Su Lee (born 1997) is a South Korean musician. She rose to fame in 2020 when her music video "I'll Just Dance" went viral on YouTube[1] and Spotify. The song and music video were written and recorded in her 10' by 10' bedroom in Seoul, South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Su Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1997 (age 26–27) South Korea |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Website | www |
Early life
editLee was born in and spent much of her childhood in South Korea, aside from a stint in Boston, Massachusetts, in elementary and middle school.[3] She pursued a degree in International Relations at a university in Seoul,[3] but transferred to Falmouth University to study graphic design for three years,[4] graduating in 2019.[3] She interned in London, living in a hostel for a month.[5]
In September 2019, she left her graphic design job and turned her attention to music. The following May, she released "I'll Just Dance", which went viral on Reddit and has been watched more than 3.1 million times on YouTube as of December 2023.[6][7][8]
In 2022, she embarked on two United States tours, supporting Chai and Mystery Skulls.[9] She moved to the U.S. full time during the recording and production of her second album, Messy Sexy.[citation needed]
Discography
edit- Box Room Dreams (August 26, 2021)[10]
- Messy Sexy (October 28, 2022)[11]
References
edit- ^ Palumar, Khyne (13 September 2021). "Su Lee: 'I'll Just Dance' singer makes music "that conveys as many human emotions as possible"". NME. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Lee, Sophie (4 December 2020). "Su Lee Is "Wide Awake" On Her New Track". V Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Eto, Tremaine (20 July 2020). "Music interview with Su Lee, who went viral with her song, "I'll Just Dance"". Stuff in LA. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Solomon, Kate (13 August 2021). "Lockdown sensation Su Lee: 'I believe in sharing vulnerability – it relieves the pain'". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Gamble, Byron (11 February 2021). "Su Lee ditches corporate life for making music". The Rodeo Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ "Su Lee - I'll Just Dance [Official Music Video] | What my mental breakdown sounds like". Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Su Lee ditches corporate life for making music". The Rodeo Magazine. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Viral Bedroom Singer Su Lee Loves Watching Out-Of-Context YouTube Videos". Nylon. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Su Lee Concert History". Concert Archives. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Moran, Justin (29 July 2021). "Su Lee Forgot How to Make Friends". Paper Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ McClain, Larry (24 October 2022). "Su Lee's "Messy Sexy" sets her up for stardom on her debut album". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 30 November 2022.