ArtistMareumo
Lee Seung Yoon
Lee Seung Yoon (이승윤; born August 21, 1989, South Korea) has spent more than a decade quietly accumulating one of the most distinctive bodies of work in Korean independent rock and folk. He began making music publicly as a member of the indie rock group Dda Band in 2012, before debuting as a soloist in 2013. From 2019 to 2021, he served as lead vocalist of the rock band Alary-Kansion, adding an electric group dimension to a catalog otherwise defined by introspective singer-songwriter work.
The turning point came in 2021 when he won the inaugural season of JTBC's Sing Again, a competition spotlighting artists who had debuted without receiving the mainstream recognition their work merited. His first-place finish introduced him to a broader audience while allowing him to remain entirely himself. Signed to independent label Mareumo in July 2022, he released three full-length albums: Even If Things Fall Apart (2021), Shelter of Dreams (2022), and Yeok Seong (2024). Forbes Korea ranked him 34th on its Power Celebrity 40 in 2022 and 29th in 2023.
A regular presence on KBS's The Seasons and a proven festival headliner, he has built fandom loyalty through consistent live performance. PunKanon won Best Rock Song at the 23rd Korean Music Awards in 2026. He is scheduled to headline The Glow 2026 festival on March 21 at KINTEX, Goyang. He married in March 2025 after nine years together.
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Lee Seung Yoon at SBS Radio, 2025 (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY)
Discography
2025
PunKanonSingle
Solo artist
2024
Yeok SeongAlbum
Solo artist
2022
Shelter of DreamsAlbum
Solo artist
2021
Even If Things Fall ApartAlbum
Solo artist
Other Credits
2021
Sing Again Season 1TV Show
Winner
Fans Also Ask
How did Lee Seung Yoon become famous?
He won Season 1 of JTBC's Sing Again (2020-21), a competition for rediscovering artists who never broke through. Entering as contestant No. 30, his performances earned him the top prize of 100 million won ($89,000) and catapulted him to mainstream recognition after nearly a decade of indie work.
What albums has Lee Seung Yoon released?
Since winning Sing Again, he has released three full-length albums: Even If Things Fall Apart (2021), Shelter of Dreams (2022), and Yeok Seong (2024). He debuted as a soloist in 2013 and has released numerous EPs and singles throughout his career.
Is Lee Seung Yoon married?
Yes. He married a non-celebrity in March 2025. He has kept his personal life private, and details about his spouse have not been made public.
What bands was Lee Seung Yoon a member of?
He was a member of indie rock group Dda Band starting in 2012, and served as lead vocalist of rock band Alary-Kansion from 2019 to 2021, before transitioning fully to his solo career following his Sing Again victory.
Has Lee Seung Yoon appeared on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list?
Yes. He was ranked 34th on the 2022 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 and 29th on the 2023 list, reflecting the commercial and cultural impact of his post-Sing Again career trajectory.
