Lee Soo-young

South Korean ballad singer known for strong vocals, debuting in 1999.

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Soo-young?

Subject:: Lee Soo-young
Known for:: South Korean ballad singer known for strong vocals, debuting in 1999.
Born:: 1979-04-12
Century / Era:: 1979s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:: 2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Soo-young (Korean: 이수영; born Lee Ji-yeon, 이지연on April 12, 1979) is a South Korean ballad singer. She debuted in 1999 with the hit album, I Believe, and quickly gained popularity due to her strong singing skills. During the mid-2000s, Lee was one of South Korea's best-selling singers, selling more than 700,000 albums in 2004 alone despite a recession in the music industry at the time. In 2001, she sang the official Korean version of the Final Fantasy X song "Suteki Da Ne" in Korean, titled "얼마나 좋을까" ("Eolmana Joheulkka").

Career & Major Achievements

She released her seventh album, Grace, on January 21, 2006. It performed very well, able to shoot straight to the top of the charts. The popularity of the album led to a limited edition (repackage) release of Grace, of which only 30,000 copies were produced.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee has performed the new song written by her titled "Lavender" from her new album at the wedding ceremony of her close friend, Park Kyung-lim, Kim Yoo-mi, Seo Min-jung. Lee married her boyfriend of one year in October 2010. They have one son, who was born in July 2011.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1979 (1979-04-12): Birth of Lee Soo-young — South Korean ballad singer known for strong vocals, debuting in 1999.
1999: 1999 Milestone — She debuted in 1999 with the hit album, I Believe, and quickly gained popularity due to her strong singing skills.
2001: 2001 Milestone — In 2001, she sang the official Korean version of the Final Fantasy X song "Suteki Da Ne" in Korean, titled "얼마나 좋을까" ("Eolmana Joheulkka").
2004: 2004 Milestone — During the mid-2000s, Lee was one of South Korea's best-selling singers, selling more than 700,000 albums in 2004 alone despite a recession in the music industry at the time.
2006: 2006 Milestone — She released her seventh album, Grace, on January 21, 2006.
2010: 2010 Milestone — Lee married her boyfriend of one year in October 2010.
2011: 2011 Milestone — They have one son, who was born in July 2011.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Soo-young

True or False: “Lee Soo-young's debut album was titled 'I Believe', which she released in the year 2004.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually debuted with the hit album 'I Believe' in 1999, not 2004.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Soo-young

Who was Lee Soo-young and what are their primary contributions?

South Korean ballad singer known for strong vocals, debuting in 1999. Origins & Early Life: Lee Soo-young (Korean: 이수영; born Lee Ji-yeon, 이지연on April 12, 1979) is a South Korean ballad singer. She debuted in 1999 with the hit album, I Believe, and quickly gained popularity due to her strong singing skills. During the mid-2000s, Lee was one of South Korea's best-selling singers, selling more than 700,000 albums in 2004 alone despite a recession in the music industry at the time. In 2001, she sang the official Korean version of the Final Fantasy X song "Suteki Da Ne" in Korean, titled "얼마나 좋을까" ("Eolmana Joheulkka").

When was Lee Soo-young born and during which historical era did they live?

Lee Soo-young was born on 1979-04-12. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1979 Chrono-Archive.

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