Lee Seung-yoon
South Korean singer-songwriter (born 1989)
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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
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]
Personal life
On March 6, 2025, it was announced that Lee was going to marry his girlfriend that month after dating for nine years.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [14] | |||
| Even If Things Fall Apart (폐허가 된다 해도)[5] |
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5 |
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| Shelter of Dreams (꿈의 거처)[6] |
|
5 |
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| Yeok Seong (역성)[7] |
|
8 |
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| Album 0 (0집) |
|
5 |
|
Live albums
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [14] | |||
| How Pretty the Moon Is (달이 참 예쁘다고) |
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— | |
| From the Dawn (새벽이 빌려 준 마음) |
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— | |
| Pre-Release 3rd Album [Yeok Seong] |
|
6 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [21] |
KOR Down. [22] | |||
| "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 | |
| "Empty Space Above" (여백 한켠에) | — | 3 | Non-album singles | |
| "PunKanon" | 2025 | — | 24 | |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [23] |
KOR Down. [24] | |||
| "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 | |
| "When You Appeared" | 2025 | — | 10 | When the Stars Gossip OST |
| "Last Story" (남겨진 이야기) | — | 34 | Buried Hearts OST | |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Sing Again | Himself | Placed first | [4] |
| 2021 | Famous Singer | Spin-off of Sing Again | [25] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-World Dream Awards | 2023 | Best Rock | Lee Seung-yoon | Won | [26] |
| Korean Music Awards | 2025 | Musician of the Year | Won | [27] | |
| Best Rock Song | "Anthems of Defiance" | Won | |||
| Best Modern Rock Song | "Waterfall" | Won | |||
| Best Rock Album | Yeok Seong | Nominated | [28] | ||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2022 | Discovery of the Year | Lee Seung-yoon | Won | [29] |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Ranking | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes | 2022 | Korea Power Celebrity 40 | 34th | [8] |
| 2023 | 29th | [9] |