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Andy Lee
ArtistAndyou Entertainment

Andy Lee

Andy Lee (앤디), born Lee Sun-ho (이선호), remains one of the connective figures between first-generation idol history and the current self-managed veteran era. As the maknae of Shinhwa, he debuted in 1998 under SM Entertainment and helped define the rap-performance balance that made the group durable long after the first idol boom cooled.

His career has never sat in one lane. Outside group work, Andy built a solo catalog, produced younger idol acts, and eventually launched his own management structure through Andyou Entertainment. That matters on HITKULTR because it explains why his page should read as more than nostalgia. He is part performer, part operator, and still one of the names that keeps Shinhwa's long-running continuity legible to newer readers.

The official Andyou Entertainment site now serves as the cleanest public hub around his current activities, while his retained Instagram and X accounts continue to anchor the fan-facing side. The result is a profile that bridges classic idol longevity with the more independent business posture older K-pop acts increasingly adopt.

1 articles5 creditsDebut: March 24, 1998South Korean

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Discography

2015
Up10tion Debut AlbumAlbum
Producer
2013
100% First AlbumAlbum
Producer
2011
Teen Top Debut (No More Perfume on You)Single
Producer
2010
The First New DreamAlbum
Solo Artist
2007
Unconventional Imagination (엉뚱한 상상)Single
Solo Artist

Fans Also Ask

Who is Andy Lee from Shinhwa?
Andy Lee (이선호, born January 21, 1981) is the youngest member (maknae) of Shinhwa, South Koreas longest-running idol group. Born Lee Sun-ho in Seoul and raised in Los Angeles, he debuted with Shinhwa on March 24, 1998 under SM Entertainment. He married musical actress Lee Eun-joo in June 2022.
What is Andy Lee role in Shinhwa?
Andy is Shinwas maknae (youngest member) and serves as a vocalist, rapper, and performer. He is known for his energetic stage presence and has been a cornerstone of the group throughout their 25-plus-year run, maintaining the lineup intact alongside Eric, Lee Min Woo, Shin Hye-sung, Kim Dong-wan, and Jun Jin.
What groups did Andy Lee produce?
Andy Lee is the founder and CEO of TOP Media, where he developed and produced three major boy groups: Teen Top (debuted 2010), 100% (debuted 2012), and Up10tion (debuted 2015). He has since launched Andyou Entertainment (2024) as his own independent label.
Did Andy Lee do solo music?
Yes. Andy released his solo debut single Unconventional Imagination (엉뚱한 상상) in 2007 while Shinhwa was on hiatus for military service. He followed with his first solo album The First New Dream in 2010 under his own ND Entertainment label, alongside his acting and MC work.
Where did Andy Lee grow up?
Andy Lee grew up in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California, attending John F. Kennedy High School before moving to Seoul and completing high school at Korea Kent Foreign School. He later joined SM Entertainment and debuted with Shinhwa in 1998. His original English name was Jason, changed to Andy before his debut.

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