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Comprehensive chronicle of Kyuhyun's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Kyuhyun's journey to global stardom
On January 9, 2024, Kyuhyun released his solo EP 'Restart' under his new agency Antenna. This project marks a deliberate shift from ballads to pop and rock, aiming to surprise fans and reach a broader audience.
Kyuhyun's new solo EP 'Restart' marks his first release with Antenna, showcasing a deliberate shift from ballads to pop and rock to broaden his appeal.
In August 2023, Kyuhyun joined the agency Antenna, concluding his 17-year partnership with SM Entertainment. This pivotal move inspired his 2024 EP 'Restart,' marking a fresh creative chapter under his new label.
Kyuhyun's move from SM Entertainment to Antenna, which prompted his new EP 'Restart', marks a significant career shift after 17 years.
In March 2022, Kyuhyun contributed to the original soundtrack for the Disney+ series 'Soundtrack #1'. This move highlights his expanding musical career beyond his work as a K-pop idol.
Kyuhyun contributed to the 'Soundtrack #1' OST, demonstrating his ongoing musical pursuits beyond his idol activities.
On May 20, 2019, Kyuhyun made his musical return from the military with the EP 'The Day We Meet Again'. This sequel to his 2017 single highlights his focus on sharing personal joy through music over commercial success.
On May 20, 2019, Kyuhyun made his post-military musical comeback with the EP 'The Day We Meet Again', a sequel to his 2017 single, which he released to share personally meaningful songs with fans.
In October 2017, Super Junior planned a comeback as a seven-member lineup, excluding Kyuhyun and Ryeowook due to their military service. The group’s first album in two years was officially confirmed for release on November 6, 2017.
Due to Kyuhyun's military service, Super Junior's upcoming album will feature a restructured seven-member lineup with an undetermined release date.
Super Junior's upcoming album, their first in two years, will proceed without Kyuhyun and Ryeowook, who are both fulfilling military service obligations.
In November 2016, Kyuhyun concluded his ballad trilogy with the EP 'Waiting For You,' cementing his status as a premier ballad singer. The album's collaborations with legends Sung Si-kyung and Yoon Jong-shin further heightened its anticipated success.
Kyuhyun's third EP 'Waiting For You' concludes his ballad trilogy, solidifying his status as a leading ballad singer through collaborations with veterans Sung Si-kyung and Yoon Jong-shin.
In November 2014, Kyuhyun launched his solo career with the EP 'At Gwanghwanmun,' defining his identity as a lyrical ballad singer distinct from Super Junior. This debut set the stage for his later hits, including 'A Million Pieces' and 'Blah Blah.'
Kyuhyun's debut EP 'At Gwanghwanmun' established his solo identity as a ballad singer and paved the way for his future musical evolution.
Super Junior-M made a major comeback in March 2014 with their mini-album 'Swing,' their first release in over a year. The subunit, featuring Kyuhyun, launched the album in China following a teaser campaign that began earlier that month.
Super Junior-M, including member Kyuhyun, is making a significant comeback with their third mini-album 'Swing,' released on Chinese online music services in March 2014 after over a year since their last album.
In 2014, Kyuhyun starred as Victor Frankenstein in the premiere of the Korean musical 'Frankenstein.' The landmark production was a major success, leading to regular revivals and a licensed production in Japan by 2017.
Kyuhyun's portrayal of Victor Frankenstein in the Seoul premiere of the Korean musical 'Frankenstein' was instrumental to its success, leading to revivals and international productions.
In January 2013, Super Junior-M's album 'Break Down' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Album Chart. This success set a high standard for the group's future releases, including their next album, 'Swing'.
Super Junior-M's album 'Break Down', featuring Kyuhyun, topped the U.S. Billboard World Album Chart and set a high standard for subsequent releases such as 'Swing'.
Kyuhyun debuted in 2006 as a member of the iconic K-pop group Super Junior. This launch established his career and set the stage for his future solo success.
Kyuhyun's debut with Super Junior launched his music career, leading to solo work and further evolution.
Kyuhyun won Best Male Solo Artist at the Soompi Awards 2015, highlighting his global popularity. The winners were announced on February 24, 2016, following a fan-voting period from December 21, 2015, to January 7, 2016.
The Soompi Awards 2015 global fan voting, conducted online via LINE and Twitter, allowed fans to vote for Kyuhyun as Best Male Solo Artist until January 7, 2016.
The Soompi Awards 2015 global fan voting period has ended, with results being tabulated to determine winners.
Kyuhyun won Best Male Solo Artist at the Soompi Awards 2015, as voted by the global hallyu fanbase.
In 2020, Kyuhyun announced his musical theater debut, expanding his artistic career post-military. This move demonstrated his commitment to diversifying beyond his established work in music, tours, and television.
In 2020, Kyuhyun plans to expand his post-military career by acting in a musical, alongside his other artistic pursuits.