Lee Seung-chul
Rock Singer
Known for his work with the rock band Boohwal, this South Korean vocalist also had a solo career, releasing his debut album, Don't Say Good-Bye, in 1989. His 2005 album, The Livelong Day, earned him a Korean Music Award.
Rock Will Never Die, his first album with Booohwal, contained the hit single "Heeya."
He released his first Japanese album, Sound of Double, in 2006.
Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, he performed both in his native country and in Japan. In the latter country, he became known to fans as "RUI."
His popular 1989 song, "Girls' Generation," was covered in 2007 by Kim Tae-yeon and other members of the South Korean all-female vocal ensemble Girls' Generation.