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Kangta (An Chil-hyun) was born on 10 October, 1979 in Seoul, South Korea, is a South Korean singer. Discover Kangta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?

Popular As An Chil-hyun
Occupation Singer-songwriter · composer · record producer · actor · radio personality · creative director
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 10 October 1979
Birthday 10 October
Birthplace Seoul, South Korea
Nationality South Korea

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Kangta Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Kangta height is 178 cm .

Physical Status
Height 178 cm
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Kangta Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kangta worth at the age of 44 years old? Kangta’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Kangta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Singer

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Timeline

1979

An Chil-hyun (born October 10, 1979), known professionally as Kangta (stylized sometimes in all caps and formerly as KangTa; ), is a South Korean singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, actor and radio personality.

1996

Kangta eventually decided to become a singer with Moon and three others, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony An, and Lee Jae-won to form H.O.T. in 1996.

2000

It is about the true life story of Lieutenant Lee Jong-myung, who lost his legs in a land mine explosion near the demilitarized zone, in June 2000, when he saved fellow soldier, Sul Dong-seob from the minefield.

After two years and five months of hiatus from the entertainment industry due to Korean military service, Kangta released Chinese Single Breaka Shaka.

and the EP was released on September 14.

2001

The group disbanded in 2001, after the group contract expired as the members decided not to renew it.

Kangta released his first studio album "Polaris" on August 16, 2001, and began his solo career with the title track "Polaris".

On this album, he wrote, composed and arranged seven songs and produced the album.

Even at the beginning of the recession in the music market, it sold 300,000 copies within a week of its release, ranking first in record sales, and was a great success with sales close to 500,000 copies.

In December of the same year, SM Entertainment's singers began to enter China in earnest, starting with performances in Beijing and Shanghai, China.

2002

From March 4 to October 20, 2002, he was the main DJ of "Kangta's Declaration of Freedom" at KBS 2FM, and from October 21 to April 20, 2003, he was a double DJ with Shin Hye-sung.

Later in March, the heroine Seong-so (played by Lim Eun-kyung) was cast as the beloved singer Ga Jun-oh in Jang Sun-woo's film "The Second Coming of a Match Girl" and made a cameo appearance.

On August 1 of the same year, he released his second studio album "Pine Tree" for the first time in more than a year, and as with his first album, he recorded more than 70% of his own songs.

Prior to his broadcast activities after the album's release, his first solo concert KANGTA 1ST CONCERT "Pine Tree" was held three times on Aug. 24 and 25 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium.

Kangta received several offers and has accepted a drama offer in China.

2004

In 2004, he starred in a drama called Magic Touch of Fate together with Taiwanese actors and actresses, Ruby Lin and Alec Su.

Kangta portrayed the role of the evil magician Jin-Xiu.

A few months later, he starred in a KBS drama, Loveholic in Korea.

2005

He is well known as a member of boy band H.O.T. He has also been the creative director of SM Entertainment since 2005.

Kangta was discovered at Lotte World, a theme park, when he was only 13 years old.

He made his debut on-screen appearance as a backup dancer together with future bandmate Moon Hee-joon for labelmate singer Yoo Young-jin.

In 2005, Kangta was appointed director when he re - signed with SM and received a portion of the down payment as a stock.

Kangta released his third album, Persona, in 2005.

In July of the same year, the third studio album Persona was officially released in Taiwan and China.

The album became a hot topic because it had 500,000 pre-orders.

The title song "Persona" was a big hit in China.

In 2005, Kangta was chosen as the best Korean singer overseas, according to Arirang International Broadcasting.

A poll was issued over the internet, allowing only people outside of Korea to vote.2005 Mnet KM Music Video Festival

Kangta also acted in his second Chinese drama, Love in the City 2.

In the series, Kangta portrayed the life of a successful CEO with a dull life.

2007

In 2007, he filmed two dramas and Love in the City 2 aired on October 1, 2007.

In January 2007, Kangta took part in the Hallyu Festival in Osaka, which also featured Jun Jin and Lee Min-woo of Shinhwa, SG Wannabe and actor Song Seung-heon at the Osaka Dome.

2008

Kangta enlisted for mandatory military service in April 2008 for 21 months of active duty.

During which time he starred in military musical Mine with rapper Yang Dong-geun.

2012

In March Kangta was announced to be playing a supporting role in JTBC's 2012 drama Happy Ending as Kim So-eun's love interest.

2013

In 2013, he produced the OST for That Winter, the Wind Blows, and "Gray Paper" and "And One" were written and composed by Kangta.

2014

He also produced Zhoumi's album "Rewind" in 2014.

In March 2014, Kangta, alongside labelmate BoA, was appointed as a de facto creative director of S.M. Entertainment.

2016

In October 2016, S.M. Entertainment announced that Kangta would hold a concert to celebrate his 20th debut anniversary titled Coming Home, as a part of SM Entertainment's concert series The Agit.

The concert was held from November 4 to November 6 at SMTown Theatre.