Kangta

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Kangta (born Ahn Chil Hyun 안칠현 on October 10, 1979, in Gumi, South Korea) is a K-pop singer, first known as the lead singer of boy band H.O.T. (High-five of Teenagers).

Kangta was discovered at Lotte World, a theme park, when he was only 13 years old. He then debuted as a back-up dancer together with Moon Hee Jun (another H.O.T member) for singer Yoo Young Jin. Kangta eventually decided to become a singer, and with Moon and three others -- Jang Woo Hyuk, Lee Jae Won and Tony Ahn -- H.O.T. was formed.

He has been a great songwriter and composer, having written several songs for their album as well as for other groups and singers like NRG and Fly to the Sky. When H.O.T. was disbanded on March 2001, a legion of loyal fans were in rage. However, Kangta surprised all of them; he became the first member who debuted solo months after. He released his solo album "Polaris" and became a huge hit, it then followed with his second album "Pinetree" in 2002. On August 24-25, 2003, his first solo concert took place.