Gary (rapper)

In this Korean name, the family name is Kang.

Gary
Born (1978-02-24) February 24, 1978 (age 46)
South Korea
EducationYong In University
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • entrepreneur
  • record producer
  • television personality
Spouse
Kim Se-eun
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(m. 2017)​
Children1 (Kang Ha-oh)
Musical career
GenresHip hop
InstrumentVocals
Years active1996–present
Labels
Korean name
Hangul
개리
Revised RomanizationGaeri
McCune–ReischauerKaeri
Birth name
Hangul
강희건
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGang Hui-geon
McCune–ReischauerKang Hŭigŏn

Kang Hee-gun (Korean: 강희건; born February 24, 1978),[1] better known by his stage name Gary (Korean: 개리, often spelled as Garie[2]), 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. Since their formation in 2002, the group has produced a total of eight albums and had several hits under their belt. In 2014, Gary made his debut as a solo artist with the mini-album Mr.Gae. Despite the album being banned by all major TV broadcast stations for its 19+ content, his songs still managed to top several charts.[3] He and long time collaborator Jung-in later went on to form the duo, Jung In & Gary. The two released the singles "Your Scent" and "Bicycle."[4][5]

Aside from his own work, Gary has been featured in works by famous artists such as Psy, Baek Ji-young, Lee Hyori, Dynamic Duo, and MC Mong. He is also a former cast member of the variety show Running Man.[6]

  1. ^ "Kang Gary / 개리". DramaFever. Retrieved April 9, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ 리쌍 개리 "뒤풀이! 독수리 오남매" (in Korean). 이투데이. November 8, 2011.
  3. ^ "Gary's "Shower Later" Ranks 1st on Music Charts Even Without TV Promotion". KpopStarz. January 21, 2014. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  4. ^ "Gary and Jung In achieve an all-kill with the release of collaborative digital single 'Your Scent'". Allkpop. May 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "Leessang's Gary and Jung In collaborate again with 'Bicycle'". Allkpop. August 31, 2014.
  6. ^ "Running Man Official SBS website" (in Korean). July 11, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2014.