Tei (singer)
South Korean singer (born 1983)
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Biography
Born in South Korea, Tei's performance on stage in his high school was recorded and uploaded to a popular Korean website where he won a prize.[3] He was invited to audition at JYP Entertainment Starlight Casting System and joined JYP Entertainment after he graduated from high school.[4]
His hobbies include composing, movies, and writing.[5] Before fame intervened, Tei wanted to be an architect, and studied towards that goal at Gyeongnam University. Tei sings and plays the guitar for his underground band.[6]
In 2013, Tei finished his military service.
Relationship and marriage
On April 17, 2023, it was confirmed Tei would marry his girlfriend.[7] On May 29, 2023, the couple married in a private ceremony.[8]
Career
While in high school, he led weekly performances with his underground band. Due to his singing abilities, he became known as the Mr. Big in school. When he was about to enter university, his composing talent and vocal abilities attracted the attention of JYP Entertainment. Tei joined JYP as a trainee and debuted after a three-year training period.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [9][10] | |||
| The First Journey |
|
4 |
|
| Ucupracacia |
|
1 |
|
| Crazy in Love (세번째 설레임) |
|
7 |
|
| Lover (애인) |
|
7 |
|
| The Note |
|
No data* | No data* |
| Tei (太利) |
|
9 | N/a |
| *2008 data not available from the Recording Industry Association of Korea. | |||
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [15] | |||
| "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은... 향기를 남기고) | 2004 | — | The First Journey |
| "Love Is One" (사랑은...하나다) | 2005 | — | Ucupracacia |
| "Shout Out Longing" (그리움을 외치다) | — | Crazy in Love | |
| "Same Pillow" (같은 베개...) | 2007 | — | Lover |
| "Story Like a Miracle" (기적 같은 이야기) | 2008 | — | The Note |
| "I Miss You" | 2009 | — | Non-album single |
| "Wicked Tongue" (독설) | — | The Shine 2009 | |
| "7 Things I Promise You" (너에게 약속하는 7가지) (with Kan Mi-youn) | 58 | Non-album single | |
| "Calling You In My Dream" (미쳐서 너를 불러) | 2010 | 31 | Tei |
| "Taste of Love" (사랑은... 엉터리다) | — | Non-album singles | |
| "I Love You" (그대를 사랑해) | 44 | ||
| "Memory Is More Beautiful Than Farewell" (추억은 이별보다 더 아름답다) | 2013 | 35 | |
| "Good Old Days" (그리운 날에는) | 2015 | 84 | The New Journey |
| "Why Is Love" (사랑은 왜) | 2016 | 85 | |
| "Don't Say Goodbye" (헤어지지말자) | 2017 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Soonri" (순리) | 2021 | — | |
| "I Can End 7 Years in One Day" (7년을 하루만에 다 끝낼수 있구나) | 2022 | — | |
| "Sea Embrace" (바다가 사는 섬) | — | ||
| "Monologue" | 9 | ||
| "Making a New Ending of This Story" (이 소설의 끝을 다시 써보려 해) | 67 | ||
| "After Breaking Up" (헤어진 후에) (with Tanaka) | 2023 | — | |
| "Comb Honey Celebrity" (개꿀 연예인) (with UV) | — | ||
| "It's Strange, With You" (묘해, 너와) | 2025 | — | |
| "Last Love" (끝사랑) | 2026 | 44 |
Radio programs
2007–2008: KBS Tei Music Island[16]
Beginning in 2015: MBC Tei's Dreaming Radio[17][needs update]
Korean drama
Theater
| Year | English title | Korean title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Crash Landing on You | 사랑의 불시착 | Gu Seung-jun / Alberto Gu | [22][23] |
| 2022–2023 | Dracula | 드라큘라 | Dracula | [24] |
| 2026 | Hell's Kitchen | Davis | [25] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Disc Awards | 2004 | Best New Artist | "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) | Won | [26] |
| Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards | 2022 | K-POP Singer Award | Tei | Won | [27] |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2004 | Best New Male Video | "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) | Nominated | [28] |
| 2005 | Best Ballad Performance | "Love... Is The Only One" (사랑은...하나다) | Nominated | [29] | |
| 2008 | Best OST | "Time Of Dreams" | Nominated | [30] |