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Kihyun (Korean: 기현; Japanese: キヒョン) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under Starship Entertainment. He is the main vocalist of the boy group MONSTA X and a former member of the project group Y TEEN.

He made his official solo debut with the single album "Voyager" on March 15, 2022.

Career[]

2014–2015: NO.MERCY and MONSTA X[]

Kihyun participated in the Mnet reality survival show NO.MERCY, in which trainees competed to be a part of Starship Entertainment's next boy group. Kihyun remained until the last episode, during which it was announced he had made it to the final lineup. He subsequently made his debut with the group, called MONSTA X, on May 15, 2015 with the mini album Trespass.[1]

2016: King of Mask Singer[]

On January 3, he appeared on King of Mask Singer as 'Tell Them I'm The Dragon King'. He sang "Seoul Moon" by Kim Gun Mo.[2]

2022: Solo debut with "Voyager", Youth[]

On February 19, MONSTA X's social media accounts unveiled a new logo motion teaser for Kihyun. The next day, it was revealed that he would be releasing his first solo single album "Voyager" on March 15.[3]

On September 14, a source from Starship Entertainment revealed that Kihyun is in the final stage of preparations with his first-ever comeback for his second solo album, aiming for a release by the end of October.[4] On September 30, Kihyun announced his first mini album Youth, which was released on October 24.[5]

Personal life[]

Military enlistment[]

On August 1, 2023, Kihyun announced through a handwritten letter that he would be enlisting in the military on August 22.[6] He is expected to be discharged on February 21, 2025.

Discography[]

Mini albums[]

Single albums[]

Collaborations[]

OSTs[]

Producing and writing credits[]

  • All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[7]
Artist Song Album Type
2015
MONSTA X "No Exit" Trespass Writing
Composing
2019
MONSTA X "No Reason" Take.2 We Are Here Writing
"Who Do U Love?" Writing
Composing
"Middle of the Night"
2020
MONSTA X "Beside U" All About Luv Writing
Composing
2022
Himself ", (Comma)" "Voyager" Writing
"'Cause of You" Youth

Concerts[]

Concert participation[]

  • KCON 2022 Japan (2022)[8]

Filmography[]

Dramas[]

  • High-end Crush (MBN, 2015)

Reality shows[]

Variety shows[]

Music video appearances[]

Gallery[]

Main article: Kihyun (MONSTA X)/Gallery

References[]

Official links[]

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