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talent competition series ''

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,'' during which he became known as "the Korean

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Early life and education

Huh Gak was born in

Incheon Incheon (; ; or Inch'ŏn; literally "kind river"), formerly Jemulpo or Chemulp'o (제물포) until the period after 1910, officially the Incheon Metropolitan City (인천광역시, 仁川廣域市), is a city located in northwestern South Kore ...

, South Korea on November 15, 1984. His parents divorced when he was three years old, and he and his twin brother, Huh Gong, were raised by their father. Due to this family's financial difficulties, Huh dropped out of school after finishing

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and worked as a repairman and event singer. Huh later earned his high school diploma in 2018.

Career

2010–present: ''Superstar K 2'', debut, and ''First Story''

In 2010, Huh Gak competed on the

talent competition series ''

'' and took the first place spot in the show's finale in October. Following the show, Huh released his debut single "Always," which topped the

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. On 16 November, he released his self-titled, first mini album. After joining

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in early 2011, Huh released the mini album ''First Story'' on 16 September. The album spawned the hit single "Hello," which took the #1 spot on the Gaon Digital Chart (also earning a "triple crown" for topping the component Download, Streaming, and BGM charts) and Billboard's

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chart. On October 8, 2021, Huh Gak left

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after his contract expired. On October 27, 2021, Huh Gak signed with

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Personal life

On October 3, 2013, Huh Gak married his "first love," whom he dated in middle school when they were 16 years old. They met again after 13 years in February 2012. Huh and his wife have two sons: Huh Geon (born 2014) and Huh Gang (born 2015).

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Collaborations

Soundtrack appearances

Other charted songs

Concerts

As well as numerous appearances on ''Superstar K2'', on 18 January 2011, he participated in a Traditional

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concert called "Noon concert".

Filmography

Television show

SuperStar K2

Awards and nominations

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Huh, Gak 1984 births Identical twins Living people Musicians from Incheon BPM Entertainment artists South Korean pop singers South Korean rhythm and blues singers Superstar K winners South Korean twins MAMA Award winners Melon Music Award winners Heo clan of Yangcheon 21st-century South Korean male singers