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Yiruma
이루마
Yiruma in 2017
Born
Lee Ru-ma

(1978-02-15)15 February 1978(age 46)
Seoul,South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Alma materKing's College London
Occupation(s)Composer and pianist
Years active2001–present
EmployerMind Tailor Music
Spouse
Son Hye-Im
(m.2007)
Korean name
Hangul
이루마
Revised RomanizationI Ru-ma
McCune–ReischauerI Ruma
Websitemind-tailor

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

Early life

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Yiruma was born in Seoul to a pastor. At five years old, he began learning the piano and moved to the United Kingdom, where he attended thePurcell School for Young Musicians[1]and graduated fromKing's College London.[2]

Career

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After graduation, Yiruma returned to South Korea and released his debut album,Love Scene,in 2001. His breakthrough came when the track "When Love Falls" was used as the theme forChoi Ji-woo's character in the hugely popular dramaWinter Sonata.The surge of interest in his music led to him holding his first solo concert in April 2002.[3]He gained wider public recognition for composing the soundtrack of the animationDoggy Poo[4]and performing the piano versions of the soundtracks from the popular 2006 dramaSpring Waltz.[5]After completing his military service, he made his comeback with a nationwide tour spanning twenty different cities and featuredKim Bum-sooandLee Hyun-wooas guest singers. On 1 January 2009, he became aDJforKBS 1FMYiruma's Music from All Around the World.[6]

Yiruma's 2011 compilation albumThe Best: Reminiscent, 10th Anniversarydebuted at number three in theBillboardclassical chartsin July 2020 and reached number one just two weeks later;Billboard'sclassical charts had done away with its rules of only counting albums sold in the United States and recognizing albums released in the last eighteen months.[7]His music has seen a resurgence in popularity due to theCOVID-19 pandemic lockdownsin 2020. Several videos of his compositions posted onYouTubeand other social media platforms have garnered millions of views, including "River Flows in You".[8]

From 2010 to 2011, Yiruma began presenting theMBCmusic programWednesday Art Stage(수요예술무대) alongside singerBobby Kim.The duo initially raised eyebrows due to their vastly different musical backgrounds and genres and the fact that they had no hosting or presenting experience but their candidness won audiences over.[9][10]He and Kim returned when the program was revived in 2013 and rebranded asTV Art Stage(TV 예술무대). They were joined by actress and former newsreaderKim Sung-kyung.[11]

In 2010, Yiruma filed a civil suit against his then-label Stomp Music to terminate his exclusive contract due to unfair payment percentages, with the judge mediating an agreement that the company should pay 30% of the profits to him. He filed a second lawsuit in 2018 as the company had failed to fulfill the condition. However, Stomp Music appealed the initial trial and the case was brought to theSupreme Court.In April 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and ordered the company to pay Yiruma his overdue share of the profits, which had amounted to 2.6 billion won (US$2,200,000) by then.[12][13]

Personal life

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Yiruma previously held British citizenship, which he voluntarily renounced in order to enlist formandatory military service.[14][15]He enlisted in theRepublic of Korea Navyin July 2006 and was assigned to public relations duties.[16][17]He was discharged in August 2008.[18]

In April 2007, while on leave, Yiruma married his girlfriend Son Hye-im, the older sister of actress and formerMiss KoreacontestantSon Tae-young.[19][17]In 2008, they had a daughter.[20][21]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
US
Class-
ical

[23]
US
New Age

[23]
Love Scene
First Love
  • Released: 4 December 2001(KOR)
  • Repackaged: 19 May 2005(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
67 3 4
From the Yellow Room
  • Released: 22 October 2003(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
11
Poemusic
  • Released: 29 November 2005(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
97
H.I.S. Monologue
  • Released: 2 November 2006(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
P.N.O.N.I.
  • Released: 21 October 2008(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Stay in Memory
  • Released: 24 May 2012(KOR)
  • Label:Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
11
Blind Film
  • Released: 8 October 2013(KOR)
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
15
Piano
  • Released: 23 September 2015(KOR)
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
23
Frame
  • Released: 1 November 2017(KOR)
  • Repackaged: 19 December 2019
  • Label: Mind Tailor Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
36
"—" denotes release did not chart
Note: The South KoreanGaon Music Chartwas established in 2010.

Compilation and special albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
AUT
[31]
GER
[32]
KOR
[22]
SWI
[33]
US
Class-
ical

[23]
US
New Age

[23]
Piano Museum
Destiny of Love
  • Released: 19 April 2005(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Ribbonized
  • Released: 28 April 2010(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: 6-CD box set
14
The Best: Reminiscent 10th Anniversary
  • Released: 24 November 2011(KOR)
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
8 1 1
The Very Best of Yiruma: Yiruma & Piano
  • Released: 30 November 2011(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
8
The Very Best of Yiruma: River Flows in You
  • Released: 2 December 2011(EU)
  • Label: Stomp Music,B1
  • Format: CD, digital download
72 29 84
Healing Piano
  • Released: 6 November 2013(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
28
Atmosfera
  • Released: 25 June 2014(KOR)
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
19
Piano Serenade
(너에게 보내는 피아노)
  • Released: 27 November 2014(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
The First Special Moment with Your Baby
(아기와 나누는 첫 교감)
  • Released: 12 March 2015(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
34
Yiruma: The Best Winter
  • Released: 10 November 2016(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Rewritten Memories
  • Released: 25 Mar 2021(KOR)
  • Label: Mind Tailor Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
"—" denotes release did not chart
Note: The South KoreanGaon Music Chartwas established in 2010.

Film soundtracks

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Live albums

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  • Yiruma: Live at HOAM Art Hall(2005)

Extended plays

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Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Nocturnal Lights... They Scatter
Movement on a Theme by Yiruma
  • Released: 13 October 2009(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Movement on a Theme by Yiruma: 2nd Movement
  • Released: 2 December 2009(KOR)
  • Label: Stomp Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Room with a View
  • Released: 22 May 2020(KOR)
  • Label: Mind Tailor Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
90
"—" denotes release did not chart
Note: The South KoreanGaon Music Chartwas established in 2010.

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album
KOR
[39]
AUT
[31]
FRA
[40]
GER
[32]
SWI
[33]
"Un homme et une femme" (남( nam ) & 여( nữ )) 2001 Love Scene
"River Flows in You" 24 11 62 20 41 First Love/River Flows in Yousingle album (2011)
"Kiss the Rain" 2003 From the Yellow Room
"Nocturnal Lights... They Scatter" 2004 Nocturnal Lights... They Scatter
"Wonder Boy" (가을과 겨울이 만났다) 2005 Poemusic
"Lord... Hold My Hand" 2006 H.I.S. Monologue
"Loanna" 2008 P.N.O.N.I.
"River Flows in You"(with Ruvin) 2009 91 Movement on a Theme by Yiruma
"To My Heart" (나에게로)(with Swin) Movement on a Theme by Yiruma: 2nd Movement
"Kiss the Rain"
(with Shin Yong-jae of4Men,MIIII, Bigtone)
2012 9 Non-album single
"Stay in Memory" (기억에 머무르다) Stay in Memory
"Blind Film" 2013 Blind Film
"Dance" 2015 Piano
"Sick of You" (해로운 너)
(with Li Gyu-hwan)
2017 Non-album single
"Flower" Frame
"Framed" (String Version)
"Couldn't Put in Words" (못다한 내 마음을)
(with Danny Jung)
2018 The Way You Keep Friendship –SSaWTribute Vol.5
"Room with a View" 2020 Room with a View
"Sunset Bird"
"Darling" (달링)(with 2Face, featuring Shallyn) Non-album single
"—" denotes release did not chart
Note: The South KoreanGaon Music Chartwas established in 2010.

References

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  2. ^Shaw Roberts, Maddy (27 February 2019)."Yiruma's River Flows in You: from its meaning to its starring role in the Twilight saga".Classic FM.Retrieved19 February2021.
  3. ^"뉴에이지 음악도 이젠 토종시대".The Dong-a Ilbo(in Korean). 3 May 2002.
  4. ^"'강아지 똥' 굴러굴러 미국까지 ".JoongAng Ilbo(in Korean). 11 March 2004.
  5. ^"이루마·러브홀릭, 드라마 '봄의 왈츠' OST 참여".The Hankyoreh(in Korean).Yonhap News Agency.13 March 2006.Retrieved2 November2021.
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  7. ^Lee, Minhyeong (7 July 2020)."How Yiruma Made It to the Top of the Classical Albums Chart For 17 Weeks".Billboard.Retrieved2 November2021.
  8. ^"[e글중심]" K-뉴에이지의 시작? "… 이루마 빌보드 클래식 부문 1위".JoongAng Ilbo(in Korean). 22 May 2020.Retrieved2 November2021.
  9. ^"5년만에 부활한 '수요예술무대', 1일 녹화 진행돼".The Chosun Ilbo(in Korean). 1 October 2010.
  10. ^"[스타 포커스] 바비킴·이루마" 어눌한 MC, 전통인가봐요…하하 "".The Dong-a Ilbo(in Korean). 27 January 2011.
  11. ^"바비킴, 'TV 예술무대' 진행자로 활약" 수준높은 공연 "".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.
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  14. ^"이루마, anh 시민권 포기하고 5월 입대"(in Korean).Korean Broadcasting System.Yonhap News Agency. 26 January 2006.Retrieved2 November2021.
  15. ^"피아니스트 이루마" 영국 시민권 포기… 입대 "".JoongAng Ilbo(in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. 27 January 2006.Retrieved2 November2021.
  16. ^"이루마, 해군 군악대와 송년 공연"(in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. 27 December 2006.Retrieved2 November2021.
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  18. ^Kang, Jeong-hoon (23 August 2008)."해군 이루마 제대 연주회".The Dong-a Ilbo(in Korean).Retrieved2 November2021.
  19. ^"이루마-손태영 언니 미스코리아 결혼".JoongAng Ilbo(in Korean).Newsis.18 April 2007.Retrieved2 November2021.
  20. ^Kim, Jun-seok (12 December 2013)."손혜임 결혼 이루마" 처제 손태영 보다 아내가 더 예뻐 "".The Chosun Ilbo(in Korean).Retrieved2 November2021.
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  24. ^Cumulative sales ofFirst Love:
  25. ^Cumulative sales ofFrom the Yellow Room:
  26. ^ab"2005년 POP 총결산 음반 판매량"(in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived fromthe originalon 13 February 2009.Retrieved19 November2020.
  27. ^"2012년 05월 Album Chart".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). Korea Music Content Association.Retrieved19 November2020.
  28. ^Cumulative sales ofBlind Film:
  29. ^"2015년 10월 Album Chart".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). Korea Music Content Association.Retrieved19 November2020.
  30. ^"2017년 11월 Album Chart".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). Korea Music Content Association.Retrieved19 November2020.
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  32. ^ab"Suchen nach" Yiruma "".Offizielle Deutsche Charts(in German).Retrieved21 November2020.
  33. ^ab"Discographie Yiruma".Swiss Hitparade(in German).Retrieved23 November2020.
  34. ^Cumulative sales ofThe Best: Reminiscent 10th Anniversary:
  35. ^Cumulative sales ofThe Very Best of Yiruma: Yiruma & Piano:
  36. ^"2013년 11월 Album Chart".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). Korea Music Content Association.Retrieved19 November2020.
  37. ^"2014년 06월 Album Chart".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). Korea Music Content Association.Retrieved19 November2020.
  38. ^"2004년 총결산 POP음반 판매량"(in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived fromthe originalon 13 February 2009.Retrieved20 November2020.
  39. ^"Digital Chart" 이루마 "Search".Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).Retrieved20 November2020.
  40. ^"Yiruma".Les Charts(in French).Retrieved23 November2020.
  41. ^"Yiruma - River Flows In You".British Phonographic Industry.Retrieved21 November2020.
  42. ^"Gold-/Platin-Datenbank".Bundesverband Musikindustrie(in German).Retrieved21 November2020.
  43. ^Cumulative sales of "Kiss the Rain":
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