- For other people known as 'Kahi', see Kahee.
Kahi (가희) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. She is a former member of the girl groups After School and S.Blush and the project group Mamadol.
She made her solo debut with the mini album Come Back You Bad Person on February 13, 2011.
Career[]
2000–2007: Dancing[]
In 2000, Kahi was chosen as the main dancer for DJ Doc's single "Run to You". Additionally, she worked as a backup dancer for acts such as BoA, Jinusean, 1TYM, Lexy, Chae Yeon, and Eun Ji Won.
In 2006, she became a member of the Korean-American girl group S.Blush. However, the group was short-lived, disbanding sometime in 2007.
2009–2012: After School[]
Kahi debuted as the leader of After School on January 17, 2009 with the group's first single album "New Schoolgirl." Prior to the group's debut, Kahi was active in selecting the group's members.
On February 13, 2011, she debuted as a solo artist with her first mini album Come Back You Bad Person.
On June 5, 2012, it was announced that Kahi would graduate from After School to focus on her solo career.[1] Her final appearance as an After School member took place on June 17, 2012 with the conclusion of the group's Playgirlz Japan tour.
2012–2020: Solo career[]
Over a year since her solo debut, Kahi returned with her second mini album Who Are You? on October 10, 2013.
On January 19, 2014, following After School's sixth anniversary, Kahi announced her departure from Pledis Entertainment with the expiration of her exclusive contract.[2]
On May 20, 2015, Kahi announced via Instagram that she had signed on Bonboo Entertainment.[3]
On July 7, 2020, Bonboo revealed Kahi had departed from the agency after her exclusive contract expired in April/May.[4]
2021–present: Mama The Idol, Mamadol[]
On December 10, 2021, the first episode of Mama The Idol aired, where she was revealed as the second participant.[5] She then debuted with the group Mamadol on January 28, 2022 with the release of their single "Mama The Idol", which included the song called "WooAh Hip". Unfortunately, the group then disbanded on February 4 following the airing of the final episode.
Personal life[]
Family[]
On March 26, 2016, Kahi married Yang Joon Moo, a businessman and the CEO of fashion brand Incase Korea, in a small ceremony in Hawaii, U.S.A.[6][7][8] Following their marriage, the couple relocated to Bali, Indonesia.[9] On October 3, 2016, they welcomed their first child, son Yang Noah, and on June 16, 2018, they a second child, son Yang Si-on.[10][11]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Mini albums[]
- Come Back, You Bad Person (2011)
- Who Are You? (2013)
Collaborations[]
- "Bad Boy" (with Son Dambi) (2008)
- "I Want to Buy It" (with E.Bul) (2009)
- "Starry Night" (with One Two) (2009)
- "One Love" (with Suki) (2010)
- "Runway" (with Chae Yeon) (2015)
Japanese[]
Best albums[]
- Who Are You? + Come Back You Bad Person (2014)
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- You're Beautiful (SBS, 2009)
- Dream High 2 (KBS, 2012)
- Because We Haven't Broken Up Yet (CGV, 2013)
Films[]
- White: The Melody of the Curse (2011)
Survival shows[]
- Produce 101 (Mnet, 2016) - dance trainer
- Produce 101 Season 2 (Mnet, 2017) - dance trainer
- Produce 48 (Mnet, 2018) - guest
Variety shows[]
- MTV Diary of After School (2009)
- Infinite Challenge (2009)
- Star Golden Bell (2009)
- Star King (2009)
- Playgirlz School (2010)
- Champagne (2010)
- Idol Show Season 3 (2010)
- Radio Star (2010)
- Shin PD's Variety World (2010)
- Star King (2010)
- Strong Heart (2010)
- Star King (2011)
- Taxi (2011)
- Heroes (2013)
- Idol Show Season 5 (2013)
- Hwasin: Controller of the Heart (2013)
- Happy Together (2015)
- Radio Star (2017)
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[12]
Artist | Song | Album | Type |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | |||
After School | "Let's Do It" | Bang! | Writing |
Son Dambi | "Beat Up by a Girl" | The Queen | |
2011 | |||
Kahi | "Please Come Back" | Come Back, You Bad Person | Writing |
2013 | |||
Kahi | "Hey Boy" | Who Are You? | Writing |
"Sinister" | |||
"Slow" |
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Pictorial[]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: Kahi to Graduate from After School
- ↑ Soompi: Kahi Announces Decision to Leave Pledis Entertainment
- ↑ Soompi: Kahi Finds New Home with Choo Sung Hoon’s Agency
- ↑ Star News: '코로나 불감증 논란' 가희, 계약만료로 소속사 떠났다
- ↑ Mama The Idol: Episode 1
- ↑ Soompi: Kahi Leaves Message for Fans Before Leaving for Hawaii With Fiancé
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: Kahi Confirmed to Get Married This Month in Hawaii
- ↑ Soompi: Kahi Gets Married Today in Small Ceremony in Hawaii
- ↑ AllKpop: Kahi smiles brightly as she updates fans on her life in Bali
- ↑ Soompi: Kahi Gives Birth To Her First Child
- ↑ Soompi: Kahi Welcomes Her Second Child
- ↑ Searching Works (W1050900) | KOMCA
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