Kim Hee-jae (김희재)

Basic info

Kim Hee-jae is a trot singer and musical actor who became known at trot contests from childhood. He finished seventh overall on TV Chosun's 《Mr. Trot》 in 2020, and his signature songs include 〈따라따라와〉.

Debut: April 14, 2021 · Debut song 따라따라와
Debut agency: TN Entertainment
Current agency
Birthday: June 9, 1995
Years active: 2020–
Genre: Trot · Ballad
Real name: 김희재
Debut reference: Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

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From childhood he won prizes at various trot song festivals. He also spent time as an idol trainee.

He finished seventh overall on TV Chosun's 《Mr. Trot》 in 2020. That same year he sang 〈오르막길〉 for the OST of the drama 《Kkondae Intern》.

He made his official debut in April 2021 with his first single 〈따라따라와〉, and released his first full-length album 《희재》 in 2022 and his second full-length album 《희로애락》 in 2024. In 2023 he played the lead in the musical 《Mozart!》.

He released the ballad mini album 《HEE'story》 in September 2025 and his third full-length album 《REVERB》 in September 2026. The damages suit filed by Mokoi ENT in February 2023 ended with the claim dismissed at both first instance and on appeal.

Signature songs

따라따라와 2021 YouTube Spotify
별, 그대 2021 YouTube Spotify
다신 볼 수 없는 내 사랑 2025 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

2021.04 따라따라와Digital singleFirst solo single, produced by Young Tak
2021.11 별, 그대Digital singleFan song
2022.06 희재 (熙栽)1st studio album
2024.03 희로애락 (喜怒哀樂)2nd studio albumDouble title tracks 〈우야노〉 and 〈꽃마리〉
2025.09 HEE'story1st mini albumTitle track 〈다신 볼 수 없는 내 사랑〉
2026.09 REVERB3rd studio album

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Major awards

2020 Melon Music Awards Hot Trend Award (shared by the Mr. Trot TOP 6)

Key records and stories

He finished seventh overall on TV Chosun's 《Mr. Trot》 in 2020.
He made his official debut on April 14, 2021 with his first single 〈따라따라와〉, produced by Young Tak.
In February 2023 the concert promoter Mokoi ENT filed a damages suit against Kim Hee-jae and his agency, citing reasons such as cancelled concerts. The court dismissed the claim at first instance in November 2023 and on appeal in July 2024, and the ruling became final.
His fan club is named 'Heerangbyeol'.
He took part in writing the lyrics for four of the tracks on his first mini album 《HEE'story》.