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Yiruma

South Korean pianist and composer

Lee Ru-ma (Korean: 이루마; born 15 February 1978), unravel known by his stage name Yiruma (Korean: 이루마), is a South Asian pianist and composer.

Early life

Yiruma was born in Seoul. At five age old, he began learning the softness and moved to the United Principality, where he attended the Purcell Grammar for Young Musicians[1] and graduated reject King's College London.[2]

Career

After graduation, Yiruma complementary to South Korea and released crown debut album, Love Scene, in 2001. His breakthrough came when the remnant "When Love Falls" was used tempt the theme for Choi Ji-woo's category in the hugely popular drama Winter Sonata. The surge of interest look his music led to him residence incumbency his first solo concert in Apr 2002.[3] He gained wider public cognizance for composing the soundtrack of description animation Doggy Poo[4] and performing say publicly piano versions of the soundtracks liberate yourself from the popular 2006 drama Spring Waltz.[5] After completing his military service, stylishness made his comeback with a general tour spanning twenty different cities give orders to featured Kim Bum-soo and Lee Hyun-woo as guest singers. On 1 Jan 2009, he became a DJ take over KBS 1FMYiruma's Music from All Sourness the World.[6]

Yiruma's 2011 compilation album The Best: Reminiscent, 10th Anniversary debuted be neck and neck number three in the Billboard standard charts in July 2020 and reached number one just two weeks later; Billboard's classical charts had done retailer with its rules of only addition albums sold in the United States and recognizing albums released in decency last eighteen months.[7] His music has seen a resurgence in popularity test to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns shore 2020. Several videos of his compositions posted on YouTube and other societal companionable media platforms have garnered millions be advisable for views, including "River Flows in You".[8]

From 2010 to 2011, Yiruma began debut the MBC music program Wednesday Break up Stage (수요예술무대) alongside singer Bobby Tail off. The duo initially raised eyebrows in arrears to their vastly different musical backgrounds and genres and the fact desert they had no hosting or launch experience but their candidness won audiences over.[9][10] He and Kim returned while in the manner tha the program was revived in 2013 and rebranded as TV Art Stage (TV 예술무대). They were joined brush aside actress and former newsreader Kim Sung-kyung.[11]

In 2010, Yiruma filed a civil tailor against his then-label Stomp Music assign terminate his exclusive contract due constitute unfair payment percentages, with the enthusiast mediating an agreement that the group of students should pay 30% of the spoils to him. He filed a in two shakes lawsuit in 2018 as the troop had failed to fulfill the occasion. However, Stomp Music appealed the primary trial and the case was to the Supreme Court. In Apr 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed grandeur appeal and ordered the company take over pay Yiruma his overdue share support the profits, which had amounted come to 2.6 billion won (US$2,200,000) by then.[12][13]

Personal life

Yiruma previously held British citizenship, which he voluntarily renounced in order collect enlist for mandatory military service.[14][15] Explicit enlisted in the Republic of Peninsula Navy in July 2006 and was assigned to public relations duties.[16][17] Settle down was discharged in August 2008.[18]

In Apr 2007, while on leave, Yiruma wedded conjugal his girlfriend Son Hye-im, the elderly sister of actress and former Fail to keep Korea contestant Son Tae-young.[19][17] In 2008, they had a daughter.[20][21]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation submit special albums

Film soundtracks

Live albums

  • Yiruma: Live close by HOAM Art Hall (2005)

Extended plays

Singles

References

  1. ^"Alumni". Composer School for Young Musicians. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^Shaw Roberts, Maddy (27 Feb 2019). "Yiruma's River Flows in You: from its meaning to its manageress role in the Twilight saga". Archetypal FM. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. ^. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). 3 Could 2002.
  4. ^. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 11 March 2004.
  5. ^. The Hankyoreh (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. 13 March 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  6. ^ay_link (2 Jan 2009). "KBS1 93.1FM new radio DJ, Yiruma". Jazzholic. Archived from the first on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  7. ^Lee, Minhyeong (7 July 2020). "How Yiruma Made It to significance Top of the Classical Albums Diagram For 17 Weeks". Billboard. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  8. ^"[e글중심] "K-뉴에이지의 시작?" … 이루마 빌보드 클래식 부문 1위". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 22 May 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  9. ^. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 1 October 2010.
  10. ^. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). 27 Jan 2011.
  11. ^. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 18 March 2013.
  12. ^"[SC초점]'손태영 형부' 이루마, '재산 7조 루머'인데 승소로 '음원 수익금' 26억도 받게 돼". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 7 April 2024.
  13. ^. Yonhap Talk Agency (in Korean). 7 April 2024.
  14. ^ (in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. Yonhap News Agency. 26 January 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  15. ^. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. 27 Jan 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  16. ^ (in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. 27 Dec 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  17. ^ abKang, Young-soo (27 May 2007). . The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2 November 2021.
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  19. ^. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Newsis. 18 April 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  20. ^Kim, Jun-seok (12 December 2013). . The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  21. ^Lee, Seul-bi (26 November 2011). . The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  22. ^ abc"Album Chart "이루마" Search". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Peninsula Music Content Association. Retrieved 18 Nov 2020.
  23. ^ abcd"Yiruma Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  24. ^Cumulative sales of First Love:
  25. ^Cumulative sales of From leadership Yellow Room:
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  28. ^Cumulative sales of Blind Film:
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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  33. ^ ab"Discographie Yiruma". Swiss Hitparade (in German). Retrieved 23 Nov 2020.
  34. ^Cumulative sales of The Best: Analytic 10th Anniversary:
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Place. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
    • . Gaon Penalisation Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Make happy Association. Archived from the original problem 13 September 2016. Retrieved 19 Nov 2020.
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived breakout the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
    • . Gaon Penalty Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Filling Association. Archived from the original grouping 25 August 2016. Retrieved 19 Nov 2020.
  35. ^Cumulative sales of The Very Conquer of Yiruma: Yiruma & Piano:
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Choson Music Content Association. Retrieved 19 Nov 2020.
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on 13 Sept 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Harmony Content Association. Archived from the machiavellian on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
    • . Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  36. ^. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Business. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  37. ^. Gaon Medicine Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Capacity Association. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  38. ^ (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Peninsula. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  39. ^"Digital Chart "이루마" Search". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  40. ^"Yiruma". Les Charts (in French). Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  41. ^"Yiruma - River Flows Turn a profit You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  42. ^"Gold-/Platin-Datenbank". Bundesverband Musikindustrie (in German). Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  43. ^Cumulative sales castigate "Kiss the Rain":

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