Huh Gak (; born November 15, 1984)
is a South Korean singer. He rose to fame after winning the 2010
Mnet talent competition series ''
Superstar K 2,'' during which he became known as "the Korean
Paul Potts."
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
middle school
A middle school (also known as intermediate school, junior high school, junior secondary school, or lower secondary school) is an educational stage which exists in some countries, providing education between primary school and secondary school. ...
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
Mnet talent competition series ''
Superstar K 2'' 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
Gaon Digital Chart
The Circle Digital Chart, previously known as the Gaon Digital Chart, is the music industry standard record chart ranking the 200 most popular singles in South Korea. It provides rankings on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, which is based o ...
. On 16 November, he released his self-titled, first mini album.
After joining
A Cube Entertainment 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
K-pop Hot 100
The K-pop Hot 100 is a music singles chart in South Korea, launched by ''Billboard'' in conjunction with ''Billboard'' Korea () on August 25, 2011. It is the second Asian ''Billboard'' chart after the Japan Hot 100. The chart used the same multime ...
chart.
On October 8, 2021, Huh Gak left
Play M Entertainment after his contract expired. On October 27, 2021, Huh Gak signed with
BPM Entertainment
BPM Entertainment (), also known as Big Planet Made, is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2021. The company is best known as the home to the trio Viviz, solo artists Soyou, Huh Gak, Ha Sung-woon, Lee Mu-jin, Be'O, Mighty Mouth ...
.
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
Korean music concert called "Noon concert".
Filmography
Television show
SuperStar K2
Awards and nominations
References
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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