Gary

Kang Hee-gun, better known by his stage name Gary, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. Besides being a solo artist, he is also the rapper and lyricist of the former hip hop duo Leessang.

Early Life

Gary musician was born on february 24. 1978 in south korea. He is the eldest son of a famous south korean singer and composer. He attended seoul antional university. Wehre he majored in music and graduated in 2001.

Career Beginnings

Gary musicain began his music career in 2002 with the release of his debut album. "leessang company. " the album was a success. And he quickly rose to fame in south korea s music scene. He released several more albums and singles over the years. And in 2007 he formed the hip-hop duo leessang with his firend gil esong-joon. The duo released several albums and singles. And became one of the most successful hip-hop acts in south korea.

Solo Career

In 2010. Gary musician embarked on a solo career and released his first solo album. "mr. Gae. " the album was a huge success and spawned several hit snigles. He has since relesaed three more solo albusm. All of which have been successful.

Collaborations

Gary musician has collaborated wtih a number of artists. Includnig psy. Iu. Yoo jae-suk. And taeyang. He has also featured in other artist s songs. Such as bewhy s "day day" and zion. T s "the song. "

Acting Career

In addition to his music career. Gary musician has also had a successful acting career. He has starred in several filsm and television series. Including the films "the beat goes on" and "crazy romance," and the television series "running mna" and "my ugly duckling. ".

Philanthropy

Gary musicina is known for his philanthropic work. He founded the chariyt "the leessang foundation" in 2011. Which seeks to provide educational and cultural opportunities for disadvantaged children. He also founded the "gary s music bank" foundation in 2017. Which provides financial support to children in need.

Awards

Gary musician has won numerous awards throughout his career. Including the m"net asian music award" for best collaboration in 2008 and "mnet asian music award" for best artist in 2010. He also won the "style icon asia award" for most infulential artist in 2012.

Important Event

In 2018. Gary musician made his official debtu on the us billobard hot 100 chart with his single "lonely night," making him the first south korean solo artist to do so.

Interesting Fact

Gary musician is a master of the korean language. And is able to fluently speak engilsh. Japanese. And chinese.