Lee Soo-young facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lee Soo-young
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Lee in 2015
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lee Ji-yeon |
| Born | April 12, 1979 Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | New Era project |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
이수영
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| Hanja |
李秀英
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| RR | I Suyeong |
| MR | I Suyŏng |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul |
이지연
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| Hanja |
李知姸
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| RR | I Jiyeon |
| MR | I Chiyŏn |
Lee Soo-young (Hangul: 이수영; born Lee Ji-yeon on April 12, 1979) is a famous South Korean singer. She is known for her beautiful ballad songs. She started her music career in 1999 with her first album, I Believe. People quickly loved her because of her amazing singing voice.
In the mid-2000s, Lee Soo-young was one of the most popular singers in South Korea. She sold over 700,000 albums in 2004 alone. This was a huge success, especially since the music industry was facing tough times then.
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Lee Soo-young's Music Journey
Lee Soo-young has had a very successful music career. She has released many albums and popular songs.
Early Success and Popular Albums
In 2001, Lee Soo-young sang the Korean version of a song from the video game Final Fantasy X. The song was called "Eolmana Joheulkka".
Her seventh album, Grace, came out on January 21, 2006. This album was very popular and quickly reached the top of the music charts. Because so many people loved Grace, a special limited edition was released. Only 30,000 copies of this special version were made.
Special Performances
Lee Soo-young has also performed at special events. She sang a new song she wrote called "Lavender" at the weddings of her close friends. These friends include Park Kyung-lim, Kim Yoo-mi, and Seo Min-jung.
Lee Soo-young's Family Life
Lee Soo-young got married in October 2010. She married her boyfriend, whom she had known for about a year. They have one son, who was born in July 2011.
Lee Soo-young's Albums
Lee Soo-young has released many studio albums throughout her career.
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| I Believe |
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8 |
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| Never Again |
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32 |
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| Made In Winter |
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7 |
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| My Stay In Sendai |
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4 |
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| This Time |
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3 |
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| The Colors Of My Life |
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1 |
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| Grace |
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1 |
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| Set It Down (Hangul: 내려놓음) |
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2 |
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| Dazzle |
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— | N/A |
| Sory |
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78 | N/A |
| * Data not available for 2009. | |||
Live and Compilation Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR |
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| Thank Her (Hangul: 그녀에게 감사해요) live album |
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34 |
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| Sweet Holiday in Lombok compilation album |
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3 |
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| Classic: The Remake Album cover album |
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2 |
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| As Time Goes By compilation album |
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— | N/A |
| An Autumn Day Japanese compilation album |
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7 |
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| Classic: The 2nd Remake Album cover album |
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— | N/A |
| White Heart Baekgu (Hangul: 하얀마음 백구) with Jang Sook Hee, original soundtrack album |
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— | N/A |
Extended Plays
- Once (Released: November 13, 2008)
Singles
- "Saigo no Wagamama" (Released: June 23, 2004)
- "Nice Girl" (The Innocent Man OST) (Released: October 10, 2012)
- "Will It Reach You" (Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love OST Part.6) (Released: June 11, 2013)
- "Love in Memory 2" (Love in Memory 2 (To My Dearest) OST Part.2) (Released: April 11, 2014)
- "Salang Moshae" (My Only One OST Part.26) (Released: June 11, 2013)
- "Find Me" (Released: March 3, 2020)
- "The Expression of Time" (Never Give Up OST Part 9) (Released: June 2, 2022)
TV Shows and Movies
Lee Soo-young has also appeared in some TV shows and movies.
TV Series
- The Accidental Couple (KBS2, 2009) as Jo Seung-eun
Movies
- The Quiz Show Scandal (2010) as the radio singer
Variety Shows
Lee Soo-young has been a guest or host on many fun variety shows.
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Note |
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| 2021 | B tv Cable | Healing Mountain Lodge 2 | Host | |
| 2021 | MBN | Chosun Panstar | judge | |
| 2020 | JTBC | Two Yoo Project Sugar Man 3 | Contestant | Episode 13 (February 28, 2020) |
| 2016 | SBS TV | Fantastic Duo | Contestant | Episodes 11 & 12 (June 26 & July 3, 2016) |
| 2015 | MBC | King of Mask Singer | Contestant | Episode 37 and 38 (with the stage name "The Goddess of Beauty Aphrodite Playing A Harp") |
| 2015 | KBS2 | 1 vs. 100 | Contestant | November 24, 2015 |
| 2014 | KBS World | Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend | Contestant | August 9, 2014 |
| 2013 | JTBC | Hidden Singer | Contestant | Episode 5 - Season 1 (March 30, 2013) |
| 2009 | KBS2 | Happy Together | Guest | Episode 105 - Season 3 (July 16, 2009) |
| 2006 | SBS | X-Man | Guest | Episode 118 to 126 |
Awards and Achievements
Lee Soo-young has won many awards for her singing.
- 2003 MBC Top 10 Gayo Festival: Daesang (Grand Prize)
- 2002 Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Ballad Performance
- 2003 Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Female Solo
- 2004 Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Female Video
- 2004 Golden Disk Awards: Daesang (Grand Prize)
- 2004 MBC Top 10 Gayo Festival: Daesang (Grand Prize)
See also
In Spanish: Lee Soo-young para niños
