Tei (singer)
Tei | |
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Born | Kim Ho-kyung April 4, 1983 Ulsan, South Korea |
Occupation | Singer |
Spouse | Unknown (m. 2023) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | HIS Entertainment |
Website | his-ent |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 김호경 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Ho-gyeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Hogyŏng |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 테이 |
Revised Romanization | Tei |
McCune–Reischauer | T'ei |
Kim Ho-kyung (Korean: 김호경; born April 4, 1983),[1] better known by his stage name Tei (테이), is a South Korean singer. He debuted in 2004 with the album, The First Journey.[2]
Biography
"Tei": the name consists of "Te" and "i"; "Te" is a French character meaning "you". Tei, is meant as a wish for people to get closer through music.[citation needed] Born in South Korea, Tei's performance on stage in his high school was recorded and uploaded to a popular Korean website where he won a prize.[3] He was invited to audition at JYP Entertainment Starlight Casting System and joined JYP Entertainment after he graduated from high school.[4]
His hobbies include composing, movies, and writing.[5] Before fame intervened, Tei wanted to be an architect, and studied towards that goal at Gyeongnam University. Tei sings and plays the guitar for his underground band.[6]
In 2013, Tei finished his military service.
Relationship and marriage
On April 17, 2023, it was confirmed Tei would marry his non-celebrity girlfriend.[7] On May 29, 2023, the couple married in a private ceremony.[8]
Career
While in high school, he led weekly performances with his
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [9][10] | |||
The First Journey |
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4 |
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Ucupracacia |
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1 |
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Crazy in Love (세번째 설레임) |
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7 |
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Lover (애인) |
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7 |
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The Note |
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No data* | No data* |
Tei (太利) |
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9 | — |
*2008 data not available from the Recording Industry Association of Korea. |
Charted singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [15] | ||
"Monologue" | 2022 | 9 |
"Making a New Ending of This Story" (이 소설의 끝을 다시 써보려 해) | 67 |
Radio programs
2007–2008: KBS Tei Music Island[16]
Beginning in 2015: MBC Tei's Dreaming Radio[17][needs update]
Korean drama
- 2007: Love Is Hurt (Chinese: 坏爱情, Korean: 못된사랑) KBS drama[18]
- 2008: Aristocrat (Chinese: 食客, Korean:식객) SBS drama[19]
- 2009: Can Anyone Love? (Chinese: 不是谁都能爱)[20]
- 2022: Business Proposal (Korean: 사내 맞선) (Cameo)[21]
Theater
Year | English title | Korean title | Role | Ref. |
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2022 | Crash Landing on You | 사랑의 불시착 | Gu Seung-jun / Alberto Gu | [22][23] |
2022–2023 | Dracula | 드라큘라 | Dracula | [24] |
Awards and nominations
Award | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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Golden Disc Awards | 2004 | Best New Artist | "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) | Won | [25] |
Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards | 2022 | K-POP Singer Award | Tei | Won | [26] |
Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2004
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Best New Male Video
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"Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) | Nominated | [27] |
2005
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Best Ballad Performance | "Love... Is The Only One" (사랑은...하나다) | Nominated | [28] | |
2008
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Best OST
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"Time Of Dreams" | Nominated | [29] |
References
- ^ "테이 소개" [Tei Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ Chung, Jin-hong (October 26, 2016). "Singer Tei announces new album". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ "Tei (테이, Korean actor, singer)". HanCinema.
- ^ "Singer Tei & The Handsome People To Make Comeback In July". Hancinema.net. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Singer discovered on e-karaoke". Korea.net. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "【Tei (金稿京)】MV_图片_新闻_资料_论坛 – 音悦Tai – 让娱乐更美好". Yinyuetai.com.
- ^ Kim Jin-seok (April 17, 2023). "[단독]테이, 5월 29일 비연예인과 골프장서 결혼" [[Exclusive] Tei married a non-celebrity on May 29 at a golf course] (in Korean). JTBC News. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Ji-hyun (May 29, 2023). ""테이야, 돌잔치는 더 힘들어" 오늘(29일) 골프장서 결혼한 '새신랑의 눈빛'" ["Teiya, the first birthday party is more difficult" Today (29th), the newly married groom's eyes at the golf course] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved May 29, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- "The First Journey charting". Archived from the original on March 10, 2005.
- "Ucupracacia charting". Archived from the original on December 19, 2005.
- "Crazy in Love charting". Archived from the original on May 18, 2009.
- "Lover charting". Archived from the original on November 12, 2008.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- "Tei charting". Gaonchart.co.kr.
- ^ "June 2004 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 17, 2006. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ "June 2005 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on January 15, 2006. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ "February 2006 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on May 18, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ "March 2007 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on December 10, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ ""Monologue" charting". Circlechart.kr.
- ""Making a New Ending of This Story" charting". Circlechart.kr.
- ^ "KBS GLOBAL". English.kbs.co.kr.
- ^ "양요섭의 꿈꾸는 라디오 by MBC on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. March 27, 2022.
- ^ "함께 만드는 기쁨 SBS". Sbs.co.kr.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "TV보다 더 큰 세상 iMBC". Imbc.com.
- ^ Lee Kyung-ho (March 16, 2022). "김세정, 테이 만남 "저희 삼촌이 찐팬"..테이曰 "삼촌에게 고맙고"[스타IN★]" [Kim Se-jeong meets Tay "My uncle is a steamed fan".. Tei 曰 "Thanks to my uncle" [Star IN★]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved March 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Ji-ah (July 5, 2022). "Four actors revealed to star in musical remake of 'Crash Landing On You" (in Korean). Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved July 5, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Shin Young-eun (July 6, 2022). "사랑의 불시착' 민우혁·이규형·이장우→테이·이이경, 캐스팅 라인업 공개" [Crash Landing on You' Min Woo-hyuk, Lee Kyu-hyung, Lee Jang-woo → Tei, Lee Yi-kyung, casting lineup revealed] (in Korean). Meil business. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Jin-ah (October 11, 2022). "뮤지컬 '드라큘라', 김진환·유승우 합류...11월 개막" [Musical 'Dracula' joins Kim Jin-hwan and Yoo Seung-woo... Opening in November] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved October 11, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "이수영, 골든디스크 대상". Star News (in Korean). December 2, 2004. Retrieved October 7, 2022 – via Naver News.
- ^ Kim, Hong-il (December 1, 2022). "[포토] 가수 테이· WSG워너비 소연, 대한민국문화연예대상 K-POP가수상 수상" [[Photo] Singer Tei and Soyeon of WSG Wannabe won the K-POP Singer Award at the Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards]. JobPost (in Korean). Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "2004 MKMF part 1" Archived August 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Mwave. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ "2005 MKMF part 1" Archived February 1, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Mwave. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1" Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. MAMA. Retrieved 17 December 2014.