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Lee Chan-hyuk

Lee Chan-hyuk (Korean: 이찬혁; born September 12, 1996), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, producer and author. He debuted as a member of the sibling duo AKMU in April 2014, under YG Entertainment.

Lee Chan-hyuk
Lee in an interview with Marie Claire Korea in 2021
(1996-09-12) September 12, 1996Uijeongbu, South Korea
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Singer-songwriter
producer
author
Lee Su-hyun (sister)
Musical career
K-popfolk-pop
Vocalsguitar
2014–present
Cemter of Inspiration
AKMU
YG Family


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Lee Chan-hyuk (Korean: 이찬혁; born September 12, 1996), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, producer and author. He debuted as a member of the sibling duo AKMU in April 2014, under YG Entertainment.

Lee Chan-hyuk was born on September 12, 1996, in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Both Chan-hyuk and his younger sister, Lee Su-hyun, moved to Mongolia with their missionary parents for five years, while being home-schooled by their mother, before returning to South Korea. In August 2012, the siblings auditioned for the second installment of SBS reality survival program K-pop Star as Akdong Musician. The sibling duo finished in first place, later choosing to sign under YG Entertainment as they were the only label from the three to provide them the creative freedom they wished for throughout the show, believing their artistry would not be restricted or altered.

On April 7, 2014, Lee and Lee Su-hyun officially debuted as AKMU (Akdong Musician) with their studio album Play, instantly becoming a commercial success. The sibling duo has since released two more studio albums, two extended plays, one single album and ten singles in their discography. In September 2017, Lee enlisted in the Korean Marine Corps for his mandatory military service, thus temporarily halting all AKMU activities until his return. In midst of his service, it was revealed the Korean Marines officially chose Lee's self-written song, "Marine Triumph" (해병승전가), to represent the Corps. Lee completed his mandatory military service on May 29, 2019, and was discharged. His first appearance since hiatus was as AKMU on JTBC variety program Knowing Bros, where the episode was filmed the day after his release.

Lee at Ipselenti Korea University Festival in 2016

On September 26, 2019, Lee published his first novel Fish Meets Water (물 만난 물고기), a day after AKMU's album Sailing was released. The novel portrays his perspective on life values and art, and it correlates with the album. The novel became the number one best selling novel in South Korean bookstores. Three years later, Lee published the picture book Alien in collaboration with illustrator Lee Yoon-woo, based on the lyrics he wrote for Su-hyun's first single, "Alien".

Lee released his debut studio album, Error, on October 17, 2022, which went on to receive the Best Pop Album award at the 20th Korean Music Awards.

On June 28, 2023, Lee released his first video album Umbrella under the pseudonym Leechanhyukvideo.

On July 14, 2025, Lee released his second studio album Eros, marking his first full-length solo release since Error in 2022. The album features the title track "Vivid LaLa Love", among other songs exploring themes of love, loss, and existential reflection.

In November 2025, AKMU decided to part ways with YG Entertainment after 12 years, reportedly in talks to establish an independent label.

Title	Details	Peaks
Released: October 17, 2022
Label: YG
Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	56	KOR: 3,445
Released: June 28, 2023
Label: Mystery Friends
Formats: Digital download, streaming	—	—
Released: July 14, 2025
Label: YG
Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	60	KOR: 1,697

Title	Year	Peak positions	Sales
2022	116	—.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px;white-space:nowrap}N/a	Error
2023	—	Umbrella
2024	129	Non-album single
2025	101	Eros
7
2015	13	KOR: 160,762	Non-album single
2023	—	—N/a	Love Part 2
—	Wonderland
2025	135	Non-album single
2023	—	—N/a	Non-album single
2022	—	—N/a	Seoul Check-in OST
2021	—	—N/a	Reconnect

Title	Year	Peak positions
2022	61	Error
68
84
100
74
105
106
107
112
113
2023	111	Umbrella
2025	172	Eros
78
175
169
185
190
189

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
Song of the Sun	Music director

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
K-pop Star Season 2	Contestant	Winner with Akdong Musician
King of Mask Singer	Episode 99

Fish Meets Water (2019)
Alien (2022)

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee(s)/work(s)
2014	—N/a	Lee Chan-hyuk	Won
2023	Best Pop Album	Error	Won
2026	Musician of the Year	Lee Chan-hyuk	Nominated
Album of the Year	Eros	Nominated
Best Pop Album	Won
Song of the Year	Endangered Love	Won
Best Pop Song	Won
2025	Best Music Video	Vivid LaLa Love	Nominated
Song of the Year	Longlisted
MUSIC (featuring Big Naughty)	Longlisted
Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance	Won

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