Who is Gaho (가호)?

Gaho (가호) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born Jung Gaho in 1990 and has been active in the music industry since 2013. Gaho has released several singles, extended plays, and albums throughout his career. He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in the Korean music industry such as Yoon Mirae, Primary, and Sunwoo Jung-A.

Early Career

Before Gaho started his music career, he studied music production at the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul. In 2013 he released his first single “I Hope” under the label Kiwi Media Group. The single was met with positive reviews from critics and fans alike.

Rise to Fame

In 2014 Gaho released his debut extended play titled “I’m Here”. The EP was a commercial success, reaching number six on the Gaon Album Chart with over 28,000 copies sold. The success of the EP led to Gaho performing at various music festivals across South Korea. He also made several appearances on variety shows and radio programs.

Collaborations

Throughout his career Gaho has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the Korean music industry. He has worked with Yoon Mirae on her single “Tears Stains” which was released in 2015. He has also worked with Primary on his single “Don’t Be Shy” which was released in 2016. In 2018 he collaborated with Sunwoo Jung-A on her single “Write”.

Recent Work

In 2019 Gaho released his third extended play titled “Good Time”. The EP was met with positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart with over 50,000 copies sold making it his most successful release to date. He also released two singles throughout 2019 titled “Dive Into You” and “Start Again”.

Awards

Gaho has been nominated for several awards throughout his career including Best New Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2016, Best R&B/Soul Track at the Korean Music Awards in 2017, and Best Pop Track at the Korean Music Awards in 2019.