Lee Seung-yoon (Korean: 이승윤; born 1989) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He first released music in 2012 as a member of the indie rock group Dda Band, before debuting as a soloist in 2013.[2] From 2019 to 2021, he was the lead singer of rock band Alary-Kansion.[3] However, he did not achieve mainstream popularity until 2021, when he placed first on the television competition show Sing Again.[4]
Lee Seung-yoon | |
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Born | 1989 |
Origin | South Korea |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Mareumo[1] |
Formerly of |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 이승윤 |
Revised Romanization | I Seungyun |
McCune–Reischauer | I Sŭngyun |
Since appearing on Sing Again, Lee has released three full-length albums: Even If Things Fall Apart (2021),[5] Shelter of Dreams (2022),[6] and Yeok Seong (2024).[7] He was ranked 34th and 29th, respectively, on the 2022 and 2023 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40.[8][9]
Early life and education
editLee was born in 1989.[10] His father is Lee Jae-cheol (이재철), who was the senior pastor of Seoul's 100th Anniversary Memorial Church from 2005 to 2018.[11] His mother is Jeong Ae-ju (정애주), the president of the book publishing company Hongsungsa.[10] Lee has two older brothers and one younger brother.[10]
Lee graduated from Pai Chai University's department of film and performing arts. While in university, he competed in the 2011 MBC University Song Festival.[12]
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [13] | |||
Even If Things Fall Apart (폐허가 된다 해도)[5] |
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5 |
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Shelter of Dreams (꿈의 거처)[6] |
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5 |
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Yeok Seong (역성)[7] |
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8 |
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Live albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [13] | |||
Docking: Liftoff |
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24 |
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Extended plays
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [13] | |||
How Pretty the Moon Is (달이 참 예쁘다고) |
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— | |
From the Dawn (새벽이 빌려 준 마음) |
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Pre-Release 3rd Album [Yeok Seong] |
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6 |
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Singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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KOR [19] |
KOR Down. [20] | |||
"Today" (오늘도) | 2013 | — | — | Non-album singles |
"The Rebels" (반역가들) | — | — | ||
"How Pretty the Moon Is" (달이 참 예쁘다고) | 2018 | — | 27 | How Pretty the Moon Is |
"From the Dawn" (새벽이 빌려 준 마음) | 2019 | — | — | From the Dawn |
"Warped Exterior" (뒤척이는 허울) | — | — | ||
"Summer in 1995" (1995년 여름) | 2020 | — | 23 | Shelter of Dreams |
"Hero Collector" (영웅 수집가) | — | 18 | ||
"Unspoken" (들려주고 싶었던) | 2021 | 79 | 6 | Non-album single |
"Words Befitting One Who Loves Someone" (누군가를 사랑하는 사람다운 말) | 104 | 3 | Even If Things Fall Apart | |
"Open Your Textbook" (교재를 펼쳐봐) | 123 | 5 | ||
"Even If Things Fall Apart" (폐허가 된다 해도) | 95 | 2 | ||
"Upon a Smile" (웃어주었어) | 2022 | 108 | 8 | Shelter of Dreams |
"Pricey Hangover" (비싼 숙취) | 2023 | 143 | 4 | |
"Shelter of Dreams" (꿈의 거처) | 88 | 2 | ||
"Pokzook Time" (폭죽타임) | 2024 | 137 | 1 | Pre-Release 3rd Album [Yeok Seong] |
"Waterfall" (폭포) | 139 | 2 | ||
"Yeok Seong" (역성) | — | 12 | Yeok Seong |
Soundtrack appearances
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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KOR [21] |
KOR Down. [22] | |||
"We Are" | 2021 | — | 40 | Law School OST |
"Consolation" (위로) (with Kim Bum-soo) | — | 87 | Sing Again Part 2 | |
"Amor Fati" (아모르 파티) | — | 62 | Sing Again Part 4 | |
"This is Mine" | — | 39 | Mine OST | |
"Water" (물) (with Lee Juck) | — | 59 | Sing Again Part 6 | |
"Mango Shake" (망고쉐이크) | — | 88 | Sing Again Part 7 | |
"You Crush on Me" (넌 내게 반했어) (with No Brain) | — | 94 | Sing Again Part 8 | |
"Love, Two" (사랑 Two) | — | 44 | Sing Again Part 9 | |
"To J" (J에게) (with Lee Sun-hee) | — | 38 | Sing Again Part 10 | |
"I Am Lost" | — | 18 | Reflection of You OST | |
"The Giving Tree" (언덕나무) | 2022 | 24 | 1 | Our Beloved Summer OST |
"I Remember You" | 192 | 12 | Mental Coach Jegal OST |
Filmography
editTelevision
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2020-2021 | Sing Again | Himself | Placed first | [4] |
2021 | Famous Singer | Himself | Spin-off of Sing Again | [23] |
Awards and nominations
editAward | Year | Category | Nominee / nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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Seoul Music Awards | 2022 | Discovery of the Year | Lee Seung-yoon | Won | [24] |
K-World Dream Awards | 2023 | Best Rock | Won | [25] |
Listicles
editPublisher | Year | Listicle | Ranking | Ref. |
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Forbes | 2022 | Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 | 34th | [8] |
2023 | 29th | [9] |
References
edit- ^ "'싱어게인' 이승윤, 신생 레이블 마름모와 전속계약 [공식]" ["Singer Again" Lee Seung-yoon signs exclusive contract with new label Mareumo [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). July 28, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "싱어송라이터 이승윤" [Singer-songwrite Lee Seung-yoon]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). March 11, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "'싱어게인' 이승윤, 알라리깡숑과 이별…22일 솔로 신곡 발표 [공식] | 텐아시아" ["Sing Again" Lee Seung-yoon parts ways with Alary Kansion... Releasing new solo song on the 22nd [Official]]. Ten Asia (in Korean). June 15, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Jang-won, Lim (February 9, 2021). "From nameless singer to audition winner: Lee Seung-yoon wins 'Sing Again'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Ye-eun, Jie (November 24, 2021). "'Sing Again' winner Lee Seung-yoon shares musical philosophy in first studio album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "이승윤, 새 앨범 '꿈의 거처' 초동 8만 장·콘서트 3분 만에 매진" [Lee Seung-yoon's new album 'Shelter of Dreams' sells out first 80,000 copies, and concert sells out in 3 minutes]. Herald Economy (in Korean). February 9, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Lee, Jung-youn (October 24, 2024). "[Herald Interview] Lee Seung-yoon presents his defiant world with 'Yeok Seong'". Korea Herald. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b [2022 포브스코리아 선정 파워 셀러브리티 40] 2022년 파워 셀럽은 누구? [[2022 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40] Who are the Power Celebrities of 2022?]. Forbes Korea (in Korean). April 23, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ a b 2023 파워 셀러브리티 40 종합순위 [2023 Power Celebrity 40 Overall Ranking]. Forbes Korea (in Korean). April 23, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c "소종섭의 신 혼맥 ⑥ '30호 가수' 이승윤, 그의 가족들 누구?" [Who is the family of 'Singer 30' Lee Seung-yoon?]. Woman Economy News (in Korean). January 28, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Baek, Sung-ho (January 28, 2021). "Former pastor shares the secrets to the success of his four sons". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ ""이효리 만난 적 있었다"…30호 가수 이승윤, 10년 전 '대학가요제' 출연 영상 재조명" ["I met Lee Hyori"... Singer 30 Lee Seung-yoon's appearance on university song festival revisited 10 years later]. Top Star News (in Korean). January 12, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c Circle Album Chart positions:
- Even If Things Fall Apart: "Album Chart, 2021 Weeks 48". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- Shelter of Dreams: "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 04". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- Yeok Seong: "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 43". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- Docking : Liftoff: "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 21". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- Pre-Release 3rd Album [Yeok Seong]: "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 27". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Even If Things Fall Apart:
- "Album Chart, 2021.12 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Album Chart, 2022.02 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Shelter of Dreams:
- "Album Chart, 2023.02 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 51". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Yeok Seong:
- "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 43". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 46". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 21". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Pre-Release 3rd Album [Yeok Seong]:
- "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 27". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 28". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Circle Digital Chart positions for singles:
- "Unspoken": "Digital Chart, 2021 Weeks 26". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Words Befitting One Who Loves Someone", "Open Your Textbook" and "Even If Things Fall Apart": "Digital Chart, 2021 Weeks 48". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Upon a Smile": "Digital Chart, 2022 Weeks 49". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Pricey Hangover": "Digital Chart, 2023 Weeks 01". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Shelter of Dreams": "Digital Chart, 2023 Weeks 04". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Pokzook Time" and "Waterfall": "Digital Chart, 2024 Weeks 27". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Circle Download Chart positions for singles:
- "How Pretty the Moon Is": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 34". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Unspoken": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 26". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Words Befitting One Who Loves Someone", "Open Your Textbook" and "Even If Things Fall Apart": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 48". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Upon a Smile": "Download Chart, 2022 Weeks 49". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Pricey Hangover": "Download Chart, 2023 Weeks 01". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Summer in 1995", "Hero Collector" and "Shelter of Dreams": "Download Chart, 2023 Weeks 04". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Pokzook Time" and "Waterfall": "Download Chart, 2024 Weeks 27". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Yeok Seong": "Download Chart, 2024 Weeks 43". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Circle Digital Chart positions for soundtrack appearances:
- "The Giving Tree": "Digital Chart, 2022 Weeks 05". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "I Remember You": "Digital Chart, 2022 Weeks 40". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Circle Download Chart positions for soundtrack appearances:
- "We Are" and "Consolation": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 17". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Amor Fati": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 19". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "This is Mine" and "Water": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 22". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Mango Shake": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 23". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "You Crush on Me": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 24". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "Love, Two": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 25". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "To J": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 26". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "I Am Lost": "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 45". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "The Giving Tree": "Download Chart, 2022 Weeks 02". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- "I Remember You": "Download Chart, 2022 Weeks 40". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Yoon, So-yeon (April 2, 2021). "First episode of 'Famous Singer' featuring 'Sing Again' top 3 to air tonight". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "이승윤, 올해의 발견상[제32회 서가대]" [Lee Seung-yoon wins Discovery of the Year [32nd SMA]]. Star Today (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. January 19, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "[TD포토] 이승윤 'K글로벌 베스트 록상 수상'" [[TD Photo] Lee Seung-yoon, Winner of K-Global Best Rock Award]. TV Daily (in Korean). August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2024.