Kangta, 1979
Actors · October 10, 1979
Kangta
★ HOW OLD IS KANGTA?
Kangta is 46 years old, born October 10, 1979 in South Korea · Libra.
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★ LEDE
About
Kangta rose to fame as the face of H.O.T., South Korea's most influential '90s boy band, before pivoting to exec-level power at SM Entertainment. Born An Chil-hyun on October 10, 1979, he's now steering the label's creative vision as chief producer of Smashhit and general producer of SMArt. A Libra with life-path number 1 [F1, birth], he balances performer and architect roles.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kangta (An Chil-hyun) became a South Korean cultural fixture as a member of boy band H.O.T., one of the country's defining pop acts. Born October 10, 1979, he's a singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and radio personality. Since 2005, he has held an executive position at SM Entertainment, the agency that shaped his career. From 2023, he serves as chief producer of Smashhit under SM's Kreation Music Rights label, and from 2025, as general producer of SMArt, SM's music label. Libra-born and marked by life-path number 1 [birth], Kangta embodies the pioneering energy typical of that numerological signature—a natural leader who transitioned from on-stage performance to behind-the-scenes influence. His dual career as both entertainer and industry executive reflects the rare trajectory of K-pop's first generation, where early fame translated into institutional power.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- H.O.T. was one of South Korea's defining boy bands of the 1990s, establishing the template for modern K-pop groups.
- Kangta has held executive rank at SM Entertainment since 2005—over two decades of label-side work.
- He simultaneously works as a radio personality while managing multiple creative roles across SM's subsidiary labels.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Kangta tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
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CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kangta?
- Kangta is 46 years old (born October 10, 1979).
- When is Kangta's birthday?
- Kangta was born on October 10, 1979.
- What is Kangta's zodiac sign?
- Kangta is a Libra, born October 10, 1979.
- What is Kangta's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kangta was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Kangta from?
- Kangta is from South Korea.
- What does Kangta do?
- Kangta is a actor.
- Is Kangta still alive?
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