Lee Sun-hee (singer)
| Lee Sun-hee | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 14, 1964 Boryeong, South Korea |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1984-present |
| Labels | Hook Entertainment |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이선희 |
| Hanja | 李仙姬 |
| Revised Romanization | Yi Seon-hui |
| McCune–Reischauer | I Sŏnhŭi |
Lee Sun-hee (Hangul: 이선희; hanja: 李仙姬; born December 14, 1964) is a South Korean ballad singer who debuted in 1984 with the song "To J".[1][2] In her home country, she is widely regarded as the most successful and skilled vocalist in the country, earning her the nicknames "국민디바" ("National Diva") and "여가왕" (Queen of Female Vocalists).
Biography
Lee Sun-hee was born on December 14, 1964 in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. She attended Sangmyung Women's High School and graduated from Incheon City College. Lee Sun-hee, known affectionately by her fans "Sunny," is the daughter of a Buddhist priest and was raised near a Buddhist religious site with her family and other monks.
Musical Style
During her 30th anniversary concert tour, Sun-hee broadcast a clip during the intermission revealing her three biggest musical influences: Barbra Streisand, Madonna, and Whitney Houston. In addition to being a vocalist, Sun-hee is also a song writer, writing many of the songs on her later albums (including the celebrated hit 인연 "Fate").
Discography
Studio albums
- 1985 : 아! 옛날이여 (Ah! The Good Old Days)
- 1985 : 갈바람 (Galbaram)
- 1986 : 잃어버린 약속 (The Lost Promise)
- 1988 : 사랑이 지는 이자리 (Where the Love Falls)
- 1989 : 나의 거리 (My Street)
- 1990 : 왜 나만 (Why Me)
- 1991 : 추억속을 걷네 (Walking Through Memories)
- 1992 : 조각배 (Dinghy)
- 1994 : 한송이 국화 (Chrysanthemum)
- 1996 : First Love
- 1998 : Dream of Ruby
- 2001 : My life + Best
- 2005 : 사춘기 (Adolescence [Spring in My Forties])
- 2009 : 사랑아... (Oh, Love)
- 2014 : SERENDIPITY
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1986 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1987 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1988 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1989 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1990 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1994 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1995 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
| 1996 | KBS Music Awards | Singer of the Year | ||
References
- ↑ Hye-sung, Kil (March 25, 2014). "'지존이 돌아온다①'-이선희, 30년 저력 '女가왕'". Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ Lee Sunhee Retrieved on November 29, 2014.