Chang Ki-ha

Chang Kiha (; born February 20, 1982) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, essay writer and radio host. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band Kiha & The Faces. His father ran a manufacturing company, and Chang later said he did not experience any financial hardships growing up. Chang graduated from Seoul National University, where he studied sociology. While in college, he played drums for the rock group Nunco Band.

Career

Music

Chang debuted with his indie rock band Kiha & The Faces in 2008. The band's first single, "", was a hit, and the band has since become one of South Korea's most popular indie rock groups.

Acting In 2013, Chang made his acting debut playing supporting role on the daily sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. He received positive reviews from the public for his portrayal of guitarist Jang Yul.

Radio Chang hosted the radio show Chang Kiha's Great Radio on SBS Power FM from 2012 to 2015. He left the show to focus on his music career.

Music style

Kiha is known for his specific style of music, where he "talks like he sings, sings like he talks."

Kiha does his own thing. Dramabeans have once reviewed him as "the guy who's so unconcerned with being cool that he IS cool. By ignoring trends, he thereby sets his own."

Personal life On October 8, 2015, Chang and IU declared they had been in a romantic relationship from 2013. They split in January 2017 but remained in good terms as friends.

Discography

Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Hakichangkiha Released: August 8, 2025 Label: DooRooDooRoo Artist Company Format: CD, digital download 93 KOR: 844

Extended plays Title Album details Peak chart positions KOR Levitation Released: February 22, 2022 Label: DooRooDooRoo Artist Company Format: CD, digital download 66

Singles Title Year Album "Dreams of Whom" 2018 The Way You Keep Friendship - SSaW Tribute Vol.4 "Silverhair Express" (Chang Kiha Remix) 2020 "February 22, 2022" (2022년 2월 22일) "Do / Do Or Don't" (해 / 할건지말건지) 2023

Filmography

Film Year Title Role 2023 Past LivesHae Sung's friend

Television

Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2022 The Homeless of the Soul Himself / Host 2022–2023 Daytime Drinking Geometry Season 1–2

Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023 Best Music Smugglers Grand Bell Awards 2023 Best Music Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2023 Music Award Korean Music Awards 2023 Musician of the Year Chang Kiha Song of the Year "Envy None" Best Pop Song Best Pop Album Levitation