Lee Seung-hwan (Korean: 이승환; born December 13, 1965)[1] is a South Korean singer and record producer known as the country's "King of Live Performances" for his frequent solo concerts. Lee debuted in 1989 as a pop ballad singer and later incorporated rock elements into his music. He has released numerous hit songs and is the president and founder of South Korean entertainment agency Dream Factory.[2][3][4]
Lee Seung-hwan | |
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 Lee Seung-Hwan in 2019 No Enemy Legend Tour | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 13, 1965 |
| Origin | Busan, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop ballad, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1989—present |
| Labels | Dream Factory |
| Website | df |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이승환 |
| Hanja | 李承桓 |
| Revised Romanization | I Seung-hwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Sŭng-hwan |
Personal life
Lee was born in Busan, South Korea, and attended Whimoon High School[5] in Seoul.[6]
He was married to actress Chae Rim from 2003 until their divorce in 2006.[7]
Career
Lee has released more than 10 different singles, albums and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was repeated in South Korea; his own company, Dream Factory, estimated that he has sold over 10 million records, including singles. Lee is a first musician as a president of his company. His debut album, "...B.C 603" propelled him to stardom on October 15, 1989. He won the New Artist's Gold Disc in 1991. He has held more 1000 solo concerts and those concerts have been contributed to develop Korea pop-culture.
"Chakage Salja (Korean: 착하게 살자; lit, Let's Live a Good Life)" is a fund-raising concert which Lee hosts every year. Part of the money raised goes to Korean Childhood Leukemia Foundation.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR RIAK [8] | KOR Gaon [9] | |||
| B.C 603 |
| — | — | — |
| Always |
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| My Story |
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| Human |
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| Cycle |
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| The War in Life |
| 2 |
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| Egg: Sunny Side Up |
| 3 |
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| Karma |
| 4 |
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| Hwantastic |
| 2 |
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| Dreamizer |
| — | 1 |
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| Fall To Fly Part 1 (Fall To Fly 前) |
| 2 |
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| Fall To Fly Part 2 (Fall To Fly 後) |
| 11 |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [9] | |||
| 3+3 |
| 5 |
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Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Youth Star | Channel A | Youth mentor | — | [18] |
Awards and nominations
Golden Disc Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Main Prize | "My Heart Will Be With You" | Won | [19] |
| 1992 | "Heart For One" with Oh Tae-ho | Won | ||
| 1993 | "To Me" | Won |
Mnet Asian Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Best Male Artist | "A Request" | Won | [20][21] |
| Music Video of the Year | Won | |||
| Best Ballad Performance | Nominated | |||
| 2000 | Best Male Artist | "Live A Long Long Time" | Nominated | [22] |
| Best Ballad Performance | Nominated | |||
| 2002 | Best Male Artist | "Mistake" (잘못) | Nominated | [23][24] |
| Special Jury Prize | Nominated | |||
| Music Video Pioneer Award | — | Won | ||
| 2003 | Best Ballad Performance | "Flower" | Nominated | [25] |
References
External links
- Dream Factory official website (in Korean)