14, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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