Kang Dong-ho

Kang Dong-ho (강동호), known globally as Baekho (백호), is one of the strongest power vocalists to emerge from third-generation K-pop. He debuted in 2012 as the main vocalist of NU'EST under Pledis Entertainment, then built a second reputation as a songwriter, producer, and stage performer whose voice could carry both polished idol records and heavier dramatic material.

That range is what made the solo chapter credible. Absolute Zero in 2022 established a sharper individual identity, then LOVE OR DIE, Off-Road, and the 2025 RUSH MODE release pushed him deeper into a sleek, harder-edged pop lane. In parallel, his musical-theatre work, including The Man Who Laughs, confirmed that his reputation was never just about volume. The control underneath the power is what makes the performances stick.

The real business shift came on April 7, 2025, when he launched TEAM BAEKHO with Prismfilter Music Group handling music, RND Company supporting management, and RIZZCOMM leading promotion. That structure gave Baekho a more self-directed frame just before his late-2025 enlistment pause. On HITKULTR, his page should read as a second-act artist profile with legacy weight, theatre credibility, and a clearly defined independent era.