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Singer Hwang Chi-yeul

Hwang Chi-yeul

황치열

  • Solo · Male
  • Ballad
  • Debuted 2006
  • Active

Singer Hwang Chi-yeul — Photo: Evalee0225 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Debut
2006
Birthday
12.031982
Genre
Ballad

Basic info

Hwang Chi-yeul is a ballad singer known for a husky voice. Representative songs include 〈매일 듣는 노래〉 and 〈이별을 걷다〉.

Debut
2006 · Debut song 고해 (드라마 연인 OST)
Birthday
December 3, 1982
Years active
2006–
Genre
Ballad
Real name
황치열
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

걸어온 길

From Gumi, North Gyeongsang, and dreamed of becoming a singer while dancing. Released the OST 〈고해〉 in 2006, the single 〈한번만〉 and the 1st full-length album 《오감》 in 2007.

After activities broke off due to agency circumstances, worked for a long time as a vocal trainer. Was a singing teacher for several idol groups.

Became known in 2015 through I Can See Your Voice and Immortal Songs. Also appeared on China's I Am a Singer Season 4 in 2016 and gained popularity in China.

Took 1st place on a music show in 2017 with the 1st mini album's title track 〈매일 듣는 노래〉. Released the 3rd full-length album 《All of Me》 in 2025.

Signature songs

  1. 너 없이 못 살아 2016 YouTube Spotify
  2. 매일 듣는 노래 2017 YouTube Spotify
  3. 그대가 내 안에 박혔다 2018 YouTube Spotify
  4. 이별을 걷다 2019 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2007.06 오감(五感)1st studio album
  2. 2017.06 Be Ordinary1st mini albumTitle track '매일 듣는 노래'
  3. 2018.04 Be Myself2nd mini album
  4. 2019.01 The Four Seasons2nd studio albumTitle track '이별을 걷다'
  5. 2021.04 Be My Reason3rd mini album
  6. 2025.02 All of Me3rd studio album

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Major awards

  • 2016 Asia Pacific Star Awards, Rising Star Award
  • 2016 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation
  • 2018 Golden Disc Awards, Album Bonsang (Be Ordinary)

Key records and stories

  • Sang the OST for the drama Lovers, 〈고해〉, in 2006 under the name 'Chiyeol.'
  • Became widely known after appearing on Mnet I Can See Your Voice in 2015.
  • Appeared on China's Hunan TV I Am a Singer Season 4 in 2016.
  • Debuted first under the stage name 'Chiyeol'; the English stage name is Ten2.
  • Took 1st place with 〈매일 듣는 노래〉 on KBS Music Bank on June 23, 2017.
  • The 2nd full-length album 《The Four Seasons》 is the first full-length album in 12 years.

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