Kangta was discovered at Lotte World, a theme park, when he was only 13 years old. He then debuted as a back-up dancer together with Moon Hee Jun (another H.O.T member) for singer Yoo Young Jin. He was then 14 years old. Then he decided to become a singer, and together with the other three members in 1996, Jang Woo Hyuk, Lee Jae Won and Tony An, H.O.T was formed.
He has been a great songwriter and composer, having written several songs for their album as well as for other groups and singers like NRG and Fly to the Sky. When H.O.T was disbanded on March 2001, a legion of loyal fans were in rage. However, Kangta surprised all of them; he became the first member who debuted solo months after. He released his solo album "Polaris" and became a huge hit! It then followed with his second album "Pinetree" in 2002. On August 24-25, 2003, his first solo concert took place.
After the release of his second solo album, he participated on a group project called S along with fellow friends Shin Hye Sung and Lee Ji Hoon.
In 2005, Kangta made his acting debut with one of the main roles of the joint drama production between Korea and Taiwan entitled The Magic Touch of Fate alongside Ruby Lin and Alec Su. Later in that same year he also starred the Korean drama Loveholic.
In 2006, Kangta and Taiwanese singer, Vanness Wu, formed the duo Kangta & Vanness. Together, the two released their first single "Scandal".
Kangta was originally scheduled for his mandatory two-years military service at the beginning of 2008; however, SM Entertainment helped him defer the date so that he could released his fourth album "Eternity" in March. On April 1, 2008, he started his mandatory service and was discharged on February 19, 2010.
Kangta made his comeback to the music on September 2010 with his first digital Taiwanese single "愛, 頻率 (Breaka Shaka)".
Persona
강타 Lyrics
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Jogeumsshik naege morojineun no sangcho badeul him jochado bureul sudo opson-na bwa
Jjikkyo-jyo heuttojin imi ssokoborin mos sseuge dwe-borin nae gaseumeuro nol
Hanbon do utge haji mothan gon nae michyo borin jibchak-iran gol
Nal dora bojima dwi-dora bojima geudaero ttwi-oga
Nal itgo saraga molli jogeum do molli naegeso do molli do mangga
Irokge mon-nan nal irokge motdwen nal orisogotton nal jal ttonagan goya
Jal jinae raneun mal mianhada neun mal haengbok haessot-tan mal
Nal ttonaryo myon nal charari yogiso jugigo ga
Niga opsin haru haru jugo gal nae moseubin gol aljahna
Nodo algo itjahna imi doragal su opseul mankkeum
Noreul dalma-borin naneun ottok-hae dodaeche ottok-hae
Wae nal ttonaryo-go hani wae~
Nal dora bojima dwi-dora bojima idaero ttwi-oga nal itgo saraga
Molli jogeum do molli naegeso do molli do mangga
Irokge mon-nan nal irokge motdwen nal orisogotton nal jal ttonagan goya
Chu-okeun hajima gi-ok do hajima charari jugeul mankkeum wirop-dorado
Nal dora bojima dwi-dora bojima idaero ttwi-oga nal itgo saraga
Molli jogeum do molli naegeso do molli do mangga
Irokge mon-nan nal irokge motdwen nal orisogotton nal jal ttonagan goya
Chu-okeun hajima gi-ok do hajima charari jugeul mankkeum wirop-dorado
The lyrics to 강타's song Persona express the emotions of a person who feels lost and forgotten in the world. The first verse talks about how the person is shedding tears and being left alone in the darkness, feeling like they are unable to escape the pain that is suffocating them. They try to hold on to some hope and keep their head up, but it becomes increasingly challenging. The second verse is a plea for someone to help them, to understand them and not judge them. They feel like they have gone through so much, and no one sees them for who they are.
The chorus is a repetition of the refrain "Nal dora bojima," which translates to "Don't look for me." This line is quite telling; the singer is asking people not to look for them because they have already disappeared. However, they still hope that someone will notice them and want to help. The singer wants to be seen and understood and wants to rid themselves of the struggles they are experiencing.
Overall, the song's main theme is about loneliness, despair, and the overwhelming feeling of being ignored, which ultimately leads to the erasure of oneself. It conveys the importance of human connection and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Mogi me-o waso nunmuri heulloso nun aphi heuryoso goreul su opsoso
I hide my sorrow, wiping away my tears so that no one can see the pain in my heart.
Jogeumsshik naege morojineun no sangcho badeul him jochado bureul sudo opson-na bwa
Even though I try to cover up my scars with a bandage, they still hurt and bleed underneath.
Jjikkyo-jyo heuttojin imi ssokoborin mos sseuge dwe-borin nae gaseumeuro nol
I feel imprisoned in my own thoughts and fears, unable to escape the darkness and pain inside me.
Hanbon do utge haji mothan gon nae michyo borin jibchak-iran gol
I am lost in my own identity, unable to find my true self and trapped in a confusing and uncertain world.
Nal dora bojima dwi-dora bojima geudaero ttwi-oga
Don't search for me or follow me, let me run away like this.
Nal itgo saraga molli jogeum do molli naegeso do molli do mangga
I'll try to live without you, even if it's hard and I feel lonely and lost.
Irokge mon-nan nal irokge motdwen nal orisogotton nal jal ttonagan goya
You only knew the me that was happy and carefree, not the me that is struggling and hurting inside.
Chu-okeun hajima gi-ok do hajima charari jugeul mankkeum wirop-dorado
Don't worry about me or pity me, just let me bear the pain and move on.
Jal jinae raneun mal mianhada neun mal haengbok haessot-tan mal
I apologize for the words that promised you happiness but turned out to be empty and false.
Nal ttonaryo myon nal charari yogiso jugigo ga
If you miss me, just forget me and smile.
Niga opsin haru haru jugo gal nae moseubin gol aljahna
You won't know the pain I feel every day without you by my side.
Nodo algo itjahna imi doragal su opseul mankkeum
I know I should move on, but it's hard to do so when the wounds are still fresh.
Noreul dalma-borin naneun ottok-hae dodaeche ottok-hae
I don't know how to find myself, where to start or what to do.
Wae nal ttonaryo-go hani wae~
Why do you keep trying to hold onto me, why~
Nal dora bojima dwi-dora bojima idaero ttwi-oga nal itgo saraga
Don't search for me or follow me, let me run away like this. I'll try to live without you.
Molli jogeum do molli naegeso do molli do mangga
Even if it's hard and I feel lonely and lost.
Irokge mon-nan nal irokge motdwen nal orisogotton nal jal ttonagan goya
You only knew the me that was happy and carefree, not the me that is struggling and hurting inside.
Chu-okeun hajima gi-ok do hajima charari jugeul mankkeum wirop-dorado
Don't worry about me or pity me, just let me bear the pain and move on.
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@huangqiong999
抖音上火了
@loveangel0127
"persona" still is the song that makes me want to dance under the rain while feeling so heartbroken. kangta oppa really did so well with his performances for this song! and oh, still watching this in 2021.
@KingSin90
Who is listen in 2020 🤟
@jnmss191
Me after watching A.C.E Junhee lookalike Kangta in icyv.
@pattyhan8917
Dear all I think both vanness Wu and H.o.t and Kagta ate charming in their own there's both the Korean and the Chinese version. There's breaka shaka with special guest Victoria shi from SM entertainment and Fx are amazing Amber and Sully and another 5 groups r amazing there''s castle in the sky,
@pattyhan8917
Beautiful electric shock by FX amazing Chinese and Korean and japan group band
@pattyhan8917
Amber and Sully and Victorishi are two other girl Korean are amazing dancers and beautiful fx group. Please continue to support there wonderful people a Cd with both DVD or album are generally more valuable and worth about $100-500 dollars which would mean MP3 for every lovely song of fx and 2pm or other great musical artis singer and dancers and rappers song would worth around 2.99- 3 dollars. So can protect the Mother Earth 🎭
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曾经的青春，缅怀过去👣