Kangta is currently the only male solo artist under SM Entertainment. First debuting as the lead singer for H.O.T, he continued with his solo work after the group disbanded in May 2001. Not only did Kangta successfully release 3 solo albums, he also worked on a group project entitled S along with fellow friends Shin Hyesung (of Shinhwa) and Lee Ji Hoon.
Currently, apart from working solo, he also formed KANGTA & VANNESS with the Taiwanese singer Vanness Wu.