Chang Kiha
South Korean singer (born 1981)
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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 |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, actor, radio host |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums, guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label | DooRooDooRoo Artist Company |
| Formerly of | Kiha & The Faces |
Early life and education
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 Seoul National University, where he studied sociology.[4] While in college, he played drums for the rock group Nunco Band.[5]
Career
Music
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
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
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
Kiha is known for his specific style of music, where he "talks like he sings, sings like he talks."[9]
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
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | |||
| Hakichangkiha (하기장기하) |
|
93 |
|
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [15] | ||
| Levitation (공중부양) |
|
66 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Dreams of Whom" (어떤이의 꿈) (with Jeon Il-jun, feat. Nucksal)[17] | 2018 | The Way You Keep Friendship - SSaW Tribute Vol.4 |
| "Silverhair Express" (Chang Kiha Remix) (with Hyukoh)[18] | 2020 | Non-album single |
| "February 22, 2022" (2022년 2월 22일)[16] | 2022 | Levitation |
| "Envy None" (부럽지가 않어)[19] | ||
| "Do / Do Or Don't" (해 / 할건지말건지)[20] | 2023 | Non-album single |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Past Lives | Hae Sung's friend | [21] |
Television
| 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[22] |
Web shows
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best Music | Smugglers | Won | [25] |
| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best Music | Nominated | [26] | |
| Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | 2023 | Music Award | Won | [27] | |
| Korean Music Awards | 2023 | Musician of the Year | Chang Kiha | Nominated | [28] |
| Song of the Year | "Envy None" | Nominated | |||
| Best Pop Song | Nominated | [29] | |||
| Best Pop Album | Levitation | Nominated |