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Yeosang

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Yeosang
2025-12-12_ATEEZ_at_Gimpo_International_Airport_05_(cropped)
Yeosang in December 2025
Born
Kang Yeo-sang

(1999-06-15) June 15, 1999 (age 27)
Pohang, South Korea
EducationIncheon POSCO High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Dancer
Years active2018–present
Musical career
GenreK-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelKQ
Member ofAteez
Korean name
Hangul
강여상
Hanja
姜呂尚
RRGang Yeosang
MRKang Yŏsang

Kang Yeo-sang (Korean: 강여상; born June 15, 1999), known mononymously as Yeosang, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Ateez in October 2018, formed by KQ Entertainment. Outside of his group activities, he served as a host of the music program The Show from 2021 to 2024, and released the solo track "Legacy" in 2025.[1]

Early life

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Kang was born on June 15, 1999, in Pohang, South Korea.[2] Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Gwangju, where he spent his early childhood.[3] He later lived in Incheon, including the Songdo area.[3] As a child, he visited the Gwangju Biennale with his cousins.[3] He attended Incheon POSCO High School. [2] He became a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment during his first year of high school, where he met future bandmate Jung Wooyoung.[4][5] He later joined KQ Entertainment.

Career

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2018–present: Debut with Ateez

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Kang debuted as a member of Ateez on October 24, 2018, with the release of the group's first extended play, Treasure EP.1: All to Zero.[6]

2021–2024: The Show

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In February 2021, Kang was announced as a new co-host of SBS MTV's music program The Show, alongside Kim Yo-han of WEi and Jihan of Weeekly.[7] He hosted until December 2021, when he departed alongside his co-hosts.[8] He returned for a second season beginning in January 2022, and was renewed for a third consecutive year in March 2023.[9] In March 2024, after approximately three years as a fixed host, Kang departed The Show.[10] He made a one-time return as a special host in June 2024, appearing alongside bandmate Wooyoung.[11]

2023–present: Solo activities and songwriting

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Kang has received writing credits for "From" (2019) and "It's You" (2023), a unit track with San and Wooyoung on the EP The World EP.Fin: Will.[12] In 2025, he released "Legacy", a solo track he wrote for the deluxe edition of Ateez's EP Golden Hour: Part.3; it debuted at number nine on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.[13] In February 2025, he was the subject of an episode of the BS-TBS documentary series ATEEZ 8 FACE, which focused on his childhood and path to debut.[14] In November 2025, he appeared as a solo guest on the BS-TBS food program Ramen wo Taberu.[15] In November 2024, he performed the ceremonial opening toss before a Bucheon Hana Bank women's professional basketball game,[16] and in May 2026, he threw the ceremonial first pitch before an LG Twins baseball game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.[17]

Other ventures

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Fashion

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In August 2023, Kang appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea as part of a group feature.[18] In April 2025, he participated in his first solo magazine photoshoot and interview for Esquire Korea.[19]

Discography

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For Yeosang's work with Ateez, see Ateez discography.

Unofficial releases

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List of unofficial releases, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart position Album
"Legacy" 2025 9[a] Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition'

Filmography

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Television shows

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List of television appearances, showing year, title, role, and notes
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 ATEEZ 8 FACE ~YEOSANG~ Himself Documentary episode [14]
2025 Ramen wo Taberu Himself Guest appearance [15]

Host

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List of hosting appearances, showing year, title, and notes
Year Title Notes Ref.
2021 The Show Co-host [7][8]
2022 – March 2024 The Show Co-host; renewed for multiple seasons [9][10]
June 2024 The Show Special host [11]

Composition credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[12]

List of songs credited to Kang, showing year, artist, song, album, and credit type
Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2019 Ateez "From" Non-album single Yes No
2023 San, Wooyoung and Yeosang "It's You" The World EP.Fin: Will Yes No
2025 Yeosang "Legacy" Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition' Yes No

Notes

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  1. ↑ Peak position on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

References

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  1. ↑ "에이티즈 여상, 솔로곡 'Legacy' 영상 공개..매혹+강렬 카리스마". 조선비즈. October 4, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Hello, ATINY it's Yeo Sang~ What day is it today?". YouTube. ATEEZ Official. June 15, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "光州、仁川で幼少期を過ごしたYEOSANGが年齢を重ねたら暮らしたいと思っている街は？【ATEEZ 8人のルーツで巡る、韓国案内】" [YEOSANG, who spent his childhood in Gwangju and Incheon: where would he like to live when he's older? [ATEEZ: A Guide to Korea Through 8 People's Roots]]. CREA (in Japanese). March 28, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ Choi, Hee-jae (November 7, 2020). ""빌보드 집중조명" 에이티즈, 전 세계가 'PICK'한 新 한류돌 [차세대 K팝루키②]" ["Billboard Spotlight" ATEEZ, the new Hallyu idol picked by the world [Next Generation K-Pop Rookie②]] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ "ATEEZ(에이티즈) HAPPY YEOSANG's Draw My Life🎨". KQ Entertainment. June 14, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2026 – via ATEEZ Official.
  6. ↑ "에이티즈, 오늘(24일) 데뷔 3주년…팬들과 소통 DAY". Xportsnews (in Korean). October 24, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "ATEEZ 여상 X 위아이 김요한 X 위클리 지한, '더쇼' MC 발탁 (공식)" [ATEEZ Yeosang X WEi Kim Yohan X Weeekly Jihan selected as 'The Show' MCs (Official)]. Herald POP (in Korean). February 19, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "'더쇼' 여상X 김요한X지한 MC 하차…아쉬운 이별(공식)" ['The Show' MCs Yeosang, Kim Yo-han, and Jihan depart... A sad farewell (Official)]. Newsen (in Korean). December 14, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  9. 1 2 "여상 '더쇼' 3년 연속 MC 발탁…동갑내기 케미 선보인다" [Yeosang selected as 'The Show' MC for 3rd consecutive year]. Newsis (in Korean). March 29, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  10. 1 2 "에이티즈 여상-템페스트 형섭 '더쇼' MC 하차 [공식]" [ATEEZ Yeosang and TEMPEST Hyeongseop depart as 'The Show' MCs [Official]]. Nate News (in Korean). March 5, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "에이티즈 여상･우영, '더쇼' 스폐셜MC 출격..샤오쥔과 99즈 찐친 케미" [ATEEZ Yeosang and Wooyoung to appear as special MCs on 'The Show']. OSEN (in Korean). June 4, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Songs Registered Under 강여상 (Kang Yeo-sang)". Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  13. ↑ McIntyre, Hugh (July 28, 2025). "Ateez Scores A New No. 1 Smash — And Dominates One Billboard Chart". Forbes. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  14. 1 2 "ATEEZ 8 FACE". BS-TBS (in Japanese). Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "ラーメンを食べる。「ラーメン 大國家（東京・府中）×ヨサン（ATEEZ）」" [Ramen wo Taberu. "Ramen Daikokuya (Fuchu, Tokyo) × Yeosang (ATEEZ)"]. WEBザテレビジョン (in Japanese). November 22, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  16. ↑ "여자농구 하나은행 8일 홈 경기서 에이티즈 여상 시구". Yonhap News (in Korean). November 6, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  17. ↑ ""열심히 응원하겠다"…LG, 22일 잠실 키움전 시구자로 에이티즈 여상 선정". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). May 22, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  18. ↑ "코스모폴리탄 Cosmopolitan F형 2023.8 (표지 : 에이티즈 여상)". Aladin (in Korean). July 13, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  19. ↑ "에이티즈 여상 첫 단독 화보 공개" [ATEEZ Yeosang's first solo pictorial revealed]. Esquire Korea (in Korean). 24 April 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
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