Biography of Daesung
Daesung or Kang Dae-sung popularly known as D-Lite is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as a member of the popular K-pop group, Big Bang. He joined the group in 2006, and they quickly became one of the most successful boy bands in the industry.
Big Bang has released numerous hit songs and albums over the years, and they have won multiple awards for their art. His vocal range is baritone and he is known for his powerful voice, which has been praised by fans and critics. In addition to his music career, he has also appeared in several musicals and television dramas.
Early Life and Education
Daesung was born on 26 April 1989, in Incheon, South Korea. He grew up in a family of three siblings and his parents were both educators. During his childhood, he was known for his love of singing and would often perform in school talent shows and church events.
He attended high school at Kyeongin High School in Incheon, where he participated in the school choir and other music-related activities. He went on to study post-modern music at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, where he continued to develop his vocal and musical skills.
While in college, he auditioned for YG Entertainment, one of the top entertainment agencies in South Korea, and was accepted as a trainee. As a trainee, he underwent extensive vocal and dance training, as well as lessons in acting and language, for several years before making his debut as a member of Big Bang in 2006.
Career
He debuted as a member of Big Bang on 19 August 2006, under YG Entertainment. The group was originally planned to debut with six members, but one member dropped out, and the group debuted as a five-member group with G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri.
Big Bang’s debut single was ‘Bigbang’, which was released in 2006. The group’s breakthrough came with their follow-up singles ‘La La La’ and ‘We Belong Together’, which became hits in South Korea. Their first studio album, ‘Since 2007’, was released in 2007 but did not do anything great for the young band members.
Big Bang’s first EP, ‘Always’ was released in 2007, and it was a huge success in South Korea. The title track ‘Lies’ became an instant hit and spent seven consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, setting a new record. The song won numerous awards, including the Best Song of the Year at the Mnet Korean Music Festival, and it established Big Bang as one of the top K-pop groups in the industry.
Since then, Big Bang continued to gain popularity and success, releasing numerous hit singles and albums over the years. They are now considered one of the most successful and influential K-pop groups of all time, and their contributions as vocalists and performers have played a significant role in their success.
After the success of their debut EP ‘Always’, Big Bang released two follow-up EPs, ‘Hot Issue’ and ‘Stand Up’, which also achieved commercial success in South Korea and Japan. ‘Last Farewell’ and ‘Day by Day’ were two of the band’s most popular singles from those EPs, and helped to establish Big Bang’s popularity in Japan as well. Since then, Daesung and the rest of Big Bang have continued to release successful music and perform internationally.
He released his first solo single ‘Look at Me Gwisoon’, which was a trot song and became popular in South Korea. The success of the song helped to showcase Daesung’s versatility as a singer and his ability to perform different genres of music.
He began to appear on television shows as well. He became a permanent cast member on the popular variety show ‘Family Outing’, which was broadcast from 2008 to 2010, and showcased his comedic skills and personality. He also hosted the music show, ‘Show! Music Core’ from 2008 to 2010, which gave him a platform to showcase his music and interact with fans.
In March 2012, he made a comeback with a mini-album ‘Alive’, which included hit singles like ‘Fantastic Baby’ and ‘Blue’. The album was a commercial and critical success, and Big Bang embarked on a world tour to promote the album, including concerts in Japan and South Korea.
Daesung and the rest of Big Bang also received a lot of love and support from their Japanese fans during this time, which led Daesung to start working on his very first Japanese solo album. In 2013, he released the album ‘D’scover’, which featured covers of popular Japanese songs, as well as original tracks. The album was well-received in Japan and helped to further expand Daesung’s fanbase and popularity in the country.
Following the release of his first Japanese album ‘D’scover’ in 2013, he went on to release two more Japanese mini-albums: ‘Delight’ in 2014 and ‘D-Day’ in 2017. Both of these albums were well-received by fans and helped to further establish Daesung’s popularity in Japan.
Achievements
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Daesung debuted as a member of Big Bang in 2006, and the group quickly became one of the most successful K-pop acts of all time. Big Bang has won numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Mnet Asian Music Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Golden Disc Awards. As a solo artist, he has also released several successful albums and singles.
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He has also had success as an actor, starring in a number of popular Korean dramas such as ‘YG Future Strategy Office’, ‘I Love You’, ‘What’s Up?’ and musicals. He has won praise for his performances, particularly for his role in the musical ‘Cats’.
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Daesung is a popular personality in Korean variety shows, where he is known for his humour and wit. He has appeared on a number of shows, including ‘Family Outing’, ‘Running Man’, and ‘Knowing Bros’.
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Big Bang has enjoyed international success, and Daesung has been a key part of the group’s global appeal. He has performed in numerous countries around the world and has a large fanbase both in Korea and internationally.
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He is known for his charitable work, particularly for his support of children’s charities. He has donated millions of won to causes such as education and healthcare for underprivileged children and has been recognized for his efforts by organizations such as UNICEF.
Personal Life
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Kang Dae-sung’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Controversies
In 2017, he purchased a building in Gangnam, which was later alleged to be involved in illegal business activities. Daesung was questioned by police in connection with the matter. However, in December 2019, he was cleared of any wrongdoing when evidence showed that he was not involved in illegal business.
Military Service
Awards
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The 3rd Music Jacket Award – 2013
Interesting Facts about Daesung
- Daesung auditioned for YG Entertainment when he was just 12 years old, but he didn’t officially join the company until he was 18.
- Daesung initially wanted to become a rock singer, but YG Entertainment saw potential in him as a K-pop idol.
- In addition to his music career, Daesung has also acted in several TV dramas, including ‘What’s Up’ and ‘Family Outing’.
- Daesung is fluent in both Korean and Japanese and has released several Japanese-language albums.
- He loves to make his fans laugh by making jokes on stage. In fact, he thinks he looks his best when he does those shenanigans.
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Daesung has no Instagram, his fanpage is @xdaesung
