Quick Facts
Biography
Huh Gak (허각) (born 15 November 1984) is a South Korean singer and the winner of the Mnet talent competition series ‘Superstar K’ 2 under Plan A Entertainment. He is known as ‘The man who turned the tables’ and ‘The South Korean Paul Potts’. He has an enzygotic twin named Huh Gong, who didn't apply to 'Superstar K' 2 because he was concerned that the judges had prejudice. Now he is also a singer.
Early life
Huh Gak was born on 15 November 1984. He is from Incheon, South Korea and lives with his father and his twin brother, Huh Gong. He graduated from ‘Hwanbuk Elementary School’ and ‘Incheon Boys’ School. As a young child, Huh Gak went through a family divorce and faced financial difficulties. Therefore, after middle school, he decided to drop out of school and make money. Before he appeared on Super Star K 2, he worked as a ventilator fixer and a festival singer.
Career
2010: Superstar K & Debut
Huh Gak appeared on Superstar K2 and took the first place spot. After winning Superstar K2, Huh Gak debuted with the single entitled, "Always". In November 2010, he released his first mini album which consists of five tracks including the title track, "Always." Huh Gak and Superstar K2's John Park also collaborated on a duet track for the movie, "Glove" entitled "My Best."
2011: Cube Entertainment & "First Story" album
In February 2011, after a month of searching for an entertainment agency, he decided to join A Cube Entertainment, a sub-label of Cube Entertainment despite of the other few offers that he received. He then joined Immortal Songs 2.
On 16 September, Huh Gak released his first official debut album entitled "First Story", which obtained a triple crown on Gaon charts and also made him win on M! Countdown and KBS Music Bank.
Personal life
On 3 October 2013, Huh Gak married his first love, whom he dated back in middle school. They two collided back together after 13 years and was said to have been dating since February 2012 prior to their engagement. In October 2014, Huh Gak revealed he had a son, Huh Gun, who was 7 months old.
Discography
- Studio albums
- 2013: Little Giant
- EPs
- 2010: Huh Gak 1st Mini Album (허각 1st 미니앨범)
- 2011: LIKE 1st MINI ALBUM "First Story"
- 2012: Lacrimoso
- 2013: Reminisce
- 2015: Snow of April
- Digital Singles
- 2010: Eonjena (언제나)
- 2011: "My Best" Movie Glove OST (영화 글러브) (Huh Gak & John Park)
- 2011: The Greatest Love OST Part.5 (최고의 사랑)
- 2011: Jukgo Sipdan Mal Bakke (죽고 싶단 말 밖에)
- 2011: Geu Noraereul Teulttaemada (그 노래를 틀때마다) (Huh Gak & LE (EXID))
- 2012: "Huh Gak - Hansaram" Big OST ('허각 - 한사람' 빅 OST)
- 2012: I Need You (Huh Gak & Zia)
- 2012: Apeuda (아프다)
- 2013: Short Hair (짧은머리) (Huh Gak and Jung Eun-ji (A Pink))
- 2013: Monodrama (모노드라마) (Huh Gak with Yoo Seung-woo)
- 2014: Break Up to Make Up (이제 그만 싸우자) (Huh Gak and Jung Eun-ji (A Pink))
- 2014: Tears falling like today (My love from another star)
- Compilations
- 2010: Superstar K 2 Up to 11 (#7 My Heart)
- 2011: Superstar K 2 Top 4 - Life is Tab (#1 Life is Tab (Superstar K 2 Top 4), #2 Life is Tab (Rock Ver.))
- 2012: So Ji Seob - Bukjjok Wanggwanjari (#2 Geureoko Geureon Yaegi (feat. Huh Gak, Mellow))
- 2012: Immortal Songs 2: Singing the Legend "Park Jin Young" 1 Pyeon (#6 Tto Hanbeon Sarangeun Gago)
- 2012: Immortal Songs 2: Singing the Legend "Composer Lee Ho Joon" Pyeon (#4 Indian Inhyeongcheoreom)
- 2012: Immortal Songs 2: Singing the Legend "Yang Hee Eun" 2 Pyeon (#4 Sangnoksu)
- 2012: Immortal Songs 2: Singing the Legend "Kim Jung Ho" Pyeon (#1 Jageun Sae)
- 2013: Immortal Songs 2: Singing the Legend "Paldo Gangsan Urinorae" Pyeon (#3 Nunmul Jeojeun Dumangang)
Concerts
As well as numerous appearances on Superstar K2, on 18 January 2011, he participated in a Traditional Korean music concert called, "Noon concert."
SuperStar K2
| Episode (live broadcast started from Episode 9) | Song |
|---|---|
| Episode 9 | The Happy Me(에코) |
| Episode 10 | Early Morning Discount(이문세) |
| Episode 11 | I'll Be There(Jackson 5) |
| Episode 12 | Don't Say Goodbye(이승철) |
| Episode 13 | Running Through the Skies(이적) |
| Episode 14 | Love Rain(김태우) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Superstar K2 | 1st Place (Winner) | Won |
| Soribada Awards | Best Male Solo Artist | Won | |
| 2011 | 4th Korea Drama Awards | Best OST (The Greatest Love - "Don't Forget Me") | Won |
| 3rd MelOn Music Awards | Top 10 Artists (Bonsang) | Nominated | |
| Best New Artist | Won | ||
| 13th Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best New Male Artist | Won | |
| Best OST | Nominated | ||
| Best Vocal Performance - Solo | Nominated | ||
| 19th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | Popular Music Top Honor | Won | |
| Bugs Music Awards | Netizens' Popularity Award | Nominated | |
| Best Solo Artist | Won | ||
| Ballad of the Year ("Hello") | Won | ||
| 2012 | 26th Golden Disk Awards | Best Newcomer | Won |
| 1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards | Best New Male Solo Artist of the Year | Won | |
| 4th MelOn Music Awards | Top 10 Artists (Bonsang) | Won | |
| 27th Golden Disk Awards | Digital Music Bonsang ("The Person Who Once Loved Me") | Won | |
| 22nd Seoul Music Awards | Bonsang | Won | |
| 2013 | 5th MelOn Music Awards | Best R&B/Ballad ("Monodrama" - tied with K.Will) | Won |
| 2014 | 16th Mnet Music Awards | Best Collaboration ("Break Up to Make Up" with A Pink's Eunji) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Vocal Performance - Solo | Nominated |
| UnionPay Song of the Year | Nominated |
Music Programs
M! Countdown
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 29 September | "Hello" |
Music Bank
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 30 September | "Hello" |
Mnet KM Music Triangle
| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 February (Ballad Chart) | "Monodrama" (with Yoo Seung Woo) |