Kangta Explained

Kangta
Native Name:강타
Native Name Lang:ko
Birth Name:An Chil-hyun
Birth Date:10 October 1979
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Module:
Embed:yes
Years Active:1996–present
Label:SM
Current Member Of:SM Town
Color:khaki
Hangul:강타
Hanja:強打
Rr:Gangta
Mr:Kangt'a
Hangulborn:안칠현
Hanjaborn:安七炫
Rrborn:An Chil-hyeon
Mrborn:An Ch'irhyŏn

An Chil-hyun (; born October 10, 1979), known professionally as Kangta (stylized sometimes in all caps and formerly as KangTa;), is a South Korean singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, actor and radio personality. He is well known as a member of boy band H.O.T.. Also he is an executive of SM Entertainment since 2005 and the chief producer of Kreation Music Rights's label Smashhit since 2023.

Career

1996–2001: H.O.T.

See also: H.O.T.. Kangta was discovered at Lotte World, a theme park, when he was only 13 years old. He made his debut on-screen appearance as a backup dancer together with future bandmate Moon Hee-joon for labelmate singer Yoo Young-jin. Kangta eventually decided to become a singer with Moon and three others, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony An, and Lee Jae-won to form H.O.T. in 1996. The group disbanded in 2001, after the group contract expired as the members decided not to renew it.

2001–2002: Solo debut, 'Polaris' and 'Pine Tree'

Kangta released his first studio album "Polaris" on August 16, 2001, and began his solo career with the title track "Polaris". On this album, he wrote, composed and arranged seven songs and produced the album. Even at the beginning of the recession in the music market, it sold 300,000 copies within a week of its release, ranking first in record sales,[1] and was a great success with sales close to 500,000 copies.[2] In December of the same year, SM Entertainment's singers began to enter China in earnest, starting with performances in Beijing and Shanghai, China.[3]

From March 4 to October 20, 2002, he was the main DJ of "Kangta's Declaration of Freedom" at KBS 2FM, and from October 21 to April 20, 2003, he was a double DJ with Shin Hye-sung. Later in March, the heroine Seong-so (played by Lim Eun-kyung) was cast as the beloved singer Ga Jun-oh in Jang Sun-woo's film "The Second Coming of a Match Girl" and made a cameo appearance.[4]

On August 1 of the same year, he released his second studio album "Pine Tree" for the first time in more than a year, and as with his first album, he recorded more than 70% of his own songs.[5] Prior to his broadcast activities after the album's release, his first solo concert KANGTA 1ST CONCERT "Pine Tree" was held three times on Aug. 24 and 25 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium.[6]

2004–2005 : Acting roles and Director of SM Entertainment

Kangta received several offers and accepted a drama offer in China. In 2004, he starred in a drama called Magic Touch of Fate together with Taiwanese actors and actresses, Ruby Lin and Alec Su. Kangta portrayed the role of the evil magician Jin-Xiu. A few months later, he starred in a KBS drama, Loveholic in Korea.

In 2005, Kangta was appointed director when he re - signed with SM and received a portion of the down payment as a stock.[7]

2005 : the third studio album 'Persona'

Kangta released his third album, Persona, in 2005. In July of the same year, the third studio album Persona was officially released in Taiwan and China. The album became a hot topic because it had 500,000 pre-orders.[8] The title song "Persona" was a big hit in China.

In 2005, Kangta was chosen as the best Korean singer overseas, according to Arirang International Broadcasting. A poll was issued over the internet, allowing only people outside of Korea to vote.2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival

2007

Kangta also acted in his second Chinese drama,[9] Love in the City 2. In the series, Kangta portrayed the life of a successful CEO with a dull life. In March Kangta was announced to be playing a supporting role in JTBC's 2012 drama Happy Ending as Kim So-eun's love interest.[10]

In 2007, he filmed two dramas and Love in the City 2 aired on October 1, 2007. In January 2007, Kangta took part in the Hallyu Festival in Osaka, which also featured Jun Jin and Lee Min-woo of Shinhwa, SG Wannabe and actor Song Seung-heon at the Osaka Dome.[11]

Kangta enlisted for mandatory military service in April 2008 for 21 months of active duty. During which time he starred in military musical Mine with rapper Yang Dong-geun. It is about the true life story of Lieutenant Lee Jong-myung, who lost his legs in a land mine explosion near the demilitarized zone, in June 2000, when he saved fellow soldier, Sul Dong-seob from the minefield.[12]

2010: Chinese Single "Breaka Shaka"

After two years and five months of hiatus from the entertainment industry due to Korean military service, Kangta released Chinese Single Breaka Shaka.[13] and the EP was released on September 14.

In 2013, he produced the OST for That Winter, the Wind Blows, and "Gray Paper" and "And One" were written and composed by Kangta. He also produced Zhoumi's album "Rewind" in 2014.

2016: Home' Chapter 1

In March 2014, Kangta, alongside labelmate BoA, was appointed as a de facto creative director of S.M. Entertainment.[14]

In October 2016, S.M. Entertainment announced that Kangta would hold a concert to celebrate his 20th debut anniversary titled Coming Home, as a part of SM Entertainment's concert series The Agit. The concert was held from November 4 to November 6 at SMTown Theatre.[15] On October 11, S.M. Entertainment confirmed that Kangta currently preparing his new album.[16] [17] On the same day, it was confirmed that Kangta would appear on JTBC's A Hyung I Know and would be aired on October 29.[18] Kangta released his first Korean extended play Home' Chapter 1 on November 3. The album contains five tracks, with the lead single titled "Diner".

In 2017, He released his digital single "Doll" with Wendy and Seulgi of Red Velvet.

2021–2022: "Cough Syrup", 25th Anniversary project and "Eyes on You"

After a three-year musical hiatus, the new song "Cough Syrup" was pre-released on SMTOWN LIVE "Culture Humanity" on January 1, 2021. And it was officially released as 'SM STATION' on January 15.[19]

SM Entertainment announced that Kangta would begin preparations for his twenty-fifth anniversary project throughout 2021. He first released the single "Freezing" on March 24.[20] Kangta released the remake single "Free To Fly 2021" on July 14.[21] The second single for the project "Christmas in July" was released on July 28.[22] The third single "Maybe" was released on October 12.[23] The fourth single "Slow Dance" was released on January 12, 2022.[24]

On August 17, 2022, it was announced that Kangta would be making a comeback on September 7 with his fourth studio album Eyes on You, marking his first almost two decades (since 2005).[25] The lead single of the same name was released on the same day the ten-track album was released, and It included "Skip" featuring NCT Taeyong and "Love Song" featuring Paloalto.[26] [27]

On April 22, 2023, SM STATION released its digital single, "When I Close My Eyes". The song was sung with LeeAreum, a vocalist of hanbitarts, in commemoration of ‘Day of the Disabled’.[28]

2023-present: Producers' activities

In 2023, Kangta is the executive producer of SMASHHIT Productions Team, one of the four CICs of Kreation Music Rights, SM Entertainment's music publishing subsidiary.[29] And Kangta participates in the creation of a British boy group through a program called ‘Made in Korea’ with British entertainment company MOON&BACK.[30]

Personal life

He is an experienced songwriter and composer, having written over 100 songs for H.O.T.'s albums as well as for other groups and singers like NRG and former labelmate Fly to the Sky.

On February 4, 2020, it was confirmed that Kangta is in a relationship with actress Jung Yumi.[31]

Group projects

S (Supreme)

See main article: S (group). After planning for years, Kangta worked with his celebrity friends Shin Hye-sung from Shinhwa and Lee Ji-hoon to form the project group named 'S', an initialism for 'Supreme'. They released their first solo project album called Fr. In. Cl. (short for 'Friends in Classic'; 2003). They have won several awards since then. Their title track, "I Swear" was written, composed, and arranged by Kangta while Shin wrote the English lyrics.

On 14 October 2014, it was announced that group 'S' would be making a comeback after over a decade with a new mini-album titled Autumn Breeze, scheduled to be released on October 27. SM Entertainment stated that "Kangta wrote and produced all the songs on the upcoming album. Kangta’s unique music style and the trio’s harmonious voices will create beautiful ballads that will satisfy the fans". On October 18, the group performed their new song "Without You" at SM Entertainment's agency-wide concert SM Town in Shanghai. The music video for the song was released on October 24, starring Yuri of Girls' Generation. The group was slated to be on Immortal Songs 2 on November 3 as part of their promotions.

Kangta & Vanness

Early 2006, Kangta collaborated with Vanness Wu of F4 from Taiwan, and formed Kangta & Vanness. Their debut was in Thailand ending the ceremony for the 2006 MTV Asia Awards. They released their single "Scandal" and promoted their single in Asia. "Scandal" was a success over Asia and a repackaged version was released in mid-July. On September 12, they held a showcase in Malaysia, Berjaya Times Square.

On Arirang TV's talk show Heart to Heart, Kangta announced that he would be entering the Army in early 2008, during which activities were put on hold.

Music discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[32]
Polaris
Pine Tree
  • Released: August 21, 2002
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Persona
  • Released: March 4, 2005
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Eyes on You
  • Released: September 7, 2022
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
18

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
Korean
Eternity
  • Released: March 12, 2008
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Home' Chapter 1
  • Released: November 3, 2016
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
13
Chinese
Breaka Shaka
  • Released: September 14, 2010
    • Label: SM Entertainment, Avex Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearAlbum
Korean
scope=row "Polaris"
2001Polaris
scope=row "Memories" (Korean: 사랑은 기억보다)2002Pine Tree
scope=row "Persona" 2004Persona
scope=row "Eternity" (Korean: 어느날 가슴이 말했다)2008Eternity
scope=row "Diner" (Korean: 단골식당)2016Home' Chapter 1
scope=row "Cough Syrup"
2021Cough Syrup
scope=row "Freezing"Eyes On You
scope=row "Free to Fly 2021"
Free to Fly 2021
scope=row "Christmas in July"
Eyes On You
scope=row "Maybe"
scope=row "Slow Dance"2022
scope=row "Eyes on You"
Chinese
scope=row "Breaka Shaka"2010Breaka Shaka

As featured artist

TitleYearAlbum
scope=row "I Want"
2001The Promise
scope=row "The Poem"
Dream of Heaven
scope=row "Confession" "
2007Vol. 2 There's So Much I Want to Say Promise
scope=row "7989"
Girls' Generation

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearAlbum
scope=row "너의 꿈 찾아"2001Atlantis: The Lost Empire soundtrack
scope=row "Breath"
scope=row "Seom"2002Resurrection of the Little Match Girl soundtrack
scope=row "Breath"2005April Snow soundtrack
scope=row "Still My Heart"2007Dear My Love soundtrack
scope=row "Perguntas"Air City soundtrack
scope=row "Arrow"2011
scope=row "Magic"
2012The Voice of Korea
scope=row "Dear My Family"
I Am soundtrack
scope=row "미안합니다(Prod. By Muzie, Cho Jung Chi)"
2016The birth of the song, TRACK 7
scope=row "Theme Of Prontera"2017The Memory Of Ragnarok soundtrack
scope=row "I Swear"
Fantastic Duo2 Part.15
scope=row "Polaris"

Other appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
scope=row "Angel Eyes"
2001Christmas Winter Vacation in SMTown.com – Angel Eyes
scope=row "White"
scope=row "The First Noel"
scope=row "Summer Vacation"
200202 SUMMER VACATION IN SMTOWN.com
scope=row "Blue"
scope=row "여름날의 추억"
scope=row "My Angel My Light
"
2002 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com – My Angel My Light
scope=row "보내는 글"
scope=row "Silver Bell"
scope=row "Hello! Summer"
20032003 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com
scope=row "연가"
scope=row "그림으로 떠나는여행"
scope=row "두 번째 겨울 (Snowflake)
"
2003 Winter Vacation in SMTown.com
scope=row "The Christmas Song"
scope=row "Hot Mail (여름편지)
"
20042004 Summer Vacation in SMTown.com
scope=row "미쳐가나봐"
scope=row "Just One"
scope=row "태양은 가득히"
20062006 Summer SMTown
scope=row "Summer Night Love"
scope=row "Snow Dream"
2006 Winter SMTown – Snow Dream
scope=row "White Christmas"
scope=row "여행을 떠나요"
20072007 Summer SMTown
scope=row "Last Year Summer Night Story"
scope=row "Only Love"
2007 Winter SMTown – Only Love
scope=row "Winter Wonderland"
scope=row "For The First Time"20112011 Winter SMTown – The Warmest Gift
scope=row "Doll"
2007Doll - SM Station
scope=row "Dear My Family (Studio Ver.)"
Dear My Family - SM Station
scope=row "Dear My Family (Live Concert Ver.)"
scope=row "빛 (Hope from KWANGYA)"
2021
scope=row "The Cure"
2022
scope=row "Happier"
scope=row "When I Close My Eyes"
2023When I Close My Eyes - SM Station

Music videos

TitleYearDirector
Korean
scope=row "Polaris"2001
scope=row "Confession"2002
scope=row "Memories"
scope=row "Propose"
scope=row "Persona"2005Lee Sang-kyu
scope=row "Eternity"2008
scope=row "Diner"2016
scope=row "Cough Syrup"2021
scope=row "Freezing"
scope=row "Free To Fly 2021"
scope=row "Christmas in July"
scope=row "Slow Dance"2022
scope=row "Eyes On You"
scope=row "Love Song"
scope=row "When I Close My Eyes"2023
Chinese
scope=row "Breaka Shaka"2010

Production and songwriting discography

Production credits

Songwriting and composing credits

1990s

YearAlbumArtistSongLyricsMusicNotes
CreditedWithCreditedWith
1998Resurrection H.O.T."Hope"
"The Promise of H.O.T."
"Techno Love"
"Wedding X-mas"
1999I Yah H.O.T."My Girl"
"Celebrate"
"It's Been Raining Since You Left Me"
"Together, Forever"
Christmas in SMTown.com SM Town"Jingle Bell"
"Graduation"
"Together, Forever"
"Wedding X-mas"
"A Song For Love"
Fly to the Sky Fly to the Sky"In My Dream"
"A Song For Love"

2000s

YearAlbumArtistSongLyricsMusicNotes
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2000Eternity Friend Lee Ji-hoon"For You......"
"Eternity Friend"
Age Of Peace soundtrackH.O.T."The Best"
"TTTrack #1 (Techno Time Track #1)"
"TTTrack #2 (Techno Time Track #2)"
Outside Castle H.O.T."Delight"
"We Can Do It!"
"My Mother"
"Pray for You"
"Goodbye For The Last"
"Illusion"
"Always My Love"
Winter Vacation In SM Town.com SM Town"Silver Bell"
2001Special With... Lee Ji-hoon"Doll"
"My Romance"
The Promise Fly to the Sky"I Want"
"Shy Love"
Sorrow (悲) NRG"Sorrow (悲)"
Hey, Come On! Shinhwa"I Swear..."
Atlantis: The Lost Empire soundtrackKangta"Faith"
PolarisKangta"Polaris"
"My Life"
"In Your Eyes"
"Still"
"Last Summer Night"
"Blue Moon"
"Polaris" instrumental
Dana Dana"Pretty..."
Winter vacation in SMTOWN.com - Angel eyes SM Town"White"
"The First Noel"
2002Pine TreeKangta"Happy Happy"
"Memories"
"Propose"
"Summer"
"The Best"
"Autumn"
"Memories#2"
"Flower"
"2032 in Cuba"
"Nocturne"
"One Snowing Day"
"Pine Tree"
No.1BoA"Waiting"
"Beat It"
2003Fr. in. ClS"I Swear"
"Love Is..."
"Just One Moment"
"Tears Of The Moon"
"I Was..."
"Sentimental"
Double BoA"Always"
2004NR6G NRG"Shoulder To Shoulder"
2005PersonaKangta"Persona"
"Illusion"
"Agape"
"Paralysis"
"Just One Day"
"Blue Snow"
"Always"
"Prayer"
April Snow soundtrackS"Breath"
2006ScandalKangta & Vanness"127 Days"
"One Day"
2007Girls' GenerationKangta and Taeyeon"7989"
EternityKangta"Eternity"
"7989"

2010s

YearAlbumArtistSongLyricsMusicNotes
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2010Breaka ShakaKangta"Remember"
"Habit"
2011Athena soundtrack Kangta"Arrow"
2013That Winter, the Wind Blows soundtrackYesung"Gray Paper"
Taeyeon"Only One"
2014Can You Here MeJi Se Hee"Can You Here Me"
Once Again #2Shin Hye-sung&Im Chang-jung"Doll"
Autumn BreezeS"Without You"
"One Last Memory"
"Utopia"
"One Fine Day"
"Secret Letter"
2016Home' Chapter 1Kangta"Diner"
2017DollKangta&Wendy&Seulgi"Doll"
2019HopeLee Jin-ah"Hope"

2020s

YearAlbumArtistSongLyricsMusicNotes
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2021Rewind: BlossomBaekhyun&Doyoung"Doll"
Christmas in JulyKangta"Memories of Summer 2021"
SM Town"The Promise of H.O.T. (Jazz Ver.)"
"Hope from KWANGYA"
2022Cause YouYeong-jun & Lee Ye-joon"Cause You"
Re-born ProjectBen"Waiting.."
Eyes on YouKangta"Persona 2022"
2023Pine Tree Lee Woo"Pine Tree"
Shiny Day Tony Ahn"Shiny Day"
style="text-align:center;"-Kim Woo-jin"Camellia"
2024Glow Big Ocean"Glow"
Youth Doyoung"Warmth"
I Like The Way Kim Woo-jin"Hold"
Tours and concerts

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole Notes
2000Age Of PeaceHimself
2002Emergency Act 19Himself
Resurrection of the Little Match GirlSpecial Guest Star
2012I AM.HimselfDocumentary of SMTown in New York
Secret Garden OscarChinese-language remake of the 2010 South Korean drama.
2015SMTown The StageHimselfDocumentary film of SM Town[39]
2016Mad Monk Ji GongTBA

Television dramas

YearTitleRole Notes
2002Man And Women-Happy BirthdayDohyunLead role
2005Magic Touch of FateJin Xiu Main role
LoveholicSeo Kang WookLead role
2007Love In The City 2Zhang Wei QiLead role
It's a Celebration for the Girls of JeonggaAn Chil-hyunLead role
2011Pepper and KimchiKang Woo-hyukLead role
Di Jin Ling XuanLead role
2012Happy Ending[40] Goo Seung JaeSupporting role
2016Circle of Friends
2017Tri-Path Journey

TV show

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012–2013The Voice of KoreaJudgesSeasons 1 and 2, did not return for season 3
2018Song OneMCEp 1-6[41]
2019Super HearerHearerEp 1–8[42]
Radio
YearTitleRoleNote
2002KBS 2FM Kangta's 'Freedom Declaration'DJSolo DJ
2002 ~ 2003 KBS 2FM Kangta, Shin Hye-sung's 'Freedom Declaration'Double DJ
2016–2018MBC Starry NightSolo DJ

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / workResult
MTV Asia Awards2002Favorite Artist - Korea"Polaris"
KMTV Korean Music Awards2002Bonsang"Polaris"[43]
2003Bonsang"I Swear" (S)
Mnet Asian Music Awards2001Best Male Artist"Polaris"[44] [45]
Best Ballad Performance
2002Best Male Artist"Memories"[46]
Best Ballad Performance
2005Best R&B Performance"Persona"[47]
Overseas Viewers' Award"Mask"[48]
Seoul Music Awards2001Bonsang"Polaris"
2006K-wave Special Award"Kangta & Vanness"
Golden Disc Awards2001Bonsang"Polaris"
2002Bonsang"Memories"
2003Popularity Award"S"
SBS Gayo Daejeon2001Bonsang"Polaris"
Most Popular Award
2002Bonsang"Memories"
2003Bonsang"I Swear" (S)
KBS Gayo Daesang2001Bonsang"Polaris"
2002Bonsang"Memories"[49]
2003Popularity Award"I Swear" (S)
MBC Top 10 Singer's Song Festival2001Bonsang"Polaris"[50]
2002Bonsang"Memories"[51]
KBS Entertainment Awards2003Radio DJ of the Year"KBS 2FM Kangta, Shin Hye-sung's 'Freedom Declaration'"[52]
MBC Entertainment Awards2016Radio DJ Rookie Award"MBC Starry Night"[53]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [코스닥] SM "16일 출시 강타 솔로앨범 불티"]. April 15, 2023. Korean.
  2. Web site: [코스닥] 에스엠, 21일 강타 2집 '사계' 발매]. April 15, 2023. Korean.
  3. Web site: [방송]'SES' '신화' 강타 등 가수 5팁 본격 중국 진출]. December 9, 2001. Korean.
  4. Web site: [영화]강타, 영화 '성냥팔이…'에 가수로 캐스팅]. March 20, 2002. Korean.
  5. Web site: [새음반] DJ 혼다&피엠디=언더그라운드 커넥션外]. August 29, 2002. Korean.
  6. Web site: 강타, 24-25일 첫 단독콘서트. August 21, 2002. Korean.
  7. Web site: 강타,SM엔터 2만주 취득..연장계약 댓가. August 18, 2005. Korean.
  8. Web site: 강타 동방신기, 중국 최대 음반사와 음반 계약. March 11, 2005. Korean.
  9. Web site: 페이지를 찾을 수 없습니다.. 11 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080406021859/http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1432192_11858.html. 6 April 2008.
  10. Web site: 김소은, 드라마 '해피엔딩'서 최민수 딸로 활약 '기대' :: THE STAR. 11 March 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304194421/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/03/27/2012032701114.html. 4 March 2016. dead.
  11. Lee Yong-sung "Osaka concert features Korean Wave stars" Korea Herald. 25 January 2007. Retrieved 2012-04-10
  12. News: Lee. Eun-joo. Military musical mines true story of loyalty and sacrifice. 1 December 2012. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2 October 2008. usurped. https://archive.today/20130111032019/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2895531. 11 January 2013.
  13. Web site: KANGTA_愛, 頻率_Music Video. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/L7zvOa0pvJQ . 2021-12-21 . live. 10 September 2010. YouTube. 11 March 2015.
  14. Web site: [TV컷Q]'집사부일체' 보아 "강타 김민종 등 SM 이사마다 역할 다르다" 하는 일은? ]. ko . In "Master in the House", BoA says, "Each SM Director Has Different Roles" . Hong . Young-joon . March 25, 2018 . SportsQ . June 20, 2019.
  15. Web site: Kangta to hold a solo concert for the first time in 8 years!. Allkpop. 11 August 2017.
  16. Web site: Kangta To Return With Brand New Album. A.. Aspera. 11 October 2016. Soompi. 11 August 2017.
  17. Web site: SM announces Kangta's comeback after 8 years. Allkpop. 11 August 2017.
  18. Web site: Kangta and Davichi to appear on a variety show together!. Allkpop. 11 August 2017.
  19. Web site: [팝's신곡]"기침이 날 때마다 널 떠올려"‥강타, 이별의 아픔에 빠진 '감기약']. January 15, 2021. Korean.
  20. Web site: SM "강타, 25주년 프로젝트 시작한다" . ko . SM "Kangta, 25th anniversary project begins" . Lee . Seung-rok . March 22, 2021 . My Daily . March 22, 2021.
  21. Web site: [공식] 강타, '자유롭게 날 수 있도록' 리메이크…NCT 성찬·에스파 윈터 MV 출연]. July 12, 2021. Korean.
  22. Web site: 강타, 데뷔 25주년 두번째 싱글 발매 . ko . Kangta, 25th anniversary of debut, second single release . Lee . Da-won . July 23, 2021 . . July 23, 2021.
  23. Web site: 강타, 데뷔 25주년 3번째 싱글 '아마' 12일 발매 . ko . Kangta, 25th anniversary of her debut, 3rd single 'Maybe' released on the 12th . Lee . Soo-jin . October 8, 2021 . . October 8, 2021.
  24. Web site: 강타, 12일 'Slow Dance' 발매 . ko . Kangta releases 'Slow Dance' on the 12th . Lee . Jae-eun . January 7, 2022 . . January 7, 2022.
  25. Web site: 강타, 9월 '아이즈 온 유' 발매...17년 만 정규 컴백. Lee. Da-gyeom. Kangta releases 'Eyes on You' in September... 1st regular comeback in 17 years. Star Today, Maeil Business News . Naver. August 17, 2022. August 17, 2022. ko.
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