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Lee Gi-kwang 이기광

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Lee Gi-kwang (Korean: 이기광; born March 30, 1990), known professionally as Gikwang or Kikwang, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He originally debuted as solo singer with the stage name AJ (Ace Junior), releasing his first mini album First Episode: A New Hero on April 4, 2009. In October 2009, he debuted as the main dancer, visual and a lead vocalist of boy group Beast, which was renamed Highlight in February 2017. He began his acting career with a supporting role in the popular television sitcom High Kick Through the Roof (2009–10) and had supporting roles in dramas My Princess (2011), Me Too, Flower!

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Lee Gi-kwang (이기광) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Cube Entertainment.

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• Genre: K-pop
• Birth Date: March 30, 1990
• Birth Place: South Korea
• Profession: Singer, songwriter and actor
• Original Stage Name: AJ
• Group: Beast
• Group Renamed: Highlight
• Nationality: 대한민국

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 5 verified snapshots.

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