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South Korean musician (born August 21, 1989)

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

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. From 2019 to 2021, he was the lead singer of rock band Alary-Kansion. However, he did not achieve mainstream popularity until 2021, when he placed first on the television competition show Sing Again.

Since appearing on Sing Again, Lee has released three full-length albums: Even If Things Fall Apart (2021), Shelter of Dreams (2022), and Yeok Seong (2024). He was ranked 34th and 29th, respectively, on the 2022 and 2023 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40.

Early life and education

Lee was born in 1989. His father is Lee Jae-cheol (이재철), who was the senior pastor of Seoul's 100th Anniversary Memorial Church from 2005 to 2018. His mother is Jeong Ae-ju (정애주), the president of the book publishing company Hongsungsa. Lee has two older brothers and one younger brother.

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.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Even If Things Fall Apart (폐허가 된다 해도)
  • Released: November 24, 2021
  • Label: ShowPLAY Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 5
  • KOR: 73,772
Shelter of Dreams (꿈의 거처)
  • Released: January 26, 2023
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download
 5
  • KOR: 88,470
Yeok Seong (역성)
  • Released: October 24, 2024
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: CD, digital download
 8
  • KOR: 110,157

Live albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Docking: Liftoff
  • Released: May 21, 2024
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: CD, digital download
 24
  • KOR: 5,871

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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
  • Released: July 3, 2024
  • Label: Mareumo
  • Format: CD, digital download
 6
  • KOR: 58,400

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
 KOR
Down.
"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
"Waterfall" (폭포) 139 2
"Yeok Seong" (역성) — 12 Yeok Seong

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
 KOR
Down.
"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

Television

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

Awards and nominations

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

Listicles

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

References

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  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 ]. Ten Asia (in Korean). June 15, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
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  6. ^ "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. ^ 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. ^ [2022 포브스코리아 선정 파워 셀러브리티 40] 2022년 파워 셀럽은 누구? [ Who are the Power Celebrities of 2022?]. Forbes Korea (in Korean). April 23, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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  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.
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  13. ^ 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 :
  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 ]. Star Today (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. January 19, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  25. "[TD포토] 이승윤 'K글로벌 베스트 록상 수상'" [ 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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