Kang Dae-ho(Korean:강대호;born September 14, 1997), better known by his stage nameGaho(가호), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and producer under Planetarium Records.[2]

Gaho
가호
Born
Kang Dae-ho

(1997-09-14)September 14, 1997(age 27)[1]
South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
  • Planetarium Records
Korean name
Hangul
가호
Revised RomanizationGa Ho
McCune–ReischauerKa Ho
Birth name
Hangul
강대호
Hanja
Khương đại hổ
Revised RomanizationGang Dae-ho
McCune–ReischauerKang Daeho

Early life

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Gaho was born on September 14, 1997.[1]

Career

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2018–present: Solo debut

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Gaho made his debut with the release of the soundtracks "Time", "Heart Is Beating" and "Not Over" forThe Time,My Secret TerriusandThe Last Empressrespectively. On December 11, 2018 Gaho released his first mini albumPreparation For a Journey.He released the singles "Fly" and "Pink Walk" in 2019. He rose to prominence with the original soundtrack "Start Over" for theJTBCdramaItaewon Classwhich charted number one on theGaon Digital Chart.[3]On March 26, 2020 he released the single "A Song for You".[4][5]On May 24, 2021, he released "Rush Hour." On August 12, 2021, he released "Ride". On November 23, 2021, Gaho released his first studio albumFireworks.Praised for his unique vocals and wide range, Gaho is also known for his covers of KPop hit songs such as BTS' "Fire" and BlackPink's "How You Like That" and ''Shut Down'' often partnering with the band, KAVE.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart position Sales
KOR
[6]
Fireworks
Track listing
  1. OOO
  2. Lost My Way
  3. Right Now
  4. Anyway (마음대로)
  5. Rush Hour
  6. Afraid (겁이나)
  7. Part Time Lover
  8. Ride
  9. High
  10. Crush (똑같애)
  11. Friend
  12. Like the Moon
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Extended play

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Title EP details
Preparation for a Journey
  • Released: December 11, 2018
  • Label: Planetarium Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Intro: Stay Here
  2. Preparation For a Journey (떠날 준비)
  3. Going On
  4. Then (그때)
  5. Heaven

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
Gaon

[7]
KOR
Hot

[8]
As lead artist
"Stay Here" (있어줘) 2018 Preparation For a Journey
"Preparation For a Journey" (떠날 준비)
"Fly" 2019 Non-album singles
"Pink Walk"
"A Song For You" 2020
"Home" 2021
"Rush Hour" Fireworks
"Ride"
"Right Now" [A]
Soundtrack appearances
"Time" (시간) 2018 The TimeOST Part 1
"Heart Is Beating" (그렇게 가슴은 뛴다) My Secret TerriusOST Part 1
"Not Over" (끝이 아니길) The Last EmpressOST Part 2
"Start Over" (시작) 2020 1 1 Itaewon ClassOST Part 2
"Wish" (바람) Stranger 2OST Part 3
"Running" (스타트업) Start-upOST Part 5
"Memories" 2021 JirisanOST Part 2
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work(s) Result Ref.
2020 4thSoribada Best K-Music Awards BestHallyuOST "Start Over" Won [10]
12th Melon Music Awards Best OST Award Nominated
22nd Mnet Asian Music Awards Best OST Won [11][12]
Song of the Year Nominated
2021 30thSeoul Music Awards OST Award Nominated [13]

Notes

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  1. ^"Right Now" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 106 on the Gaon Download Chart.[9]

References

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  1. ^ab"Gaho Naver Profile"(in Korean).Naver.
  2. ^"Thế lộ đích cố sự tha môn lai xướng! Ẩn tàng tại 《 lê thái viện CLASS》OST đích 4 vị diêu cổn hảo thanh âm".KKBox(in Chinese). March 19, 2020.RetrievedMarch 27,2020.
  3. ^"Phác tự tuấn 《 lê thái viện CLASS》 nhiệt huyết OST! Gaho〈 khai thủy 〉 siêu kích hiện tràng bản, huyết dịch bôn đằng siêu soái khí!".Marie Claire(in Chinese). March 7, 2020.RetrievedMarch 27,2020.
  4. ^"'음원차트 1위' 가호, 신곡 '어 송 포 유' 발매 ".Naver(in Korean). March 28, 2020.RetrievedMarch 28,2020.
  5. ^"'이태원 클라쓰' OST로 1위한 가호, 기세 잇는다 ".Naver(in Korean). March 28, 2020.RetrievedMarch 28,2020.
  6. ^"Fireworks– Week 48, 2021 ".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).RetrievedDecember 2,2021.
  7. ^"Gaon Digital Chart".Gaon Chart(in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.RetrievedMarch 27,2020.
    • "Start Over".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). March 15–21, 2020.RetrievedMarch 27,2020.
  8. ^"Billboard Korea K-Pop 100 (week of March 21, 2020)".Billboard.RetrievedApril 9,2020.
  9. ^"2021년 48차 Download Chart".Gaon Music Chart.RetrievedDecember 2,2021.
  10. ^""값진 상 감사" 방탄소년단, '소리바다어워즈' 불참 속 대상 수상(종합) ".News1 via Naver(in Korean).
  11. ^"2020 MAMA Announces Nominees + Voting Begins".October 29, 2020.
  12. ^"Winners Of 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards".December 6, 2020.
  13. ^"Nominees Revealed For 30th Seoul Music Awards".December 10, 2020.
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