Huh Gak

Huh Gak (; born 15 November 1984) is a South Korean singer. He rose to fame after winning the 2010 Mnet talent competition series Superstar K 2, during which he became known as "the Korean Paul Potts".

Early life and education Huh Gak was born in Incheon, South Korea on 15 November 1984. Due to his family's financial difficulties, Huh dropped out of school after finishing middle school and worked as a repairman and event singer. Huh later earned his high school diploma in 2018.

Career

2010–present: Superstar K 2, debut, and First Story In 2010, Huh competed on the Mnet talent competition series Superstar K 2 and took the first place spot in the show's finale in October. On 16 November, he released his self-titled, first mini album.

After joining A Cube Entertainment in early 2011, Huh released the mini album First Story on 16 September. The album spawned the hit single "Hello", which took the number-one spot on the Gaon Digital Chart (also earning a "triple crown" for topping the component Download, Streaming, and BGM charts) and Billboards K-pop Hot 100 chart.

On 8 October 2021, Huh left Play M Entertainment after his contract expired. On 27 October 2021, Huh signed with BPM Entertainment.

Personal life On 3 October 2013, Huh married his "first love", whom he dated in middle school when they were 16 years old. They met again after 13 years in February 2012. Huh and his wife have two sons: Huh Geon (born 2014) and Huh Gang (born 2015).

Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Little GiantReleased: 5 February 2013 Label: A Cube Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 14KOR: 4,198 HelloReleased: 28 December 2020 Label: Play M Entertainment, Kakao M Formats: CD, digital download 61

Extended plays Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales KOR LacrimosoReleased: 3 April 2012 Label: A Cube Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 9KOR: 3,357 ReminisceReleased: 11 November 2013 Label: A Cube Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download — Snow of April Released: 17 March 2015 Label: A Cube Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 13KOR: 1,072+ Story of Winter Released: 23 November 2015 Label: A Cube Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 23KOR: 740+ Lover LetterReleased: 31 January 2017 Label: Plan A Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 34 "—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR "Always" 2010 1

Collaborations

Soundtrack appearances

Other charted songs

Concerts As well as numerous appearances on Superstar K2, on 18 January 2011, he participated in a Traditional Korean music concert called "Noon concert".

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 Superstar K 2 Contestant Winner

Awards and nominations