Lee Soo Young
Lee Soo Young (이수영) or Lee Ji Yuhn, her real name, is a Korean ballad singer. After debuting in 1999 with the smash hit "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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Profile
- Name: Lee Soo Young (이수영)
- Real Name: Lee Ji Yeon (이지연)
- Birthdate: April 12, 1979
- Birthplace: South Korea
- 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, Theatre
- Talents:Singing, Acting
- Favorite Singer: Aretha Franklin
- Religion: Christian
Biography
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.
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.
In 2001, she sang a version of the "Final Fantasy X" song "Suteki Da Ne" in Korean, titled "Eolmana Joheulkka".
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 limited edition release of "Grace", 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 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. 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".
In 2009, Lee Soo Young returned once again with her official ninth album, "Dazzle".
Discography
Albums
- [1999.11.17] I Believe
- [2001.02.10] Never Again
- [2001.12.13] Made in Winter
- [2002.09.11] My Stay in Sendai
- [2003.08.21] This Time
- [2004.09.10] The Colors of My Life
- [2006.01.21] Grace
- [2007.09.11] Set It Down (내려놓음)
- [2009.10.21] Dazzle
Other Albums
- [2001.09.18] Lee Soo Young 2001 Live – Thank You (그녀에게 감사해요)
- [2003.01.24] Sweet Holiday in Lombok
- [2004.01.12] Classic
- [2005.01.10] As Time Goes By
- [2005.10.20] 2005 Special Album An Autumn Day
Mini-Albums
- [2008.11.13] Once
Digital Single
- [2009.04.22] To Forget (2009 No 1. Diva’s Love)
Filmography
Dramas
- [2008] Don't Ask Me About the Past (Cameo)
- [2008] That Person Is Coming (Cameo)
- [2009] That Fool
