Lee Jae-won (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Jae-won (singer)?

Subject:

Lee Jae-won (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer, rapper, and DJ, known for his time in H.O.T.

Born:

1980-04-05

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Jae-won (Korean: 이재원; Hanja: 李在元; born 5 April 1980) is a South Korean singer, rapper and DJ. He is the former member of Korean groups H.O.T. and jtL. In 2005, Lee released his first solo album, No Pain, No Gain. The album received disappointing sales. In 2007, he released his second album, Lee Jae Won Vol. 1.5.

Career & Major Achievements

A part of the single "I'm So Hot" samples a rhythm from Mariah Carey's It's Like That. Again the album received disappointing sales. In 2008, he was accused of rape and arrested. The charges were dropped 3 hours later, but because of the event, he was unable to release his next album. In 2012, Jae Won released his new album in Chinese language titled It's the Time.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

It's received a positive response from fans in China. During his comeback performance, it was speculated that he planned to bring back the H.O.T. group to make a new album. In 2009, Lee enlisted for his compulsory military service, where he served for 22 months at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. He was discharged on 7 March 2011. On 10 January 2015, Lee's representatives announced that the singer was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in April of the previous year.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-04-05): Birth of Lee Jae-won (singer) — South Korean singer, rapper, and DJ, known for his time in H.O.T.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, Lee released his first solo album, No Pain, No Gain.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007, he released his second album, Lee Jae Won Vol.
4. 2008: 2008 Milestone — In 2008, he was accused of rape and arrested.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In 2009, Lee enlisted for his compulsory military service, where he served for 22 months at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
6. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, Jae Won released his new album in Chinese language titled It's the Time.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — On 10 January 2015, Lee's representatives announced that the singer was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in April of the previous year.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Jae-won (singer)

True or False: “Lee Jae-won's first solo album, 'No Pain, No Gain,' was commercially successful upon its 2005 release.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The Wikipedia extract notes that his debut album, 'No Pain, No Gain,' received disappointing sales.

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