Lee Juck

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Juck?

Subject:

Lee Juck

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South Korean singer-songwriter, lyricist, and composer known for his diverse artistic output.

Born:

1974-02-28

Century / Era:

1974s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Juck (Korean: 이적; born February 28, 1974) is a South Korean singer, lyricist, composer and arranger. Lee Juck was born in Seoul and attended Banpo High School. He graduated from Seoul National University with a major in sociology. He made his debut as a member of Panic with his neighborhood buddy Kim Jin-pyo in 1995 and worked with Kim Dong-ryul as a project band Carnival in 1997.

Career & Major Achievements

In 1999, he released his first solo album Dead End. His third album 나무로 만든 노래 (Songs Made of Wood) won the "Album of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Best Pop Album" and "Best Pop Song" from the Korean Music Awards in 2008. Besides being a musician, Lee is a radio DJ of major radio shows in South Korea, for example, 별이 빛나는 밤에 (At starry night) of MBC AM (1996–1998), Ten-Ten Club of SBS FM (2008–2009) and so on. In 2005, he published a collection of short fantasy fictions entitled 지문 사냥꾼 (Fingerprint Hunter), and one of the episode 제불찰씨 이야기 (The story of Mr. Self-fault) was made as an animation in 2007.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He featured as a medical doctor of a colorectal surgery clinic in a sitcom TV show High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged of MBC from 2011. In December 2007, Lee married Jeong Ok-hee (ballerina). In 2010, Lee and his wife welcomed their first daughter and their second daughter in 2013. On December 6, 2022, Lee donated 50 million won to support the hearing impaired through Snail of Love.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1974 (1974-02-28): Birth of Lee Juck — South Korean singer-songwriter, lyricist, and composer known for his diverse artistic output.
2. 1995: 1995 Milestone — He made his debut as a member of Panic with his neighborhood buddy Kim Jin-pyo in 1995 and worked with Kim Dong-ryul as a project band Carnival in 1997.
3. 1996: 1996 Milestone — Besides being a musician, Lee is a radio DJ of major radio shows in South Korea, for example, 별이 빛나는 밤에 (At starry night) of MBC AM (1996–1998), Ten-Ten Club of SBS FM (2008–2009) and so on.
4. 1999: 1999 Milestone — In 1999, he released his first solo album Dead End.
5. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, he published a collection of short fantasy fictions entitled 지문 사냥꾼 (Fingerprint Hunter), and one of the episode 제불찰씨 이야기 (The story of Mr.
6. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Self-fault) was made as an animation in 2007.
7. 2008: 2008 Milestone — His third album 나무로 만든 노래 (Songs Made of Wood) won the "Album of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Best Pop Album" and "Best Pop Song" from the Korean Music Awards in 2008.
8. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, Lee and his wife welcomed their first daughter and their second daughter in 2013.
9. 2011: 2011 Milestone — He featured as a medical doctor of a colorectal surgery clinic in a sitcom TV show High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged of MBC from 2011.
10. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On December 6, 2022, Lee donated 50 million won to support the hearing impaired through Snail of Love.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Juck

True or False: “Lee Juck's first solo album was released in the year 1995.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His debut as a member of Panic occurred in 1995, but his first solo album, Dead End, was actually released in 1999.

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