Leessang facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leessang
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	Hip Hop, Pop
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Jungle Entertainment
Associated acts	Jung In, Drunken Tiger, Yoon Mi Rae, Big Mama King, Hwayobi
Members	Garie Gil

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Leessang (Hangul: 리쌍; also written as LeeSsang) is a famous South Korean hip-hop music group. It's a duo, meaning it has two members: Kang Hee-gun, known as "Garie," and Gil Seong-joon ("Gil"). They are well-known for their unique blend of hip-hop and other music styles.

Meet the Members of Leessang

Leessang is made up of two talented artists who bring their own special skills to the group.

Garie: The Rapper and Leader

• Real Name: Kang Hee-gun (Hangul: 강희건)
• Birthday: February 24, 1978
• Height: 1.74 meters (about 5 feet 8 inches)
• Role in Leessang: He is the main rapper and also the leader of the group.

Gil: The Vocalist

• Real Name: Gil Seong-joon (Hangul: 길성준)
• Birthday: February 15, 1978
• Height: 1.78 meters (about 5 feet 10 inches)
• Role in Leessang: He is the main vocalist, adding powerful singing to their songs.

Leessang's Music Journey: Albums and Hits

Leessang has released many studio albums over the years, each showing their growth and unique sound. Here are some of their main albums:

Studio Albums by Leessang

• Leessang Of Honey Family
  • Released: June 27, 2002
  • This was their very first album, introducing their style to the world.

• 再,啓發 (재, 계발)
  • Released: May 22, 2003
  • This album continued to build on their early success.

• Library of Soul
  • Released: October 13, 2005
  • This album featured popular songs like "I'm Not Laughing" (내가 웃는게 아니야).

• Black Sun
  • Released: May 15, 2007
  • This album included the well-loved track "Ballerino."

• 伯牙絶絃 (백아절현)
  • Released: January 8, 2009
  • This album showed their continued musical development.

• Hexagonal
  • Released: October 6, 2009
  • This album featured the hit song "The Girl Who Can't Break Up, The Boy Who Can't Leave" (헤어지지 못하는 여자, 떠나가지 못하는 남자) with Jung In.

• Asura Balbalta
  • Released: August 25, 2011
  • This album included the very popular song "Turned Off The TV..." (TV를 껐네…) featuring Yoon Mi Rae.

• Unplugged
  • Released: May 25, 2012
  • This album offered acoustic versions of their songs, giving fans a different feel for their music.

Leessang's music often tells stories about everyday life, love, and struggles, which makes their songs relatable to many listeners. They are known for their deep lyrics and strong beats.