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Lee Seung-yoon

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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Seung-yoon
BornAugust 21, 1989
OriginSouth Korea
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2013–present
LabelsMareumo[1]
Formerly of
  • Dda Band
  • Alary-Kansion
Korean name
Hangul
이승윤
Revised RomanizationI Seungyun
McCune–ReischauerI Sŭngyun

Lee Seung-yoon (Korean: 이승윤; born August 21, 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]

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

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Lee 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

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
Even If Things Fall Apart (폐허가 된다 해도)[5]
  • Released: November 24, 2021
  • Label: ShowPLAY Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 5
Shelter of Dreams (꿈의 거처)[6]
  • Released: January 26, 2023
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
 5
Yeok Seong (역성)[7]
  • Released: October 24, 2024
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: CD, digital download
 8

Live albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
Docking: Liftoff
  • Released: May 21, 2024
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: CD, digital download
 24

Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
How Pretty the Moon Is (달이 참 예쁘다고)
  • Released: September 11, 2018
  • Label: Alary-Kansion
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
From the Dawn (새벽이 빌려 준 마음)
  • Released: August 28, 2019
  • Label: Alary-Kansion
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
Pre-Release 3rd Album [Yeok Seong]
  • Released: July 3, 2024
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: CD, digital download
 6

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
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

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
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

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020-2021 Sing Again Himself Placed first [4]
2021 Famous Singer Himself Spin-off of Sing Again [23]

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominee / nominated work Result Ref.
Seoul Music Awards 2022 Discovery of the Year Lee Seung-yoon Won [24]
K-World Dream Awards 2023 Best Rock Won [25]

Listicles

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Publisher Year Listicle Ranking Ref.
Forbes 2022 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 34th [8]
2023 29th [9]

References

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  1. ^ "'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.
  2. ^ "싱어송라이터 이승윤" [Singer-songwrite Lee Seung-yoon]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). March 11, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "'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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b 2023 파워 셀러브리티 40 종합순위 [2023 Power Celebrity 40 Overall Ranking]. Forbes Korea (in Korean). April 23, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ ""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.
  13. ^ a b c Circle Album Chart positions:
  14. ^ Cumulative sales of Even If Things Fall Apart:
  15. ^ Cumulative sales of Shelter of Dreams:
  16. ^ Cumulative Sales of Yeok Seong (역성):
  17. ^ "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 21". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  18. ^ Cumulative sales of Pre-Release 3rd Album [Yeok Seong]:
  19. ^ Circle Digital Chart positions for singles:
  20. ^ Circle Download Chart positions for singles:
  21. ^ Circle Digital Chart positions for soundtrack appearances:
  22. ^ Circle Download Chart positions for soundtrack appearances:
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ "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.
  25. ^ "[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.
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