Tei (singer)

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Tei
Tei in 2025
Born
Kim Ho-kyung

(1983-04-04) April 4, 1983
Ulsan, South Korea
OccupationSinger
SpouseUnknown (m. 2023)
Musical career
Genres
Years active2004–present
LabelHIS Entertainment
Websitehis-ent.com
Korean name
Hangul
김호경
Hanja
金鎬京
RRGim Hogyeong
MRKim Hogyŏng
Stage name
Hangul
테이
RRTei
MRT'ei

Kim Ho-kyung (Korean: 김호경; born April 4, 1983),[1] better known by his stage name Tei (테이), is a South Korean singer. He debuted in 2004 with the album, The First Journey.[2]

Biography

Born in South Korea, Tei's performance on stage in his high school was recorded and uploaded to a popular Korean website where he won a prize.[3] He was invited to audition at JYP Entertainment Starlight Casting System and joined JYP Entertainment after he graduated from high school.[4]

His hobbies include composing, movies, and writing.[5] Before fame intervened, Tei wanted to be an architect, and studied towards that goal at Gyeongnam University. Tei sings and plays the guitar for his underground band.[6]

In 2013, Tei finished his military service.

Relationship and marriage

On April 17, 2023, it was confirmed Tei would marry his girlfriend.[7] On May 29, 2023, the couple married in a private ceremony.[8]

Career

While in high school, he led weekly performances with his underground band. Due to his singing abilities, he became known as the Mr. Big in school. When he was about to enter university, his composing talent and vocal abilities attracted the attention of JYP Entertainment. Tei joined JYP as a trainee and debuted after a three-year training period.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[9][10]
The First Journey
  • Released: January 6, 2004
  • Labels: Kiss Creative Group
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 4
Ucupracacia
  • Released: February 1, 2005
  • Labels: Kiss Creative Group
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 1
Crazy in Love (세번째 설레임)
  • Released: November 21, 2005
  • Labels: Kiss Creative Group
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 7
Lover (애인)
  • Released: February 9, 2007
  • Label: Doori Star
  • Formats: CD
 7
The Note
  • Released: November 13, 2008
  • Label: Doori Star
  • Formats: CD
 No data* No data*
Tei (太利)
  • Released: August 16, 2010
  • Label: Doori Star
  • Formats: CD
 9 N/a
*2008 data not available from the Recording Industry Association of Korea.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[15]
"Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은... 향기를 남기고) 2004 — The First Journey
"Love Is One" (사랑은...하나다) 2005 — Ucupracacia
"Shout Out Longing" (그리움을 외치다) — Crazy in Love
"Same Pillow" (같은 베개...) 2007 — Lover
"Story Like a Miracle" (기적 같은 이야기) 2008 — The Note
"I Miss You" 2009 — Non-album single
"Wicked Tongue" (독설) — The Shine 2009
"7 Things I Promise You" (너에게 약속하는 7가지) (with Kan Mi-youn) 58 Non-album single
"Calling You In My Dream" (미쳐서 너를 불러) 2010 31 Tei
"Taste of Love" (사랑은... 엉터리다) — Non-album singles
"I Love You" (그대를 사랑해) 44
"Memory Is More Beautiful Than Farewell" (추억은 이별보다 더 아름답다) 2013 35
"Good Old Days" (그리운 날에는) 2015 84 The New Journey
"Why Is Love" (사랑은 왜) 2016 85
"Don't Say Goodbye" (헤어지지말자) 2017 — Non-album singles
"Soonri" (순리) 2021 —
"I Can End 7 Years in One Day" (7년을 하루만에 다 끝낼수 있구나) 2022 —
"Sea Embrace" (바다가 사는 섬) —
"Monologue" 9
"Making a New Ending of This Story" (이 소설의 끝을 다시 써보려 해) 67
"After Breaking Up" (헤어진 후에) (with Tanaka) 2023 —
"Comb Honey Celebrity" (개꿀 연예인) (with UV) —
"It's Strange, With You" (묘해, 너와) 2025 —
"Last Love" (끝사랑) 2026 44

Radio programs

2007–2008: KBS Tei Music Island[16]

Beginning in 2015: MBC Tei's Dreaming Radio[17]

Korean drama

  • 2007: Love Is Hurt (Chinese: 坏爱情, Korean: 못된사랑) KBS drama[18]
  • 2008: Aristocrat (Chinese: 食客, Korean:식객) SBS drama[19]
  • 2009: Can Anyone Love? (Chinese: 不是谁都能爱)[20]
  • 2022: Business Proposal (Korean: 사내 맞선) (Cameo)[21]

Theater

Year English title Korean title Role Ref.
2022 Crash Landing on You 사랑의 불시착 Gu Seung-jun / Alberto Gu [22][23]
2022–2023 Dracula 드라큘라 Dracula [24]

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
Golden Disc Awards 2004 Best New Artist "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) Won [25]
Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards 2022 K-POP Singer Award Tei Won [26]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2004 Best New Male Video "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) Nominated [27]
2005 Best Ballad Performance "Love... Is The Only One" (사랑은...하나다) Nominated [28]
2008 Best OST "Time Of Dreams" Nominated [29]

References

  1. ^ "테이 소개" [Tei Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  2. ^ Chung, Jin-hong (October 26, 2016). "Singer Tei announces new album". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "Tei (테이, Korean actor, singer)". HanCinema.
  4. ^ "Singer Tei & The Handsome People To Make Comeback In July". Hancinema.net. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Singer discovered on e-karaoke". Korea.net. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "【Tei (金稿京)】MV_图片_新闻_资料_论坛 – 音悦Tai – 让娱乐更美好". Yinyuetai.com.
  7. ^ Kim Jin-seok (April 17, 2023). "[단독]테이, 5월 29일 비연예인과 골프장서 결혼" [[Exclusive] Tei married a non-celebrity on May 29 at a golf course] (in Korean). JTBC News. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Lee Ji-hyun (May 29, 2023). ""테이야, 돌잔치는 더 힘들어" 오늘(29일) 골프장서 결혼한 '새신랑의 눈빛'" ["Teiya, the first birthday party is more difficult" Today (29th), the newly married groom's eyes at the golf course] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved May 29, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. ^ "K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  10. ^ "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  11. ^ "June 2004 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 17, 2006. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  12. ^ "June 2005 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on January 15, 2006. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  13. ^ "February 2006 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on May 18, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  14. ^ "March 2007 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on December 10, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  15. ^ Peak chart positions:
  16. ^ "KBS GLOBAL". English.kbs.co.kr.
  17. ^ "양요섭의 꿈꾸는 라디오 by MBC on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. March 27, 2022.
  18. ^ "함께 만드는 기쁨 SBS". Sbs.co.kr.
  19. ^ [1]
  20. ^ "TV보다 더 큰 세상 iMBC". Imbc.com.
  21. ^ Lee Kyung-ho (March 16, 2022). "김세정, 테이 만남 "저희 삼촌이 찐팬"..테이曰 "삼촌에게 고맙고"[스타IN★]" [Kim Se-jeong meets Tay "My uncle is a steamed fan".. Tei 曰 "Thanks to my uncle" [Star IN★]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved March 16, 2022 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Lee Ji-ah (July 5, 2022). "Four actors revealed to star in musical remake of 'Crash Landing On You" (in Korean). Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved July 5, 2022 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Shin Young-eun (July 6, 2022). "사랑의 불시착' 민우혁·이규형·이장우→테이·이이경, 캐스팅 라인업 공개" [Crash Landing on You' Min Woo-hyuk, Lee Kyu-hyung, Lee Jang-woo → Tei, Lee Yi-kyung, casting lineup revealed] (in Korean). Meil business. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Kang Jin-ah (October 11, 2022). "뮤지컬 '드라큘라', 김진환·유승우 합류...11월 개막" [Musical 'Dracula' joins Kim Jin-hwan and Yoo Seung-woo... Opening in November] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved October 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  25. ^ "이수영, 골든디스크 대상". Star News (in Korean). December 2, 2004. Retrieved October 7, 2022 – via Naver News.
  26. ^ Kim, Hong-il (December 1, 2022). "[포토] 가수 테이· WSG워너비 소연, 대한민국문화연예대상 K-POP가수상 수상" [[Photo] Singer Tei and Soyeon of WSG Wannabe won the K-POP Singer Award at the Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards]. JobPost (in Korean). Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  27. ^ "2004 MKMF part 1" Archived August 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Mwave. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  28. ^ "2005 MKMF part 1" Archived February 1, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Mwave. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  29. ^ "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1" Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. MAMA. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
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