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Song I-han

In this Korean name, the family name is Song.

Song Byeong-hwa (Korean: 송병화; born August 11, 1994), known professionally as Song I-han (송이한), is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He competed in the blind audition program Blind Musician in 2018 and won the competition, immediately releasing his debut single "Reason". At the end of 2020, he released a special single entitled "I Will Be Your Shining Star" amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic. The ballad rose in prominence and was nicknamed "wedding song icon" upon the launch of a contest in which three soon-to-be-married couples would be selected for a free performance by Song at their wedding. Song received two award nominations at the 36th Golden Disc Awards.

Song I-han
Song busking in Hongdae, 2022
Background information
Birth nameSong Byeong-hwa
Also known asHwigyeong-dong
Born (1994-08-11) August 11, 1994 (age 30)
Bucheon, South Korea
GenresR&B
OccupationsSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsMusic Design
Korean name
Hangul
송병화
Revised RomanizationSong Byeong-hwa
McCune–ReischauerSong Pyŏnghwa
Stage name
Hangul
송이한
Revised RomanizationSong I-han
McCune–ReischauerSong Ihan

Early life

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Song I-han was born Song Byeong-hwa in Bucheon, South Korea, on August 11, 1994.[1][2][3] In his youth, he focused on becoming an architect. He visited a noraebang to sing with his friends for the first time in high school, whom expressed surprise at his vocal abilities.[1] Song began to study music in his first year to become a vocal trainer.[4] He registered at an applied music hagwon's hobby class before taking the entrance exam for the professional department, which he failed. Song began his mandatory military service at age 20 and further developed his singing skills. Upon completing his duty, he worked various part-time jobs to invest in his music career.[1] His father was ill between one and two years before dying in 2017.[5][6]

Career

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In January 2018, entertainment company Music Design opened applications to the public for its blind audition talent competition Blind Musician.[7] Song was tagged by his friend in the company's Facebook post about the contest, which he decided to enter. Participants entered as the name of their place of residence and were evaluated by a judge panel from the contender's voice only; Song used the name Hwigyeong-dong. From a pool 13,000 applicants, Song advanced to the final four and their final entries were uploaded on social networking services; he performed a cover of MC the Max's "Wind That Blows".[1] A showcase was held at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center on June 3 where Song was revealed as the winner; he released his debut single "Reason" on the same day.[8] Feeling that his birth name was old-fashioned, he adopted the moniker Song I-han for a more "refined and stylish" name.[9] On March 25, 2019, his followup single "Means Goodbye" was released, where he contributed to the song's lyrics and composition.[10] He also provided the track "You Don't Know" to the soundtrack of the web drama The Witch Store (2019).[11] By the end of the year, Song signed an exclusive contract with Music Design.[12]

Song issued his first mini-album Fade Away and its lead single "U Everyday" on March 25, 2020. In addition to penning all songs on the album, he was also involved in producing the record.[13] He supplied the song "It's Not Okay" for the television series Brilliant Heritage two months later.[14] On December 29, he released a special R&B single entitled "I Will Be Your Shining Star".[15] In contrast to his previous breakup records, the track was a love song.[1] He launched an event alongside its release in which three couples to wed amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic would be selected to win a free congratulatory performance by Song.[15] It resulted in the single's gradual rise on music charts and was dubbed a "wedding song icon".[16] "I Will Be Your Shining Star" ultimately peaked at number nine of South Korea's weekly national Circle Digital Chart.[17] On Circle Chart's year-end report for 2021, the single ranked at number 18 on its list of best-performing singles.[5]

On December 12, 2021, Song released his second mini-album My Empty Space and its lead single "Memory of You".[18] The following January, he appeared on the music competition series Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend with Lee Jung and they sang a cover of "One's Way Back" by Pak Sun-zoo [ko].[19] Song recorded a rendition of Ali's debut single "365 Days" from her 2009 debut EP After the Love Has Gone, which he released on February 7, 2022.[20] On June 12, Song released the single "My Eyes on You".[21] He contended in the singing competition program King of Mask Singer wearing a mask of street toast to conceal his identity. He competed against a female vocalist donning a twisted doughnut mask and lost 59–40.[3]

Musical style

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Song identifies his "sweet" voice and high notes as his strengths.[4] Writing for entertainment website Xportsnews, Kim Ye-na took note of his ability to bring listeners to tears through the sentiments expressed in his breakup ballads.[22] His singing style has been compared to Yang Da-il, whose vocals he identified as an influence of his singing technique.[23] Song cites Naul of Brown Eyed Seoul and Jung Key as his role models for singing and songwriting, respectively.[24] He expressed his interest in learning the "emotions and depth" of Naul's singing.[25] In terms of songwriting, Song incorporates the memories of his emotions into the lyrics, as opposed to what he feels at the time.[22]

Philanthropy

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On New Year's Day in 2020, Song and ten of his fans visited the foster care facility Sunduk Home in Seoul, where they provided snacks, played with the children, and cleaned the premises.[26]

Discography

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Albums

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Extended plays

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Title[27] Details
Fade Away
  • Released: March 25, 2020
  • Label: Music Design, Kakao
  • Format: CD, digital download
My Empty Space (나의 틈; Naeui Teum)
  • Released: December 12, 2021
  • Label: Music Design, Kakao
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title[27] Year Peak chart positions Certification Album
KOR
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"Reason" (이유; Iyu) 2018 — Blind Musician
"Means Goodbye" (안녕이라는 말; Annyeongiraneun Mal) 2019 90 Non-album single
"U Everyday" (매일 너를; Mael Neoreul) 2020 — Fade Away
"I Will Be Your Shining Star" (밝게 빛나는 별이 되어 비춰줄게; Balge Bitnaneun Byeol-i Doe-eo Bichwojulge) 9 Non-album single
"Memory of You" (추억에 묻어둔 채 살아갈게; Chueok-e Mudeodun Chae Saragalge) 2021 — My Empty Space
"365 Days" (365일; 365-il) 2022 — Non-album single
"My Eyes on You" (나의 두 눈은 그대를 바라보고; Naeui Du Nuneul Geudareul Barabogo) —
"My World to You" (내 세상을 주고 싶어; Nae Sesangeul Jugo Sipeo) 2023 —
"After" —

Guest appearances

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Title[27] Year Other performer(s) Release
"One's Way Back" (귀로; Gwiro) 2022 J.Lee Immortal Songs – Oh My Star Special II Part 1

Soundtrack appearances

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Title[27] Year Release
"You Don't Know" (그대는 모르죠; Geudaeneun Moreujyo) 2019 The Witch Store (Web Drama) OST – Part.2
"It's Not Okay" (괜찮지가 않아; Gwaenchanjiga Anha) 2020 Brilliant Heritage OST Part.7
"Nothing" (아무 일도, 아무것도; Amu Ildo, Amugeotdo) 2022 Beautiful Moment OST

Filmography

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Online series
Year Title Note(s) Ref.
2018 Blind Musician Contestant, winner [8]
Television series
Year Title Note(s) Ref.
2022 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend Contestant [19]
King of Mask Singer Contestant, episode 361 [3]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2022 Golden Disc Awards Digital Song Bonsang "I Will Be Your Shining Star" Nominated [30]
Seezn Most Popular Artist Award Song I-han Nominated [31]

Notes

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  1. ^ Certification for streaming[29]

References

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  2. ^ "Song I-han" (in Korean). Music Design. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Jung, Han-bi (June 26, 2022). '복면가왕' 길거리토스트=음원 강자 송이한...일반인 판정단에 '축가' 약속. Herald Pop (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
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  7. ^ 실력파 뮤지션 발굴 오디션 '블라인드 뮤지션' 시작...'관심집중'. Joongdo Ilbo (in Korean). January 31, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
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  9. ^ QnA. YouTube (in Korean). Song I-han. January 27, 2021. Event occurs at 1:28. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
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  12. ^ Kim, Su-kyeong (November 21, 2019). '13000: 1의 보컬' 송이한, 뮤직디자인과 전속계약...본격 활동 시동. Ten Asia (in Korean). Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
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  14. ^ Yang, So-yeong (May 22, 2020). 송이한, '기막힌 유산' OST 합류. Star Today (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  15. ^ a b Kim, Ye-na (December 29, 2020). 송이한, 오늘(29일) 신곡 발매 "응원과 기쁨의 선물 되길". Xportsnews (in Korean). Xportsmedia. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  16. ^ 송이한, 2021 감성 발라더 급부상...마음 통한 이벤트로 '축가 아이콘'. Korea Economic Daily TV (in Korean). March 5, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  17. ^ 가온 38주차 노래방 차트 1위는 이무진...엠씨더맥스 5곡, 성시경 5곡. Top Star News (in Korean). September 23, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  18. ^ Kim, Hyeon-sik (December 7, 2021). 송이한, 겨울 감성 앨범 '나의 틈' 발매. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  19. ^ a b Park, Jin-yeong (January 8, 2022). '불후' 송이한, 데뷔 5년만 첫 방송 "죽을 때까지 못 잊을 것" 눈물. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  20. ^ Maeng, Seon-mi (February 3, 2022). 송이한, 7일 알리 '365일' 리메이크 음원 발매...이별 감성 자극. Biz Enter (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  21. ^ Kim, Su-jin (June 9, 2022). 송이한, 자작곡 러브송으로 감성 저격..12일 홍대 버스킹 예고. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  22. ^ a b Kim, Ye-na (February 13, 2022). 송이한 "실제 이별 경험담, 그저 감정만 기억" [엑's 인터뷰②]. Xportsnews (in Korean). Xportsmedia. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  23. ^ Kim, Ye-na (February 13, 2022). 송이한 "양다일 가장 존경, 완성도 칭찬 기뻐" [엑's 인터뷰①]. Xportsnews (in Korean). Xportsmedia. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  24. ^ Kim, Hyeon-sik (January 11, 2022). 송이한 "롤모델은 나얼, 오래 기억되는 가수되고파" [인터뷰]②. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  25. ^ '블라인드 뮤지션' 송이한 "롤모델은 나얼 선배님, 들려주는 음악 만들고파". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Dongwha Enterprise. June 3, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  26. ^ Kim, Won-hee (January 24, 2020). '13000 대 1의 보컬' 송이한, 설 맞아 따뜻한 선행... 팬들과 아동복지시설 봉사. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Kyunghyang Company. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  27. ^ a b c d 송이한 (in Korean). Daum. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  28. ^ Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  29. ^ "South Korean single streaming certifications – Song I-han – I Will Be Your Shining Star" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  30. ^ Hwang, Jee-young (December 17, 2021). [36회 골든] 5월 발매 곡·카카오 유통 음원, 후보에 다수 포진. JTBC News (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  31. ^ "Golden Disc Most Popular Artist Award". seezn. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
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