Yiruma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yiruma
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| 이루마 | |
Yiruma in 2017
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| Born |
Lee Ru-ma
15 February 1978 Seoul, South Korea
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| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Occupation | Composer and pianist |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Employer | Mind Tailor Music |
| Spouse(s) |
Son Hye-Im
(m. 2007) |
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| Hangul |
이루마
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| Revised Romanization | I Ruma |
| McCune–Reischauer | I Ruma |
Lee Ru-ma (Korean: 이루마), known as Yiruma, is a famous South Korean pianist and composer. He was born on February 15, 1978. Yiruma is known for his beautiful and calming piano music, which has touched the hearts of many people around the world. His songs are often used in TV shows and movies, making them very popular.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Yiruma was born in Seoul, South Korea. He started playing the piano when he was only five years old. To continue his music studies, he moved to the United Kingdom.
In the UK, he attended the Purcell School for Young Musicians. This is a special school for talented young musicians. Later, he graduated from King's College London, where he continued to develop his musical skills.
Yiruma's Music Career
After finishing his studies, Yiruma went back to South Korea. In 2001, he released his very first album, called Love Scene.
His music became super popular when his song "When Love Falls" was used in a famous TV show called Winter Sonata. This made many people interested in his beautiful piano pieces. Because of this, he held his first big concert in April 2002.
Yiruma also composed music for the animated movie Doggy Poo. He played piano versions of songs from another popular TV show, Spring Waltz.
After serving in the military, Yiruma returned to music. He went on a big tour across twenty cities in South Korea. He even had famous singers like Kim Bum-soo join him for some shows.
In 2009, he started working as a DJ for a radio show called Yiruma's Music from All Around the World. He shared music from different places with his listeners.
Global Recognition and Popular Songs
In 2011, Yiruma released a special album called The Best: Reminiscent, 10th Anniversary. This album became very successful. In 2020, it reached number one on the Billboard classical music charts!
Many of his songs, like "River Flows in You", became very popular online. Videos of his music on YouTube and other social media sites have been watched millions of times. His calming music was especially loved by many people during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
TV Hosting and Other Work
From 2010 to 2011, Yiruma also hosted a TV music show called Wednesday Art Stage. He hosted it with singer Bobby Kim. Even though they came from different music styles, their honest and friendly way of hosting won over the audience. They returned to host the show again in 2013 when it was brought back as TV Art Stage.
Personal Life
Yiruma used to be a British citizen. However, he chose to give up his British citizenship so he could complete his mandatory military service in South Korea. He joined the Republic of Korea Navy in July 2006 and worked in public relations. He finished his service in August 2008.
In April 2007, Yiruma married his girlfriend, Son Hye-im. She is the older sister of actress Son Tae-young. In 2008, Yiruma and Son Hye-im welcomed their daughter.
Yiruma's Music
Yiruma has released many albums and songs throughout his career. His music is often described as new-age or classical crossover, meaning it blends different styles. Some of his most well-known pieces include "River Flows in You" and "Kiss the Rain". He has also created music for films and TV shows.
See also
In Spanish: Yiruma para niños
