Kihyun Explained
Kihyun |
Birth Name: | Yoo Ki-hyun |
Birth Date: | 22 November 1993 |
Birth Place: | Seoul, South Korea |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Instrument: | Vocals | Years Active: | 2015–present | Label: | Starship | Current Member Of: | Monsta X |
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Module2: | Child: | yes | Headercolor: | transparent | Hangul: | 유기현 | Rr: | Yu Gihyeon | Mr: | Yu Kihyŏn |
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Yoo Ki-hyun (born November 22, 1993), known mononymously as Kihyun, is a South Korean singer and songwriter.[1] He is a member of South Korean boy group Monsta X under Starship Entertainment. Kihyun made his solo debut with the single album Voyager in March 2022,[2] in addition to having recorded numerous original soundtracks for South Korean television dramas.[3]
Early life
Kihyun was born in Seoul, South Korea on November 22, 1993.[4] [5] He came from a family of four, which includes his father, mother, older brother, and himself.[6] Kihyun is also a graduate from Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts.[7]
Career
2014–2015: Debut and career beginnings
In December 2014, Kihyun competed in the Mnet's survival show No.Mercy.[8] Along with six other trainees from the show, Monsta X was formed, a hip-hop idol group that debuted under Starship Entertainment, with the EP Trespass on May 14, 2015.[9] In 2015, through the survival show, he had been featured in two of its soundtracks, for "Pillow" with Sistar's Soyou and Giriboy on January 14,[10] and "0 (Young)" with Giriboy, Mad Clown, Jooyoung, and other remaining trainees in No.Mercy on February 4.[11]
In May 2015, Kihyun and fellow Monsta X member Jooheon, released an original soundtrack "Attractive Woman" for KBS2's Orange Marmalade.[12] In October, he released his first solo original soundtrack "One More Step" for the MBC's television drama She Was Pretty.[13]
2016–2020: Original soundtracks and solo activities
Kihyun appeared as a contestant on King of Mask Singer with the name "Tell Them I'm the Dragon King" on January 3, 2016. He won the first round against Apink's Namjoo, known as "Good Daughter Shim Cheong". On the second round of the competition, he lost to Lim Jeong-hee, known as "Rolled Good Fortune", with the difference of three votes.[14]
In April, Kihyun became an MC for MBC Dramanet's Tasteful Beauty Plus. He participated with Son Tae-young and Kim Ji-min, as one of the beauty information and tips experts.[15]
Kihyun sung the acoustic version of "The Tiger Moth" for the soundtrack for MBC's drama Shopping King Louie, which was released on October 27.[16]
In June 2017, an original soundtrack titled "I've Got A Feeling" for SBS' drama Suspicious Partner was released.[17]
In May 2018, Kihyun recorded "Can't Breathe" for MBC's Partners for Justice with fellow Monsta X member Jooheon,[18] and in June, he also recorded "Love Virus" for tvN's drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim together with WJSN's Seola.[19]
For Monsta X's album All About Luv, Kihyun participated in writing and producing of three songs, including "Who Do U Love?" featuring French Montana (and its remix by will.i.am), "Middle of the Night", and "Beside U".[20] He had previously co-written "I Do Love U" from Take.1 Are You There? with three other members, as well as co-written and produced the song "No Exit" for their debut EP Trespass.[21]
In April 2020, Kihyun released a song for the soundtrack of KBS2's Welcome, titled "Again Spring", and then a song for KBS2's Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, titled "To Be With You", on October 7. In October, Kihyun had a solo stage for M Studio on M Countdown, where he performed a cover of the song "Bad" by Christopher.[22] [23]
2021–present: Solo debut with Voyager and other solo activities
In February, Kihyun released a song for the soundtrack of the drama , titled "O.M.O.M.".[24] He was praised for his work in the drama, particularly his voice was able to express the "sweetness and softness" that complemented the drama.[25]
In August, Kihyun appeared as a special guest on Naver Now's Night Studio, where he sang covers of several songs, including "Middle of the Night" by Monsta X and "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons, with a live band.[26] He also became a new DJ for Naver Now's Midnight Idol, alongside group member I.M.
In September, Kihyun appeared again as a contestant on King of Mask Singers special duet episode for the 2021 Chuseok holiday. Kihyun also paired up with a co-label solo artist Jeong Se-woon as the "Cheongdam-dong Sworn Brothers". They lost in the first round against MeloMance's Kim Min-seok and actor Kim Woo-seok as the "Brave Brothers".[27]
He made his solo debut with the single album Voyager, along with the lead single of the same name, contributing to the lyrics of the song ", (Comma)" on March 15, 2022.[28] [29] [30] Kihyun tested positive for COVID-19 on March 30.[31]
On August 4, Kihyun released a song for the soundtrack of the webcomic After School Lessons for Unripe Apples, titled "Is This Love".[32]
On September 16, he appeared and performed in the music festival KPOP LAND 2022, to commemorate love, peace, and a better world, in Jakarta, Indonesia.[33]
On October 14, Kihyun performed in the KCON 2022 Japan, held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.[34] On October 24, he released his first EP Youth, along with the lead single of the same name.[35] [36] On October 25, Kihyun was selected as the sole host for Naver Now's new live show PLAY!, starting on November 7.[37]
On November 12, he released a song for the soundtrack of the new SBS' Friday-Saturday drama The First Responders, titled "Fire".[38]
In January 2023, Kihyun had a pictorial and an interview for the fashion magazine Arena Homme + Korea.[39]
In April, he became a permanent panelist for JTBC's current affairs and liberal arts program Han Moon-cheol's Black Box Review.[40] On April 16, Kihyun and Joohoney participated in the OST of TVING's original Our Game: LG Twins, titled "Awake". It is a song about overcoming difficulties by cheering each other on and raising hope, which combines rock and hip hop, and contains a moving theme of turning adversity upside down.[41] They also participated in its pitch and theta for victory before the game series against Doosan Bears.[42]
On May 7, he released a song for the soundtrack of the drama Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938, titled "Full Moon". On May 28, Kihyun appeared and performed at the Peak Festival 2023, held at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul.[43]
In June, he attended the 2023 Seen Festival in Hội An, Vietnam.[44] On June 22, Kihyun attended the Korea-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Night, held at Vietnam National Convention Center, as "K-pop Representative Singer". It was a place to enjoy K-pop and V-pop together, to strengthen cultural consensus between the two countries and promote friendship for the future generations.[45]
Personal life
Military service
Kihyun enlisted for his mandatory military service as part of the military band, with 25th Infantry Division at Yangju army base in North Gyeonggi Province on August 22, 2023.[46] [47] In February 2024, he was featured in the Korean military magazine Kookbang Ilbo.[48] Kihyun is scheduled to be discharged on February 21, 2025.[49]
Artistry
Musical style and influences
As the main vocalist of Monsta X, Kihyun has been described to possess a soulful pop rock voice that is "refreshing yet sexy" and "does not shake even in powerful performances". He is also noted for his high-pitched ad libs.[50] [51]
Kihyun had cited English singer Harry Styles as his role model.
Public image and impact
Kihyun has been dubbed as "God of K-pop" by fans for his singing ability, his numerous television dramas soundtracks, and his vocal cover videos in Monsta X's YouTube channel, such as his covers of Imagine Dragons' "Natural," "Believer," and "Radioactive," and Tom Grennan's "Little Bit Of Love".[52]
In July 2022, Kihyun placed first on Idol Champ's poll on "Emotional Vocal Tone King Idol", receiving 30.62% votes. His votes surpassed those of Mamamoo's Wheein, Kim Jae-hwan, and BTS' Jimin.[53]
In September 2022, after Kihyun promoted the YouTube channel of Architect Professor Yoo Hyun-joon named "Sherlock Hyun-joon" in Monsta X's fansite, "Sherlock Hyun-joon" went on to become a real-time trend on X (formerly Twitter) and the channel's subscribers rose, exceeding 470,000 subscribers.[54]
Kihyun has been cited by K-pop group Blitzers as an inspiration.[55]
Other ventures
Arts and photography
In 2016, Kihyun alongside Minhyuk held a special exhibition "Moment in November" at the Space Art 1 in Jung-gu, Seoul from November 26 to 27. Under the theme of "moment", this exhibition consists of Kihyun's photos and Minhyuk's calligraphy and drawings. A space was also prepared for them to see the before and after Monsta X's debut photos, undisclosed polaroids, childhood photos, their cherished items, as well as events for fans, due to the warm response from domestic and foreign fans and to repay the support they showed during the group's activities.[56]
In 2018, Kihyun held a special exhibition "Moment of November 2018 with Kihyun" at The Space Gallery in Gangnam, Seoul for three days from July 6 to 8. This exhibition is held for the first time in two years, which consisted of photos and works taken by him under the theme of "moment", with about 3,000 domestic and foreign visitors coming to the exhibition. It was unfolded with various photos, cherished items, and events including the appearances of the members and their childhood, plus a special space to share precious memories with his fans to commemorate the third anniversary of Monsta X's debut.[57]
In 2023, Kihyun published his first solo photobook The Moment of November, which records the current him in fans' memories, before enlisting on August 22,[58] as well as exhibition and pop-up store at Cafe OAOA in Seongdong-gu, Seoul from August 7 to 15.[59]
Endorsements
In December 2021, Kihyun collaborated with the newly-established Filipino clothing brand RNDM, with him being its brand ambassador and co-creative director.[60]
In May 2022, Kihyun became the new muse for the Korean unisex street brand AQOstudiospace's 2022 summer collection, which held various promotions, such as SNS participation and exclusive photocards events.[61] In June, he became a model for the Korean cosmetics and skincare brand the SAEM through the Korean star and style magazine AtStyle.[62] On August 22, Kihyun became a model for the Korean lifestyle beauty brand Lalafranc through the Korean fashion, beauty, and life magazine Singles.[63]
Philanthropy
In November 2016, proceeds from the 2-days special exhibition "Moment in November" were donated in the names of Kihyun, Minhyuk, and fan club, Monbebe.
In January 2021, he donated,000,000 to the Good Neighbors, a charity organization that helps low-income families in South Korea, which will be used for support kits containing hygiene products for the girls.[64]
In December 2022, Kihyun donated his cherished items to the Korean general news agency News 1's "Bazaar of Love" and all its proceeds will be donated to Severance Hospital for the treatment and care of children from low-income families and with severe, rare, and incurable diseases.[65]
Discography
See also: Monsta X discography.
Extended plays
Single albums
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Collaborative singles
Other charted songs
Soundtrack appearances
Music videos
Filmography
Television shows
Music video appearances
Songwriting
All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.
Awards and nominations
See also: List of awards and nominations received by Monsta X.
See also
Notes and References
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- Web site: ko:"Feeling like a voyager"...몬스타엑스 기현, 7년 만의 솔로 항해 [쥬크박스]. "Feeling like a voyager"... MONSTA X Kihyun, solo voyage for the first time in 7 years [Jukebox]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001421015. Naver. Xports News. ko. Kim. No-eul. March 15, 2022. July 6, 2022. July 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706121419/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001421015. live.
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- News: 소유·기리보이·기현의 환상 하모니 '팔베개' 공개. Soyou, Giriboy, and Kihyun's fantastic harmony 'Pillow' released. Naver. Seoul Shinmun. ko. Kim. Hyung-woo. January 15, 2015. November 6, 2018. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092237/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/081/0002509943. live.
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- Web site: ko:복면가왕 용왕, 몬스타엑스보다 '그예'-'응팔' OST 목소리로 낯익어 '익숙'. http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201601032034220063871_1. Kpop Herald. ko. Kim. Hye-jeong. January 3, 2016. August 30, 2020.
- Web site: ko:손태영·김지민·기현, '취향저격: 뷰티플러스' MC 발탁. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0000944437. Naver. Maeil Broadcasting Network. ko. Yoo. Ji-hye. April 15, 2016. September 5, 2023. September 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905030320/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0000944437. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타 엑스, MBC '쇼핑왕 루이'OST 7 '부나비 두 가지 버전 공개. Monsta X, MBC 'Shopping King Louie' OST 7 the two versions revealed. https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1L2UU5KDGJ/. Seoul Economic Daily. ko. Choi. Ju-ri. October 27, 2016. November 7, 2018. November 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115712/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1L2UU5KDGJ/. live.
- News: ko:"OST 숨은 강자" 몬스타엑스 기현, '수상한 파트너' 참여...믿고 듣는다. Monsta X Kihyun takes part in OST for 'Suspicious Partner'. http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1231496. Ten Asia. ko. Kim. Soo-kyung. June 13, 2017. November 7, 2018. November 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115442/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1231496. live.
- News: ko:몬스타엑스 기현X주헌, '검법남녀' OST 참여...'Can't Breathe' 21일 공개. MONSTA X's Kihyun X Jooheon participated in 'Partners for Justice' OST...'Can't Breathe' released on the 21st. http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201805220100187400014446&ServiceDate=20180521. Sports Chosun. ko. Jung. An-jee. May 21, 2018. November 7, 2018. November 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181125073939/http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201805220100187400014446&ServiceDate=20180521. live.
- News: ko:몬스타엑스 기현X우주소녀 설아, 오늘(14일) '김비서는 왜 그럴까' OST 공개. http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1513191. Ten Asia. ko. Yoo. Cheong-hee. June 14, 2018. November 7, 2018. November 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181125074010/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1513191. live.
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- Web site: ko:'엠카운트다운' 트와이스·TXT 컴백→드리핀·피원하모니 데뷔...핼러윈 특집 진행. https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1Z9BJCEWFG/GL0301. Seoul Economic Daily. ko. Choo. Seung-hyun. October 29, 2020. October 30, 2020. November 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104040033/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1Z9BJCEWFG/GL0301. live.
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- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 데뷔 7년만 첫 솔로 데뷔? 의문의 로고 영상 깜짝 공개. Monsta X's Kihyun, first solo debut after 7 years of debut? Suspicious logo video surprise revealed. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004560395. Naver. Osen. ko. Lee. Seung-hoon. February 18, 2022. February 18, 2022. February 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220219053149/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004560395. live.
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- Web site: ko:'솔로 데뷔' 몬스타엑스 기현, 'VOYAGER'로 여행 시작...수록곡 작사 참여. 'Solo Debut' MONSTA X's Kihyun, starts his journey with 'VOYAGER'... Participation in songwriting. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000532176. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Kang. Min-kyung. February 23, 2022. February 23, 2022. February 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220223031643/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000532176. live.
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- Web site: ko:문페이스, <세기말 풋사과 보습학원> 두번째 OST 'IS THIS LOVE' 발매. Moonface releases the second OST 'IS THIS LOVE' for . https://www.datanews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=122862. Data News. ko. Kang. Dong-shik. August 4, 2022. August 4, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014192831/https://www.datanews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=122862. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 솔로로 첫 해외 공연 "어려웠지만 좋은 기억". MONSTA X's Kihyun to perform his first overseas solo performance "It was difficult but good memories". https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003087997. Naver. Star News. ko. Choi. Hye-jin. September 18, 2022. September 18, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014192906/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003087997. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현→뉴진스 엔믹스 'KCON 2022 JAPAN' 출연. Kihyun of MONSTA X → Appearance of New Jeans Nmix 'KCON 2022 JAPAN'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000619875. Naver. Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. August 25, 2022. August 25, 2022. August 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220825125815/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000619875. live.
- Web site: MONSTA X's Kihyun to return with sophomore solo album in October. NME. Chin. Carmen. September 14, 2022. September 14, 2022. September 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171059/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/monsta-x-kihyun-sophomore-second-solo-album-3310099. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 7개월만 솔로 컴백 "24일 첫 미니앨범 발매"[공식]. MONSTA X Kihyun, solo comeback after 7 months "First mini album released on the 24th" [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000635541. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. October 1, 2022. October 1, 2022. October 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221001063746/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000635541. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 네이버 NOW. 'PLAY!' 단독 호스트 발탁. MONSTA X Kihyun, Naver NOW. 'PLAY!' Sole Host Appointment. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004726584. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. October 25, 2022. October 25, 2022. October 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221026050642/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004726584. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현 '소방서 옆 경찰서' OST 첫 주자 출격...12일 발매. MONSTA X Kihyun's 'Police Station Next to Fire Station' OST First Runner Sortie... Release on the 12th. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000651741. Naver. Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. November 11, 2022. November 11, 2022. November 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221111024348/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000651741. live.
- Web site: ko:[화보] 몬스타엑스 기현 "멤버들은 나의 원동력, 힘과 위로 돼". [Pictorial] MONSTA X's Kihyun "The members are my driving force, strength and comfort". http://www.mediapen.com/news/view/787726. Media Pen. ko. Lee. Dong-gun. January 20, 2023. January 24, 2023. January 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230124060115/http://www.mediapen.com/news/view/787726. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, JTBC '한블리' 고정 패널 합류. MONSTA X's Kihyun Joins JTBC's 'Hanvely' Fixed Panel. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011788687. Naver. Newsis. ko. Moon. Ye-bin. April 6, 2023. April 6, 2023. April 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230406094423/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011788687. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현&주헌, 티빙 오리지널 '아워게임 : LG트윈스' OST 'AWAKE' 발매. MONSTA X's Kihyun & Jooheon, TVing's original 'Our Game: LG Twins' OST 'AWAKE' release. https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/game/nboard/225/?n=169502. This Is Game. ko. Lim. Sang-hoon. Jung. Woo-chul. April 14, 2023. April 14, 2023. April 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230414053422/https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/game/nboard/225/?n=169502. live.
- Web site: ko:LG, 주말 3연전서 몬스타엑스·양홍석 승리 기원 시구 진행. LG, MONSTA X and Yang Hong-seok pray for victory in three consecutive weekends. http://www.stoo.com/article.php?aid=87641128828. Sports Today. ko. Lee. Sang-pil. June 15, 2023. June 15, 2023. July 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230704115229/http://www.stoo.com/article.php?aid=87641128828. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, '피크 페스티벌 2023' 성료. MONSTA X's Kihyun successfully completed 'Peak Festival 2023'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000645512. Naver. Sports World. ko. Choi. Jeong-ah. May 29, 2023. May 29, 2023. May 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230529082158/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000645512. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현 '특급 경호 받으며 베트남으로 출발~'[포토엔HD]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000737510. Naver. Newsen. ko. Ji. Soo-jin. June 17, 2023. June 17, 2023. June 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230624035530/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000737510. live.
- Web site: ko:'K팝 대표 가수' 몬스타엑스 기현, '한-베 문화교류의 밤' 빛냈다. 'K-pop Representative Singer' Monsta X's Kihyun shines at 'Korea-Vietnam Cultural Exchange Night'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=417&aid=0000930385. Naver. Money S. ko. Yeon. Hee-jin. June 24, 2023. June 24, 2023. June 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230624035531/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=417&aid=0000930385. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현 8월 22일 입대 [공식]. MONSTA X's Kihyun to enlist on August 22nd [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001066645. Naver. Sports Dong-a. ko. Jeong. Hee-yeon. August 1, 2023. August 1, 2023. August 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805030008/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001066645. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 입대 후 손편지로 전한 군생활..."어디 가지 말고 기다리십쇼". https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15395021. Top Star News. ko. Oh. Seo-rin. September 13, 2023. September 13, 2023. August 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802154931/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15395021. live.
- News: ko:방탄조끼 입고... 악기도, 총기도 더 능숙하게.... https://kookbang.dema.mil.kr/newsWeb/m/20240229/2/ATCE_CTGR_0010030000/view.do. Defense Daily. ko. Park. Sang-won. February 28, 2024. February 29, 2024. March 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315030943/https://kookbang.dema.mil.kr/newsWeb/m/20240229/2/ATCE_CTGR_0010030000/view.do. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 오늘 입대...육군 현역 복무. Monsta X's Kihyun enlists today... army active duty. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012043350. Naver. Newsis. ko. Jeon. Jae-kyung. August 22, 2023. August 22, 2023. August 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822033443/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012043350. live.
- Web site: ko:기현 "'케팝신' 수식어 과분하지만 감사, 큰 자극제 된다" -①- [스타@스타일]. Kihyun "It's too much of a qualifier for 'K-pop's god', but thanks, it's a great stimulus" -①- [Star@Style]. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/415/0000011272. Naver. star1. ko. Hwang. Yeon-do. June 24, 2022. July 6, 2022. July 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706115639/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/415/0000011272. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현 "앞만 보며 치열하게 달려온 20대...30대엔 여유 찾을 것" -②- [스타@스타일]. Kihyun of MONSTA X "A 20-something who ran fiercely looking ahead... I will find some free time in my 30s" -②- [Star@Style]. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/415/0000011274. Naver. star1. ko. Hwang. Yeon-do. June 24, 2022. July 6, 2022. July 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706115638/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/415/0000011274. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현 7년만 솔로데뷔, K팝 보컬신과 떠나는 음악여행[뮤직와치]. MONSTA X Kihyun's first solo debut in 7 years, a music trip with the K-pop vocal scene [Music Watch]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000548547. Naver. Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. March 4, 2022. July 6, 2022. March 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220305181425/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000548547. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, '감성보컬 음색킹 아이돌' 1위(아이돌챔프). Kihyun of MONSTA X, 1st place in 'Emotional Vocal Tone King Idol' (Idol Champ). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000162518. Naver. MBC. ko. Yoo. Jung-min. July 26, 2022. July 26, 2022.
- Web site: ko:유현준, 몬스타엑스 기현에 감사인사 남긴 사연? (ft. 셜록현준). Hyunjun Yoo, the story of leaving a thank you note to Kihyun of MONSTA X? (ft. Sherlock Hyunjun). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001501468. Naver. Xports News. ko. Lee. Chang-gyu. September 17, 2022. September 17, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014192845/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001501468. live.
- Web site: ko:[bnt화보] 블리처스 주한 "롤모델은 BTS 뷔&몬스타엑스 기현, 무대 위 표정 닮고파". [bnt pictorial] Blitzers in Korea "My role models are V of BTS and Kihyun of MONSTA X, I want to look like them on stage". https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt202110190017. BNT News. ko. Park. Chan. October 19, 2021. December 14, 2022. December 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221214045822/https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt202110190017. live.
- Web site: ko:'역조공 끝판왕' 몬스타엑스 기현·민혁, 세월 담은 전시회 '순간'. 'The King of Reverse Tribute', MONSTA X's Kihyun and Minhyuk, the exhibition 'Moment' of time. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002870146. Naver. Kpop Herald. ko. Lee. Ho-yeon. November 28, 2016. November 28, 2016. October 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221007111001/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002870146. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 특별 전시회 '11월이 담은 순간' 성료. MONSTA X Kihyun, special exhibition 'Moment in November' successfully completed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000659072. Naver. Korea Economic TV. ko. Yoo. Byung-cheol. July 10, 2018. July 10, 2018. October 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221007103305/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000659072. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 입대 앞두고 첫 솔로 포토북 발간한다. MONSTA X's Kihyun publishes his first solo photobook ahead of enlistment. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004900695. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. August 3, 2023. August 3, 2023. August 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230803055427/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004900695. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 전시회 '11월을 담은 순간' 개최...입대 전 선물. MONSTA X's Kihyun holds the exhibition 'Moment of November'... pre-enlistment gift. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001623952. Naver. Xports News. ko. Lee. Se-ul. August 4, 2023. August 4, 2023. August 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802154924/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001623952. live.
- Web site: MONSTA X Kihyun Becomes First Model Of New Clothing Brand RNDM SEASON. Epicstream. Ibanez. Bea Melisse. January 6, 2022. January 6, 2022. January 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220122230527/https://epicstream.com/article/monsta-x-kihyun-becomes-first-model-of-new-clothing-brand-rndm-season. live.
- Web site: 아코스튜디오스페이스, 몬스타엑스 기현과 함께한 여름 화보 공개. AQOstudiospace releases summer pictorial with MONSTA X's Kihyun. Apparel News. ko. Jeong. Min-kyung. May 9, 2022. May 9, 2022. May 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220509061652/http://m.apparelnews.co.kr/news/news_view/?idx=197589. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현 화보, "케팝신 수식어? 큰 자극제 된다"..팔색조 매력 발산. https://www.breaknews.com/899230. Break News. ko. Park. Dong-je. June 1, 2022. June 1, 2022. June 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220601063834/https://www.breaknews.com/899230. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현의 향기. MONSTA X's Kihyun's scent. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000832329. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Lee. Ye-ju. August 22, 2022. August 22, 2022. August 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220822090137/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000832329. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 국내 여아 지원 위해 1000만원 기부. Monsta X's Kihyun donates 10 million won to support female children in Korea. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/421/0005112937. Naver. news1. ko. Ko. Seung-ah. January 18, 2021. January 18, 2021. January 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118010930/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/421/0005112937. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, '사랑의 바자회'에 비니 기증..."추운날 따뜻하게". MONSTA X's Kihyun donates a beanie to 'Bazaar of Love'... "Warm on a cold day". https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006511501. Naver. news1. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyun. December 10, 2022. December 10, 2022. December 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221210024849/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006511501. live.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart. Circle Chart. ko. July 8, 2022. July 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220707015709/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle. live.
- Web site: Voyager. March 13–19, 2022. March 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220324020834/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=12&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: Youth. October 23–29, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103031900/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=44&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Cumulative sales for Youth (KiT + CD):
- Web site: Week 44 of 2022 Album Chart. Circle Chart. ko. October 23–29, 2022. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103031900/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=44&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Week 45 of 2022 Album Chart. Circle Chart. ko. October 30 – November 5, 2022. November 10, 2022. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110034327/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=45&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Week 46 of 2022 Album Chart. Circle Chart. ko. November 6–12, 2022. November 25, 2022. November 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221117084120/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=46&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Week 47 of 2022 Album Chart. Circle Chart. ko. November 13–19, 2022. November 25, 2022. November 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221124045421/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=47&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: November 2022 Album Chart. Circle Chart. ko. December 7, 2022. July 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220708013721/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?serviceGbn=&termGbn=month. live.
- Web site: 2022 Album Chart. Circle Chart. ko. January 13, 2023. January 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230113032113/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2022&hitYear=2022&termGbn=year&yearTime=3. live.
- Cumulative sales for Voyager (KiT + CD):
- Web site: Circle Digital Chart. Circle Chart. ko. July 11, 2022. July 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220707022525/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?serviceGbn=ALL. live.
- Web site: Pillow. January 25–31, 2015. January 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122050207/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=week&hitYear=2015&targetTime=4&nationGbn=T. live.
- Web site: 0 (Young). February 1–7, 2015. September 13, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150913180255/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: Love Wishes. December 4–10, 2016. December 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211130/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=50&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: Voyager" and ", (Comma). March 13–19, 2022. March 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220324020549/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: Youth. October 23–29, 2022. January 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110142218/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=44&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- World Digital Song Sales Chart. Billboard. subscription. March 23, 2022. December 26, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191226172925/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales. live.
- Web site: Voyager", ", (Comma)", and "Rain. March 26, 2022. March 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220322092131/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-03-26/. live.
- Web site: 2015년 4주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. January 16, 2021. January 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122050207/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=week&hitYear=2015&targetTime=4&nationGbn=T. live.
- Web site: '노머시', 오늘(5일) 매드클라운X주영 '0' 음원 공개. 'No.Mercy' Mad Clown releases collaboration with No.Mercy contestants. Top Star News. ko. Woo. Sun. February 5, 2015. July 11, 2017. January 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232654/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=103851. live.
- Web site: ko:2015년 02월 Download Chart (국내). February 2015 Download Chart (Domestic). http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=month&hitYear=2015&targetTime=02&nationGbn=K. Gaon Music Chart. ko. September 19, 2020. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402095356/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=month&hitYear=2015&targetTime=02&nationGbn=K. live.
- Cumulative sales for "Love Wishes":
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- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, '구미호뎐1939' 첫 OST 가창...7일 발매. MONSTA X's Kihyun sings the first OST for 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1939'...Released on the 7th. https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230504_0002291846. Newsis. ko. Moon. Ye-bin. May 4, 2023. May 8, 2023. July 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230704115222/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230504_0002291846. live.
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- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 보컬 기현, '옆집의 CEO들' 합류. '복면가왕' 이어 예능감 과시. https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201603150100114960007835&servicedate=20160314. Sports Chosun. ko. Lee. Jung-hyuk. March 14, 2016. August 30, 2020. October 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029174059/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201603150100114960007835&servicedate=20160314. live.
- Web site: ko:SBS '인기가요', 트와이스·몬스타엑스 스페셜 MC 발탁. https://n.news.naver.com/article/022/0003062283?sid=102. Naver. Segye Ilbo. ko. Yeo. Chang-yong. June 5, 2016. September 5, 2023. September 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905030321/https://n.news.naver.com/article/022/0003062283?sid=102. live.
- Web site: ko:다이아 채연, '엠카' 스페셜 MC...몬스타엑스 기현 민혁과 호흡. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0002948744. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Go. Jae-wan. June 23, 2016. September 5, 2023. September 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905030318/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0002948744. live.
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- Web site: ko:'주간아이돌' 원어스, 스페셜 MC 몬스타엑스 민혁&기현과 특급케미. http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/280265. iMBC. ko. Cha. Hye-mi. April 7, 2020. August 5, 2020. April 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220421214819/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/280265. live.
- News: ko:'히든싱어6' 비 편, 몬스터엑스 셔누 모창능력자 깜짝등장 "자랑스러운 후배". http://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003405212. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-gil. September 5, 2020. October 7, 2020. February 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228153001/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003405212. live.
- Web site: 정세운X몬스타엑스 기현, '복면가왕' 출연 인증샷...훈훈함 폭발[M+★SNS]]. Naver. MBN. ko. Lee. Nam-kyung. September 20, 2021. September 26, 2021. September 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926162641/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=057&aid=0001608812. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 단독 호스트 '플레이!' 10일 막방.."소중한 경험". MONSTA X's Kihyun, sole host of 'Play!' Last episode on the 10th..."Precious experience". https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004825877. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. April 9, 2023. April 9, 2023. April 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230409085626/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004825877. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스 기현X아이엠, '심야아이돌' 고정 호스트 발탁.."기쁘고 설레". https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004466255. Naver. Osen. ko. Sun. Mi-kyung. August 31, 2021. August 31, 2021. August 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831022226/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004466255. live.
- Web site: ko:몬스타엑스, '아돌라' DJ 및 '심야아이돌' 호스트로 복귀 방송 진행. MONSTA X, 'Adola' DJ and 'Midnight Idol' host return broadcast. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000785505. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-suk. January 6, 2022. January 6, 2022. January 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106100511/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000785505. live.
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- Web site: Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2022. Korea Consumer Forum. Customers Council. en. March 16, 2022. March 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316012738/http://bcli.kcforum.co.kr/2022/. live.
- Web site: ko:2023 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 후보자. 2023 Korea First Brand Awards Nominees. http://fba.kcforum.co.kr/2023/research/index.php. Korea Consumer Forum. ko. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103083046/https://fba.kcforum.co.kr/2023/research/index.php. live.