Initially known as a member of the K-pop boy band H.O.T., Kangta launched his
solo career with the award-winning, chart-topping album Polaris in 2001. He was
born as "An Chil-hyun" in Seoul, South Korea, on October 10, 1979, and began
working as a backup dancer during his teenage years. After joining H.O.T.'s
lineup in 1996, Kangta became one of the most popular singers in K-pop, reaching
the top of the charts with albums like 1996's We Hate All Kinds of Violence,
1998's Resurrection, and 2000's Outside Castle. Polaris, his debut as a solo
artist, followed in 2001, showcasing Kan...