Lee Ki-chan

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Ki-chan?

Subject:

Lee Ki-chan

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for his transition from dance to soft ballads.

Born:

1979-01-10

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Ki-chan (Korean: 이기찬; born January 10, 1979) is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a singer in 1996, and began acting in 2006. He has appeared in several Korean dramas, as well as the American TV series Sense8. Lee Ki-Chan made his debut as a singer when he was a high school student. In 1996, Lee took part in a talent contest held during a radio show and won the grand prize.

Career & Major Achievements

Since then, Lee developed his career as a professional singer. At the time of Lee's debut, the Korean pop music world was dominated by dance music, but Lee Ki-Chan received attention for his soft ballads. Having undergone musical training by Han Yong-Jin, a renowned re-mix DJ, Lee Ki-Chan released his first album entitled "Na Na Na Na Nineteen." In three months after its release, 220 thousand copies were sold. The song "Please" was the most popular among its tracks. In November of the same year, Lee released his second album entitled "Indelible Impression." In his third album, Lee Ki-Chan took it upon himself to produce his songs.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

As a result, the album reflected Lee's personality and characteristics. One of Lee's most successful songs came later in his fifth album, released in 2001. This song, "Another Love Goes Away," was written by Park Jin-Young. Lee continued to produce hit songs on his next two albums. The song "Cold" (sixth album) spent many weeks on top of the chart, and the song "Repeatedly" (seventh album) was considered one of his very best songs.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-01-10): Birth of Lee Ki-chan — South Korean singer and actor known for his transition from dance to soft ballads.
2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — He debuted as a singer in 1996, and began acting in 2006.
3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — One of Lee's most successful songs came later in his fifth album, released in 2001.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Ki-chan

True or False: “Lee Ki-chan debuted as a professional singer immediately after graduating high school.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He made his debut in 1996 while he was still a high school student.

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