Chang Kiha Explained

Chang Kiha
Birth Date:20 February 1982
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, actor, radio host
Instrument:Vocals, drum
Years Active:–present
Genre:Indie rock, folk rock
Past Member Of:Kiha & The Faces
Label:DooRooDooRoo Artist Company
Hangul:장기하
Hanja:張基河
Rr:Jang Gi-ha
Mr:Chang Kiha

Chang Kiha (; 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.

Early life

Chang was born in Seoul on February 20, 1982.[1] His father ran a manufacturing company, and Chang later said he did not experience any financial hardships growing up.[2] Chang graduated from the prestigious Seoul National University.[3] While in college, he played drums for the rock group Nunco Band.[4]

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.[5]

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.”

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

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

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Dreams of Whom" (어떤이의 꿈) [14] 2018The Way You Keep Friendship - SSaW Tribute Vol.4
"Silverhair Express" (Chang Kiha Remix) [15] 2020
"February 22, 2022" (2022년 2월 22일)2022Levitation
"Envy None" (부럽지가 않어)[16]
"Do / Do Or Don't" (해 / 할건지말건지)[17] 2023

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNote
2013You Hee-yeol's SketchbookHimself / GuestEpisode 200
Infinite ChallengeHimself / GuestEpisodes 346, 349, 351–354
Running ManHimself / GuestEpisode 176
2013-2014Potato Star 2013QR3Jang Yul
2014Radio StarHimself / Guest
Non-SummitHimself / GuestEpisode 16
Welcome Back to SchoolHimself / GuestEpisode 19–22
2016My Little TelevisionHimself / GuestEpisode 61–62
2017Night GoblinHimself / GuestEpisode 21
2018Himself / GuestEpisode 22
Problematic MenHimself / GuestEpisode 145–147
It's Dangerous Beyond the BlanketsHimselfCast member
Radio StarHimself / GuestEpisode 594
2020You Hee-yeol's SketchbookHimself / GuestEpisode 485
2021Painting ThievesHimselfCast member[19]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022The Homeless of the SoulHimself / Host[20]
2022–2023Daytime Drinking GeometrySeason 1–2[21]

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Blue Dragon Film Awards2023Best MusicSmugglers[22]
Grand Bell Awards2023Best Music[23]
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards2023Music Award [24]
Korean Music Awards2023Musician of the YearChang Kiha[25]
Song of the Year"Envy None"
Best Pop Song[26]
Best Pop AlbumLevitation

Notes and References

  1. News: 2월 20일 생일 스타 장기하. Jin. Ju-hui. February 20, 2015. Sports Today. February 27, 2018. Asia Economy Today. ko. February 20 birthday star Chang Kiha. February 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228161510/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=enter8&idxno=2015022008491382801. live.
  2. News: '라디오스타' 장기하 '아버지 중소기업 운영…물려받을 생각 없다'. Song. Su-bin. November 20, 2014. Ten Asia. February 27, 2018. ko. March 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170309070000/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/372337. dead.
  3. News: 서울대 출신 인디밴드 리더 장기하. Ahn. Jin-hong. December 11, 2008. The Dong-a Ilbo. February 27, 2018. ko. February 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228041618/http://news.donga.com/3/all/20081211/8669714/1. live.
  4. Web site: '엘리트 인디보컬' 눈뜨고 코베인 깜악귀, 7월 결혼. Hwang. Ji-yeong. June 15, 2017. JTBC News. ko. February 27, 2018. February 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228161624/http://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB11482782. live.
  5. News: Korea Rediscovers Its Rock 'N' Roll Soul. Russell. Mark. October 20, 2011. The New York Times. February 27, 2018. 0362-4331. February 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180227155008/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/21/arts/21iht-Korearock21.html. live.
  6. Web site: 장기하 "첫연기 '감자별' 호평? 사람은 기대치 낮아야. Jeon. Ah-ram. May 14, 2014. Newsen. ko. July 8, 2014. July 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714142553/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201405141014493410. live.
  7. Web site: Jin. Bo-ra. 장기하, '프로그램 이름 '대단한라디오', 내가 만들어. April 24, 2012. New Daily. ko. July 8, 2014. July 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714190050/http://www.newdaily.co.kr/news/article.html?no=112082. live.
  8. News: 장기하, SBS 파워FM '장기하의 대단한 라디오' DJ 하차. Yu. Ji-yun. December 22, 2014. The Herald Business Weekly. February 27, 2018. The Korea Herald. February 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228102144/http://heraldk.com/2014/12/22/%EC%9E%A5%EA%B8%B0%ED%95%98-sbs-%ED%8C%8C%EC%9B%8Cfm-%EC%9E%A5%EA%B8%B0%ED%95%98%EC%9D%98-%EB%8C%80%EB%8B%A8%ED%95%9C-%EB%9D%BC%EB%94%94%EC%98%A4-dj-%ED%95%98%EC%B0%A8/. live.
  9. Web site: Kwon. Seung-joon. 2015-10-09. 장기하·아이유 연애 중. live. 2021-05-22. Chosun Biz. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20151010160743/http://biz.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/10/09/2015100900993.html . October 10, 2015 .
  10. Web site: Bahk. Eun-ji. 2015-10-08. IU reveals romance with rocker Chang Kiha. 2021-05-22. The Korea Times. en. July 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706132255/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/05/688_188256.html. live.
  11. Web site: Chung. Jin-hong. 2017-01-23. IU and Chang Ki-ha break up, remain friends. live. 2021-05-22. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027080240/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2017/01/23/etc/IU-and-Chang-Kiha-break-up-remain-friends/3029047.html . October 27, 2020 .
  12. Circle Album Chart positions:
  13. Web site: Yang . Haley . 2022-02-14 . Singer-songwriter Chang Ki-ha to drop his debut solo album on Feb. 22 . 2024-03-04 . . en.
  14. Web site: 2018-11-17 . 장기하X넉살X전일준, '어떤이의 꿈' 리메이크로 뭉쳤다 . Chang Kiha x Nucksal x Jeon Jun-il come together for 'Dreams of Whom' remake . 2024-03-04 . . ko.
  15. Web site: 2020-09-16 . 혁오, '사랑으로' 리믹스 버전 공개…장기하·이디오테잎·선셋 롤러코스터 참여 . Hyukoh releases remix version of 'Through Love'...Chang Kiha, Idiotape, Sunset Rollercoaster take part . 2024-03-04 . Xports News . ko.
  16. Web site: 2022-02-23 . 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 . 2024-03-04 . News1 . ko.
  17. Web site: 2023-04-05 . 장기하 '해/할건지말건지'로 전격 복귀…공연도 예고 . Chang Kiha makes surprise return with 'Do / Do Or Don't'...Also announces performance . 2024-03-04 . . ko.
  18. Web site: 2024-02-29 . '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' . 2024-03-04 . JTBC News . ko.
  19. News: Park Soo-in. 윤종신 이혜영→노홍철 이이경 '그림도둑들' 출연, 5월12일 첫방송(공식). Newsen. April 27, 2021. April 27, 2021. ko. April 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210427034325/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20210427104523818. live.
  20. Web site: 장기하, 첫 오디오 콘텐츠 호스트 도전…'가만 있으면'. Jang In-young. Jang Ki-ha, the first audio content host challenge... 'As long as you stay'. Newsis. Naver. June 9, 2022. June 11, 2022. ko. June 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220611120835/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0011238773. live.
  22. Web site: Baek Ji-eun. November 24, 2023. ko:[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). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0004082866. Sports Chosun. March 3, 2024. ko. Naver.
  23. Web site: 송강호·이병헌→송혜교·한효주 '대격돌'…대종상, 수상 후보자 발표. Oh. Seung-hyun. Song Kang-Ho - Lee Byung-Heon → Song Hye-Kyo - Han Hyo-Joo 'Daejong'...Daejong Awards announces nominees. X-ports News. Naver. October 24, 2023. October 27, 2023. ko. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026142430/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001653374. live.
  24. Web site: 김서형 류준열, 영평상 주연상 받는다...작품상은 '다음 소희'. Yang. So-young. Kim Seo-hyung Ryu Jun-yeol, Youngpyeong Award for Best Actor... 'Next Sohee' for Best Picture. Star Today. Naver. September 4, 2023. September 6, 2023. ko. September 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906172609/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0005181399. live.
  25. Web site: Nominees Total. Korean Music Awards. March 3, 2024. ko. February 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212153903/https://koreanmusicawards.com/nominees/total-2023/. live.
  26. Web site: Nominees Genre. Korean Music Awards. March 3, 2024. ko. February 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212153902/https://koreanmusicawards.com/nominees/genre-2023/. live.

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