Chang Kiha

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Chang Kiha

Role / Field:

South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and radio host known for Kiha & The Faces.

Born:

1982-02-20

Century / Era:

1982s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

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. Chang was born in Seoul on February 20, 1982. His father ran a manufacturing company, and Chang later said he did not experience any financial hardships growing up. Chang graduated from Seoul National University, where he studied sociology.

Career & Major Achievements

While in college, he played drums for the rock group Nunco Band. 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. 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.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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. Kiha is known for his specific style of music, where he "talks like he sings, sings like he talks." 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." On October 8, 2015, Chang and IU declared they had been in a romantic relationship from 2013.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1982 (1982-02-20): Birth of Chang Kiha — South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and radio host known for Kiha & The Faces.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Chang debuted with his indie rock band Kiha & The Faces in 2008.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Chang hosted the radio show Chang Kiha's Great Radio on SBS Power FM from 2012 to 2015.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, Chang made his acting debut playing supporting role on the daily sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — " On October 8, 2015, Chang and IU declared they had been in a romantic relationship from 2013.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Chang Kiha

True or False: “Chang Kiha's early musical involvement included playing drums in a college rock group called Nunco Band.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text confirms that while in college at Seoul National University, he played the drums for the rock group Nunco Band.

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• Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr — Contemporary (Died in 1982) (1982): Iraqi military officer and politician who served as the fourth President of Iraq (1968–1979).
• Abida Parveen — Shared historical date (02-20 · Born) (1954): The acclaimed Pakistani 'Queen of Sufi Music' vocalist.
• Adalbert Gyrowetz — Shared historical date (02-20 · Born) (1763): Czech-Austrian composer known for symphonies and string quartets.
• Ahn Si-ha — Historical peer (Born in 1982) (1982): South Korean actress known for roles in dramas like Moonshine and All of Us Are Dead.
• Alan Ritchson — Historical peer (Born in 1982) (1982): American actor known for roles in Reacher, Titans, and superhero franchises.
• Ahn Jae-hwan — Historical peer (Died in 2008) (2008): South Korean actor known for roles in films like Beautiful Temptation and Show Show Show.
• Aimé Césaire — Historical peer (Died in 2008) (2008): Afro-Martinican poet, politician, and founder of the Négritude movement.
• Aaron Swartz — Historical peer (Died in 2013) (2013): Pioneering programmer, activist, and hacktivist known for RSS, Markdown, and progressive organizing.
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