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Incheon, South Korea (2010 – present)

Huh Gak (허각) (born January 5, 1985) is a singer from Incheon, South Korea signed to A Cube Entertainment, a sub-label of Cube Entertainment. He won the second season of the South Korean singing competition, “Superstar K” (슈퍼스타K), in 2010. He has four number one hits to his name, 언제나 (“Always”), 나를 잊지 말아요 (“Don’t Forget Me”), Hello and I Need You. He was named Best Newcomer and Best New Male Artist at the 2011 Melon Music Awards and MNet Asia Music Awards respectively. He won his first award on a music show on KBS’ Music Bank for “Hello” on 30 September 2011.

Huh Gak came from a difficult family background. He has a twin brother, 허공 (Huh Gong), who is also a singer. His parents divorced when he was young leaving his father to take care of him and his brother. He dropped out of middle school to make money for his family and undertook many money-making schemes to secure an income before he auditioned for Superstar K in 2010. During his audition, the judges were moved to tears by his story and superb vocal ability. He quickly became the popular choice for viewers throughout the season’s run leading his to victory. He was awarded 200 million won, other cash goods as vehicles and production support for his recording contract as his prize as the winner. He also secured a place at the MNet Asia Music Awards (MAMA) for that year.

He released his first digital single, 언제나 (“Always”), on October 4, 2010 which debuted at number 1 on GaOn, Korea’s official chart. His first mini-album, “허각 1st 미니앨범”, was released on November 16, 2010. The album is notable for a collaboration with fellow Superstar K competitor, John Park.
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