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In this Korean name, the family name is Kang.

Gary
File:Kang Gary.jpg
Born (1978-02-24) February 24, 1978 (age 48)
South Korea
EducationYong In University
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • entrepreneur
  • record producer
  • television personality
Spouse
Kim Se-eun
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(m. 2017)​
Children1 (Kang Ha-oh)
Musical career
GenresHip hop
InstrumentVocals
Years active1996–2022
Labels
Korean name
Hangul
강희건
Hanja
姜熙建
RRGang Huigeon
MRKang Hŭigŏn
Stage name
Hangul
개리
RRGaeri
MRKaeri

Kang Hee-gun (Korean: 강희건; born February 24, 1978),[1] better known by his stage name Gary (Korean: 개리, often spelled as Garie[2]), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. Besides being a solo artist, he is also the rapper and lyricist of the former hip hop duo Leessang. Since their formation in 2002, the group has produced a total of eight albums and had several hits under their belt. In 2014, Gary made his debut as a solo artist with the mini-album Mr.Gae. Despite the album being banned by all major TV broadcast stations for its 19+ content, his songs still managed to top several charts.[3][unreliable source?]Lua error: not enough memory. He and long time collaborator Jung-in later went on to form the duo, Jung In & Gary. The two released the singles "Your Scent" and "Bicycle."[4]Lua error: not enough memory.[5]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Aside from his own work, Gary has been featured in works by famous artists such as Psy, Baek Ji-young, Lee Hyori, Dynamic Duo, and MC Mong. He is also a former cast member of the variety show Running Man.[6]

Early life

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Gary was born on February 24, 1978. His nickname in middle school was "Gae" (meaning "dog" in Korean), which he adapted to become his stage name, after deciding between "gaemi" (ant) and "Gary". In his younger years, he was more interested in dancing than rapping.[7] Gary revealed that he participated in a dance competition and actually won, defeating other competitors, Jang Woo Hyuk and Moon Hee Jun, who eventually became members of H.O.T. Lee Soo Man scouted all three boys, and offered them a contract to SM Entertainment. Ultimately, Gary rejected the offer.[8] Gary went to Yong In University and trained as a bodyguard.[9][10] He was an amateur boxer for 10 years.[11]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Musical and film career

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1997–2001: X-Teen and Honey Family

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In 1997, Gary joined X-Teen, a hip-hop group where he met his future Leessang partner, Gil. Gary participated in the group's album release in 1998 before being dropped along with Gil.[12] In an interview, Gary said they had neither the look or the talent which made them quit the group.[13]

Afterwards, Gary and Gil ended up joining "Honey Family" and released two albums in 1999 and 2000. Gary took part of the responsibility for the break up of the group by stating that he "started feeling like a celebrity" after their initial success.[13] Gary, Gil, and fellow Honey Family member Diggity decided to form "Leessam Trio" ("sam" means "three" in Korean). They released a compilation album called 2000 Korea, in the year 2000. When Diggity left the group, Gary and Gil changed the name to LeeSsang.[14]

2002–2017: Leessang

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Leessang was created in 2002 by Gary and Gil. So far, the group has produced eight albums with numerous hits. Although the duo achieve critical success from their earlier albums, they remained underground. Their last three albums, Hexagonal, Asura Balbalta, and Unplugged broke numerous records and guided their entry to the mainstream Korean music industry.[15]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[16] The title song from Asura Balbalta, "Turn Off the TV" managed to stay at the top of the Melon chart for 25 days in a row.[13]

2010–2017: Running Man

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In 2010, Gary joined Running Man, an urban variety show, as a co-host, along with 6 other original cast members, including Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki while the only female member, Song Ji-hyo, joined the cast a few episodes afterward. The popularity of Running Man helped Gary and the rest of the cast gain international recognition.[17]

In October 2016, the producers of Running Man announced the departure of Gary, who wanted to focus on his music career after being a regular member for a little over six years. His last filming with the main cast was for episode 324.[18]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. However, he made a brief return in the following episode 325 as a guest.

In January 2017, Gary appeared for Member's Week on episode 336.

2014–present: Solo career

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In January 2014, he released a mini album, Mr.Gae.[19]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Three major TV broadcast stations, MBC, KBS, and SBS, all deemed the album unfitting for broadcast, stating reasons such as explicit lyrics and being too sexually provocative. Despite the ban, Gary's title track "Shower Later" clenched the number 1 spot on 8 real-time music charts.[20]

Gary later commented on the ban saying that he felt confined by his image and wanted to break the mold.

In May 2014, Gary and Jung-in released their first collaboration "Your Scent." The lyrics was penned by Gary while Jung-In and Duble Sidekick produced the music.[21]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Despite not having any live promotions, Gary and Jung-In took the win on June 7 Music Core. In a testament to its popularity, the Gaon Chart ranked the single #6 on the year end national digital single ranking.[22]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. The two later released their second collaboration "Bicycle" in September 2014.[23]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

In September 2015, Gary released his second solo album, 2002. The title track of the album is "Get Some Air" featuring Mi-woo of Leessang Company. Several other tracks in this album also featured Koonta, Deepflow, Skull, Jay Park, DJ Pumkin, Park Myung-ho Double K, Don Mills, Jung-in, John Park and Young-jun of Brown Eyed Souls.

In January 2016, Gary released a single, "Lonely Night" featuring Gaeko of Dynamic Duo. A music video was released on the same day, featuring actress and fellow castmate of Running Man, Song Ji-hyo. Gary was nominated as a no.1 candidate on SBS Inkigayo on January 10, 2016, and subsequently won the award.

On January 6, 2020, KBS announced that Gary would be joining the cast of The Return of Superman after a three-year broadcasting hiatus.[24] Gary and his family appeared on the show until their departure in December.

In March 2020, Million Market revealed that they had signed a non-exclusive contract with Gary through his agency Double 8. Contract negotiations were concluded when Gary joined as a cast member of The Return of Superman.[25]

Personal life

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On April 5, 2017, Gary revealed on his social media account that he had married a non-celebrity woman known as "Miss Kim" who worked at Gary's company named 'Leessang' for 5 years before their marriage.[26][27]Their first child, a son named Kang Ha-oh was born on October 15, 2017.[28]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2008 Dachimawa Lee Cameo
2014 Wonderful Radio Cameo

Television series

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Year Title Role
2014 Emergency Couple Cameo
2015 A Girl Who Sees Smells Cameo with Running Man members

Variety shows

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Year Title Notes
2010–2016, 2017 Running Man Cast member (ep. 1–324)
Guest (ep. 325, 336)
2017 Kang Ceremony[29] Chinese reality show [30]
2020 The Return of Superman Cast member with his son, Kang Ha-oh (ep. 315–362)[31]
2020 Law of the Jungle in Zero Point Cast member with Kim Byung-man, Heo Kyung-hwan, Ki Do-hoon, Lee Seung-yoon (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1., Pak Se-ri, Yoon Eun-hye[32]
2021 Law of the Jungle in Ulleungdo & Dokdo Cast member with Kim Byung-man, Chanyeol, Go Joon-hee, Julien Kang, Park Mi-sun[33]
2022 Artistock Game User agent[34]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[35]
2002
  • Released: September 21, 2015
  • Label: Leessang Company
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 3

Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[35]
Mr. Gae
  • Released: January 15, 2014
  • Label: Leessang Company
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 4
2020
  • Released: October 15, 2020
  • Label: Double Eight
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[38]
As lead artist
"Shower Later" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
feat. CrushLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		2014 1 Mr. Gae
"Zotto Mola" (XX몰라) 5
"Get Some Air" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
feat. MiwooLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		2015 1 2002
"JOA" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
feat. Jay ParkLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		8
"Lonely Night" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
feat. GaekoLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		1 Non-album singles
"Worry" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 2017 61
"Sun" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
feat. ChancellorLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		2018 64
"Purple Bikini" 2019 TBA
Collaborations
"Where Do You Wanna Go" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
with Crush, TaewanLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		2013 20 Non-album singles
"Your Scent" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
with Jung-inLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		2014 1
"Bicycle" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
with Jung-inLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		6

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[38]
"Tantara" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
feat. MiwooLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 		2016 58 Entertainer OST

Featuring

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Year Artist Song
2002 Brown Eyes I Wanna Fall in Love With You
2004 Kim Bum-soo About Eternity
2005 BMK Rainbow
Dynamic Duo It's Alright
Eun Jiwon Gotta Go
2006 Jang Hye-jin Firework
2009 Fly to the Sky Hide and Seek
2010 Lee Hyori Swing
Kim Jong-kook Come Back to Me
Dynamic Duo Keep The Change
2011 Primary Happy Ending
2012 Miryo Party Rock
Baek Ji-young Voice
C-Luv, Crush Where Do You Wanna Go?
Kim Jong-kook Words I Want to Say to You
Haha, Taw Love
2013 Jung-in Let's Walk a Little
2014 MC Mong Broken Fan
2015 Youngjun Thinking of You
2016 Park Myung-ho Bed Room
San E Like An Airplane
2021 Heize Like The First Time
TRADE L Direction

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2002 Mnet Music Video Festival Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Leessang Won
2003 Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Nominated
2005 Korean Music Awards Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated
2007 Mnet/KM Music Awards Hip-Hop Song of the Year Nominated
Music Video of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
2007 Cyworld Digital Music Awards Song of the Month Won
2009 Best Collaboration of the Year Won
MIAK Golden Disc Awards Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards Music Video of the Year Nominated
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Won
2010 4th SBS Entertainment Award New Star Award Running Man Won[39]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Cyworld Digital Music Awards Bonsang Leessang Won
Cyworld Digital Music Awards Best Collaboration of the Year Won
2011 MelOn Music Awards Top 10 Artists Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rap Performance Won
4th SBS Entertainment Award Netizen Popularity Award Running Man Nominated[40]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2012 5th SBS Entertainment Award Excellence Award in Variety Won[41]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2013 NATE Awards Best Couple with Song Ji-hyo Won
7th SBS Entertainment Awards Best Couple Award with Song Ji-hyo Nominated
7th SBS Entertainment Awards Viewer's Most Popular Award (with Running Man members) Won
Melon Music Awards Rap/Hip-Hop Award Leessang – "Tears"
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MelOn Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated
2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rap Performance "Shower Later" Nominated
Best Collaboration with Jung-in "Your Scent" Nominated
Singapore Entertainment Awards OMY Hot Star with Song Ji-hyo[42][43] Nominated
2nd Annual DramaFever Awards Best Kiss with Song Ji-hyo Running Man Won
Best Couple Not Meant To Be with Song Ji-hyo Nominated
2015 2014 Youku Night Awards Entertainment Spirit Award[44]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rap Performance[45] "Get Some Air"
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UnionPay Song of the Year[46] Nominated
9th SBS Entertainment Awards Top Excellence Award in Variety with Song Ji-hyo[47] Running Man Won
2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rap Performance "Lonely Night" Nominated
UnionPay Song of the Year Nominated

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