Shin Seung-hun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shin Seung-hun
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| Born | 21 March 1966 Daejeon, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, ballad |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Dorothy Company |
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| Hangul |
신승훈
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| Revised Romanization | Sin Seung-hun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sin Sŭnghun |
Shin Seung-hun (Hangul: 신승훈; born March 21, 1966) is a famous South Korean singer and songwriter. In the 1990s, people called him the "Emperor of Ballads" because of his popular slow, emotional songs.
He started his music career in 1990 with a hit song called "Reflection of You in Your Smile." Since then, he has released 12 studio albums. Before 2020, he held an amazing record in South Korea. He had sold more albums than any other artist, with over 17 million albums sold throughout his career!
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Shin Seung-hun's Music Albums
Shin Seung-hun has released many successful albums over the years. Here are some of his main studio albums and how well they sold.
Studio Albums and Sales
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| Reflection of You in Your Smile (미소속에 비친 그대) |
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| Invisible Love (보이지 않는 사랑) |
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| Because I Love You (널 사랑하니까) |
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| After A Long Time (그후로 오랫동안) |
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| To Heaven (나보다 조금 더 높은곳에 니가 있을뿐) |
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| Shin Seung Hun VI |
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| Desire To Fly High |
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| The Shin Seung Hun |
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| Ninth Reply |
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| The Romanticist |
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| I Am...& I Am |
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| My Personas |
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Awards and Achievements
Shin Seung-hun has won many awards for his music. These awards show how much his talent is recognized in the music industry.
Golden Disc Awards
The Golden Disc Awards are very important in South Korea. Shin Seung-hun has won many "Album Bonsang" awards, which means his albums were among the best of the year. He also won "Album of the Year" multiple times.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1991 | Album Bonsang | Reflection of You in Your Smile | Won |
| 1992 | Album of the Year | Invisible Love | Won |
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| 1993 | Album of the Year | Because I Love You | Won |
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| 1994 | Album Bonsang | After A Long Time | Won |
| 1996 | To Heaven | Won | |
| 1998 | Shin Seung Hun VI | Won | |
| 2000 | Desire To Fly High | Won | |
| 2002 | The Shin Seung Hun | Won | |
| 2004 | Ninth Reply | Won | |
| 2006 | The Romanticist | Won |
Mnet Asian Music Awards
The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) are another big music award show. Shin Seung-hun has won awards for being a top male artist and for his ballad songs.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2000 | Best Male Artist | "The Unwritten Legend" | Won |
| Best Ballad Performance | "After Separation" | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Best Male Artist | "If We Can Part Even Though We Love" | Nominated |
| Special Jury Prize | Won | ||
| 2004 | Best Ballad Video | "When That Day Comes" | Won |
| 2008 | Mnet PD's Choice Award | N/A | Won |
See also
- List of best-selling albums in South Korea
