Kim Sung Kyu
Kim Sung Kyu
Concept photo for Savior
Background
Other name(s)
Sung Kyu
Birth name
Kim Sung-kyu (김성규)
Birth date
April 28, 1989 (1989-04-28) (age 33)
Birth place
Jungnosong-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Height
178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Blood type
A
Career
Occupation
Singer, songwriter, actor
Group debut
June 9, 2010 (INFINITE)
Solo debut
November 19, 2012
Years active
2010–present
Agency
(2010–2021)
Double H TNE (2021–present) Woollim Entertainment (2010–2021)
Associations
INFINITE
SNS
(Off.) (Per.) (Off.) (Per.)
Kim Sung Kyu (김성규), also known simply as Sung Kyu, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under Double H TNE. He is the leader and main vocalist of the boy group INFINITE.
He made his solo debut on November 19, 2012 with the mini album Another Me.
Career
2010: Debut with INFINITE
On June 9, 2010, Sung Kyu debuted as a member of INFINITE with the mini album First Invasion.
2012: Solo debut
On November 19, 2012, he made solo debut with the mini album Another Me.[1]
2021: Departure from Woollim Entertainment, new agency
On March 7, 2021, Woollim Entertainment announced Sung Kyu’s departure from the agency following the expiration of his contract on the 6th after he decided not to renew it.[2] The single album “Won’t Forget You” is his last release under the agency.
On June 14, it was announced that Sung Kyu had signed a contract with Double H TNE.[3]
2022: Savior
On March 29, 2022, Sung Kyu announced his fourth mini album Savior, set for release on April 22, which is his first release under his new agency.[4]
Personal life
Education
Sung Kyu studied at Dae Kyung University.
Military service
Sung Kyu began his military service on May 14, 2018. He participated in the military musical productions Shinheung Military Academy[5] and Return: The Promise of the Day.[6] He also recorded a song with other enlisted idols, including Key, Xiumin, Jo Kwon, Jeon Jinwoon, Yoon Jisung and Changsub.[7] He was discharged on January 8, 2020 and received an award of appreciation.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
Live albums
-
Kim Sung Kyu 1st Solo Concert Live ‘Shine’
(2018)
Mini albums
Single albums
Digital singles
Collaborations
OSTs
Producing and writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[9]
Artist
Song
Album
Type
2012
Kim Sung Kyu
“41 Il (41일; 41 Days)”
Another Me
Writing
2014
INFINITE
“Light”
Season 2
Writing
“Together (함께)”
“Grow OST”
2018
Kim Sung Kyu
“City of Angel (천사의 도시)”
10 Stories
Writing
2020
Kim Sung Kyu
“Room”
Inside Me
Writting
“Climax”
2022
Kim Sung Kyu
“Savior”
Savior
Writting
“I Dare You”
“Fog (안개)”
Composing
Arranging
Concerts
South Korea tours
- 2022 Kim Sung Kyu Concert [LV – Light & Voice] (2022)[10]
Filmography
Reality shows
Gallery
References