Lee Ji-hoon | |
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Born |
Seoul, South Korea |
March 27, 1979
Other names | Lee Jee Hoon Yi Ji-Hoon |
Occupation | |
Years active | 1996–present |
Website |
http://www.leejeehoon.co.kr (Korean) http://www.leejeehoon.jp/ (Japanese) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | I Ji-hun |
McCune–Reischauer | Yi Chi-hun |
Lee Ji-hoon (Hangul: 이지훈; hanja: 李智勲; born March 27, 1979) is a South Korean singer and actor.
Lee made his debut on 15 October 1996, while he was still in high school, with the single "Why the Heaven". He had not been able to release a solo album since his 4 album released in February 2001. Instead of performing on stage as a solo singer, he and Kangta formed a project group called the "S" with their close singer friend, Shin Hye-sung.
In May 2004, Lee released a new album as a solo vocalist. The title song of the new album was "Trinity", a ballad sung with a shouting-like singing style. Female vocalist Lee Soo-young and Shin Hye-sung, a member of Shinhwa, participated in the new album by Lee.
He also acted in the movie, Lovely Rivals and Wet Dreams 2. His first major role was as Kim Jaewon's rival for Eugene's affections in Wonderful Life. He then starred in Hello! Miss and New Heart. He also starred in KBS daily drama You Are My Destiny opposite of Girls' Generation member, Im Yoona.
On March 2011, Ji-hoon signed with Japanese label EMI Music Japan. Lee performed as male lead Daniel, rotating with Um Ki-joon, Ahn Jae-wook, Song Seung-hyun of FT Island and Lee Sungmin of Super Junior in the musical Jack the Ripper from 5 July to 14 August 2011 at Chungmu Arts Hall.