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South Korean singer (born 1959) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lee Moon-sae (Korean: 이문세; Korean pronunciation: [iː.munse]; born January 17, 1959)[1][2] is a South Korean ballad singer who is often considered a Korean pop icon.[3][4] Since his debut in 1978, he has released 16 full-length albums,[3] including 1987's When Love Passes By, which sold 2.85 million copies, making it the best-selling album in South Korea to date at the time.[5] He is also well known for being the host of the popular South Korean radio show, Starry Night, on MBC FM, from 1985 to 1996.[6] He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2007.[7]

Born (1959-01-17) January 17, 1959 (age 67)
GenresKorean ballad
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, radio DJ
Years active1978–present
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Background information
Born (1959-01-17) January 17, 1959 (age 67)
GenresKorean ballad
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, radio DJ
Years active1978–present
Korean name
Hangul
이문세
Hanja
李文世
RRI Munse
MRI Munse
IPAiː.munse
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Discography

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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I Am a Happy Man (나는 행복한 사람)
  • Released: July 20, 1983
  • Label: Seorabeol Records
  • Format: LP
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The Best
  • Released: September 1, 1984
  • Label: Hyundai Acoustics
  • Format: LP
I Don't Know Yet (난 아직 모르잖아요)
  • Released: November 20, 1985
  • Label: King Records
  • Format: LP
  • KOR: 1,500,000+[5]
When Love Passes By (사랑이 지나가면)
  • Released: March 10, 1987
  • Label: King Records
  • Format: LP
  • KOR: 2,850,000+[5]
Standing Under the Shade of a Roadside Tree (가로수 그늘아래서면)
  • Released: September 15, 1988
  • Label: King Records
  • Format: LP
  • KOR: 2,580,000+[5]
That Was Me (그게 나였어)
  • Released: November 1, 1989
  • Label: King Records
  • Format: LP
Old Love (옛사랑)
  • Released: September 17, 1991
  • Label: Hankook Record Co.
  • Format: CD, cassette
Like an Old Photograph (오래된 사진처럼)
  • Released: September 1, 1993
  • Label: Orange Popular
  • Format: CD, cassette
95 Stage With Composer Lee Younghun
  • Released: January 1, 1995
  • Label: Nice Popular
  • Format: CD, cassette
Dancing Flower (화무; 花舞)
  • Released: January 1, 1996
  • Label: M Project
  • Format: CD, cassette
Sometimes
  • Released: March 28, 1998
  • Label: King Records
  • Format: CD, cassette
Phew - People, Trees and Rest (휴 - 사람과 나무 그리고 쉼)
  • Released: October 1, 1999
  • Label: M Project
  • Format: CD, cassette
 6
Chapter 13
  • Released: March 21, 2001
  • Label: EnterOne
  • Format: CD, cassette
 14
Red Underwear (빨간 내복)
  • Released: October 16, 2002
  • Label: M Project, BMG Korea
  • Format: CD, cassette
 15
New Direction 5
Between Us
  • Released: October 23, 2018
  • Label: KMOONfnd, kakao M
  • Format: CD, Digital download
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Awards

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee/Nominated work Result Ref.
Golden Disc Awards 1986 Main Prize I Don't Know Yet Won [16]
1987 Album of the Year (Daesang) When Love Passes By Won
Main Prize (Bonsang) Won
1988 Standing Under the Shade of a Roadside Tree Won
1993 Like an Old Photograph Won
MBC Drama Awards 1985 Excellence Award in Radio Starry Night Won [17]
1987 Top Excellence Award in Radio Won [18]
1993 Best TV Host Award Sunday Sunday Night Won
2008 Top Excellence Award in Radio This Is Lee Moon-sae in the Morning Won [19]
SBS Gayo Daejeon 2005 Live Performance Award Lee Moon-sae Won [20]
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Broadcasting

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Year Work
1981 KBS TV <Run Broadcasting Car> MC
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