Gaho

In this Korean name, the family name is Kang.

Kang Dae-ho (Korean: 강대호; born September 14, 1997), better known by his stage name Gaho (가호), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and producer under Planetarium Records.^[2]

Gaho
가호
Born	Kang Dae-ho (1997-09-14) September 14, 1997 (age 27)[1] South Korea
Occupations	Singer songwriter producer
Musical career
Genres	K-pop
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2018–present
Labels	Planetarium Records
Korean name
Hangul	강대호
Hanja	姜大虎
RR	Gang Daeho
MR	Kang Taeho
Stage name
Hangul	가호
RR	Gaho
MR	Kaho

Early life

Gaho was born on September 14, 1997.^[1]

Career

2018–present: Solo debut

Gaho made his debut with the release of the soundtracks "Time", "Heart Is Beating" and "Not Over" for The Time, My Secret Terrius and The Last Empress respectively. On December 11, 2018 Gaho released his first mini album Preparation For a Journey. He released the singles "Fly" and "Pink Walk" in 2019. He rose to prominence with the original soundtrack "Start Over" for the JTBC drama Itaewon Class which charted number one on the Gaon Digital Chart.^[3] On March 26, 2020 he released the single "A Song for You".^[4][5] On May 24, 2021, he released "Rush Hour." On August 12, 2021, he released "Ride". On November 23, 2021, Gaho released his first studio album Fireworks. Praised for his unique vocals and wide range, Gaho is also known for his covers of KPop hit songs such as BTS' "Fire" and BlackPink's "How You Like That " and ''Shut Down'' often partnering with the band, KAVE.

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart position	Sales
		KOR [6]
Fireworks	Released: November 23, 2021 Label: Planetarium Records Formats: CD, digital download Track listing OOO Lost My Way Right Now Anyway (마음대로) Rush Hour Afraid (겁이나) Part Time Lover Ride High Crush (똑같애) Friend Like the Moon	69	—

Extended play

Title	EP details
Preparation for a Journey	Released: December 11, 2018 Label: Planetarium Records Formats: CD, digital download Track listing Intro: Stay Here　 Preparation For a Journey (떠날 준비) Going On Then (그때) Heaven

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart position		Sales	Album
		KOR Gaon [7]	KOR Hot [8]
As lead artist
"Stay Here" (있어줘)	2018	—	—	—	Preparation For a Journey
"Preparation For a Journey" (떠날 준비)		—	—
"Fly"	2019	—	—		Non-album singles
"Pink Walk"		—	—
"A Song For You"	2020	—	—
"Home"	2021	—	—
"Rush Hour"		—	—		Fireworks
"Ride"		—	—
"Right Now"		—[A]	—
Soundtrack appearances
"Time" (시간)	2018	—	—	—	The Time OST Part 1
"Heart Is Beating" (그렇게 가슴은 뛴다)		—	—		My Secret Terrius OST Part 1
"Not Over" (끝이 아니길)		—	—		The Last Empress OST Part 2
"Start Over" (시작)	2020	1	1		Itaewon Class OST Part 2
"Wish" (바람)		—	—		Stranger 2 OST Part 3
"Running" (스타트업)		—	—		Start-up OST Part 5
"Memories"	2021	—	—		Jirisan OST Part 2
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work(s)	Result	Ref.
2020	4th Soribada Best K-Music Awards	Best Hallyu OST	"Start Over"	Won	[10]
	12th Melon Music Awards	Best OST Award		Nominated
	22nd Mnet Asian Music Awards	Best OST		Won	[11][12]
		Song of the Year		Nominated
2021	30th Seoul Music Awards	OST Award		Nominated	[13]

Notes

1. "Right Now" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 106 on the Gaon Download Chart.^[9]