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Lee Gi-kwang

South Korean musician and actor (born )

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Lee Gi-kwang (Korean: 이기광; born March 30, ), known professionally as Gikwang or Kikwang, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He originally debuted as solo singer with the stage name AJ (Ace Junior), releasing his first mini album First Episode: A New Hero on April 4, In October , he debuted as the main dancer, visual and a lead vocalist of boy group Beast, which was renamed Highlight in February

He began his acting career with a supporting role in the popular television sitcom High Kick Through the Roof (–10) and had supporting roles in dramas My Princess (), Me Too, Flower! (), Mrs.

Cop (), Monster (), Circle (), and Lovely Horribly (). He also became an MC for various shows such as Hot Brothers and Inkigayo.

Early life and career

Lee Gi-kwang was born on March 30, [1] in Naju, South Korea. Gi-kwang found interest in hip hop and had particular liking to many classic hip hop acts.

At first he was backed by his family to pursue a musical career but eventually he passed an audition and became a trainee. He was trained under JYP Entertainment for four years before being eliminated. He was asked by the former president of Cube Entertainment to join the agency without auditioning, making him the company's first trainee.

He was known as the solo singer AJ or Ace Junior when he debuted and released a mini-album First Episode: A New Hero on April 4, He made his debut on April 2, on Mnet M!Countdown,[2] and dubbed by Korean media as the next Rain.[3] However he met controversies when his name created dispute among netizens for having a similar name with Paran's AJ (who later became a U-KISS member).

He now goes with his original name when he re-debuted with Beast.[4] On June 17, , AJ opened for Lady Gaga's Korean showcase.[5] Fellow Beast members Yoon Doo-joon, Yong Jun-hyung, Jang Hyun-seung and Yang Yo-seob participated as backup dancers for AJ before debuting in Beast.[6] AJ also featured in reality show, Diary of AJ, which was hosted by MTV.

The show ran on two episodes on May 9, with a total of two episodes showcasing his journey on his debut as AJ.

Career

– Debut with Beast and solo activities

Six months after debuting as soloist, Gi-kwang was chosen to debut as member of Beast, originally known as B2ST, an acronym for "Boys 2 Search the Top".

However, their name was changed to BEAST (acronym for "Boys of East Asia Standing Tall"). The group debuted in October [7] Gi-kwang made his acting debut in the MBC sitcom High Kick Through the Roof, which aired in and [8]

In , Gi-kwang featured in 's music video for the song, "Present".[9] He was also selected as the MC for MBC's Sunday Sunday Night segment Hot Brothers[10] and the KBS talk show Win Win.[11] In May, Gi-kwang was chosen as the model for the 'Ice Tea Tio' from DongSuh Foods.[12] In August, Gi-kwang featured on Ahn Jinkyung's single "Love is Pathetic" from the mini album Be the Voice as a rapper.[13] He, Yoon Doojoon and IU appeared as special hosts on Music Core on August 21, [14] On December 29, Gi-kwang was awarded with Popularity Award from the MBC Entertainment Awards.[15]

Gi-kwang, together with IU, were selected to be new MCs of Inkigayo in replacement of CNBlue's Jung Yonghwa from March 20, The two were paired with the existing MCs, 2AM's Jo Kwon, and f(x)'s Sulli.[16] He was also chosen as the leading man in A Pink's music video, "I Don't Know"[17] Sunny Hill's music video for "Midnight Circus".

In July, Gi-kwang was featured on Brave Brothers' song "Break Up" alongside Electroboyz, as a part of Brave Brother's sixth project album on July 12, [18]

Also in , Gi-kwang was cast in the romantic comedy drama My Princess starring Song Seung-hun and Kim Tae-hee;[19] and played Lee Ji-ah's patrol partner in the drama Me Too, Flower!.[20] Gi-kwang won the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards for his performance in My Princess.[21]

On February 8, Gi-kwang appeared in Ailee's debut music video, "Heaven".[22] Gi-kwang also hosted SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America on November 10 alongside Tiffany Hwang and Jung Yong-hwa and Melon Music Awards with Infinite's Woohyun, Moon Hee-jun, and Danny Ahn.[23]

In , Gi-kwang had a role as a terminally ill patient with leukemia on KBS Drama Special My Friend is Still Alive.[24] In , he starred in the mobile drama 20's (Twenty Years Old).[25]

In , Gi-kwang was cast in SBS's drama Mrs.

Cop as the youngest detective on the team.[26][27] He next starred as the younger version of Kang Ji-hwan's character in the MBC drama Monster,[28] and the web drama Momin's Room.[29]

–present: Return to solo music career

In September , Gi-kwang returned as a soloist with his first mini album One.

The lead single was a future R&B single titled "What You Like".[30] Gi-kwang reportedly participated in 6 out of 8 tracks on the album.[31] He held his first solo concert Lee Gikwang Mini Live One in January [32]

Also in , Gi-kwang was cast in tvN's science fiction drama Circle.[33] In , Gi-kwang was cast in KBS' horror romance drama Lovely Horribly.[34]

On April 18, , Gi-kwang began his mandatory military service as a conscripted police officer.[35] He was discharged on November 18, [36]

In , Lee became a DJ on Gikwang's Song Plaza, which began in March and will end his duties as a DJ on April 16, [37]

Discography

See also: Beast discography

Studio albums

Single albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Collaborations

Music videos

Year Title
"Dancing Shoes"
"Wipe the Tears"
"What You Like"
"D.C.Y.E/Don't Close Your Eyes"
"Lonely (Feat.

Jiselle)"

"Nothing"

Songwriting credits

Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
Beast Is the B2STBEAST"Beast Is the B2ST" Yes BEASTNo Shin Sa Dong Tiger, Choi Gyu Seong
"Bad Girl" Yes BEAST, Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong Tiger No Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong Tiger
My StoryBEAST (Gikwang & Hyunseung) "Let It Snow" Yes Jang Hyun-seungNo Choi Gyu Seong
ThrillerBtoB"Why" Yes Lim Hyunsik Yes Lim Hyunsik, Lee Minhyuk, Shin Peniel, Jung IlHoon
Good LuckBEAST"History" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday Yes Noday
Time"So Hot" Yes Noday Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday
Ordinary"Oh Honey" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
Highlight"Curious" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday Yes Noday
"Lullaby" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
BEAST (Gikwang & Doojoon) "Baby It's You" Yes Noday Yes Noday
Can You Feel It?HIGHLIGHT"Dangerous" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Kwon Phillip Yes Kwon Phillip
ONEGikwang "ONE" Yes Kim Tae-joo Yes Kim Tae-joo
"Misunderstand" Yes Noday, Kwon Philip Yes Noday, Kwon Philip
"Dream" Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Luizy Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Secret Weapon
"Look At Me Now" Yes Noday Yes Noday
"Only U" Yes Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
"What Are U" Yes Noday, Chloe Yes Noday, Chloe
CelebrateHIGHLIGHT"Love Like This" Yes Yong Jun-hyung, Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Secret Weapon
Shake You UpRainz"Music Up" Yes Joo Chanyang Yes Kim Tae-sung, Joo Chanyang, Secret Weapon
OutroHIGHLIGHT"Leave Me Alone" (Junhyung & Gikwang) Yes Yong Jun-hyungYes Good Life
The BlowingHIGHLIGHT"NOT THE END" Yes Joo Chanyang, Lavin Yes Joo Chanyang, Lavin
"Hey Yeah" Yes Kim Sooyoon, Moon Kim Yes Kim Tae-sung, Moon Kim, NOD, Ahn Seong-chan, Kim Yong-shin
DaydreamHIGHLIGHT"Night Fog" Yes Noday Yes Noday, Riskypizza
"Don't Leave" Yes VO3E, Kim Jeung-jung, ZNEE Yes VO3E, Frederik Jyll
"PLAY" Yes Sooyoon Yes Big Sancho, Moon Kim, Kim So-ming
"Whatever" Yes NOD, Park Sol, Gyuberlake Yes NOD, Park Sol, Gyuberlake, Moon Kim
"Classic" Yes Noday, Gyuberlake Yes Noday, Gyuberlake, WONJUN

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television shows

Web shows

Radio show

Hosting

Concerts

Korean tours

  • LEEGIKWANG Mini LIVE <ONE> - Blue Square I Market Hall, Seoul (January 27–28, )
  • LEEGIKWANG LIVE [I] - Blue Square I Market Hall, Seoul (March 23–24, )

Japan tours

  • LEEGIKWANG Mini LIVE <ONE> in Japan - Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka, Tokyo (July 22, )
  • LEEGIKWANG LIVE [I] in Japan - Toyosu PIT by Team Smile, Tokyo (13 April )

Taiwan tours

  • LEEGIKWANG LIVE [I] in Taiwan - Taiwan TICC Hall, Taipei (30 March )

Awards and nominations

Notes

  1. ^"Don't Close Your Eyes (D.C.Y.E)" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 57 on the component Download Chart.[50]
  2. ^"Predator" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 12 on the component Download Chart.[51]

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  59. ^Cumulative Sales for Should I Hug or Not:
  60. ^Cumulative sales for "Break Up:
  61. ^Cumulative sales for "Yesterday:
  62. ^Cumulative sales for "Baby It's You":
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