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Kihyun
Kihyun at The Fact Music Awards in April 2019
Born
Yoo Ki-hyun

(1993-11-22) November 22, 1993 (age 30)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsStarship
Member ofMonsta X
Websitemonstax-e.com
Korean name
Hangul유기현
Hanja柳基賢
Transcriptions
Revised RomanizationYu Gihyeon
McCune–ReischauerYu Kihyŏn

Yoo Ki-hyun (Korean: 유기현; born November 22, 1993), better known mononymously as Kihyun, is a South Korean singer and songwriter.[3] He is a vocalist in the South Korean boy group Monsta X, from Mnet's survival show No.Mercy, which debuted under Starship Entertainment in 2015. Kihyun made his solo debut with the single album Voyager in March 2022,[4] in addition to having released several original soundtracks,[5] further establishing himself as "K-pop God", "Vocal God", and "The K in K-pop".[6][7][8][9]

Early life

Kihyun was born on November 22, 1993 in Seoul, South Korea.[10][11] He comes from a family of four, which includes his father, mother, older brother, and himself.[12] He is a graduate of Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts.[13]

Career

2014–2015: Debut and career beginnings

In December 2014, Kihyun competed in Mnet's survival show No.Mercy.[14] Along with six other trainees from the show, Monsta X was formed, a hip-hop idol group that debuted under Starship Entertainment on May 14, 2015 with the EP Trespass.[15] Through the survival show, he also released 2 collaboration tracks in 2015; "Pillow" with Sistar's Soyou and Giriboy on January 14,[16] and "0 (Young)" with Giriboy, Mad Clown, Jooyoung, and other remaining trainees in No.Mercy on February 4.[17]

In May 2015, Kihyun and fellow Monsta X member Jooheon recorded a television soundtrack titled "Attractive Woman" for KBS2's Orange Marmalade.[18] In October, he also sang his first solo original soundtrack "One More Step" for the MBC's television drama She Was Pretty.[19][20]

2016–2020: Original soundtracks and solo activities

Kihyun appeared as a contestant on King of Mask Singer with the name "Tell Them I'm the Dragon King" on January 3, 2016. He won the first round against Apink's Namjoo, known as "Good Daughter Shim Cheong". On the second round of the competition, he lost to Lim Jeong-hee, known as "Rolled Good Fortune", with the difference of three votes.[21]

Kihyun sung the acoustic version of "The Tiger Moth" for the soundtrack for MBC's drama Shopping King Louie, which was released on October 27, 2016.[22]

In June 2017, an original soundtrack titled "I've Got A Feeling" for SBS's drama Suspicious Partner was released.[23]

In May 2018, Kihyun recorded "Can't Breathe" for MBC's Partners for Justice with fellow Monsta X member Jooheon,[24] and in June, he also recorded "Love Virus" for tvN's drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim together with WJSN's Seola.[25][20]

For Monsta X's album All About Luv, Kihyun participated in the writing and producing of three songs on the album; including "Who Do U Love?" featuring French Montana (and it's remix by will.i.am), "Middle of the Night", and "Beside U".[26] He had previously co-written "널하다" from Take.1 Are You There?, alongside three other Monsta X members, and co-written and produced the song "No Exit" for Monsta X's debut EP Trespass.[27]

In April 2020, Kihyun released a song for the soundtrack of KBS2's Welcome, titled "Again Spring" (다시, 봄),[28] and then a song for KBS2's Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, titled "To Be With You", on October 7.[29] In October, Kihyun had a solo stage for M Studio on M Countdown, where he performed a cover of the song "Bad" by Christopher.[30][31]

2021–present: Solo debut with Voyager and more solo activities

In January 2021, he donated 10 million won to the Good Neighbors, a charity that helps low-income families in South Korea.[32]

In February, Kihyun released a song for the soundtrack of the drama Replay, titled "O.M.O.M.".[33] He was praised for his work on the drama, in particular that his voice was able to express the "sweetness and softness" that complemented the drama.[34]

In August, Kihyun appeared as a special guest on the Night Studio on Naver Now, where he sang covers of several songs, including "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons and "Middle of the Night" by Monsta X, with a live band.[35] He also became a new DJ for Naver Now's Midnight Idol, alongside group member I.M.[36]

In September, Kihyun appeared again as a contestant on King of Mask Singer's special duet episode for the 2021 Chuseok holiday. Kihyun also paired up with a co-label solo artist Jeong Se-woon as the "Cheongdam-dong Sworn Brothers". They lost in the first round against MeloMance's Kim Min-seok and actor Kim Woo-seok as the "Brave Brothers".[37][38]

Kihyun made his solo debut with the single album Voyager, including the lead single of the same name on March 15, 2022. In addition, Kihyun also contributed to the lyrics of the song ", (Comma)".[39][40][41] He tested positive for COVID-19 on March 30.[42]

In May, Kihyun became the new muse of unisex street brand AQOstudiospace.[43]

Discography

See also: Monsta X discography

Single albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[44]
Voyager 3

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[46] 		US
World
[47]
"Voyager" 2022 73 6 Undisclosed Voyager
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[46]
"Pillow" (팔베개)[16]
(Soyou and Giriboy featuring Kihyun) 		2015 5 No.Mercy OST Part 2
"0 (Young)"[49]
(Jooyoung, Mad Clown and Giriboy featuring No.Mercy contestants) 		71 No.Mercy OST Part 3

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[46] 		US
World
[47]
", (Comma)" 2022 197 9 Undisclosed Voyager
"Rain" —[a] 8
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Album Artist(s) Ref.
"Attractive Woman" 2015 Orange Marmalade OST Part 2 Kihyun and Jooheon [18]
"One More Step" She Was Pretty OST Part 3 Kihyun [19][20]
"The Tiger Moth" (Acoustic ver.) 2016 Shopping King Louie OST Part 7 [22]
"I've Got A Feeling" 2017 Suspicious Partner OST Part 7 [23]
"Can't Breathe" 2018 Partners for Justice OST Part 1 Kihyun and Jooheon [24]
"Love Virus" What's Wrong with Secretary Kim OST Part 1 Kihyun and Seola (WJSN) [25][20]
"Again, Spring" 2020 Welcome OST Part 7 Kihyun [28]
"To Be With You" Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol OST Part 1 [29]
"O.M.O.M" 2021 Replay: The Moment OST Part 2 [33]
TBA 2022 After School Lessons for Unripe Apples OST Part 2 [52]

Music videos

See also: Monsta X discography § Music videos
Title Year Artist Director Ref.
"Voyager" 2022 Kihyun Lee Jun-woo (Salt Film) / Keep Us Weird [53]

Filmography

See also: Monsta X § Filmography

TV appearances

Year Show Role Ref.
2014–2015 No.Mercy Contestant [14]
2016 King of Mask Singer [21]
CEO Next Door Cast [54]
2017 Singing Battle "Hidden card" Singer [20]
2021 King of Mask Singer Contestant (with Jeong Se-woon) [37]

Radio shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2021–2022 Midnight Idol DJ [36][55]

Songwriting

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.[27]

Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyrics Music Arrangement
Credited With Credited With Credited With
2015 Monsta X "No Exit" Trespass Yes
Yes
  • Rishi
  • Rhymer
  • Jooheon
 No N/A
2018 "I Do Love U" Take.1 Are You There? Yes
No N/A No N/A
2019 Monsta X feat. French Montana "Who Do U Love?" All About Luv Yes
Yes
  • I.M
  • Wonho
  • Hyungwon
  • Shownu
  • Joohoney
  • Minhyuk
  • French Montana
  • Dan Henig
  • Jake Torrey
  • Noah Conrad
  • Rosanna Ener
 No N/A
2020 Monsta X "Middle of the Night" No N/A Yes
  • I.M
  • Wonho
  • Hyungwon
  • Shownu
  • Joohoney
  • Minhyuk
  • Ali Payami
  • John Mitchell
 No N/A
2022 Kihyun ", (Comma)" Voyager Yes Brother Su No N/A No N/A

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Monsta X
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, recipient of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
Brand Customer Loyalty Award[b] 2022 Most Influential Live Streaming Show DJ Midnight Idol (with I.M) Nominated [57]

Notes

  1. ^ "Rain" did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 28 on the component Download Chart.[51]
  2. ^ Co-organized by the Korean Customers Council and Brand Keys, this event recognizes the most influential brands in society and culture, as determined through consumer research.[56]

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