Ha Hyun-sang explained

Ha Hyun-sang
Birth Date:14 September 1998
Birth Place:Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea[1]
Years Active:–present
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Ha Hyunsang (; born September 14, 1998) is a South Korean singer and songwriter who debuted as a K-Indie artist on February 21, 2018 with a single titled "Dawn".[2] Besides his solo work, he is also the vocalist of Hoppipolla, a band that won a television talent show called Superband on JTBC in 2019.[3] On 2022, he participated in a music reality show titled Gomak Boys and became their leader during the promotion.[4]

Early life and education

Ha Hyun-sang dreamed of becoming a singer while playing in the band in middle school, and after entering Lira Art High School's Department of Practical Music, he began learning how to sing and write songs in earnest.[5] In High school days, he received the Encouragement Award at the Kim Gwang-seok Song Festival.

He enrolled in the Department of Applied Music at Seoul Institute of the Arts.

Career

2018: Solo debut

On February 21, 2018, Ha officially debut with his first single "Dawn" as a K-Indie artist of Bluewood label.[6]

On May 1, Ha released his first EP My Poor Lonely Heart, which contains 5 tracks including his first single "Dawn", and for new tracks "Where are you now", "Gone tonight", "Koh Samed", and "Break Down" .[7] This EP later will be remastered and released again in 2022 as a limited edition LP.[8]

In August, TvN's Saturday Drama Mr. Sunshine announced that the drama's seventh OST, Ha Hyun-sang's "Becoming the Wind", will be released on the South Korean domestic music site on the 12th.[9] The drama production team of 'Mr. Sunshine' said that they discovered Ha Hyun-sang who still a 5 months old rookie at that time while looking for a new voice to add strength to the drama.[10]

2019: Superband & Hoppípolla debut

See main article: Superband (TV program) and Hoppipolla (band).

Ha Hyun-sang participated in JTBC's Superband where indie musicians were invited to perform and create a band. He participated the program as a vocalist but he also performed on the stage with his guitar. On the first round, he formed a team consist of Shin Ye-chan (Violinist) and Hong Jin-ho (Cellist) then performed "Viva la Vida".[11] During the second round, he joined Jo Won-sang (Bass Guitarist) team with Lee Gang-ho (Guitarist) and Jeong Sol (Percussionist) and performed "Virtual Insanity".[12] For the third round, he joined I'll (Vocalist) team with Kim Hyeong-u (Bass Guitarist), and Hong Jin-ho (Cellist) and performed "1000x".[13] On the fourth round, he joined Kim Hyeong-u (Bass Guitarist) team with the same member during round 3 and performed "Creep".[14]

Before the semi-final round Ha Hyun-sang with I'll (Vocalist), Kim Young-so (Guitarist), and Hong Jin-ho (Cellist) created a band and named it Hoppipolla, which was taken from the Sigur Rós song of the same name.[15] For the 1st semi-final round, Hoppipolla band performed "Hoppipolla" to present the message of their band name "Hoping people around the world can immerse in their music and feel bliss by getting solace".[16] During the 2nd semi-final round, Hoppipolla performed "Wake Me Up".[17] Hoppipolla got 2nd place with 14,670 points from the result of the semi-final round. On the final round live broadcast, Hoppipolla performed "One More Light".[18] They won both the online pre-voting and the live text message voting. Hoppipolla also won the final result of the show with 48,339 points.[19] As the winning team, Hoppipolla received a total prize money of 100 million won, the opportunity to release an album, do the world tour, and SUV.[20]

After winning the Superband, Ha joined the promotion with Hoppipolla. They appeared on Immortal Songs 2 for 3 times to perform "Heart Beats " by Lee Eun-mi, "Broken Heart " by Koyote, and "A Million Roses " on episode 422, 423, and 434 respectively.[21] Hoppipolla signed with Dreamus Company and Moss Music for their band promotion.[22] Hoppipolla officially debuted on November 16 with a single album titled About Time which consist of 2 songs, the opening track "Opfern" and the title song "About Time".[23] On December 13, Ha and Hoppipolla also performed in the Superband Top 3 Concert with Lucy and Purple Rain.[24]

2020: The Edge & "3108"

On May 28, Ha announced his second EP titled The Edge will be released on June 8.[25] This album consist of 6 tracks, "Intro : Rise", "A Book of Love", "Nostalgia" (feat. Rohann), "Not Okay", "Close", and "With you" (CD Only). The name of this album, ‘The Edge’, literally means edge, and captures the growth of Ha Hyun-sang as a boy or young man and the ambiguous boundary of Ha Hyun-sang as an artist.[26] Through this work, Ha Hyun-sang plans to present a variety of music that he has never tried before.[27] It is especially noteworthy in that he participated in writing lyrics and composing all songs.[28] The title song "Nostalgia" (Feat.Rohann) from album The Edge is an electronic pop containing memories of the past that Ha Hyun-sang worked together with his friend, rapper Rohann.[29] To commorate his comeback, Ha Hyun-sang held an online busking event through his YouTube channel on June 7, the day before the release of his new album, and introduced the new song and show off his singing.[30]

On October 29, Onefect Entertainment announced Ha Hyun-sang second digital single titled "3108" will be released on November 10.[31] The song name "3108" expresses the speed of light as a formula (3x10^8 km/s), and contains the earnest desire to run faster than light to the past and meet the person you were back then.[32] "3108" is a pop genre song that adds a lyrical melody to EDM sound. The song expresses in heart-rending lyrics the regret of losing love in the past by carelessly not knowing how precious it was and not being able to do your best.[33] As Ha Hyun-sang participated in writing, composing, and arranging the lyrics, he shared that he gained inspiration after reading an article saying, "if you run faster than light, you can turn back time." then he asked his brother about the formula for the speed of light and created the song from there.[34] During this comeback, Ha appeared for the first time on KBS 2TV's You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook on November 13 and performed "3108" for the first time.[35] He also appeared on TikTok Music Night at 7 pm on the 15th to meet fans from around the world and deliver healing on a deepening autumn night through a variety of live stages, including his new song "3108".[36]

2021: "Late Night Movie", "Burning Sunset" & Calibrate

On February 21, Young K released a cover song of Lauv's "Never Not", filmed with Ha Hyunsang as part of the cover video project 'YOUNG ONE' through Day6's official YouTube channel.[37] Then on March 29, Stone Music Entertainment announced that Ha Hyunsang third digital single titled "Late Night Movie" will be released on April 2.[38] "Late Night Movie" is a song that metaphorically expresses the night that we can no longer feel after the reality in which we live suddenly changes.[39] Ha Hyun-sang participated in writing and composing the lyrics with Young K as a co-lyricist along with him.[40]

On August 18, he attended the burial ceremony for General Hong Beom-do's remains at the National Cemetery in Daejeon where he sang his OST "Becoming the Wind" from drama Mr. Sunshine in a reverential manner.[41] [42] [43]

On August 23, WakeOne announced Ha's fourth digital single "Burning Sunset" will be released on August 28.[44] Ha Hyunsang revealed a bit of the lyrics through a poster on his social media account also revealed the song credits which he also credited for writing and composing the song.[45] "Burning Sunset" is an alternative rock genre based on electronic sounds where the electric guitar that dominates the introduction and the strong synth sound of the chorus are powerful, and is a song that densely tells a narrative of empathy along with comfort for a moment that will soon disappear.[46] [47] "Burning Sunset" lyrics conveys consolation for the moment that will soon disappear like youth that is not eternal, about the regret of not being able to do what Ha Hyunsang wants in this young moment that will never come again.[48]

On 10 December, it was announced that he would release his third EP titled Calibrate on December 21.[49] The album name Calibrate refers to the name of the button that initializes the settings saved in the instrument.[50] On the 13th, he released a teaser image contains the title song name "Lighthouse". "Lighthouse" is a modern rock song completed with catchy guitar harmonic melodies and Ha Hyun-sang's unique vocals.[51] Ha Hyun-sang also directly participated in writing and composing lyrics for this album, densely depicting his desire to return to the beginning as the meaning of ‘Calibrate’.[52] He said that "Lighthouse", which was inspired by inspiration from the sea on a day when the loneliness of thinking that no one could be me, was overwhelming, beautifully depicts the anxious and dangerous emotions of youth.[53] Calibrate have a total of 6 tracks, including "Highway", "Blue Alley", "Dead Bird", "Take Me Away", and "Someone’s Letter". They carried out promotions at independent bookstores, including setting up special stands, selling his third EP Calibrate album and giving a set of goods to album buyers from December 23 to 31 resulted the album to sold out.[54]

2022: Living the Moment of Love, Gomak Boys & "When Winter Comes"

On May 30, Ha released his fifth digital single, "Living the Moment of Love".[55]

On September 9, Ha Hyun-sang participated in a reality music show titled Gomak Boys where the cast members including Paul Kim, Kim Min-seok, Jung Seung-hwan, Big Naughty, were set to form a boy group and promote the released album together. Ha was the leader of the team.

On December 9, WakeOne announced that his sixth digital single, "When Winter Comes", will be released on December 19.[56]

2023: "By My Side", Time and Trace, "Wherever You Are"

On March 21, Ha Hyun-sang announced that the collaboration digital single with British singer Etham titled "By My Side" will be released on March 28.[57]

On April 12, Ha unveiled a teaser for his first full-length album titled Time and Trace, which will be released on April 27.[58] For celebrating his first full album release, he did a surprise busking at the Dream Forest in North Seoul on May 21.[59]

On October 17, he released the digital single "Wherever You Are" as part of the Two Tracks project.

2024: With All My Heart

On January 8, Ha released his fourth EP, With All My Heart. He participated in all of the music producing of this album.[60]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions, and sales
TitleDetailsSales
KOR
[63]
My Poor Lonely Heart
  • Released: May 1, 2018
  • Label: Bluewood Label, Pondsound
  • Format: streaming
The Edge 28
Calibrate
  • Released:
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
7
With All My Heart
  • Released: January 8, 2024
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
15
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Single albums

List of single albums, with selected details, chart positions, and sales
TitleDetailsSales
Dawn
  • Released: February 21, 2018
  • Label: Bluewood Label, Pondsound
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Us
  • Released: November 3, 2019
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
3108
  • Released: November 10, 2020
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Late Night Movie
  • Released: April 2, 2021
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Burning Sunset
  • Released: August 28, 2021
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Living the moment of love
  • Released: May 30, 2022
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
When Winter Comes
  • Released: December 19, 2022
  • Label:WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
By my side
  • Released: March 28, 2023
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
  • Collaborate with British singer, Etham
Wherever You Are
  • Released: October 17, 2023
  • Label: WakeOne
  • Format: digital download, streaming
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
KOR
"Dawn"2018Dawn
"Where are you now"2018My Poor Lonely Heart
"Us"2019Us
"Nostalgia" 2020The Edge
"3108"20203108
"Late Night Movie"
2021Late Night Movie
"Burning Sunset"
2021Burning Sunset
"Lighthouse"
2021Calibrate
"Magic"2022Living the moment of love
"When Winter Comes"
2023When Winter Comes
"By My Side"2023By My Side
"Time and Trace"
2023Time and Trace
"Wherever You Are"
2023Wherever You Are
"Tell Me It's Love"
2024With All My Heart
"Where am I"
2024With All My Heart
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released, and album name
TitleYearAlbum
KOR
[67]

2017월간 Cloi 12월호
"Watercolor"
2020Watercolor
"Someday"
202384Someday (feat. Ha Hyun-sang)

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearance, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
KOR
"Becoming the Wind"
2018Mr. Sunshine OST Part 7
"Moonlight"2019Be Melodramatic OST Part 5
"Slowly Fall"2020A Piece of Your Mind OST Part 1
"Lean On Me"
2020Soul Mechanic OST Part 2
"Day and Night"
2021A Love So Beautiful OST Part 3
"Heal You"2021Navillera OST Part 4
"Still Wonder"2021You Are My Spring OST Part 3
"With You"
2021Dali & Cocky Prince OST Part 4
"Every Moment with You" (YourPlaylist x Ha Hyun-sang)
2021Your Playlist OST
"My Sunlight"2022Rookie Cops OST Part 3
"Be My Birthday"2022My Liberation Notes OST Part 5
"By Your Side"2022Adamas OST Part 4
"Dear You"2022Mental Coach Jegal OST Part 2
"Alright"2023Crash Course in Romance OST Part 2
"Dream"
2023Dream OST
"Like You Do to Me"
2023My Perfect Stranger OST Part 3
"Please"2023Behind Your Touch OST Part 7
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other Charted Songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
KOR
Down.

[68]
"Highway"
2021149Calibrate
"Blue Alley"
2021165Calibrate
"Bring Me Back"
2021166Calibrate
"Dead Bird"
2021171Calibrate
"A Letter From Someone"
2021177Calibrate
"Night Walk"
2022126Living the Moment of Love

Filmography

Web show

Concerts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 하현상. Marie Claire Korea. 2024-04-21. ko. 2024-04-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20240422001130/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/tag/%ED%95%98%ED%98%84%EC%83%81/. live.
  2. Ha Hyun-sang – Dawn. February 21, 2018. Mirrorball Music. YouTube. January 29, 2024.
  3. News: Hoppipolla found their voice by being different: 'SuperBand' winners are now ready to make music of their own. July 18, 2019. August 10, 2019. Korea JoongAng Daily. August 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190805043400/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3065623. live.
  4. News: Jung. Jin-ah. 고막소년단 "리스너들의 귀를 녹여보자". Gomak Boys, "Let's melts listeners' ear". ko. November 22, 2022. Newsis. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240129020403/https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20221122_0002095882. live.
  5. News: Kim. Hyun-sik. ko:[인터뷰] 하현상 "'미션' OST 참여, 부모님께 효도 제대로 했죠". [Interview] Ha Hyunsang Participated on 'Mr. Sunshine' OST, "I was dutiful to my parents". ko. https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5032438. September 16, 2018. No Cut News. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222014750/https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5032438. live.
  6. News: Baek. Ji-eun. "그럼에도 살아야 한다"…하현상, 5년만 첫 정규에 담은 위로. "Nevertheless, we must live"… Ha Hyun-sang, consolation in his first full-length album in 5 years. ko. April 27, 2023. Chosun Ilbo. February 5, 2024. February 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240205031227/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/enter_general/2023/04/27/GXKQHSRUP5WGVVO6QSWN4PTRU4/. live.
  7. My Poor Lonely Heart – Ha Hyunsang. Playlist. YouTube. Mirrorball Music. February 5, 2024. February 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034347/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kmVA9emGWIOZT-8u8VZfU7e9vc8WsmxGk. live.
  8. News: Yoon. Gi-baek. 하현상 첫 미니앨범, 리마스터 한정판 LP로 21일 발매. Ha Hyun-sang's first mini-album, remastered limited edition LP, released on the 21st. ko. February 6, 2022. The Korea Economic Daily. February 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240205032242/https://m.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01167686632231176&mediaCodeNo=258. February 5, 2024. dead.
  9. News: Jung. Da-hoon. ko:'미스터 션샤인', 이병헌-유연석-변요한 '삼각구도 씬' OST 음원 출시. 'Mr. Sunshine' Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Yeon-seok and Byun Yo-han 'Triangle Scene' OST released. ko. https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1S3AKO1BM3. August 9, 2018. Seoul Economy Daily. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222014750/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1S3AKO1BM3. live.
  10. News: Kim. Hyun-sik. ko:하현상 "'미션' OST 참여, 부모님께 효도 제대로 했죠". Ha Hyunsang Participated on 'Mr. Sunshine' OST, "I was dutiful to my parents". ko. https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5032438. September 16, 2018. No Cut News. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222014750/https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5032438. live.
  11. Web site: ko:신비로움과 풍성한 사운드를 더한 하현상 팀 'Viva La Vida'♪ #프로듀서오디션. Ha Hyun-sang's team 'Viva La Vida' adds mystery and rich sound♪ #ProducerAudition. ko. April 26, 2019. https://tv.naver.com/v/8176565. Naver TV. Superband. February 6, 2024. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818143813/https://tv.naver.com/v/8176565. live.
  12. Web site: ko:천생 리더가 이끄는 조원상 팀의 'Virtual Insanity'♬ #본선2라운드. 'Virtual Insanity' by Team Cho Won-sang, led by a natural leader ♬ #FinalRound2. ko. https://tv.naver.com/v/8407909. May 17, 2019. Superband. Naver TV. February 6, 2024. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818143807/https://tv.naver.com/v/8407909. live.
  13. Web site: ko:촉촉한 감성의 하모니 아일 팀 '1000x'♬ #본선3라운드. Harmony Isle team '1000x' with moist sensibility♬ #FinalRound3. ko. https://tv.naver.com/v/8590200. May 31, 2019. Superband. Naver TV. February 6, 2024. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818143805/https://tv.naver.com/v/8590200. live.
  14. Web site: ko:클래식에 담긴 아일x하현상의 화음.. 김형우 팀 'Creep'♬ #본선4라운드. The Chords of I'll x Ha Hyun-sang Harmony.. Kim Hyeong-u Team 'Creep'♬ #FinalRound4. ko. https://tv.naver.com/v/8764156. June 14, 2019. Superband. Naver TV. February 6, 2024. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818143817/https://tv.naver.com/v/8764156. live.
  15. News: Jang. A-reum. ko:"위로·희망 주는 음악하길" '슈퍼밴드' 우승팀 호피폴라의 포부. "Music that gives comfort and hope" is the ambition of 'Super Band' winning team Hoppipolla. ko. https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3672513. July 17, 2019. News1. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206022055/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3672513. live.
  16. Web site: ko:몽환적 하모니가 전하는 감동… 호피폴라 'Hoppípolla'♬ #결선1라운드. Impression conveyed by dreamy harmony... Hoppipolla 'Hoppípolla'♬ #FinalRound1. ko. June 28, 2019. https://tv.naver.com/v/8971650. Naver TV. Superband. February 6, 2024. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818143814/https://tv.naver.com/v/8971650. live.
  17. Web site: ko:제발 날 깨워줘♨ 호피폴라 'Wake Me Up'♬ #결선2라운드. Please wake me up♨ Hoppipolla ‘Wake Me Up’♬ #FinalRound2. ko. July 5, 2019. https://tv.naver.com/v/9061331. Superband. Naver TV. February 6, 2024. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818143816/https://tv.naver.com/v/9061331. live.
  18. Web site: ko:'호피폴라'가 전하는 위로의 메시지 'One More Light'♬ #파이널라운드. 'One More Light', a comforting message from 'Hopipolla'♬ #FinalRound. ko. https://tv.naver.com/v/9142566. July 12, 2024. Superband. Naver TV. February 6, 2024. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818143809/https://tv.naver.com/v/9142566. live.
  19. News: Hong. Ji-ye. ko:'슈퍼밴드' 호피폴라 최종 우승..."모든 순간 열심히 했다". Hoppipolla is the Final Winner of Superband..."We Worked Hard Every Moment". ko. http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1369667. July 12, 2019. Joongboo Ilbo. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206022055/http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1369667. live.
  20. News: Park. Se-young. ko:JTBC '슈퍼밴드' 호피폴라 최종 우승, 윤종신 기립...부상은? 1억원·월드투어·SUV. Hoppipolla, the Final Winner of JTBC's Superband got Yoon Jong-shin standing ovation... The prize? 100 million won, world tour, and SUV. ko. https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20190712002310274. July 12, 2019. Asia Today. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206022056/https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20190712002310274. live.
  21. News: Jang. Chang-hwan. ko:호피폴라, '불후의 명곡'으로 예능 데뷔..이은미 '가슴이 뛴다' 완벽 소화. Hoppipolla, variety debut with 'Immortal Song'...perfectly performs 'Heart Beats' by Lee Eunmi. ko. https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3731176. September 28, 2019. News1. Seoul. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206062245/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3731176. live.
  22. Ha. Myeong-nam. ko:슈퍼밴드 우승팀 '호피폴라', 드림어스컴퍼니&모스뮤직과 손잡고 새 앨범 컴백. Superband Winning Team Hoppipolla Grabs Dreamus Company & Moss Music's Hand and Comeback with New Album. ko. April 9, 2020. https://www.sisamagazine.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=317699. Sisa Magazine. Seoul. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206064707/https://www.sisamagazine.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=317699. live.
  23. News: Park. Dong-seon. ko:슈퍼밴드 우승팀 호피폴라, 첫 싱글 'About Time' 16일 공개. Superband Winning Team Hoppipolla First Single 'About Time' Release on the 16th. ko. November 15, 2019. https://www.etnews.com/20191115000106. ET News. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206062244/https://www.etnews.com/20191115000106. live.
  24. News: Lee. Ji-eun. ko:호피폴라·루시·퍼플레인, '슈퍼밴드TOP3' 콘서트 셋리스트 공개. Hoppipolla, Lucy, Purple Rain Release the Setlist of Superband Top 3 Concert. December 13, 2019. ko. https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20191213000101. Newspim. Seoul. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206064707/https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20191213000101. live.
  25. News: Jeong. Hee-yeon. ko:하현상, 새 솔로 앨범 'The Edge' 6월8일 발매. Ha Hyun-sang New Solo Album 'The Edge' will be released on June 8. ko. May 28, 2020. https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20200528/101255662/1. Sports DongA. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240207014315/https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20200528/101255662/1. live.
  26. News: Kim. Min-ji. ko:하현상, 컴백 앞두고 새 앨범 녹음 현장 공개…아티스트 면모 눈길. Ha Hyun-sang reveals new album recording site ahead of comeback. ko. https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1278719. June 1, 2020. X Sport News. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220032026/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1278719. live.
  27. News: Son. Bong-seok. ko:하현상 EP 'The Edge' 타이틀곡 '노스텔지아' 뮤비 티저 영상 공개. Ha Hyunsang EP 'The Edge' Title Song 'Nostalgia' Movie Teaser release. ko. https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202006031809003&sec_id=540201. June 6, 2020. Sports Khan. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220032023/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202006031809003&sec_id=540201. live.
  28. News: Kim. Young-jin. ko:'미성의 소년' 하현상, 새 앨범 'The Edge'로 화려한 컴백. 'Handsome Boy' Ha Hyun-sang makes a spectacular comeback with the new album 'The Edge'. ko. https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20200609001429377. June 9, 2020. Asia Today. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240207014316/https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20200609001429377. live.
  29. News: Lee. Soo-min. ko:'호피폴라→솔로' 하현상, 신보 'The Edge'로 우뚝. 'Hopipolar→Solo' Ha Hyun-sang stands tall with new album 'The Edge'. ko. https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20200608_0001052145. June 8, 2020. Newsis. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220032023/https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20200608_0001052145. live.
  30. News: Kim. Ye-na. ko:하현상, 신보 'The Edge' 발매 기념 온라인 버스킹 7일 개최. Ha Hyunsang holds an online busking on the 7th to commemorate the release of his new album 'The Edge'. ko. https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1280775. June 5, 2020. X Sport News. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220032024/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1280775. live.
  31. News: Jang. Ji-min. ko:하현상 솔로 컴백 확정...앨범명 '3108' 뜻은 무엇?. Ha Hyunsang Solo Comeback...What's the Meaning of the Album Name '3108'?. ko. https://www.hankyung.com/article/202010292712H. October 29, 2020. The Korea Economic Daily. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240207014315/https://www.hankyung.com/article/202010292712H. live.
  32. News: Ahn. Ha-na. ko:호피폴라 하현상, 신곡 '3108' 무빙 포스터 공개...애틋+아련. Hoppipolla Ha Hyunsang New Song '3108' Movin Poster Release. ko. https://m.mbn.co.kr/news-amp/4330167. November 4, 2020. MBN News. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220040241/https://m.mbn.co.kr/news-amp/4330167. live.
  33. News: Kim. Ha-na. ko:호피폴라 하현상, 오늘(10일) 신곡 '3108' 발표...실력파 싱어송라이터 출격. Hoppipolla Ha Hyunsang Release New Song '3108' Today on the 10th...Talented singer-songwriter emerges. ko. https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020111012120002026. November 10, 2020. Hankook Ilbo. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220040239/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020111012120002026. live.
  34. News: Kim. Eun-ae. ko:하현상 "신곡 '3108', 시간 돌리는 내용에 대한 노래 만들고 싶었다". Ha Hyunsang said, "For my new song '3108,' I wanted to make a song about turning back time.". ko. https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/11/10/BZJEQW3SF6V2W6ZSYDH3UYVOUA/. November 10, 2024. The Chosun Ilbo. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220040239/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/11/10/BZJEQW3SF6V2W6ZSYDH3UYVOUA/. live.
  35. News: Hwang. Hye-jin. ko:호피폴라 하현상, 오늘(13일) 데뷔 후 첫 '스케치북' 첫 출격 '신곡 공개'. Ha Hyunsang Today (Nov 13) Appeared for the First Time After Debut on 'You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook' Revealing His New Song. ko. https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202011131554130410. November 13, 2020. Newsen. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220043027/https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202011131554130410. live.
  36. News: Ahn. Ha-na. ko:하현상, 15일 '틱톡 뮤직 나이트' 출격…팬들과 랜선 호흡. Ha Hyunsang Appear on the TikTok Music Night...Interacting with Fans Online. ko. https://www.mbn.co.kr/news/entertain/4340877. November 14, 2020. MBN News. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220043026/https://www.mbn.co.kr/news/entertain/4340877. live.
  37. News: Hwang. ko:데이식스 영케이 "하현상, 내가 탐내는 아티스트…프로듀싱도 잘해". DAY6 Young K “Ha Hyun-sang, the artist I wish for… He’s good at producing too". ko. Hye-jin. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202306212258530410. June 21, 2021. Newsen. February 21, 2024. February 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240221065121/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202306212258530410. live.
  38. News: Choi. Su-hyeok. ko:슈퍼밴드’ 호피폴라 하현상, 4월 2일 새 싱글 ‘심야영화’ 발매 확정. Superband Hoppipolla's Ha Hyunsang will Release New Single "Late Night Movie" on April 2. ko. March 29, 2021. https://www.psnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1543668. Public News. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240207080038/https://www.psnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1543668. live.
  39. News: Choi. Su-hyeok. ko:'발매 D-1' 하현상, 데이식스 영케이와 공동 작사 '심야영화' 미리듣기 영상 공개. 'Release D-1' Ha Hyun-sang releases preview video for 'Late Night Movie' co-written with DAY6’s Young K. ko. https://www.psnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1547744. April 1, 2021. Public News. February 21, 2024. February 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240221065121/https://www.psnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1547744. live.
  40. News: Lee. Min-ji. ko:하현상, 신곡 ‘심야영화’ 데이식스 영케이와 공동 작사. Ha Hyunsang Co-Wrote the New Song "Late Night Movie" with Day6 Young K. ko. https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202103300732552410. March 30, 2024. Newsen. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240207080039/https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202103300732552410. live.
  41. News: Yoon. Jun-ho. ko:하현상, 홍범도 장군 안장식 추모 공연…'바람이 되어'. Ha Hyun-sang sing "Becoming the Wind" at the Hong Beomdo Memorial Service. ko. https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20210818_0001552063. August 18, 2021. Newsis. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219024040/https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20210818_0001552063. live.
  42. News: Kim. Seon-yeong. ko:하현상, 홍범도 장군 유해 안장식 추모 공연. Ha Hyunsang Performance at Hong Beom-do's Memorial Service. ko. https://www.psnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2000594. August 19, 2021. Public News. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222025715/https://www.psnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2000594. live.
  43. News: Hwang. Ha-hyeon. ko:호피폴라 하현상, 홍범도 장군 유해 안장식에 참석하여 추모 공연 선보여. Hoppipolla Ha Hyunsang Attends the Burial Ceremony for General Hong Beom-do's Remains and Performs a Memorial Performance.. ko. https://www.starinnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=325504#0C1r. August 18, 2024. Star in News. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222025715/https://www.starinnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=325504#0C1r. live.
  44. News: Jeon. Jae-gyeong. ko:하현상, 28일 신보 발매...'불꽃놀이'. Ha Hyun-sang releases new album "Burning Sunset" on the 28th. ko. https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20210823_0001557490. August 24, 2021. Newsis. February 23, 2024. February 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240223043159/https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20210823_0001557490. live.
  45. News: . ko:호피폴라 하현상, 자작곡 '불꽃놀이' 가사 일부 공개. Hoppipolla Ha Hyunsang Revelead the Self-produced Lyrics of "Burning Sunset". ko. https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20210826/108769127/1. August 26, 2021. News1. Sports DongA. February 23, 2024. February 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240223043158/https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20210826/108769127/1. live.
  46. News: Lee. Jae-hoon. ko:호피폴라 하현상, 오늘 '불꽃놀이'..."사라짐에 대해". Hoppipolla Ha Hyunsang's "Burning Sunset" Today..."About disappearing". ko. https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20210828_0001563527. August 28, 2021. Newsis. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240207081152/https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?ar_id=NISX20210828_0001563527. live.
  47. News: Kim. Ye-na. ko:하현상, '불꽃놀이' 밴드 라이브 버전 MV 공개...낭만 에너지. Ha Hyunsang Released "Burning Sunset" Band Live Version MV...Romantic Energy. ko. https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1469003. September 2, 2021. X Sports News. February 23, 2024. February 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240223043159/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1469003. live.
  48. News: Hwang. Ha-hyeon. ko:하현상, 네 번째 디지털싱글 '불꽃놀이' 발매→ 곧 사라질 순간에 대한 위로 전해. Ha Hyunsang 4th Digital Single "Burning Sunset" Release→Consolation for a moment that will soon disappear. ko. https://www.starinnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=325964#0C1r. August 28, 2021. Star in News. February 23, 2024. February 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240223043158/https://www.starinnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=325964#0C1r. live.
  49. News: Yong. Won-jung. ko:하현상, 세번째 EP 'Calibrate' 콘셉트 포토 오. Ha Hyunsang Third EP 'Calibrate' Concept Photo Open. ko. https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=319247. December 17, 2021. Single List. February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227021015/https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=319247. live.
  50. News: Hwang. Ha-hyeon. ko:하현상, 21일 세번째 EP 'Calibrate'로 컴백. Ha Hyunsang Comeback with the Third EP 'Calibrate'. ko. https://www.starinnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=330513#0C1r. December 13, 2021. Star in News. February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227021015/https://www.starinnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=330513#0C1r. live.
  51. News: Yoo. Byeong-cheol. ko:하현상, 3rd EP 'Calibrate' 타이틀곡은 '등대'...첫 번째 콘셉트 포토도 공개. Ha Hyunsang 3rd EP 'Calibrate'...First Concept Photo Release. ko. https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202112130234. December 13, 2021. Korea Economy TV. February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227021015/https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202112130234. live.
  52. News: Hwang. Hye-jin. ko:'컴백' 하현상 ‘Calibrate’ 콘셉트 티저 공개...깊어진 감성. Ha Hyunsang 'Calibrate' Comeback, Concept Teaser Revealed...Deepened Emotions. ko. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202112161237560410. December 16, 2021. Newsen. February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227021014/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202112161237560410. live.
  53. News: Lee. Sang-jin. ko:하현상, 전곡 프로듀싱 3rd EP 'Calibrate' 리릭 포스터 공개 '청춘의 외로움 노래'. Ha Hyunsang, producing all songs of 3rd EP 'Calibrate' lyric poster released 'Song of loneliness of youth'. ko. https://m.anewsa.com/article_sub3.php?number=2546136. December 19, 2021. Asia News Agency. February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227021015/https://m.anewsa.com/article_sub3.php?number=2546136. live.
  54. News: Kim. Hyeong-jun. ko:'감성 장인' 하현상, 독립서점 프로모션 성료...3rd EP 'Calibrate' 굿즈 세트 완판. 'Emotional craftsman' Ha Hyun-sang successfully completes independent bookstore promotion...3rd EP 'Calibrate' goods set sold out. ko. https://www.rnx.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=267282. January 1, 2022. RNX News. February 27, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227021015/https://www.rnx.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=267282. live.
  55. News: Jang. Woo-young. ko:하현상, 'MAGIC'→'밤 산책' 라이브 공개…훈훈한 팬 소통 '감동'. Ha Hyun-sang, 'MAGIC' → 'Night Walk' live release... Heartwarming fan communication. ko. https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/05/31/2CD3QTGSFWPGQDQNZ67AOEDI4Q/. May 31, 2022. Osen. Chosun. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219024947/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/05/31/2CD3QTGSFWPGQDQNZ67AOEDI4Q/. live.
  56. News: Kim. Min-ji. ko:하현상 컴백, 19일 디지털 싱글 '겨울이 오면' 발매. Ha Hyunsang released a comeback at 19th with Digital Single 'When Winter Comes'. ko. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202212090727242410. December 9, 2022. Newsen. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219024948/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202212090727242410. live.
  57. News: Lee. Hyun-ji. ko:하현상 영국 가수 이담과 컬래버 곡 발매..."함께 음악 작업 할 수 있어 행복". Ha Hyunsang and British Singer Etham Collaboration Song..."Happy to be able to work on music together". ko. https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=174277. March 28, 2023. MHN Sports. February 19, 2024. June 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604080943/https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=174277. live.
  58. News: Hwang. Hye-jin. ko:"5년의 시간과 흔적" 하현상, 직접 소개한 정규 1집 'Time and Trace'. Ha Hyunsang's "Time and Trace of 5 years", 1st Full Album 'Time and Trace' that were personally introduced. ko. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304281057590410. April 28, 2023. Newsen. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219031926/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304281057590410. live.
  59. News: Hwang. Hye-jin. ko:하현상, 정규 1집 발매 기념 깜짝 버스킹 개최 “감회 새로워”. Ha Hyun-sang holds a surprise busking to commemorate the release of his first full-length album, “Feels New”. ko. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202305220800440410. May 22, 2023. Newsen. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220021804/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202305220800440410. live.
  60. News: ko:하현상 'With All My Heart' 트랙리스트 공개, 어김없이 전곡 작사 작곡. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202401040941270410. Newsen. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219033135/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202401040941270410. live.
  61. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 27, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. January 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230506094328/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=17&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. May 6, 2023. live.
  62. Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2024.04. Circle Chart. ko. January 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731132124/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=04&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. July 31, 2023. live.
  63. Peaks on the Circle Album Chart :
    • The Edge: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 24, 2020. Circle Chart. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240129035629/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=24&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Calibrate: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 52, 2021. January 29, 2024. Circle Chart. https://web.archive.org/web/20240129035025/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=52&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. January 29, 2024. live.
    • With All My Heart: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 2, 2024. January 24, 2024. Circle Chart. https://web.archive.org/web/20240128203059/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=02&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. January 28, 2024. live.
  64. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Month 6, 2020. June 2020. Circle Chart. January 29, 2024. August 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230802122034/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=06&hitYear=2020&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
  65. Web site: Circle Download Chart – Month 12, 2021. December 2021. January 29, 2024. Circle Chart. https://web.archive.org/web/20230720091116/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. July 20, 2023. live.
  66. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Month 1, 2024. January 2024. Circle Chart. February 23, 2024. September 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230917144634/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?serviceGbn=&termGbn=month. live.
  67. Peaks on the Circle Digital Chart (Collaborations):
    • "Someday": Web site: Digital Chart – Year 2023 Week 27. July 2–8, 2023. Circle Chart. February 26, 2024. December 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221208020639/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=49&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  68. Peak on the Circle Download Chart (Other charted songs):
    • Songs on Calibrate album: Web site: Download Chart – Year 2021 Week 52. December 19–25, 2021. Circle Chart. February 26, 2024. April 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405060632/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=52&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Songs on Living the Moment of Love Album: Web site: Download Chart – Year 2022 Week 23. May 29 – June 4, 2022. Circle Chart. February 26, 2024. October 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231031180601/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=23&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
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