Lee Sung-min (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Sung-min (singer)?

Subject:

Lee Sung-min (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer, actor, and member of Super Junior known for musical roles.

Born:

1986-01-01

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Sung-min (Korean: 이성민; born January 1, 1986), known mononymously as Sungmin and also LIU, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Super Junior and its sub-groups Super Junior-T, Super Junior-H, and Super Junior-M, though he hasn't performed with the group since 2014. Sungmin was born in Ilsan District, Goyang, South Korea. He has a younger brother, Lee Sung-jin. Sungmin's father Lee Chun-hwa, is the CEO of two companies: SendBill, which creates e-tax software, and Network Mania, an analytics company.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 2001, he entered the SM Youth Best Contest and jointly won first place for the Best Outward Appearance award with future bandmate Donghae. Together, they signed a contract with SM Entertainment and received training in singing, dancing, and acting. Sungmin was placed in a project R&B group with Junsu and future bandmate Eunhyuk. In 2002, along with Typhoon, Rose and Attack, the six of them made their first television appearance in a show called Heejun vs. Kangta, Battle of the Century: Pop vs. Rock. Moon Hee-jun taught Typhoon, Rose and Attack on to sing rock while Sungmin, Xiah, and Eunhyuk were taught other singing techniques by Kangta.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The six trainees separated a year later, then Typhoon, Rose, and Attack debuted as members of rock band TRAX. The trio separated when Junsu went on to debut as a member of TVXQ. Then Sungmin and Eunhyuk joined ten other trainees to form Super Junior 05, the first generation of rotational boy band Super Junior. In 2005, he played young Kang Dong-shin in MBC drama Sisters of the Sea. Sungmin debuted as part of 12-member rotational group Super Junior 05 on 6 November 2005, on SBS' music programme Inkigayo, performing their first single, "Twins (Knock Out)".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-01-01): Birth of Lee Sung-min (singer) — South Korean singer, actor, and member of Super Junior known for musical roles.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — In 2001, he entered the SM Youth Best Contest and jointly won first place for the Best Outward Appearance award with future bandmate Donghae.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — In 2002, along with Typhoon, Rose and Attack, the six of them made their first television appearance in a show called Heejun vs.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, he played young Kang Dong-shin in MBC drama Sisters of the Sea.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He is a member of the South Korean boy band Super Junior and its sub-groups Super Junior-T, Super Junior-H, and Super Junior-M, though he hasn't performed with the group since 2014.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Sung-min (singer)

True or False: “Lee Sung-min was a core member of the original 12-member lineup when Super Junior debuted in 2005.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he debuted with the initial group, the full roster evolved over time, and his early training involved separate trainee groups before joining the main formation.

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