Kim Ho-kyung (; born April 4, 1983), better known by his stage name Tei (), is a South Korean singer. He debuted in 2004 with the album, The First Journey.
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. He was invited to audition at JYP Entertainment Starlight Casting System and joined JYP Entertainment after he graduated from high school.
His hobbies include composing, movies, and writing. 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.
In 2013, Tei finished his military service.
Relationship and marriage On April 17, 2023, it was confirmed Tei would marry his girlfriend. On May 29, 2023, the couple married in a private ceremony.
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
The First JourneyReleased: January 6, 2004 Labels: Kiss Creative Group Formats: CD, cassette 4KOR: 114,459UcupracaciaReleased: February 1, 2005 Labels: Kiss Creative Group Formats: CD, cassette 1KOR: 102,688Crazy in Love (세번째 설레임)Released: November 21, 2005 Labels: Kiss Creative Group Formats: CD, cassette 7KOR: 45,381Lover (애인)Released: February 9, 2007 Label: Doori Star Formats: CD 7KOR: 18,751The NoteReleased: November 13, 2008 Label: Doori Star Formats: CD * *Tei (太利)Released: August 16, 2010 Label: Doori Star Formats: CD 9 *2008 data not available from the Recording Industry Association of Korea.
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORPeak chart positions: "7 Things I Promise You": "Calling You In My Dream": "I Love You": "Memory Is More Beautiful Than Farewell": "Good Old Days": "Why Is Love": "Monologue": "Making a New Ending of This Story": "Last Love": "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— "Wicked Tongue" (독설)—The Shine 2009 "7 Things I Promise You" (너에게 약속하는 7가지) 58 "Calling You In My Dream" (미쳐서 너를 불러)201031Tei "Taste of Love" (사랑은... 엉터리다)— rowspan="3" "I Love You" (그대를 사랑해)44 "Memory Is More Beautiful Than Farewell" (추억은 이별보다 더 아름답다)201335 "Good Old Days" (그리운 날에는)201584The New Journey "Why Is Love" (사랑은 왜)201685 "Don't Say Goodbye" (헤어지지말자)2017— rowspan="10" "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" () 67 "After Breaking Up" (헤어진 후에) 2023— "Comb Honey Celebrity" (개꿀 연예인) — "It's Strange, With You" (묘해, 너와)2025— "Last Love" (끝사랑)202644
Radio programs 2007–2008: KBS Tei Music Island
Beginning in 2015: MBC Tei's Dreaming Radio
Korean drama 2007: Love Is Hurt (Chinese: 坏爱情, Korean: 못된사랑) KBS drama 2008: Aristocrat (Chinese: 食客, Korean:식객) SBS drama 2009: Can Anyone Love? (Chinese: 不是谁都能爱) 2022: Business Proposal (Korean: 사내 맞선) (Cameo)
Theater YearEnglish titleKorean title Role 2022 Crash Landing on You 사랑의 불시착 Gu Seung-jun / Alberto Gu 2022–2023 Dracula 드라큘라 Dracula2026 Hell's Kitchen Davis
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominee Result Golden Disc Awards 2004 Best New Artist "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards 2022 K-POP Singer Award Tei Mnet Asian Music Awards 2004 Best New Male Video "Love Leaves Its Scent" (사랑은 향기를 남기고) "2004 MKMF part 1" . Mwave. Retrieved 25 August 2014. 2005 Best Ballad Performance "Love... Is The Only One" (사랑은...하나다) "2005 MKMF part 1" . Mwave. Retrieved 28 August 2014. 2008 Best OST "Time Of Dreams" "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1" . MAMA. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
References
External links Official website