You Hee-yeol(Korean:유희열;born April 19, 1971)[1]is a South Korean singer-songwriter, radio disk jockey, and the host ofYou Hee-yeol's Sketchbook.He is the founder of the record labelAntenna Musicand the sole member of the project bandToy.
You Hee-yeol 유희열 | |
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 Yoo Hee-yeol during MBC 'Funding Together' production presentation in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 19, 1971 |
| Origin | Seoul,South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Antenna Music |
| Website | antenna - You Hee-yeol |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 유희열 |
| Hanja | Liễu hỉ liệt |
| Revised Romanization | Yu Huiyeol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yu Hŭiyŏl |
Biography
editYou Hee-yeol was born inSeouland attendedKyungbock High School.He graduated fromSeoul National University's College of Music with a major incomposition.He first appeared in the local pop music scene by winning the grand prize at the fourth You Jae-ha Music Contest held in 1992 with the song "달빛의 노래" ( "The Moonlight Song" ).[2]
In 1994, he started the bandToyas a duo with Yoon Jeong-oh. But after releasing Toy's first album, Yoon left the band to study overseas and You joined thenavyfor his mandatory military service. Since 1996, Toy has continued as a one-man band with You as the sole member. After his discharge from military service, Toy's second albumFairy Tales for Adultswas released, with the title song "Remember I Was Next to You" sung byKim Yeon-woobecoming a big hit. Since then, You has rarely sung the songs in his albums and instead features guest vocalists such asKim Yeon-woo,Kim Hyung-joong,Lee Jang-woo,Yoon Jong-shin,Kim Jang-hoon,Jinu (also known as Hitchhiker), and Byeon Jae-won.[3]
You has also produced many albums forK-popmusicians includingLee Seung-hwan,Yoon Jong-shin,Lee SoraandLee Moon-se.In 1997, he founded the record labelAntenna Music,then known as Toy Music.
In July 1999, You published a book of illustrations titledIn Front of a Familiar House.The album of the same title contained instrumental tracks in a range of genres.[3]Besides songwriting, You has worked as a radio DJ, appearing onMBCFM4U'sYoo Hee-yeol's Music City(1999–March 2001),[3]MBCFM4U'sAll That Music(October 2, 2002 – April 25, 2004), andKBS 2FM'sYou Hee-yeol's Radio Heaven(2008–Nov 11, 2011).
Since 2009, You has hosted the majorK-poplive music programYou Hee-yeol's SketchbookonKBS 2TV.He was also a member of the judging panel forK-pop Star 3(2013–14) and a member of the cast ofSaturday Night Live Koreain September 2013.[4]In 2015, he appeared in the music video forPsy's single "Daddy".Since 2015, he became a co-host withYoo Jae SukinTwo Yoo Project Sugar Man.
On December 11, 2021, You was diagnosed with COVID-19, canceled all of his schedules and is taking necessary measures in accordance with quarantine agency guidelines.[5]As of December 21, 2021, it was reported that Yoo had recovered from the infection as of December 19 after completing home treatment for COVID-19 according to a decision by health officials.[6]
In 2022, You faced multiple allegations of plagiarism. After acknowledging the similarities between his song "Very Private Night" and "Aqua" by Japanese composerRyuichi Sakamoto,the controversy continued over songs "Happy Birthday to You" (composed by You and performed bySung Si-kyung) and "Time to Turn On". On July 18, 2022, You published an apology through his record labelAntenna,announcing his intention to step down from his programYou Hee-yeol's Sketchbook,and that he "will look after [himself] more strictly so that a controversy such as this does not arise again."[7]
Discography
edit- In Front of a Familiar House(익숙한 그 집 앞) (1999)
- A Walk Around the Corner(유희열이 초대하는 새로운 음악세계) (2002)
- Summer Days(여름날) (2008)
Singles
edit- "Mother's Sea" (엄마의 바다) (2014)
Music video
edit- IU - The Red Shoes (분홍신) (2013)
- Unnies (언니쓰) - Shut Up (2016)
- Sechs Kies (젝스키스) - Don't Look Back (뒤돌아보지 말아요) (2021)
Television shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2022 | You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook | Host | [8] | |
| 2020–2022 | Sing Again | Judge | Season 1–2 | [9] |
| 2021 | Many Chat | Host | withCha Tae-hyun | [10] |
| 2022 | Famous Singers | Season 2 | [11] | |
| New Festa | [12] |
Web shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Clumsy Antenna | Main Cast | with Artist from Antenna | [13] |
| 2022 | Take 1 | Participant | [14][15] |
Bibliography
edit- You Hee-yeol Illustrations - In Front of a Family House(유희열 삽화집 - 익숙한 그 집 앞)[16]
Awards
edit- 2015 MelOn Music Awards: Top 10 Artist (2015)
- 11thKBS Entertainment Awards:Best Entertainer Award in the Music Show category (2012)
- 9thKBS Entertainment Awards:Radio DJ Award (2010)
- 6thKorean Music Awards:Musician of the Year (2009)
- 6thKorean Music Awards:Best Pop Song - 뜨거운 안녕 (A Passionate Goodbye) (2009)
- 4th Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest: Grand Prize (1992)
Music show awards
edit| Year | Date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | November 28 | "Three People" |
References
edit- ^He intentionally spells his family name as 'You', not 'Yoo'. See his album coverToy6
- ^가비아 호스팅 서비스:웹호스팅,웹메일호스팅,쇼핑몰호스팅,단독서버,동영상호스팅.yjh.or.kr.
- ^abcToy (You Hee-yeol)KBS World.
- ^"SNL 코리아 유희열" 합류 결정한 진짜 이유는…? "".
- ^Park So-young (December 13, 2021).백신 2차 접종했는데 "..유재석x유희열, 코로나19 확진→안테나 비상 [종합][ "I got the second dose of the vaccine".. Yoo Jae-seok x Yoo Hee-yeol, Corona 19 confirmed → Antenna emergency [General]] (in Korean).OSEN.RetrievedDecember 13,2021– viaNaver.
- ^Kim Hyun-kyung (December 21, 2021).유재석·유희열, 코로나19 완치 판정…활동 재개[Yoo Jae-seok and Yoo Hee-yeol, confirmed full recovery from Corona 19... resume activity] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV.RetrievedDecember 21,2021– viaNaver.
- ^Yang Seung-jun (18 July 2022).유희열 '스케치북' 13년 만에 하차... "표절 의혹 동의하기 어려운 부분도".Naver(in Korean).Retrieved18 July2022.
- ^Jang Su-jeong (July 18, 2022).유희열의 스케치북' 측 "22일 방송분 끝으로 프로그램 중단[Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook' side "The program is suspended after the episode aired on the 22nd" ] (in Korean). Dailyan.RetrievedJuly 18,2022– viaNaver.
- ^Kang Hyo-jin (October 21, 2021).'싱어게인2' 윤도현 합류, 이선희→송민호 심사위원 라인업 확정[공식]['Singer Gain 2' Yoon Do-hyun joins, Lee Seon-hee → Song Min-ho Jury lineup confirmed] (in Korean). SPOTV news.RetrievedOctober 21,2021– viaNaver.
- ^Moon Ji-yeon (October 5, 2021).[공식] 유희열·차태현 JTBC '다수의 수다' MC 호흡..11월 첫방송[[Official] Yoo Hee-yeol and Cha Tae-hyun, JTBC 'Many Chatter' MC breathing.. First broadcast in November].Sports Chosun(in Korean).RetrievedOctober 5,2021– viaNaver.
- ^Cha Hye-young (March 6, 2022).싱어게인2' TOP6, '유명곡 주인공' 만난다…4월 첫 방송 ('유명가수전')['Singer Gain 2' TOP6, 'famous song protagonist' meet... First broadcast in April ('Celebrity Singers')] (in Korean). Ten Asia.RetrievedMarch 6,2022– viaNaver.
- ^Kwak Hyun-su (April 20, 2022).윤종신·유희열, JTBC 음악예능 '뉴페스타'서 뭉친다[Jong-Shin Yoon and Hee-Yeol Yoo to get together at JTBC's 'New Festa'] (in Korean).YTN.RetrievedApril 20,2022– viaNaver.
- ^Kang Jin-ah (September 16, 2021).유희열→유재석 총출동…'우당탕탕 안테나' 10월 공개[Yoo Hee-yeol → Yoo Jae-seok is in full force… 'Woodang Tangtang Antenna' released in October].Newsis(in Korean).RetrievedSeptember 16,2021– viaNaver.
- ^Han, Hye-jung (July 12, 2022).조수미·임재범·유희열·비…넷플릭스, mỹ 친 라인업 '음악쇼' 제작[Jo Su-mi, Lim Jae-beom, Yoo Hee-yeol, Rain… Netflix to produce 'Music Show', a beautiful lineup] (in Korean). Maeil, Star Today.RetrievedJuly 12,2022– viaNaver.
- ^Ahn, Tae-hyun (September 15, 2022).조수미부터 임재범까지…넷플릭스 '테이크 원', 10월14일 공개 확정[From Jo Sumi to Im Jae-beom... Netflix's 'Take One' to be released on October 14] (in Korean). News1.RetrievedSeptember 15,2022– viaNaver.
- ^You Hee-yeol (1999).유희열 삽화집 - 익숙한 그 집 앞[You Hee-yeol Illustrations - In Front of a Familiar House] (in Korean). Random House Korea.ISBN978-89-8375-286-4.
