Yeosang
South Korean singer (born 1999)
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Kang Yeo-sang (Korean: 강여상; born June 15, 1999), known mononymously as Yeosang, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Ateez in October 2018, formed by KQ Entertainment. Outside of his group activities, he served as a host of the music program The Show from 2021 to 2024, and released the solo track "Legacy" in 2025.[1]
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June 15, 1999
- Singer
- Dancer
Early life
Kang was born on June 15, 1999, in Pohang, South Korea.[2] Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Gwangju, where he spent his early childhood.[3] He later lived in Incheon, including the Songdo area.[3] As a child, he visited the Gwangju Biennale with his cousins.[3] He attended Incheon POSCO High School. [2] He became a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment during his first year of high school, where he met future bandmate Jung Wooyoung.[4][5] He later joined KQ Entertainment.
Career
2018–present: Debut with Ateez
Kang debuted as a member of Ateez on October 24, 2018, with the release of the group's first extended play, Treasure EP.1: All to Zero.[6]
2021–2024: The Show
In February 2021, Kang was announced as a new co-host of SBS MTV's music program The Show, alongside Kim Yo-han of WEi and Jihan of Weeekly.[7] He hosted until December 2021, when he departed alongside his co-hosts.[8] He returned for a second season beginning in January 2022, and was renewed for a third consecutive year in March 2023.[9] In March 2024, after approximately three years as a fixed host, Kang departed The Show.[10] He made a one-time return as a special host in June 2024, appearing alongside bandmate Wooyoung.[11]
2023–present: Solo activities and songwriting
Kang has received writing credits for "From" (2019) and "It's You" (2023), a unit track with San and Wooyoung on the EP The World EP.Fin: Will.[12] In 2025, he released "Legacy", a solo track he wrote for the deluxe edition of Ateez's EP Golden Hour: Part.3; it debuted at number nine on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.[13] In February 2025, he was the subject of an episode of the BS-TBS documentary series ATEEZ 8 FACE, which focused on his childhood and path to debut.[14] In November 2025, he appeared as a solo guest on the BS-TBS food program Ramen wo Taberu.[15] In November 2024, he performed the ceremonial opening toss before a Bucheon Hana Bank women's professional basketball game,[16] and in May 2026, he threw the ceremonial first pitch before an LG Twins baseball game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.[17]
Other ventures
Discography
For Yeosang's work with Ateez, see Ateez discography.
Unofficial releases
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Legacy" | 2025 | 9[a] | Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition' |
Filmography
Television shows
Host
Composition credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[12]
| Year | Artist | Song | Album | Lyrics | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ateez | "From" | Non-album single | Yes | No |
| 2023 | San, Wooyoung and Yeosang | "It's You" | The World EP.Fin: Will | Yes | No |
| 2025 | Yeosang | "Legacy" | Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition' | Yes | No |
Notes
- Peak position on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.