Kim Sung-kyu

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Sung-kyu?

Subject:

Kim Sung-kyu

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South Korean singer-songwriter and actor, known as the leader of Infinite.

Born:

1989-04-28

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Sung-kyu (Korean: 김성규; Hanja: 金聖圭; born April 28, 1989), referred to as Sunggyu or Sungkyu, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is the leader and main vocalist of South Korean boy band Infinite. In November 2012, Kim began his solo career with his first extended play, Another Me, which debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. His second extended play, 27 (2015), debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number eight on the US Billboard World Albums chart, and yielded two South Korean top-ten singles "The Answer" and "Kontrol". Kim Sung-kyu was born on April 28, 1989 in Jeonju, South Korea.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He attended Jeonju National University High School and was in the school rock band called "Coma Beat". When Kim first told his parents about his dream to become a singer, they rejected it because they wanted him to have a normal life and told him they'd rather he leave the house instead. He continued to practice in secret and came to Seoul alone to pursue his dreams after graduating from high school. In 2007, he auditioned for SM Entertainment but failed to make the cut, and auditioned once more in 2008 only to fail again. Due to his admiration for rock band Nell, he initially auditioned at Woollim Entertainment under the recommendation of Nell's manager whom he'd met coincidentally at the café where he worked at part-time.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

With a hurting stomach, Kim went to his audition and lightly threatened them by saying, "If you don't pick me, you're going to regret it." Afterwards he rushed to the hospital immediately and got an appendectomy. On the day of his release, he received the notification that he had passed his audition. Originally intending to pursue rock music in a band, Kim instead became a trainee for the dance group Infinite, of which he would later assume the positions of leader and main vocalist. Despite being criticized by his school friends, he believed that it was an opportunity nonetheless and persisted. In 2010, Kim finally made his debut with Infinite on June 9.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1989 (1989-04-28): Birth of Kim Sung-kyu — South Korean singer-songwriter and actor, known as the leader of Infinite.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007, he auditioned for SM Entertainment but failed to make the cut, and auditioned once more in 2008 only to fail again.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, Kim finally made his debut with Infinite on June 9.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In November 2012, Kim began his solo career with his first extended play, Another Me, which debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — His second extended play, 27 (2015), debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number eight on the US Billboard World Albums chart, and yielded two South Korean top-ten singles "The Answer" and "Kontrol".

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Sung-kyu

True or False: “Kim Sung-kyu's initial dream to become a singer was supported by his parents from the start.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His parents initially rejected his dream, preferring he pursue a more 'normal life,' which forced him to practice in secret.

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