Chang Kiha

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In this Korean name, the family name is Chang.
Chang Kiha
Chang in 2018
Chang in 2018
Background information
Born (1982-02-20) February 20, 1982 (age 42)
Seoul, South Korea
GenresIndie rock, folk rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actor, radio host
Instrument(s)Vocals, drum
Years active2002 (2002)–present
LabelsDooRooDooRoo Artist Company
Formerly ofKiha & The Faces
Chang Kiha
Hangul
장기하
Hanja
張基河
Revised RomanizationJang Gi-ha
McCune–ReischauerChang Kiha

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]

Early life[edit]

Chang 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 the prestigious Seoul National University.[4] While in college, he played drums for the rock group Nunco Band.[5]

Career[edit]

Music[edit]

Main article: Kiha & The Faces

Chang 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[edit]

In 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[edit]

Chang 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[edit]

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[edit]

On 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[edit]

Main article: Kiha & The Faces § Discography

Extended plays[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
[12]
Levitation (공중부양) 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[edit]

Film[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]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee, and the result of the nomination
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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Jin, Bo-ra (April 24, 2012). "장기하, '프로그램 이름 '대단한라디오', 내가 만들어". New Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Circle Album Chart positions:
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "'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.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ * 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ "Nominees Total". Korean Music Awards (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  26. ^ "Nominees Genre". Korean Music Awards (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

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