Lee Eun-sang(Korean:이은상,born October 26, 2002), also known by the mononymEunsang,is a South Korean singer and actor. He is currently a member ofYounite.He is also a former member ofX1which debuted in 2019.[1]He debuted as a solo artist on August 31, 2020, with his single albumBeautiful Scar.[2]

Lee Eun-sang
Lee in September 2021
Born(2002-10-26)October 26, 2002(age 22)
Jeju Province,South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
Member ofYounite
Formerly ofX1
Korean name
Hangul
이은상
Hanja
Lý bạc thượng
Revised RomanizationYi Eun-sang
McCune–ReischauerYi Ŭnsang

Career

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2019:Produce X 101 and X1

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In 2019, Eunsang competed on the showProduce X 101representingBrand New Musicalongside Kim Si-hun, Yun Jung-hwan, and Hong Seong-jun, now ofBDC.In the show's finale, he was made a member of the show's debut lineup in the 'X' position, making him a member of the groupX1.[3]He made his debut with the group on August 27, 2019, and amidst theMnet voting manipulation scandal,the group ultimately disbanded on January 6, 2020.[4]

2020–present: Solo career and debut with Younite

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On August 31, 2020, Eunsang made his solo debut with the single albumBeautiful Scar.[2]For the lead single, "Beautiful Scar", he collaborated withPark Woo-jin.[5][6]

In October, Eunsang collaborated with former X1 groupmateKim Woo-seokfor the single "Memories".[7]

On August 16, 2021, it was announced that Eunsang will be releasing his second single albumBeautiful Sunshineand its lead single "Lemonade" on September 1.[8]

On February 14, 2022, it was announced that Eunsang will be part of Brand New Music's upcoming boy groupYounite.[9]On April 20, 2022, he debuted as a member of Younite with the release of their first extended playYouni-Birth.[10]

Discography

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Single albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[11]
Beautiful Scar
  • Released: August 31, 2020
  • Label:Brand New Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Beautiful Scar" (feat.Park Woo-jinofAB6IX)
  2. "Mirage
  3. "I Just Wanna Sing" (노래하고 싶어)
  4. "Beautiful Scar" (Inst.)
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Beautiful Sunshine
  • Released: September 1, 2021
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Lemonade"
  2. "Undo" (feat. Yo Da-young)
  3. "Stay in Here"
  4. "Lemonade" (Inst.)
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Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak position Album
KOR
[14]
"Beautiful Scar"
(feat.Park Woo-jinofAB6IX)
2020 Beautiful Scar
"Lemonade" 2021 [A] Beautiful Sunshine
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other releases

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Title Year Peak position Album
KOR
[14]
Collaborations
"Memories"
(withKim Woo-seok)
2020 [B] Non-album single
"Chandelier" (샹들리에)
(withAB6IXandBDC)
Brandnew Year 2020 'Brandnew Up'
"Hole In Your Face" (얼굴 뚫어지겠다)
(with BDC)
2021 Ten Project Part.2
Promotional
"Playlist"
(with various artists[a])
2021 Non-album single
Soundtrack appearances
"Starry Night" (그때 다시 빛나요 우리) 2020 Let Me Off The Earth OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances with other performing artist(s)
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Go Get Her" 2020 BDC The Intersection: Belief
"To U" 2021 Idol: The CoupOST Part 6
"Tonight" (오늘 밤) Kim Min-kyu,Hong Eun-ki (featuring Green)

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Idol: The Coup Dan Supporting role [18]

Web series

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Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2020 Let Me Off The Earth Naver TV Cast / Playlist Ji-woo's brother Cameo (Episode 11) [19]
2021 Part-Time Melo KT-Seezn Kang Ha-woon [19]

Television shows

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Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2019 Produce X 101 Mnet Contestant Finished in X/11th place [20]

Music video

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Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2020 "February 29"(2월 29일) As One [21]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Male Solo Singer Popularity Award Lee Eun-sang Nominated [22]
Golden Disc Awards 2021 Rookie Artist of the Year Nominated [23]

Notes

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  1. ^Kim Dong-hyun(AB6IX),Lee Dae-hwi(AB6IX), Hong Seong-jun (BDC), Yun Jung-hwan (BDC),Kanto,Gree
  1. ^"Lemonade" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 142 on the Gaon Download Chart.[15]
  2. ^"Memories" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 45 and 86 on the Gaon Download Chart and the Gaon BGM Chart, respectively.[16][17]

References

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  1. ^Jo, Eun-jae (August 29, 2019)."'프로듀스X101' 파이널 20명 대상 여성동아 취향 PICK! ".Woman Donga(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on November 17, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 10,2020.
  2. ^abJi, Min-kyung (August 31, 2020).""치명+성숙" 이은상, 솔로 아티스트로 화려한 비상 'Beautiful Scar' [퇴근길 신곡] ".Chosun(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on May 1, 2022.RetrievedSeptember 10,2020.
  3. ^"X1 Swing Profile".Archivedfrom the original on June 17, 2020.RetrievedOctober 12,2020.
  4. ^Herman, Tamar (January 6, 2020)."X1 Disbands Amid 'Produce 101' Vote-Fi xing Controversy".Billboard.Archivedfrom the original on December 12, 2021.RetrievedDecember 12,2021.
  5. ^Yoon, Sang-geun (August 31, 2020).이은상 "'Beautiful Scar' 나만의 아름다움 쫓는 중".Star News(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on May 1, 2022.RetrievedMarch 28,2021.
  6. ^Kang, Min-kyung (September 6, 2020).'인기가요' 이은상, 'Beautiful Scar'로 성숙 mỹ 가득 솔로 데뷔(ft.AB6IX 박우진).Star News(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on September 7, 2020.RetrievedMarch 28,2021.
  7. ^Jung, Hee-yeon (October 8, 2020).김우석X이은상, 14일 깜짝 듀엣곡 발표.Sports Dong-A(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on May 1, 2022.RetrievedMarch 28,2021.
  8. ^Son, Jin-ah."이은상, 9월 1일 컴백…솔로 싱글 앨범 '뷰티풀 선샤인' 발매(공식)".Archivedfrom the original on August 16, 2021.RetrievedAugust 16,2021.
  9. ^Lee, Min-ji (February 14, 2022)."브랜뉴뮤직 새 보이그룹 'YOUNITE(유나이트)' 베일 벗었다".Newsen(in Korean). Naver.Archivedfrom the original on February 13, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 14,2022.
  10. ^Hwang, Mi-hyun (March 18, 2022)."'브랜뉴뮤직 신인' 유나이트, 4월20일 데뷔 확정 "['Brand New Music Rookie' Younite, confirmed to debut on April 20].News1(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on April 24, 2022.RetrievedApril 24,2022.
  11. ^"Gaon Album Chart".Archivedfrom the original on March 9, 2017.RetrievedSeptember 10,2020.
  12. ^Cumulative sales ofBeautiful Scar:
    • 12,912/12,9122020년 8월 Album Chart[August 2020 Album Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on September 21, 2020.RetrievedSeptember 10,2020.
    • 15,947/28,8592020년 9월 Album Chart[September 2020 Album Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on October 8, 2020.RetrievedOctober 10,2020.
    • 29,1662020년 Album Chart[2020 Album Chart].Gaon Music Chart.Archivedfrom the original on August 18, 2021.RetrievedJanuary 9,2021.
  13. ^Cumulative sales ofBeautiful Sunshine:
    • 12,115 / 12,1152021년 9월 Album Chart[September 2021 Album Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on October 7, 2021.RetrievedOctober 7,2021.
  14. ^ab"Gaon Digital Chart".Archivedfrom the original on October 12, 2017.RetrievedSeptember 10,2020.
  15. ^2021년 36주차 Download Chart[Week 36 of 2021 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). September 4, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on September 9, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 9,2021.
  16. ^2020년 42주차 Download Chart[Week 42 of 2020 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). October 11–17, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on January 13, 2021.RetrievedDecember 11,2020.
  17. ^2020년 42주차 BGM Chart[Week 42 of 2020 BGM Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). October 11–17, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on May 27, 2021.RetrievedMay 27,2021.
  18. ^Jang Jin-ri (July 20, 2021)."[단독]이은상, JTBC '아이돌' 출연…연기 첫 도전"[[Exclusive] Eunsang Lee, JTBC 'Idol' Appearance acting first challenge].SpoTV News(in Korean). Naver.Archivedfrom the original on July 20, 2021.RetrievedJuly 20,2021.
  19. ^abKim Seon-hee (July 30, 2021)."이은상, 웹드라마 '파트타임 멜로' 첫 주연 [공식]"[Lee Eun-sang, first lead role in web drama 'Part-time Melo' [Official]].Sports Kyunghyang(in Korean). Naver.Archivedfrom the original on July 30, 2021.RetrievedJuly 30,2021.
  20. ^Lee, Nu-ri (July 20, 2019)."[종합] '프로듀스x101' 엑스원 X는 이은상.. 김민규·이진혁 충격 탈락".Star Today.Archivedfrom the original on April 10, 2023.RetrievedApril 10,2023.
  21. ^Lee, Ji-hyeon (February 28, 2020)."애즈원, 오늘(28일) 신곡 '2월 29일' 발매…이은상 첫 연기 도전".Sports Chosun.Archivedfrom the original on May 1, 2022.RetrievedDecember 25,2020.
  22. ^"2021 Asia Artist Awards Vote".Asia Artist Awards. Archived fromthe originalon October 13, 2021.RetrievedOctober 17,2021.
  23. ^"Golden Disc Awards Nominees".Golden Disc.JTBC Plus. Archived fromthe originalon December 10, 2020.RetrievedDecember 10,2020.
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