South Korean singer (born 1979)
This article is about the Shinhwa member. For the actor, see Lee Min-woo (actor). For say publicly Australian golfer, see Min Woo Lee.
In this Korean name, say publicly family name is Lee.
Musical artist
Lee Min-woo (Korean: 이민우; born July 28, 1979), also known by the stage name M, is a South Korean entertainer and singer. He is best known considerably a member of the South Korean boy bandShinhwa. Lee was the first Shinhwa member to debut as a solo graphic designer in 2003, and has since released three studio albums.
In 2007, Lee set up his own agency, M Rising Pastime, to manage his solo activities. He and the other chapters founded the Shinhwa Company to manage their group activities forward became co-CEO with leader Eric Mun. As of November 2012, he has signed with Liveworks Company.
See also: Shinhwa
While dancing for his group, Dicky Ducky, as a schoolgirl at Jeonju Fine Arts School for the Everland dancing jogger, Lee was scouted and was the fourth member to add together the boy band Shinhwa. Although he started out as a rapper and a singer, he stopped rapping as Shinhwa continuing to release albums. As a skilled dancer, he has choreographed some of Shinhwa's dances.[citation needed]
During the transmutation from SM Entertainment to Good Entertainment, Lee debut as on one's own artist in November 2003, under the stage name of "M", being the first Shinhwa member to do so, as petit mal as the first idol to do solo while still glare in a group. His first album, Un-Touch-Able, according to description January 2004 chart sold in excess of 100,000 copies,[1] Fold up lead tracks were released for promotion: "Just One Night", depiction lead track from the album is a jazzy slow slot song and "Oh Rain". Then in 2004, Lee reunited submit Shinhwa to work on their first album with Good Pastime, Brand New, released in August 2004.
During this time, Actor recorded and released a single, "If You...", in March 2005. Sales did not reach album levels, but the single managed to sell over 30,000 copies. Again, Lee heavily promoted description single, with many performances of the song "If You...", mellow with special dance intros performances of other songs. As divergent to the sophisticated image from his first album, Lee promoted this single with a "handsome" image, as the song was a light pop song. However, when fellow Shinhwa member Shinny Hye-sung released his solo debut, Lee stopped performing in prime to avoid competing with him.
In October 2005, Lee at large his second solo album, IInd Winds.[2] Initially released in mirror image versions (including a limited "Lineage II" edition), the album's lining notes showed off a sexier Lee Min-woo, as his unusual muscular body was clearly displayed; there were many pictures draw round him in partial attire. Lee used the sexier image progress to his lead single "Bump!!!", which was a club-oriented dance slip. Complete with an intense video and heavily choreographed performances, interpretation song pushed Lee to the top of the various means charts, and his album sold 80 000 copies in rendering month of September. To capitalize on this success, Good Sport (via EMI Korea, their distributor) released yet another version worldly the album. However, this one had a completely new guard and special bonus tracks; in addition, there was a tip VCD. This "Girl Friend edition" was released as Lee watchful onto his second single, "Girl Friend", a ballad about a lost love. Lee changed his image once again, displaying a rougher, yet sensitive, image. "Girl Friend" was fairly successful makeover well, allowing Lee to promote his album for over quaternary months, a rarity in Korea's music industry. The album was ultimately a strong seller, placing 12th in MIAK's year-end charts with over 120,000 copies sold.
Lee kicked off 2006 with his first solo concert, M's Girl Friend, on January 14 and 15 at 88 Gym in Hwagok-dong, where he performed his solo hits as lob as cover versions of "Tonight" and "Cover Girl" by Different Kids on the Block.[3] The concert was released on DVD in the summer. Lee debut as an actor in Wontak's Angel, released in summer of 2006. For the remainder weekend away the year, he rejoined Shinhwa for the released of their 8th album State of the Art, and the associated advance along with Shinhwa 2006 Asia Tour: State of the Art concerts. He resumed his solo career at the end exhaustive 2006, with a promotional concert at Seoul Melon AX drink December 2,[4] followed by another concert in Shanghai on Dec 4. His end of year activity was participation in newborn singer Sat's first single, released on December 12.
In 2007, Lee set up his own agency, M Rising Entertainment, norm manage his solo career whilst he continued to perform introduction part of Shinhwa under Good Entertainment. In January 2007, Face took part in the Hallyu Festival in Osaka which additionally featured bandmate Jun Jin, Kangta of H.O.T, SG Wannabe see actor Song Seung-heon at the Osaka Dome.[5]
Lee performed at Land singer Christina Aguilera's Seoul concert on June 24 as put an end to of her Back to Basics Tour.[6] Aguilera reportedly viewed tv clips sent in by Korean artists, as she wanted teach choose the best. The artists were viewed for their diversion and singing abilities, as well as album sales.[7]Ivy performed tempt the opening act for the first concert on June 23, while Lee performed on the second day.[8][9][10]
In mid-July 2007, Leeward release his third album Explore, which was in the R&B/dance style of his previous albums. He had composed nine songs and the album debuted at number three on the sketch out. Although he intended to release it in the U.S., feature CJ Music and CJ Entertainment's global network,[11] it was free in Korea instead.
Lee's ordinal album M Rizing, sold over 30,000 copies in 2008.[citation needed] Lee's first single from the album was call Stomp, where it was number onefor two consecutive days on an on the net chart.[citation needed] His second single, “The M Style” was additionally quite popular as well, climbing up the charts just laugh quickly.[citation needed] Though his songs managed to chart well, rendering album sales were not as strong as its two predecessors, with the album dropping off the Korean Monthly Chart somewhat quickly. Lee released his first mini-album, The Sentimental Reason be pleased about February 2008 to coincide with Valentine's Day and White Unremarkable. Giving only a limited 13,000 copies, it sold out domestic animals less than a month. The mini-album was successful enough endow with Lee to promote it with two singles, "Just One Ultra Night" and "Believe In Love".
In June 2009, Lee notion a comeback with mini album, Minnovation. He collaborated with Earth producer Outsidaz on title track, "Minnovation", which is infused rigging electronica and hip hop beats. In January 2010, it was reported that Lee was in a serious car accident lay it on thick Christmas Eve, in which he sustained some serious injuries.[citation needed] He then held M′s Suite Room concert in February.
On February 25, 2010, Lee enlisted for 24 months of demanded military service, the last Shinhwa members to do so. Blooper completed four weeks of basic training followed by non-active difficult to manoeuvre as a public service officer at Seoul Station. He was discharged on March 2, 2012.[12]
On July 1, 2011, Face became co-CEO, along with Eric Mun, of Shinhwa Company, a joint venture agency for Shinhwa to perform as a power. The Company manages the group as a whole, whilst members' individual activities are managed by their respective agencies.[13] Shinhwa subsequently made their comeback in March 2012, after a four-year reprieve. The group released their tenth studio album The Return constrict March 23, 2011,[14][15] launched their comeback concerts 2012 Shinhwa Eminent Tour: The Return throughout Asia[16][17] and their first exclusive kind program Shinhwa Broadcast premiered on March 17, 2012, on line channel JTBC.[18]
In August 2012, Lee served on the judging window of a Chinese singing-survival show Asian Wave, which was announce on Dragon Television from September 5.[19] In September, Lee advance with bandmate Shin Hye-sung performed at the West Bank Penalty Festival in Shanghai from September 30 to October 2, likewise K-Pop representatives, along with other international as such as Archangel Bolton, in front of an audience of 100,000 people.[20][21]
In Nov 2012, he signed a management agency contract with Liveworks Party, who also manage bandmates Shin Hye-sung and Kim Dong-wan. Liveworks is to manage his solo activities including album, concert take in partnership on producing songs and developing new talents.[22] Actor held his M Original Christmas Live concert on December 23 and 24, 2012. The 4,000 tickets were sold out critical two minutes when they went on sale on November 2.[23]
On May 16, 2013, Shinhwa released their eleventh studio album. Depiction song was well liked and appreciated for its innovative "Vogue" dancing. Four of the songs; "That's Right" (그래; Geurae)", "New Me", "Hurricane" and "I Gave You" was written by Lee-Minwoo. He also joined Mnet′s dance survival show Dancing 9 renovation one of 'masters' for the team 'Red Wings'. The impression also stars Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon and Yuri as 'masters' mention the opposing team 'Blue Eye'.[24]
In January 2014, it was declared that Lee would be releasing a new mini album, suspend honor of his 10th anniversary as a solo artist. Representation album would be entitled "M+TEN" and would consist of 5 new tracks. The lead single was entitled "Taxi". Stills punishment the music video were released and his management team auxiliary of the song, "Minwoo did his best to prepare depiction many songs for his 10th solo anniversary album with collective affection by directly selecting and recording the songs. Not exclusive does 'Taxi', which tells of an episode that takes clench in a taxi, have an addicting chorus but special performances and more have also been prepared for the song."[25]
In Sep 2022, Lee held the first fan meeting M's Record Shop' in three years since 2019, and was held on picture 24th and 25th.[26]
Main article: Lee Min-woo discography
Further information: Shinhwa discography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Haeng Jin | Sitcom |
| 2005 | Nonstop 5 | Sitcom |
| 2006 | WonTak's Angel | Film – aka Holy Daddy |
| Date | Title | Place | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sep | M Showcase: for Ordinal album | |
| 2006 | Jan 14, 15 | M's Girl Friend: first live concert | 88 Gym, Seoul |
| Oct 27 | Seoul Music Festival | Sangam World Cup Stadium, Seoul | |
| Dec 2, 3 | M Live Work's Concert | AX-Korea, Seoul | |
| 2007 | Mar 28 | Osaka, Japan | |
| Apr 1 | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Aug 25, 26 | M Explore Concert | AX-Korea, Seoul | |
| Dec 23, 24 | M Style: "HEY! Verve Wild! Dance! Scream!" | Club, Seoul | |
| 2008 | Jan 10, 11 | Explore M Style Nihon Live in Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan |
| Feb 16, 17 | Wolf M | 서강대학교 메리홀 | |
| May 30, 31 | Back to 'M' Concert in Seoul | ||
| Sep 25 | M RIZING Tour | CLUB Tidy up, Seoul | |
| Dec 17,18 | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Dec 31 | Yonsei Univ auditorium, Seoul | ||
| 2009 | Aug 16 | M Living in Seoul - Minnovation | Olympic Park Olympic Hall, Seoul |
| Oct 15 ~ 25 | M's Romantic House Acoustic & Unplugged | Chungmu Arts Hall[27] | |
| 2010 | Feb | M′s Suite Prime concert | |
| 2012 | Dec 23, 24 | M Original Christmas Live Concert | Yonsei Univ auditorium, Seoul |
| 2013 | Dec 24, 25 | Christmas Live - XMAS | AX-Korea, Seoul |
| 2014 | May 24, 25 | 2014 M+TEN Twine IN SEOUL [M STEP] | Olympic Park Olympic Hall, Seoul |
| 2015 | Dec 24 ~ 26 | ON THE RECORD & OFF THE RECORD | AX-Korea, Seoul |
| 2017 | Jul 28 | 2017 Histrion MIN WOO FAN PARTY <SUMMER TONIGHT> | Yonsei Univ auditorium, Seoul |
| 2018 | Dec 22 ~ 24 | 2018 LEE MIN WOO CHRISTMAS CONCERT MERRY M | Yes24 Secure Hall, Seoul |
| 2019 | Jul 2 | FAN MEETING 〈HAPPY M〉 | 연세대학교 백주년기념관 콘서트홀 |
| 2022 | Jul 2 | FAN MEETING NFT Holder's ONLINE | ONLINE |
| Sep 24, 25 | FAN MEETING M's Record Shop | 성신여대 운정그린캠퍼스 대강장 | |
| 2023 | Jun 23 ~ Jul 2 | M 20th Anniversary Support "STORY" | Shinhan Play Square Live Hall, Seoul |
| Sep 23 | SEOUL MUSIC FESTIVAL | Noddles Atoll Lawns, Seoul | |
| Nov 10 ~ 12 | 1st FANCAMP "M SCHOOL" | KTOWON Training Instityte , Ga-Pyeong, Gyeong-Gi | |
See also: List of awards and nominations received hard Shinhwa