Chang Kiha (Korean: 장기하; born February 20, 1982) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, essay writer and radio host. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band Kiha & The Faces.[1]
Chang Kiha | |
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 Chang in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 20, 1982 Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Indie rock, folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor, radio host |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drum |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | DooRooDooRoo Artist Company |
| Formerly of | Kiha & The Faces |
| Chang Kiha | |
| Hangul | 장기하 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 張基河 |
| Revised Romanization | Jang Giha |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Kiha |
Early life and education
editChang was born in Seoul on February 20, 1982.[2] His father ran a manufacturing company, and Chang later said he did not experience any financial hardships growing up.[3] Chang graduated from Seoul National University, where he studied sociology.[4] While in college, he played drums for the rock group Nunco Band.[5]
Career
editMusic
editChang debuted with his indie rock band Kiha & The Faces in 2008. The band's first single, "Cheap Coffee," was a hit, and the band has since become one of South Korea's most popular indie rock groups.[1]
Acting
editIn 2013, Chang made his acting debut playing supporting role on the daily sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. He received positive reviews from the public for his portrayal of guitarist Jang Yul.[6]
Radio
editChang hosted the radio show Chang Kiha's Great Radio on SBS Power FM from 2012 to 2015. He left the show to focus on his music career.[7][8]
Music style
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (February 2018) |
Kiha is known for his specific style of music, where he "talks like he sings, sings like he talks."
Kiha does his own thing. Dramabeans have once reviewed him as "the guy who's so unconcerned with being cool that he IS cool. By ignoring trends, he thereby sets his own."
Personal life
editOn October 8, 2015, Chang and IU declared they had been in a romantic relationship[9] from 2013.[10] They split in January 2017 but remained in good terms as friends.[11]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [12] | ||
| Levitation (공중부양) |
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66 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Dreams of Whom" (어떤이의 꿈) (with Jeon Il-jun, feat. Nucksal)[14] | 2018 | The Way You Keep Friendship - SSaW Tribute Vol.4 |
| "Silverhair Express" (Chang Kiha Remix) (with Hyukoh)[15] | 2020 | Non-album single |
| "February 22, 2022" (2022년 2월 22일)[13] | 2022 | Levitation |
| "Envy None" (부럽지가 않어)[16] | ||
| "Do / Do Or Don't" (해 / 할건지말건지)[17] | 2023 | Non-album single |
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Past Lives | Hae Sung's friend | [18] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook | Himself / Guest | Episode 200 |
| Infinite Challenge | Himself / Guest | Episodes 346, 349, 351–354 | |
| Running Man | Himself / Guest | Episode 176 | |
| 2013–2014 | Potato Star 2013QR3 | Jang Yul | |
| 2014 | Radio Star | Himself / Guest | |
| Non-Summit | Himself / Guest | Episode 16 | |
| Welcome Back to School | Himself / Guest | Episode 19–22 | |
| 2016 | My Little Television | Himself / Guest | Episode 61–62 |
| 2017 | Night Goblin | Himself / Guest | Episode 21 |
| 2018 | Himself / Guest | Episode 22 | |
| Problematic Men | Himself / Guest | Episode 145–147 | |
| It's Dangerous Beyond the Blankets | Himself | Cast member | |
| Radio Star | Himself / Guest | Episode 594 | |
| 2020 | You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook | Himself / Guest | Episode 485 |
| 2021 | Painting Thieves | Himself | Cast member[19] |
Web shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Homeless of the Soul | Himself / Host | [20] | |
| 2022–2023 | Daytime Drinking Geometry | Season 1–2 | [21] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best Music | Smugglers | Won | [22] |
| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best Music | Nominated | [23] | |
| Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | 2023 | Music Award | Won | [24] | |
| Korean Music Awards | 2023 | Musician of the Year | Chang Kiha | Nominated | [25] |
| Song of the Year | "Envy None" | Nominated | |||
| Best Pop Song | Nominated | [26] | |||
| Best Pop Album | Levitation | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b Russell, Mark (October 20, 2011). "Korea Rediscovers Its Rock 'N' Roll Soul". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Jin, Ju-hui (February 20, 2015). 2월 20일 생일 스타 장기하 [February 20 birthday star Chang Kiha]. Sports Today (in Korean). Asia Economy Today. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Song, Su-bin (November 20, 2014). '라디오스타' 장기하 '아버지 중소기업 운영…물려받을 생각 없다'. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Ahn, Jin-hong (December 11, 2008). 서울대 출신 인디밴드 리더 장기하. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Hwang, Ji-yeong (June 15, 2017). "'엘리트 인디보컬' 눈뜨고 코베인 깜악귀, 7월 결혼". JTBC News (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Jeon, Ah-ram (May 14, 2014). "장기하 "첫연기 '감자별' 호평? 사람은 기대치 낮아야". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ Jin, Bo-ra (April 24, 2012). 장기하, '프로그램 이름 '대단한라디오', 내가 만들어. Newdaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ Yu, Ji-yun (December 22, 2014). 장기하, SBS 파워FM '장기하의 대단한 라디오' DJ 하차. The Korea Herald. The Herald Business Weekly. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Kwon, Seung-joon (October 9, 2015). 장기하·아이유 연애 중. Chosun Biz (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 10, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Bahk, Eun-ji (October 8, 2015). "IU reveals romance with rocker Chang Kiha". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Chung, Jin-hong (January 23, 2017). "IU and Chang Ki-ha break up, remain friends". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Circle Album Chart positions:
- Levitation: "Album Chart, 2022 Week 10". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Yang, Haley (February 14, 2022). "Singer-songwriter Chang Ki-ha to drop his debut solo album on Feb. 22". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ 장기하X넉살X전일준, '어떤이의 꿈' 리메이크로 뭉쳤다 [Chang Kiha x Nucksal x Jeon Jun-il come together for 'Dreams of Whom' remake]. Herald Pop (in Korean). November 17, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ 혁오, '사랑으로' 리믹스 버전 공개…장기하·이디오테잎·선셋 롤러코스터 참여 [Hyukoh releases remix version of 'Through Love'...Chang Kiha, Idiotape, Sunset Rollercoaster take part]. Xports News (in Korean). September 16, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ 장기하 "'부럽지가 않어' 나름대로 랩한 것…난 원래 래퍼" [N인터뷰]② [Chang Kiha: "For 'Envy None' I rapped in my own way...I'm a natural rapper" [N Interview]②]. News1 (in Korean). February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ 장기하 '해/할건지말건지'로 전격 복귀…공연도 예고 [Chang Kiha makes surprise return with 'Do / Do Or Don't'...Also announces performance]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). April 5, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ '패스트라이브즈' 셀린송 감독 "남주 오디션 봤던 장기하, 친구로 캐스팅" [Chang Kiha auditioned for male lead, cast as his friend, according to Celine Song, director of 'Past Lives']. JTBC News (in Korean). February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Park Soo-in (April 27, 2021). 윤종신 이혜영→노홍철 이이경 '그림도둑들' 출연, 5월12일 첫방송(공식). Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Jang In-young (June 9, 2022). 장기하, 첫 오디오 콘텐츠 호스트 도전…'가만 있으면' [Jang Ki-ha, the first audio content host challenge... 'As long as you stay'] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on June 11, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Sources for Daytime Drinking Geometry:
- Season 1: Choi Ji-yoon (November 14, 2022). 진정한 인생의 승자를 찾아서…장기하 '낮술의 기하핰 ' [Finding the true winner in life... Jang Ki-ha 'Daytime Drinking Geometry']. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022 – via Naver.
- Season 2: Yoo Jun-ha (March 21, 2023). '낮술의 기하핰2' 장기하 "각오하지 않는 마음으로 시즌2 임할 것 ['Daytime Drinking Geometry 2' Jang Ki-ha "I will face Season 2 with an unprepared mind"] (in Korean). E-daily. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Baek Ji-eun (November 24, 2023). [44th청룡] 김혜수, 영원한 청룡영화상 "후회없이 충실했던 30년, 모든 순간이 영광"(종합) [[44th Blue Dragon] Kim Hye-soo, Eternal Blue Dragon Film Award "30 years of faithfulness without regrets, every moment is glorious" (Comprehensive)]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Oh, Seung-hyun (October 24, 2023). 송강호·이병헌→송혜교·한효주 '대격돌'…대종상, 수상 후보자 발표 [Song Kang-Ho - Lee Byung-Heon → Song Hye-Kyo - Han Hyo-Joo 'Daejong'...Daejong Awards announces nominees] (in Korean). X-ports News. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Yang, So-young (September 4, 2023). 김서형 류준열, 영평상 주연상 받는다...작품상은 '다음 소희' [Kim Seo-hyung Ryu Jun-yeol, Youngpyeong Award for Best Actor... 'Next Sohee' for Best Picture] (in Korean). Star Today. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "Nominees Total". Korean Music Awards (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Nominees Genre". Korean Music Awards (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.