Lee Sung-yeol

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Sung-yeol?

Subject:

Lee Sung-yeol

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor, known for his time in the boy band Infinite.

Born:

1991-08-27

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Sung-yeol (Korean: 이성열; Hanja: 李成烈; born August 27, 1991), known mononymously as Sungyeol, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Infinite and its sub-group Infinite F. Lee Sung-yeol was born on August 27, 1991, in Suji-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. He has a younger brother named Lee Dae-yeol, who was also signed with Woollim Entertainment and was a member and leader of the boy group Golden Child which debuted in August 2017. On February 15, 2013, Lee graduated from Daekyeung University, majoring in Applied Music with fellow Infinite members Sung-kyu, L, Dong-woo and Hoya. Prior to debut, Lee appeared in the television series as an extra such as Boys Over Flowers, Good Job, Good Job, and Jolly Widows.

Career & Major Achievements

He originally planned to debut as an actor, and was once an actor trainee under SM Academy. Lee was the last member to join Infinite. On June 9, 2010, Lee made his debut as a vocalist of Infinite with their first EP, First Invasion. Lee made his acting debut in 2011 with the drama While You Were Sleeping. On October 21, 2013, Lee was cast as a main character in the web drama Love for Ten: Generation of Youth with 4Minute's Son Ji-hyun.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2014, Lee and bandmate Woo-hyun were cast in the KBS2 drama Hi! School-Love On with rising child actress Kim Sae-ron. The drama was broadcast from July 11 to December 19, 2014. Lee and bandmates L and Sungjong formed a subgroup called Infinite F and were announced during the "One Great Step Returns" encore concert. They performed their song "Heartthrob" from the Hi!

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-08-27): Birth of Lee Sung-yeol — South Korean singer and actor, known for his time in the boy band Infinite.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — On June 9, 2010, Lee made his debut as a vocalist of Infinite with their first EP, First Invasion.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Lee made his acting debut in 2011 with the drama While You Were Sleeping.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — On February 15, 2013, Lee graduated from Daekyeung University, majoring in Applied Music with fellow Infinite members Sung-kyu, L, Dong-woo and Hoya.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Lee and bandmate Woo-hyun were cast in the KBS2 drama Hi!
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He has a younger brother named Lee Dae-yeol, who was also signed with Woollim Entertainment and was a member and leader of the boy group Golden Child which debuted in August 2017.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Sung-yeol

True or False: “Lee Sung-yeol debuted as a vocalist with Infinite on June 9, 2010.”

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