Kang Sung-hoon (Korean: 강성훈, born February 22, 1980) is a South Korean singer, best known as a former member of the 90s South Korean boy group Sechs Kies.[1][2][3] While in Sechskies, Sunghoon was the main vocalist. After SechsKies had disbanded in 2000, Sung-hoon pursued a solo singing career, signed under Laful Entertainment at the time. His nickname Hoony is the title for his third album. Sunghoon joined Sechskies for their reunion in 2016, but left the group in early 2019 due to ongoing scandals.[4]
Kang Sung-hoon | |
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| 강성훈 | |
 Kang in October 2016 | |
| Born | February 22, 1980 Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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| Formerly of | Sechs Kies |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 강성훈 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gang Seong-hun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kang Sŏnghun |
Career edit
SechsKies edit
Kang Sung-hoon, who was studying abroad in Hawaii, was scouted by DSP Entertainment, along with friend Eun Ji-won in a nightclub. They were supposed to debut as a duo. However, as H.O.T. became such a big hit, DSP decided to make a six-member male idol group. But Kang Sung-hoon refused to join the six-member group. Lee Ho-yeon, the DSP CEO, persuaded Kang Sung-hoon by giving him right of veto. Accordingly, the other 4 members was selected with Kang Sung-hoon's consent.
SechsKies debuted on April 15, 1997 on KMTV Show! Music Tank with their first single, "School Byeolgok (학원별곡)”.[5][6]
Kang Sung-hoon was the main vocalist of SechsKies. Since he was outgoing, he spoke most in the TV programs. Sechs Kies achieved great success and became an icon of the 1990s Korean idol groups. However, Sechs Kies suddenly disbanded in 2000 after finishing their fourth album promotion.[7]
Solo edit
After SechsKies disbanded, Sung-hoon was the second member from Sechs Kies to begin a solo career mainly on R&B and ballad. In 2001, he released first album"비상(Bee Sang)" with title song "고백(Confessions)" and most of the Sechs Kies members chorus "1년 되는 날 (1st Anniversary)".
In 2002, Sung-hoon released second album "Kang Sung Hoon Vol.2" with hit song "My Girl" and received great response. He won 2002 SBS Gayo Daejeon Popularity Award with J-Walk.
On January 22, 2007 Sung-hoon participated in a fashion show called, "Han Bok", which was to raise money to build homes for others. Sung-hoon invested in entertainment industry but has been involved in some messy legal battles for a few years. Finally, he put behind legal troubles and released a re-recording of the hit single "couple" in 2014.[8]
On June 12, 2015, Sung-hoon released 'Someone Make Me Laugh' for SBS weekend drama ‘Divorce Lawyer In Love’ OST[9]
On February 20, 2016, Sung-hoon held small Concert The Fifth Season in Seogang University, Mary Hall Grand Theatre; tickets were reportedly sold out within one minute.[10]
2016–present: Sechs Kies reunion and departure edit
In 2016, SechsKies reunited after their disbandment 16 years prior in a Korean variety TV show called "Infinite Challenge". They held a pop-up reunion concert on April 14, the day before the anniversary of Sechs Kies' debut. Although it was extremely short notice, almost 6000 fans gathered within a few hours to the stadium to see the reunion concert.[11]
On May 11, YG Entertainment officially announced that they signed a contract with Sechs Kies except for Ko Ji-yong.[12] Sung-hoon also signed a solo contract with YG Entertainment.[13]
On May 21 and June 25, Sung-hoon held small fan meeting with 4,000 fans to celebrated his solo debut 15th anniversary at Seoul and Busan Citizens Hall.[14]
On February 25, 2017 Sung-hoon celebrated his birthday party with 3,000 fans at KBS Arena Hall.
On May 28, Sung-hoon held small fan meeting "Back to the songs, Back to you" with 1,300 fans to celebrated his solo debut 16th anniversary at Bluesquare, Samsung Card Hall.[15]
On January 1, 2019, Sung-hoon released a statement via his official fan cafe that he had agreed with YG to terminate his contract as of December 31, 2018 and left Sechs Kies.[4]
On December 22, Sung-hoon released a new single titled, "You Are My Everything."[16]
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Album # | Album information | List |
| 1st | First Album《Fly (비상(飛翔))》
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| 2nd | Second Album《Kang Sung Hoon Vol.2》
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| 3rd | Third Album《Hoony 003》
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| 4th | Four Album《Everlasting》
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Single edit
- 2014: Couple (Remake)
- 2019: You Are My Everything
Others edit
- 2015: Someone Make Me Laugh (날 웃게 한 사람), Divorce Lawyer in Love OST
Music credits edit
| Artist(s) | Song Information |
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| SECHSKIES |
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| Kang Sung-hoon |
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Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1998 | Seventeen: The Movie | Sang-rok |
Dramas edit
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
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| 2003 | Nonstop | Kang Sung Hoon | Special Guest |
Variety shows edit
| Year | Title |
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| 2015 | Real Theater (리얼극장) |
| 2016 | Get it Beauty |
Awards edit
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2002 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Dance Performance[17] | "My Girl" | Nominated |
| 2002 | SBS Gayo Daejeon | Popularity Award | "My Girl" | Won |
| 2003 | KMTV Korean Music Awards | Popularity Award[18] | "아껴둔 이야기"(Precious stories) | Nominated |
M Countdown edit
| Year | Date | Song |
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| 2002 | July 3 | "My Girl" |
KM Music Tank edit
| Year | Date | Song |
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| 2003 | July 25 | "Saved Story" |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "About the artist". Official SECHSKIES Facebook. YG.
Kang Sunghun is the official English name.
- ^ "SECHSKIES - '2017 NEW KIES ON THE BUSAN' MAKING TEASER (KANG SUNGHUN ver.)". YG Official SECHSKIES Youtube Channel. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14.
- ^ 젝스키스, 재결합 추진! 내년초 앨범발표. Daum (in Korean). 3 November 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ autobiography from Sechs Kies forth albums Come'Back, DSP Entertainment
- ^ ‘라디오스타’ 강성훈, 젝스키스 결성 비화 공개 “내가 원하는 멤버로 뽑았다” ["Radio Star" Kang Sung-hoon Reveals the Secret behind SECHSKIES formation "I picked the members I wanted"] (in Korean). SE Daily. June 2, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ (in Korean)[연예가소식]인기댄스그룹 '젝스키스' 해체 발표 Sechskies announced disbandment]
- ^ Sechskies’ Kang Sunghun Puts Behind Legal Troubles and Announces April Comeback
- ^ Kang Sung Hoon Is The Last Singer For ‘Divorce Lawyer In Love’
- ^ Kang Sunghun Concert: The Fifth Season
- ^ (in English)Excited fans swarm at the surprise reunion of Sechskies on 'Infinity Challenge'!
- ^ (in English)Sechskies officially sign on with YG Entertainment!
- ^ (in English)Sechskies' Kang Sung Hun signs solo contract with YG Entertainment
- ^ '입덕요정' 강성훈, 솔로 데뷔 15주년 기념 앙코르 팬미팅 성료 출처
- ^ 젝스키스 강성훈, 솔로 데뷔 16주년 팬미팅 성료
- ^ "강성훈 KangSungHoon on Instagram: "#KANGSUNGHOON #姜成勋 #カンソンフン#MYEVERYTHING #NEWRELEASE #20191222_6PM ㆍ 강성훈 'You are my everything' 2019.12.22 PM 5:55 📱COUNTDOWN LIVE Instagram 2019.12.22 PM 6:00 📺M/V 최초 공개 : Youtube 채널(프로필 상단 링크 클릭) 많은 관심과 사랑 부탁 드리겠습니다. 22일 5시55분에 만나요❤ . 👉Teaser 영상은 이 곡을 함께 작업한 작곡가 박경돈님의 뮤직랩 (MUZIC:lab) 유튜브 채널에서도 보실 수 있습니다😉"".
- ^ "2002 MMF part 1" Archived 2014-08-19 at the Wayback Machine. Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ^ (in Korean)KMA 세븐·거미·F-iv·은지원·문희준 현재 1위[permanent dead link]