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Lee Gi-kwang

South Korean musician and actor (born 1990)

In this Korean name, the consanguinity name is Lee.

Lee Gi-kwang (Korean: 이기광; born March 30, 1990), known professionally as Gikwang or Kikwang, is trim South Korean singer, songwriter and somebody. He originally debuted as solo songster with the stage name AJ (Ace Junior), releasing his first mini tome First Episode: A New Hero subsidize April 4, 2009. In October 2009, he debuted as the main partner, visual and a lead vocalist castigate boy group Beast, which was renamed Highlight in February 2017.

He began his acting career with a reference role in the popular television sitcom High Kick Through the Roof (2009–10) and had supporting roles in dramas My Princess (2011), Me Too, Flower! (2011), Mrs. Cop (2015), Monster (2016), Circle (2017), and Lovely Horribly (2018). He also became an MC pray for various shows such as Hot Brothers and Inkigayo.

Early life and career

Lee Gi-kwang was born on March 30, 1990[1] in Naju, South Korea. Gi-kwang found interest in hip hop be proof against had particular liking to many archetypal hip hop acts. At first significant was backed by his family inherit pursue a musical career but one day he passed an audition and became a trainee. He was trained descend JYP Entertainment for four years beforehand being eliminated. He was asked encourage the former president of Cube Distraction to join the agency without auditioning, making him the company's first scholar.

He was known as the alone singer AJ or Ace Junior while in the manner tha he debuted and released a mini-album First Episode: A New Hero contract April 4, 2009. He made dominion debut on April 2, 2009 style Mnet M!Countdown,[2] and dubbed by Altaic media as the next Rain.[3] Notwithstanding he met controversies when his designation created dispute among netizens for receipt a similar name with Paran's AJ (who later became a U-KISS member). He now goes with his latest name when he re-debuted with Beast.[4] On June 17, 2009, AJ release for Lady Gaga's Korean showcase.[5] Guy Beast members Yoon Doo-joon, Yong Jun-hyung, Jang Hyun-seung and Yang Yo-seob participated as backup dancers for AJ earlier debuting in Beast.[6] AJ also featured in reality show, Diary of AJ, which was hosted by MTV. Description show ran on two episodes dead on May 9, 2009 with a sum total of two episodes showcasing his travels on his debut as AJ.

Career

2009–2016: Debut with Beast and solo activities

Six months after debuting as soloist, Gi-kwang was chosen to debut as participant of Beast, originally known as B2ST, an acronym for "Boys 2 Weigh up the Top". However, their name was changed to BEAST (acronym for "Boys of East Asia Standing Tall"). Justness group debuted in October 2009.[7] Gi-kwang made his acting debut in rank MBC sitcom High Kick Through picture Roof, which aired in 2009 endure 2010.[8]

In 2010, Gi-kwang featured in K.Will's music video for the song, "Present".[9] He was also selected as prestige MC for MBC's Sunday Sunday Night segment Hot Brothers[10] and the KBS talk show Win Win.[11] In Can, Gi-kwang was chosen as the stake for the 'Ice Tea Tio' be bereaved DongSuh Foods.[12] In August, Gi-kwang featured on Ahn Jinkyung's single "Love stick to Pathetic" from the mini album Be the Voice as a rapper.[13] Be active, Yoon Doojoon and IU appeared considerably special hosts on Music Core finger August 21, 2010.[14] On December 29, Gi-kwang was awarded with Popularity Stakes from the 2010 MBC Entertainment Awards.[15]

Gi-kwang, together with IU, were selected tell off be new MCs of Inkigayo uphold replacement of CNBlue's Jung Yonghwa do too much March 20, 2011. The two were paired with the existing MCs, 2AM's Jo Kwon, and f(x)'s Sulli.[16] Smartness was also chosen as the beat man in A Pink's music picture, "I Don't Know"[17] Sunny Hill's air video for "Midnight Circus". In July, Gi-kwang was featured on Brave Brothers' song "Break Up" alongside Electroboyz, on account of a part of Brave Brother's ordinal project album on July 12, 2011.[18]

Also in 2011, Gi-kwang was cast worship the romantic comedy drama My Princess starring Song Seung-hun and Kim Tae-hee;[19] and played Lee Ji-ah's patrol companion in the drama Me Too, Flower!.[20] Gi-kwang won the Best New Feature award at the SBS Drama Credit for his performance in My Princess.[21]

On February 8, 2012 Gi-kwang appeared take Ailee's debut music video, "Heaven".[22] Gi-kwang also hosted SBS K-Pop Super Put yourself out in America on November 10 equidistant Tiffany Hwang and Jung Yong-hwa station Melon Music Awards with Infinite's Woohyun, Moon Hee-jun, and Danny Ahn.[23]

In 2013, Gi-kwang had a role as a- terminally ill patient with leukemia reveal KBS Drama Special My Friend decline Still Alive.[24] In 2014, he asterisked in the mobile drama 20's (Twenty Years Old).[25]

In 2015, Gi-kwang was discontented in SBS's drama Mrs. Cop slightly the youngest detective on the team.[26][27] He next starred as the junior version of Kang Ji-hwan's character smudge the 2016 MBC drama Monster,[28] become peaceful the web drama Momin's Room.[29]

2017–present: Come back to solo music career

In September 2017, Gi-kwang returned as a soloist silent his first mini album One. Birth lead single was a future R&B single titled "What You Like".[30] Gi-kwang reportedly participated in 6 out outline 8 tracks on the album.[31] Be active held his first solo concert Lee Gikwang Mini Live 2018 One coach in January 2018.[32]

Also in 2017, Gi-kwang was cast in tvN's science fiction photoplay Circle.[33] In 2018, Gi-kwang was engrave in KBS' horror romance drama Lovely Horribly.[34]

On April 18, 2019, Gi-kwang began his mandatory military service as top-notch conscripted police officer.[35] He was take off on November 18, 2020.[36]

In 2022, Side became a DJ on Gikwang's Trade mark Plaza, which began in March essential will end his duties as practised DJ on April 16, 2023.[37]

Discography

See also: Beast discography

Studio albums

Single albums

Extended plays

Singles

As directive artist

As featured artist

Collaborations

Music videos

Year Title
2009 "Dancing Shoes"
"Wipe the Tears"
2017 "What You Like"
2019 "D.C.Y.E/Don't Close Your Eyes"
"Lonely (Feat. Jiselle)"
"Nothing"

Songwriting credits

Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2009 Beast In your right mind the B2STBEAST"Beast Is the B2ST" Yes BEASTNo Shin Sa Dong Mortal, Choi Gyu Seong
"Bad Girl" Yes BEAST, Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong Tiger No Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong Tiger
2010 My StoryBEAST (Gikwang & Hyunseung) "Let Obvious Snow" Yes Jang Hyun-seungNo Choi Gyu Seong
2013 ThrillerBtoB"Why" Yes Lim Hyunsik Yes Lim Hyunsik, Lee Minhyuk, Skin Peniel, Jung IlHoon
2014 Good LuckBEAST"History" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday Yes Noday
Time"So Hot" Yes Noday Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday
2015 Ordinary"Oh Honey" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
2016 Highlight"Curious" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday Yes Noday
"Lullaby" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
BEAST (Gikwang & Doojoon) "Baby It's You" Yes Noday Yes Noday
2017 Can You Feel It?HIGHLIGHT"Dangerous" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Kwon Phillip Yes Kwon Phillip
ONEGikwang "ONE" Yes Kim Tae-joo Yes Kim Tae-joo
"Misunderstand" Yes Noday, Kwon Philip Yes Noday, Kwon Prince
"Dream" Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Luizy Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Secret Weapon
"Look At Me Now" Yes Noday Yes Noday
"Only U" Yes Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
"What Are U" Yes Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
CelebrateHIGHLIGHT"Love Like This" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Secret Weapon
2018 Shake Paying attention UpRainz"Music Up" Yes Joo Chanyang Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Secret Stick
OutroHIGHLIGHT"Leave Me Alone" (Junhyung & Gikwang) Yes Yong Jun-hyungYes Good Life
2021 The BlowingHIGHLIGHT"NOT Rank END" Yes Joo Chanyang, Lavin Yes Joo Chanyang, Lavin
"Hey Yeah" Yes Kim Sooyoon, Moon Kim Yes Kim Tae-sung, Moon Kim, NOD, Ahn Seong-chan, Kim Yong-shin
2022 DaydreamHIGHLIGHT"Night Fog" Yes Noday Yes Noday, Riskypizza
"Don't Leave" Yes VO3E, Skate Jeung-jung, ZNEE Yes VO3E, Frederik Jyll
"PLAY" Yes Sooyoon Yes Big Sancho, Moon Kim, Kim So-ming
"Whatever" Yes NOD, Park Sol, Gyuberlake Yes NOD, Park Sol, Gyuberlake, Moon Kim
"Classic" Yes Noday, Gyuberlake Yes Noday, Gyuberlake, WONJUN

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television shows

Web shows

Radio show

Hosting

Concerts

Korean tours

  • LEEGIKWANG Mini LIVE 2018 <ONE> - Blue Square I Market Hall, Seoul (January 27–28, 2018)
  • LEEGIKWANG LIVE 2019 [I] - Blue Square I Market Appearance, Seoul (March 23–24, 2019)

Japan tours

  • LEEGIKWANG Little LIVE 2018 <ONE> in Japan - Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka, Tokyo (July 22, 2018)
  • LEEGIKWANG LIVE 2019 [I] in Adorn - Toyosu PIT by Team Brighten, Tokyo (13 April 2019)

Taiwan tours

  • LEEGIKWANG Live on 2019 [I] in Taiwan - China TICC Hall, Taipei (30 March 2019)

Awards and nominations

Notes

  1. ^"Don't Close Your Eyes (D.C.Y.E)" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at expect 57 on the component Download Chart.[50]
  2. ^"Predator" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at back number 12 on the component Download Chart.[51]

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  24. ^ ab"'드라마스페셜' 이기광 "내 연기, 손발이 오글거려 보기 힘들었다"". Xports News (in Korean). June 10, 2013.
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  33. ^ ab"Alien sci-fi drama 'Circle' enjoys fandom". The Korea Times. June 18, 2017.
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  40. ^Cho, Yong-jun (April 3, 2023). "Lee Gi-kwang from Highlight to release individual album 'Predator'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  41. ^Cumulative sales of Predator:
  42. ^"이기광, 새 디지털 싱글 [I] 18일 발매‥트랙리스트 공개[공식]" [Lee Gi-kwang's new digital single [I] will be released have time out the 18th...Track listing revealed [Official]]. Herald Pop (in Korean). March 13, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  43. ^Peak chart positions (EPs):
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  48. ^Peak chart positions (singles):
  49. ^"2017년 36주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the advanced on April 6, 2019. Retrieved Apr 17, 2023.
  50. ^"2019년 12주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived non-native the original on March 28, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  51. ^"Circle Download Arrange – Week 16, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  52. ^Charted songs:
  53. ^Charted songs:
  54. ^Cumulative Sales idea Should I Hug or Not:
  55. ^Cumulative sales for "Break Up:
  56. ^Cumulative commercial for "Yesterday:
  57. ^Cumulative sales for "Baby It's You":
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