Lee Sang-min (singer)

Lee Sang-min
Lee Sang-min in 2017
Lee Sang-min in 2017
Born (1973-06-24) June 24, 1973
Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea
Occupation
Spouse(s)
Lee Hye-young (m. 2004–2005)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1994–present
Labels Dmost Entertainment
Associated acts Roo'ra
Korean name
Hangul 이상민
Hanja 李尙敏
Revised Romanization I Sangmin
McCune–Reischauer I Sangmin

Lee Sang-min (Hangul: 이상민; Hanja: 李尙敏; born February 3, 1973) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer and television personality. He is a former member of the hip hop and dance group Roo'ra.

Career

Lee debuted with mix group Roo'ra in 1993 and hit the top with popular song Angel Without The Wing and Three!Four!. In late 90's and early 00's, Lee was the most success producer along with Yang Hyun-suk. He produced many hit group like Country Kko Kko, Chakra, and S#arp at his company Sangmind. Lee is also the one who scouted popular actress Jung Ryeo-won of Chakra and Hwangbo and Tak Jae-hoon of Country Kko Kko.

On March 27, 2018, MBC Every1 announced that Lee would be joining the cast of Weekly Idol as a host, following a revamp to the series.[1][2]

On April 11, 2018, Mnet announces that Lee is going to joined the upcoming music TV program The Call as a host.[3]

Personal life

In 1995, Lee, who was a member of Roo'ra at the time, attempted suicide following allegations that one of their songs plagiarized Ninja's debut song Omatsuri.[4]

On June 19, 2004, Lee married actress and singer Lee Hye-young,[5][6] whom he met in the U.S. in 1996 and dated for seven years.[7][8] However, on August 8, 2005, the couple divorced, stating personality differences.[9][10] In August 2006, Lee was sued by his ex-wife for fraud charges and taking about 2.2 billion won prior to their marriage and until their divorce.[11] In the suit, Lee Hye-young claimed that her ex-husband bought a Volvo worth 80 million won and a BMW worth 100 million won under her name, for which he did not repay the installment debt and caused money to be seized from her broadcasting payment and bank account.[12][13] On November 28, 2006, Lee Hye-young dropped the charges against her ex-husband.[14]

In December 2006, the police arrested Lee on the suspicion of operating a gambling website and receiving 210 million won in proceeds.[15][16] In 2009, he was sentenced to one and a half years in prison.[17] However Lee appealed the ruling, and was then sentenced to 3 years in probation, 160 hours in community service, and 210 million won in fines.[18]

Lee started a mega-restaurant featuring live martial arts battles and transgender shows, however, the restaurant failed in 2005 and landing Lee with debts of 6.9 billion won.[17]

Filmography

TV series

YearShowNetworkRoleNotes
2017 Confession Couple KBS2 Cameo

Variety shows

Current

YearShowNetworkNotes
2016- present Knowing Bros JTBC Member of the permanent ensemble cast (episode 14–present)
2017–present Mom's Diary - My Ugly Duckling SBS Permanent cast member starting from episode 32
Section TV MBC Main MC
2018 Where Is Mr. Kim season 2 tvN Cast member since season 1
Weekly Idol MBC Every1 Host
Heart Signal 2 Channel A Cast member
One Night Sleepover Trip KBS Permanent cast
The Call Mnet Co-host with Yoo Se-yoon
In A Moment - Lee Restaurant Comedy TV Cast member
Lunch Time MBC Cast member[19]
Reckless but Happy SBS Cast member[20]

Previous

YearShowNetworkNotes
2012The God of MusicMnetMember of an ensemble cast, portraying a caricature of himself in a mockumentary about the South Korean show business
2013The Genius: Rules of the GametvNSemi-finalist, 3rd place (eliminated in episode 11)
2013–14The Genius: Rule BreakerShow winner
2014With You JTBCCo-starred with Sayuri Fujita
Share HouseO'livePermanent cast
Entertainer Lives in My HouseMBCEpisodes 1–2
2015The Genius: Grand FinaltvNFinished in 11th place (eliminated in episode 3)
2016The God of Music 2[21] MnetMember of an ensemble cast
Law of the JungleSBSEpisodes 238–240
Battle Trip KBSContestant with Kim Il-jung (episode 7)
Immortal Songs 2Roo'ra Special (episode 263)
King of Mask Singer MBCCompeted under the "Rational Reason Apollo" identity (episode 63)
Future Diary
Sing StreetMnetPermanent cast
Please Take Care of My RefrigeratorJTBCFirst appeared as a guest on episodes 74–75, then participated as a chef for episodes 86–87
2016–17Singing BattleKBS2Team leader
2017 King of Mask Singer MBCEpisodes 107–108 (as a panel member)
I Can See Your Voice MnetRegular panel member in seasons 2-5, known as the "God of Music". Guest starred with Roo'ra for episode 11 of season 4
Oppa ThinkingMBCPermanent cast (leader for the Team 2)
Heart Signal Channel A Cast member
Fantastic Duo season 2 SBS Guest starred with Roo'ra
The Bunker 8 XtM Host
2017–18 It's Okay To Go A Little Crazy SBS Host

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 2017 MBC Entertainment Awards MC Award Section TV Won [22]
2017 SBS Entertainment Awards Rookie Award in Show/Talk Category My Little Old Boy Won [23]
2018 54th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Variety Performer – Male Nominated [24]

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Seung-rok (March 29, 2018). "[공식] '주간아' 이상민X김신영X유세윤, 3MC 확정…정형돈·데프콘 이번주 막방". MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  2. ↑ Hong, Seung-han (March 27, 2018). "[단독]이상민, '주간아이돌' 합류 확정…유세윤X김신영 3MC 체제". Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  3. ↑ Kim, Min-ji (April 10, 2018). "[공식입장] 엠넷 측 "이상민·유세윤, '더 콜' MC 발탁… '케미' 기대"". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  4. ↑ Bae, Ji-sook (June 24, 2010). "Hyo-ri's plagiarism scandal snowballs". The Korean Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  5. ↑ Yoo, Sang-woo (June 20, 2004). "가수 이상민-이혜영 커플 결혼". Newsis (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  6. ↑ Kim, Tae-geun (June 20, 2004). "이상민-이혜영 백년가약...송윤아 등 하객1500여명 참석". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  7. ↑ Kang, Seung-hoon (August 9, 2005). "이혜영-이상민 전격 이혼, 결혼 1년2개월만에 파경". MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  8. ↑ "7년 열애 이상민 - 이혜영 결혼". The Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). June 20, 2004. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  9. ↑ "이상민 이혜영 결혼 1년 2개월 만에 이혼". Yonhap News (in Korean). Naver. August 10, 2005. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  10. ↑ Kim, So-ra (August 10, 2005). "이상민-이혜영 커플 결혼 1년만에 '파경'". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  11. ↑ "탤런트 이혜영 前남편 사기 고소". Yonhap News (in Korean). Naver. September 22, 2006. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  12. ↑ Kim, Won-kyum (August 22, 2006). "이혜영, 전남편 이상민 "사기" 고소". Star News (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  13. ↑ Kim, Sang-ki (September 22, 2006). "탤런트 이혜영 "모바일 화보 이익금 내놔"전 남편 이상민 고소". Kuki News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  14. ↑ Kim, Won-kyum (November 28, 2006). "이혜영, 이상민 사기혐의 고소 취하". Star News (in Korean). Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  15. ↑ "가수 이상민 도박사이트 운영 혐의 입건". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). December 11, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  16. ↑ Sung, So-young (September 16, 2010). "Entertainer gambles with his career". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  17. 1 2 Choi, Jieun (May 16, 2017). ""Icon of Debt": S Korea's Most Sought-After Celebrity". Korea Expose. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  18. ↑ "`도박개장' 룰라 이상민 항소심서 집유". Yonhap News (in Korean). Naver News. May 13, 2010. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  19. ↑ "MC 소개 | 구내식당". www.imbc.com (in Korean). Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  20. ↑ "['무확행'첫방] "이혼 13년, 혼밥 익숙"...이상민, '맛요정' 된 이유". mk.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  21. ↑ Dae Seon, Lee (May 17, 2016). "브로스 2기 온다! 이상민+新멤버 창단식['음악의신2'①]" [The Brothers Are Here! Lee Sang Min and the New Members for The God of Music 2] (in Korean). Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  22. ↑ Jung Yoo-na (December 29, 2017). "[MBC 연예대상] 전현무 대상·박나래 최우수상…'나혼자산다' 싹쓸이(종합)". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  23. ↑ Lee Jeong-hyun (December 31, 2017). "'미우새' 어머니들, 유재석 등 제치고 SBS 연예대상". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  24. ↑ "제54회 백상예술대상, TV·영화 각 부문별 수상 후보자 공개". JTBC (in Korean). April 6, 2018.


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