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'''Lee Soo Young''' (이수영) or Lee Ji Yuhn, her real name, is a [[:Category:K-Pop|Korean ballad]] singer. After debuting in 1999 with the smash hit "[[I Believe (Lee Soo Young)|I Believe]]", she’s risen to the top of the Korean music scene. Lee Soo Young is recognized in Korea for her powerful voice and although she rarely makes TV appearances or appears in her own music videos, she has earned a lot of popularity.
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'''Lee Soo Young''' (이수영) is a [[K-Pop|Korean pop ballad]] singer and actress under [[T-Entertainment]]. After debuting in 1999 with the smash hit "[[I Believe (Lee Soo Young)|I Believe]]", she rose to the top of the Korean music scene. Lee Soo Young is recognized in Korea for her powerful voice and although she rarely makes TV appearances or appears in her own music videos, she has earned a lot of popularity.
  
==<span class="mw-headline"> Profile </span>==
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== Profile==
* '''Name:''' Lee Soo Young (이수영)
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* '''Stage Name:''' Lee Soo Young (이수영)
 
* '''Real Name:''' Lee Ji Yeon (이지연)
 
* '''Real Name:''' Lee Ji Yeon (이지연)
* '''Birthdate:''' April 12, 1979
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* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1979|04|12|mf=yes}}
* '''Birthplace:''' South [[Korea|Korea]]
 
 
* '''Blood type:''' B  
 
* '''Blood type:''' B  
 
* '''Height:''' 165cm
 
* '''Height:''' 165cm
 
* '''Weight:''' 43kg
 
* '''Weight:''' 43kg
 
* '''Family:''' Both her parents died in car accidents; Younger sister [[Lee Ji Min]] and younger brother [[Lee Jae Hyun]]
 
* '''Family:''' Both her parents died in car accidents; Younger sister [[Lee Ji Min]] and younger brother [[Lee Jae Hyun]]
* '''Hobbies:''' Music, Reading, Theatre
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* '''Hobbies:''' Music, Reading, Theater
 
* '''Talents:'''Singing, Acting
 
* '''Talents:'''Singing, Acting
 
* '''Favorite Singer:''' [[Wikipedia:Aretha Franklin|Aretha Franklin]]
 
* '''Favorite Singer:''' [[Wikipedia:Aretha Franklin|Aretha Franklin]]
 
* '''Religion:''' Christian
 
* '''Religion:''' Christian
  
==<span class="mw-headline">Biography</span>==
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==Information==
[[Image:CLASSICLEESYPROMO.jpg|thumb|200px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Classic]]" (2004)]]
 
  
 
Lee Ji Yeon, born April 12, 1979 in Seoul, professionally known as Lee Soo Young, is a Korean ballad singer. She lost her father when she was still in elementary school and then her mother died in her senior year of high school, both in car accidents. Her music was the only way to express her sadness.  
 
Lee Ji Yeon, born April 12, 1979 in Seoul, professionally known as Lee Soo Young, is a Korean ballad singer. She lost her father when she was still in elementary school and then her mother died in her senior year of high school, both in car accidents. Her music was the only way to express her sadness.  
  
In 1995 she won a contest singing [[Yoo Jae Ha]]'s "[[Sarang Hah Kee Dae Moon Eh]]". Soon after, many established musicians were willing to help her with the creation of her first album like [[Park Young Chan]]. Her song was an instant hit all around Asia because of the oriental-ish qualities. Many artists remade the song in their own native tongue.  
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In 1995 she won a contest singing [[Yoo Jae Ha]]'s "[[Saranghagi Ttaemune]]". Soon after, many established musicians were willing to help her with the creation of her first album like [[Park Young Chan]]. Her song was an instant hit all around Asia because of the oriental-ish qualities. Many artists remade the song in their own native tongue.  
  
Recently, Lee Soo Young appeared on a number of variety shows, displaying her sense of humour and her ability to be comical and carefree, adding to her popularity. Today she is considered one of Korea’s most famous ballad singers.
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On January 21, 2006, she released her seventh album, ''[[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Grace]]''. It performed very well, able to shoot straight to the top of the charts. The popularity of the album led to a repackaged edition of it, of which only 30,000 copies were produced.
  
In 2001, she sang a version of the [[Wikipedia:Final Fantasy X|"Final Fantasy X"]] song "[[Suteki Da Ne]]" in Korean, titled "Eolmana Joheulkka".
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Lee Soo Young's acting debut came in the sixteen-episode drama ''[[Don't Ask Me About the Past]]''; she appeared on the 14th and 15th episodes to provide some laughs. She said she got some advice from actor [[Kim Yoo Mi]], who told her not to insist on sticking only with singing, but to try to challenge herself with acting as well. In an interview, Lee Soo Young explained, "I'm approaching thirty, and I thought I'd better try lots of different things before I get any more wrinkles. This is my first time in a conventional acting role, and I think it was a good, fun experience".
  
[[Image:GRACEPROMOLEESOOYOUNG.jpg|thumb|200px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Grace]]" (2006)]]
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In 2009, Lee Soo Young returned once again with her official ninth album, ''[[Dazzle]]''. </div>
  
On January 21, 2006, she released her seventh album, "[[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Grace]]". It performed very well, able to shoot straight to the top of the charts. The popularity of the album led to a limited edition release of "[[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Grace]]", of which only 30,000 copies were produced.
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==Korean Discography==
 
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[[Image:CLASSICLEESYPROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Classic]]" (2004)]]
Lee Soo Young’s acting debut came in the sixteen-episode drama [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Don%27t_Ask_Me_About_the_Past "Don't Ask Me About the Past"]; she appears suddenly in the 14th and 15th episodes to provide some laughs. She says she got some advice from actor [[Kim Yumi]], who told her not to insist on sticking only with singing, but to try to challenge herself with acting as well.
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[[Image:GRACEPROMOLEESOOYOUNG.jpg|thumb|250px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Grace]]" (2006)]]
In an interview, Lee Soo Young explains, "I’m approaching thirty, and I thought I’d better try lots of different things before I get any more wrinkles. This is my first time in a conventional acting role, and I think it was a good, fun experience".
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[[Image:SETITDOWNPROMO2.jpg|thumb|250px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Set It Down]]" (2007)]]
 
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[[Image:ONCELEESYPROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Once]]" (2008)]]
In 2009, Lee Soo Young returned once again with her official ninth album, "[[Dazzle]]".
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[[Image:DAZZLEPROMO3.jpg|thumb|250px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Dazzle]]" (2009)]]
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===Albums===
 
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* [1999.10.08] [[I Believe (Lee Soo Young)|I Believe]]
==<span class="mw-headline"> Korean Discography </span>==
 
[[Image:SETITDOWNPROMO2.jpg|thumb|200px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Set It Down]]" (2007)]]
 
[[Image:ONCELEESYPROMO.jpg|thumb|200px|Lee Soo Young promoting "[[Once]]" (2008)]]
 
 
 
===<span class="mw-headline"> Albums </span>===
 
* [1999.11.17] [[I Believe (Lee Soo Young)|I Believe]]
 
 
* [2001.02.10] [[Never Again]]
 
* [2001.02.10] [[Never Again]]
 
* [2001.12.13] [[Made in Winter]]
 
* [2001.12.13] [[Made in Winter]]
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* [2004.09.10] [[The Colors of My Life|The Colors of My Life]]
 
* [2004.09.10] [[The Colors of My Life|The Colors of My Life]]
 
* [2006.01.21] [[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Grace]]
 
* [2006.01.21] [[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Grace]]
* [2007.09.11] [[Set It Down]] (내려놓음)
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* [2006.05.03] [[Grace (Lee Soo Young)|Special Grace]] (스페셜 그레이스) ''(Repackage Album)''
* [2009.10.21] [[Dazzle]]
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* [2007.09.11] [[Naeryeonoheum]] (내려놓음; ''Set It Down'')
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* [2007.11.21] [[Naeryeonoheum|Naeryeonoheum♥]] (내려놓음)''(Repackage Album)''
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* [2009.10.15] [[Dazzle|DAZZLE]]
  
===<span class="mw-headline">Other Albums </span>===
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===Special Albums===
* [2001.09.18] [[Lee Soo Young 2001 Live – Thank You]] (그녀에게 감사해요)
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* [2003.01.24] [[Sweet Holiday in Lombok]]  
* [2003.01.24] [[Sweet Holiday in Lombok]]
 
* [2004.01.12] [[Classic]]
 
 
* [2005.01.10] [[As Time Goes By (Lee Soo Young)|As Time Goes By]]
 
* [2005.01.10] [[As Time Goes By (Lee Soo Young)|As Time Goes By]]
 
* [2005.10.20] [[2005 Special Album An Autumn Day|2005 Special Album An Autumn Day]]
 
* [2005.10.20] [[2005 Special Album An Autumn Day|2005 Special Album An Autumn Day]]
  
===<span class="mw-headline">Mini-Albums</span>===
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===Other Albums===
* [2008.11.13] [[Once]]
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* [2001.09.18] [[Lee Soo Young 2001 Live Geunyeoege Gamsahaeyo]] (그녀에게 감사해요) ''(Live Album)''
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* [2004.01.12] [[Classic]] ''(Cover Album)''
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [2008.11.13] [[Once (Lee Soo Young)|ONCE]]
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===Digital Single===
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* [2006.11.03] [[Haengbogeul Juneun Saram]] (행복을 주는 사람) <small>('''Lee Soo Young''' & [[Sin Dong Yeop]])</small>
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* [2009.04.22] [[2009 No 1. Diva's Love (Jiulkkeoya)]] (지울꺼야)
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* [2012.05.03] [[The Equator Man OST Part.3]] (적도의 남자)
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* [2012.07.02] [[Ghost OST Part.4]] (유령)
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* [2012.10.10] [[No Such Thing As Nice Guys OST Part.2]] (세상 어디에도 없는 착한남자)
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===Video Releases===
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* [2001.08.31] [[Lee Soo Young Live Concert]]
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* [2003.10.29] [[Lee Soo Young Music Video Collection]]
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* [2006.04.28] [[Lee Soo Young She's Story 1999-2006]]
  
===<span class="mw-headline">Digital Single</span>===
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===Compilations===
* [2009.04.22] [[To Forget (2009 No 1. Diva’s Love)]]
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* [2002.06.03] [[No Comment OST]] ''(#2 Dasi Mannal Su Itdamyeon)''
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* [2002.07.04] [[Final Fantasy X International OST]] ''(CD2 #7 Olmana Joheulkka, #15 Olmana Joheulkka (Orchestra Version))''
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* [2003.04.18] [[Jang Nara]] - [[Jang Nara wa Chingudeul (Yeonghwa Oh! Happy Day Sabipgok)]] ''(#7 Will Be Mine)''
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* [2003.08.20] [[Jang Hee Bin OST]] ''(#4 Mong)''
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* [2003.11.29] [[Blue Christmas]] ''(#3 Oh Holy Night, #9 Lee Hyori - Ulmyeon Andwae (with '''Lee Soo Young'''))''
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* [2004.04.01] [[Miracle + Miracle Vol.1]] ''(#3 Beautiful World, #7 Dangsineun Sarangbatgi Wihae Taeeonan Saram)''
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* [2004.11.13] [[New K-Pop Compilation]] ''(#6 Love's in Motion)''
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* [2005.11.10] [[A Love to Kill OST]] ''(#2 I Jugil Nomui Sarang)''
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* [2005.12.06] [[Lee Soo Youngui Noraero Baeuneun Global English Wow Go Go Go!!]]
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* [2005.12.06] [[Global Sidaeui Yeongjaegyoyuk! Lee Soo Youngui Sinnaneun Norae Ppapparappa Hangeuldongyo]]
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* [2007.02.02] [[Lee Ki Chan]] - [[Para Ti]] ''(#3 Hyeonsil (with '''Lee Soo Young'''))''
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* [2007.02.26] [[Crazy for You OST]] ''(#2 Sarange Michida)''
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* [2008.11.06] [[Baek Chan]] - [[Museun Sarangi Geuraeyo]] ''(#1 Museun Sarangi Geuraeyo (with '''Lee Soo Young'''))''
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* [2009.03.24] [[Queen of Housewives OST]] ''(#2 Yeouramnida)''
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* [2009.11.17] [[Saranghamyeon Halsurok]] ''(#1 Saranghamyeon Halsurok)''
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* [2010.03.29] [[Merchant Kim Man Deok OST]] ''(#4 Sigana Jebal... Cheoncheonhi Gajwo)''
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* [2012.05.08] [[I Am A Singer 2: 5 Wol 6 Il A Jo Gyeongyeon - Netizen Chucheongok]] ''(#6 Inyeon)''
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* [2012.06.03] [[I Am A Singer 2: 5 Wol 27 Il A Jo Gyeongyeon]] ''(#3 Je 3 Hanganggyo)''
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* [2012.06.24] [[I Am A Singer 2: 6 Wol 24 Il 6 Wolui Gasujeon]] ''(#6 Yet Iyagi)''
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* [2012.07.01] [[I Am A Singer 2: 7 Wol A Jo Gyeongyeon]] ''(#3 Donde Voy)''
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* [2012.07.15] [[I Am A Singer 2: 7 Wol Gobyeol Gasujeon]] ''(#5 Nunui Kkoch)''
  
==<span class="mw-headline"> Japanese Discography </span>==
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==Japanese Discography==
===<span class="mw-headline">Singles</span>===
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===Singles===
* [2004.06.23] [[Saigo no Wagamama]] (最後のわがまま)
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* [2004.06.23] [[Saigo no Wagamama]] (最後のわがまま) <small>('''Soo Young''')</small>
  
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==Filmography==
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===Movies===
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* [2010] [[The Quiz Show Scandal]] ''(cameo)''
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===Dramas===
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* [2008] [[Don't Ask Me About the Past]] ''(cameo)''
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* [2008] [[That Person Is Coming]] ''(cameo)''
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* [2009] [[That Fool]]
  
==<span class="mw-headline">Filmography</span>==
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===Television===
===<span class="mw-headline">Dramas</span>===
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* [2009] [[Human Network Super Junior's Miracle]]
* [2008] [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Don%27t_Ask_Me_About_the_Past Don't Ask Me About the Past] <small>(Cameo)</small>
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* [2012] [[I Am A Singer|I Am A Singer 2]]
* [2008] [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/That_Person_Is_Coming That Person Is Coming] <small>(Cameo)</small>
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* [2012] [[The Last Audition of My Life]]
* [2009] [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/That_Fool That Fool]
 
  
==<span class="mw-headline"> External Links </span>==
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== External Links ==
 
* [http://www.leesooyoung.com/ Official Site]
 
* [http://www.leesooyoung.com/ Official Site]
* [http://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9D%B4%EC%88%98%EC%98%81 Korean Wikipedia]
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* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/International/Arch/SR/SooYoung/ Sony Music Japan Profile]
* [http://cafe.daum.net/suyounglove Fansite]
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* [http://twitter.com/singer_lee Official Twitter]
 
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* [http://me2day.net/0140lsy Official me2day]
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* [http://www.cyworld.com/lsy0140 Official Cyworld]
 
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Lee Soo Young on I Am A Singer 2 (2012)

Lee Soo Young (이수영) is a Korean pop ballad singer and actress under T-Entertainment. After debuting in 1999 with the smash hit "I Believe", she rose to the top of the Korean music scene. Lee Soo Young is recognized in Korea for her powerful voice and although she rarely makes TV appearances or appears in her own music videos, she has earned a lot of popularity.

Profile

  • Stage Name: Lee Soo Young (이수영)
  • Real Name: Lee Ji Yeon (이지연)
  • Birthdate: April 12, 1979 (1979-04-12) (age 45)
  • Blood type: B
  • Height: 165cm
  • Weight: 43kg
  • Family: Both her parents died in car accidents; Younger sister Lee Ji Min and younger brother Lee Jae Hyun
  • Hobbies: Music, Reading, Theater
  • Talents:Singing, Acting
  • Favorite Singer: Aretha Franklin
  • Religion: Christian

Information

Lee Ji Yeon, born April 12, 1979 in Seoul, professionally known as Lee Soo Young, is a Korean ballad singer. She lost her father when she was still in elementary school and then her mother died in her senior year of high school, both in car accidents. Her music was the only way to express her sadness.

In 1995 she won a contest singing Yoo Jae Ha's "Saranghagi Ttaemune". Soon after, many established musicians were willing to help her with the creation of her first album like Park Young Chan. Her song was an instant hit all around Asia because of the oriental-ish qualities. Many artists remade the song in their own native tongue.

On January 21, 2006, she released her seventh album, Grace. It performed very well, able to shoot straight to the top of the charts. The popularity of the album led to a repackaged edition of it, of which only 30,000 copies were produced.

Lee Soo Young's acting debut came in the sixteen-episode drama Don't Ask Me About the Past; she appeared on the 14th and 15th episodes to provide some laughs. She said she got some advice from actor Kim Yoo Mi, who told her not to insist on sticking only with singing, but to try to challenge herself with acting as well. In an interview, Lee Soo Young explained, "I'm approaching thirty, and I thought I'd better try lots of different things before I get any more wrinkles. This is my first time in a conventional acting role, and I think it was a good, fun experience".

In 2009, Lee Soo Young returned once again with her official ninth album, Dazzle.

Korean Discography

Lee Soo Young promoting "Classic" (2004)
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Lee Soo Young promoting "Grace" (2006)
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Lee Soo Young promoting "Set It Down" (2007)
Lee Soo Young promoting "Once" (2008)
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Lee Soo Young promoting "Dazzle" (2009)

Albums

Special Albums

Other Albums

Mini-Albums

Digital Single

Video Releases

Compilations

Japanese Discography

Singles

Filmography

Movies

Dramas

Television

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