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Shin Yechan (Korean신예찬; born June 13, 1992) is a South Korean artist, best known as the leader and violinist of the band LUCY.

Shin Yechan
Born (1992-06-13) June 13, 1992 (age 32)
Nationality South Korea

Early Life

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Yechan began playing the violin in the third grade after accompanying his mother to a violin lesson. His violin teacher noticed his natural talent for tuning the instrument on his own and suggested that he pursue violin studies. Since then, Shin has specialized in classical violin.

Career

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Ganeung Dong Band Era

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Yechan served as the violinist in the Ganeung Dong Band. After seeing the lead singer Im Gun-joo perform solo on the streets, Yechan invited him to perform together. Later, drummer Jo Hwan-seok joined, completing the band.

The band gained attention due to Im Gun-joo's vocals and Yechan's unique violin style, becoming a well-known street band. Their busking performance of "Smooth Criminal" on YouTube reached over 15 million views.[1][unreliable source?]

In 2018, Ganeung Dong Band performed on the show "I Can See Your Voice."[2][3]

Superband Era

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In 2019, Shin Yechan, along with Ganeung Dong Band, participated in the TV show "Superband." During the show, Shin teamed up with Lee Ju-hyuk, Jo Won-sang, and Shin Gwang-il to form the band LUCY, ultimately finishing as runners-up.[4] After the show, Shin decided to focus on LUCY and officially left the Ganeung Dong Band, though they remain good friends.

LUCY Era

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On March 27, 2020, Yechan signed an exclusive contract with Mystic Story.[5] LUCY released their first digital single album "DEAR." on May 8, 2020, and has been active since. The team continuously grew its popularity and has released more than 100 songs so far.[6][7] LUCY was invited to SXSW in 2023.[8] It is currently on its first world tour "Written by Flower" across 20 cities in the United States.[9]

Reference

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  1. ^ Daily Busking (2019-02-11). 관객들이 경악한 바이올린 미친 속주 ㄷㄷ (슈퍼밴드 가능동 신예찬). Archived from the original on 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-06-01 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Mnet TV (2018-03-23). I Can See Your Voice 5 감미로워ㅠㅠ 의정부 신치림 ′라라라′ 180323 EP.8. Archived from the original on 2020-12-27. Retrieved 2024-06-01 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ Mnet TV (2018-03-23). I Can See Your Voice 5 에너지 폭발! 스트레스 싹! 의정부 신치림 ′DNA′ 180323 EP.8. Archived from the original on 2022-12-18. Retrieved 2024-06-01 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Why SuperBand was and still is the best survival show!". allkpop. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  5. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
  6. ^ Yoo, Hong (2023-08-16). "[Herald Interview] Lucy aims to expand reach with pop-rock music". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  7. ^ "Band LUCY is heating up Busan. Lucy (Shin Ye-chan, Choi Sang-yeop, Cho Won-sang, Shin Kwang-il) w.. - MK". 매일경제. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  8. ^ "Rock band Lucy to make comeback in August". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  9. ^ Carbonilla, Hans; clopez (2024-05-31). "Here are the K-pop shows to catch this June in North America". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved 2024-06-15.