Seungri: Biography in Details
Who is Seungri?
Seungri is a former South Korean Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor, Entrepreneur, and Creative Director.
He won the 2009 3rd The Musical Awards for Popularity.
On 25th March 2019, Seungri was set to enlist in Nonsan Army Traning Centre.
Seungri- Early Life, Family, Ethnicity
Lee Seung-hyun was born on 12th December 1990 in Gwangju, South Korea. He is the son of Lee Yeon-jin and Kang Hyun-sook.
His father Lee Yeon is a former gold coach. Lee has a younger sister Lee Hanna. He shares a good bond with his sister and was spotted purchasing her a birthday gift.
Education
After passing his entrance exams he was accepted by Chung-Ang University in 2010.
But Seungri dropped out of the University in 2012 after being placed on academic probation several times.
Seungri- Professional Career
Big Bang
Seungri was scouted by YG Entertainment to audition for the boy band Big Bang alongside T.O.P, Taeyang, G-Dragon, Daesung, and Hyun-seung.
Their first album release was Big Bang Vol. 1 – Since 2007 which was a moderate success. He recorded his first solo song The Next Day.
Similarly, he choreographed a large portion of Big Bang’s dances.
Film, TV series
In the year 2009, Lee played the role of Park Min-Seo in Nineteen and Park Ji-min in Why Did You Come to My House?
His other movie roles are Big Bang Made, High & Low: The Movie, and Love Only.
In 2010, he appeared in the TV series Haru and in 2011 Lights and Shadows.
Seungri played the role of Teddy Seo in Angel Eyes.
Business
Seungri started two branches of music and dance academy Plug In Music Academy. In the year 2014, he started a cafe business which he left to his mother to run.
Likewise, Lee opened a private bar, Monkey Musem in Changsha, Hunan, China. In December 2016, he launched Aori Ramen in Seoul.
Philanthropy
In the year 2015, he joined label-mate Sean for a briquette charity. Similarly, he brought notable celebrities to donate to charity.
He donated 100 million to the global children’s welfare agency ChildFund Korea.
Awards
- 2018: 2nd Korea China International Film Festival
- 2018: 12th SBS Entertainment Awards
- 2009: 3rd The Musical Awards
Seungri- Net worth
The estimated net worth of Seungri is $25 million US.
As a South Korean singer, Seungri earned around ₩42,932,929 which is around 36,097 US.
Controversy, Retirement
As of 2019, Seungri has a number of allegations related to his club Burning Sun. He has been accused of prostitution.
On March 11, he announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.
Body Measurements
Seungri has a dimple on his left cheek with dark hair and eyes. Lee is 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Social Media
Seungri has around 8.3 million followers on his Instagram account.
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Seungri’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | December | Thursday |
| 2025 | December | Friday |
| 2026 | December | Saturday |
| 2027 | December | Sunday |
| 2028 | December | Tuesday |