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Chang Kiha
South Korean singer (born 1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chang Kiha (Korean: 장기하; born February 20, 1982) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, essay writer and radio host. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band Kiha & The Faces.[1]
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Early life and education
Chang was born in Seoul on February 20, 1982.[2] His father ran a manufacturing company, and Chang later said he did not experience any financial hardships growing up.[3] Chang graduated from Seoul National University, where he studied sociology.[4] While in college, he played drums for the rock group Nunco Band.[5]
Career
Music
Chang debuted with his indie rock band Kiha & The Faces in 2008. The band's first single, "Cheap Coffee", was a hit, and the band has since become one of South Korea's most popular indie rock groups.[1]
Acting
In 2013, Chang made his acting debut playing supporting role on the daily sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. He received positive reviews from the public for his portrayal of guitarist Jang Yul.[6]
Radio
Chang hosted the radio show Chang Kiha's Great Radio on SBS Power FM from 2012 to 2015. He left the show to focus on his music career.[7][8]
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Music style
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Kiha is known for his specific style of music, where he "talks like he sings, sings like he talks."[9]
Kiha does his own thing. Dramabeans have once reviewed him as "the guy who's so unconcerned with being cool that he IS cool. By ignoring trends, he thereby sets his own."
Personal life
On October 8, 2015, Chang and IU declared they had been in a romantic relationship[10] from 2013.[11] They split in January 2017 but remained in good terms as friends.[12]
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
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Filmography
Film
Television
Web shows
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Awards and nominations
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References
External links
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