Hwang Kwang-hee

Quick Facts: Who was Hwang Kwang-hee?

Subject:

Hwang Kwang-hee

Known for:

South Korean singer, actor, and TV personality known for ZE:A and Infinite Challenge.

Born:

1988-08-25

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hwang Kwang-hee (Korean: 황광희; born August 25, 1988), also known mononymously as Kwanghee, is South Korean singer, actor, and TV personality. He debuted in 2010 as a member of the boy band ZE:A. He is also known for his appearances on variety shows and was a cast member on Infinite Challenge from 2015 until he enlisted in the military in 2017. On May 28, 2011, Hwang attended the "2011 Environment Day" event in Seoul, where he participated in a "clothes layering game" and shocked everyone by putting on 252 layers of t-shirts, earning him a Guinness World Record for the most T-shirts worn. He appeared on We Got Married, on which he was paired with Sunhwa, a member of the group Secret.

Career & Major Achievements

The last episode was filmed on April 10, 2013. In April 2015, Hwang joined MBC's Infinite Challenge as a regular cast member. He was selected through the Sixth Man project which was held to fill the empty position after Noh Hong-chul left the program. On February 7, 2017, Hwang joined Bonboo Entertainment.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Hwang enlisted in the army on March 13, 2017 to fulfill his military duty. He was discharged on December 7, 2018. In January 2022, Hwang renewed his contract with Bonboo Entertainment. Hwang fulfilled his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier, serving as a military musician in the Ministry of National Defense Military Band Battalion at the Seoul National Cemetery from March 13, 2017, until his discharge on December 7, 2018.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-08-25): Birth of Hwang Kwang-hee — South Korean singer, actor, and TV personality known for ZE:A and Infinite Challenge.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He debuted in 2010 as a member of the boy band ZE:A.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — On May 28, 2011, Hwang attended the "2011 Environment Day" event in Seoul, where he participated in a "clothes layering game" and shocked everyone by putting on 252 layers of t-shirts, earning him a Guinness World Record for the most T-shirts worn.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — The last episode was filmed on April 10, 2013.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He is also known for his appearances on variety shows and was a cast member on Infinite Challenge from 2015 until he enlisted in the military in 2017.
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — On February 7, 2017, Hwang joined Bonboo Entertainment.
7. 2018: 2018 Milestone — He was discharged on December 7, 2018.
8. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In January 2022, Hwang renewed his contract with Bonboo Entertainment.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hwang Kwang-hee

True or False: “Hwang Kwang-hee earned a Guinness World Record by wearing 252 layers of t-shirts at an event in Seoul.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): This record was set during his participation in the 'clothes layering game' at the 2011 Environment Day event.

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