Hui (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Hui (singer)?

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Hui (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer, songwriter, and composer known for Pentagon and his work in the K-Pop industry.

Born:

1993-08-28

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Hoe-taek (Korean: 이회택; born August 28, 1993), better known as Hui (후이), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and composer. He debuted as the leader, main vocalist and lead dancer of boy group Pentagon in October 2016, under Cube Entertainment. He was a member of the co-ed trio Triple H, alongside former bandmate Dawn and former labelmate Hyuna, and is the leader of trot boy group Super Five of MBC's Favorite Entertainment. He is also well known for his participation in the reality competition series Boys Planet, where he placed 13th overall. Hui participates in writing and producing a majority of Pentagon's songs.

Career & Major Achievements

Some of his best-known works are Wanna One's "Energetic", Nation's Son's "Never", Produce X 101's "Boyness", JO1's "Oh-Eh-Oh", and Pentagon's "Shine", "Naughty Boy", and "Daisy". At Pentagon's debut showcase, Hui explained the meaning behind his name: believing Lee Hoe-taek, his real name, is difficult to pronounce (particularly for foreigners), he settled on Hui as a mononym. During a stay in China, he discovered local people pronounce the first syllable of his name, Hoe/Hwe, as "Hui/Hwee", which inspired his decision. Hui was born on August 28, 1993, in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea. In 2012, Hui graduated from Modern K Academy.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On Comedian Singer Producer, Hui confessed that he was rejected from Hanyang University. He lived in Beijing, China for eight months before joining Cube in 2013. Hui used to be a JYP trainee before joining Cube Entertainment. In 2010, he won first place on Best Male Vocal at JYP 7th Audition Final Round. In 2013, Hui was preparing to debut in China.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-08-28): Birth of Hui (singer) — South Korean singer, songwriter, and composer known for Pentagon and his work in the K-Pop industry.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, he won first place on Best Male Vocal at JYP 7th Audition Final Round.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, Hui graduated from Modern K Academy.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — He lived in Beijing, China for eight months before joining Cube in 2013.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — He debuted as the leader, main vocalist and lead dancer of boy group Pentagon in October 2016, under Cube Entertainment.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hui (singer)

True or False: “Hui's stage name was inspired because his real name, Lee Hoe-taek, was difficult for all international audiences to pronounce.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While the difficulty in pronunciation was a factor, he specifically noted that local people in China pronounced the first syllable of his name as 'Hui/Hwee'.

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