An Chi-hwan (Korean: 안치환, born 16 November 1965) is a South Korean singer, song-writer, and producer. A former member of Nochatsa, he is one of the notable 386 singer.[1]
Biography
Born in Hwaseong, An received a Bachelor in Social Work from Yonsei University.[2] In 1984, the year when he registered to Yonsei University, he joined Ullimtu, the school's central band.[2] He also joined another band, Dawn, in 1986.[2]
An joined Nochatsa (Song Finders) in 1988,[2] and cooperated to release its 2nd studio album, Song Finders 2 in the following year. He recorded 2 songs — "At The Vast Field (광야에서)" and "Dried Leaves Revive (마른잎 다시 살아나)", and subsequently left the band. He then, however, unsuccessfully released the 1st studio album An Chi-hwan in 1990 and 2nd Song Festival in 1991; he later mentioned that he had a trouble with his label, and both were re-created as An Chi-hwan 1+2 in 1994, shortly after his 3rd album Confession.[3]
An married to Kim Mi-ok in May 1998,[4] and has a son and a daughter.
In 2014, An was diagnosed with rectal cancer.[5] The next year, he released a new album 50 that consists of songs related to his health status.[5] His most recent album is 53 released in 2018.[6]
