Lee Min-hyuk (singer, born 1993)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Min-hyuk
Min-hyuk at Concert
Min-hyuk at Concert
Background information
Born (1993-11-03) November 3, 1993 (age 27)
Uijeongbu, South Korea
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • MC
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsStarship
Associated acts
Websitemonstax-e.com
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Min-hyeok
McCune–ReischauerYi Minhyŏk

Lee Min-hyuk (Korean: 이민혁, born November 3, 1993), better known mononymously as Minhyuk, is a South Korean singer and MC. He debuted in the South Korean boy group Monsta X, formed in 2015 through Mnet's survival show No.Mercy under Starship Entertainment.

Early life and debut[]

Lee Min-hyuk was born in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea[1][2] on November 3, 1993.[3]

Beginning in December 2014, he competed in Mnet's survival show No.Mercy. In the finale of the show, Lee was the final member confirmed to be one of the seven contestants debuting in Starship Entertainment's new boy group Monsta X.[4]

Career[]

2015–2018: Monsta X and career beginnings[]

In 2015, he debuted with Monsta X with their first EP Trespass.[5] In March 2017, the group released their first studio album The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter. Their Japanese debut would follow in April 2018 and the group's first English album in February 2020.

On Monsta X's second studio album Take.1 Are You There?, Minhyuk is a credited writer for their song "널하다".[6]

2019-present: MC roles and solo work[]

In June 2019 he released a mixtape single "옹심이" ("Ongsimi"), with a music video released through Starship Entertainment's YouTube page. The single featured fellow group member Joohoney,[7] and was described by Minhyuk as "EDM Hip Trot".[8]

In late 2019 and into 2020, Minhyuk began expanding his individual activities.[9] In October, he became one of three MC's for SBS' Inkigayo, alongside Naeun of April and Jaehyun of NCT, hosting the show weekly every Sunday.[10][11]

For Monsta X's sixth studio album All About Luv, Minhyuk is a credited writer and composer on three of their tracks.[12]

In July 2020, Minhyuk launched Vogue Ship Show on Naver Now, a weekly radio show that focuses on creating art while connecting with fans.[13][14] Most episodes host guests, usually other idols, including members of g.o.d.,[15] labelmates such as Jeong Se-woon[16] and members of Cravity, as well as groupmates from Monsta X. In August, Minhyuk was announced to be an MC for the new KT Seezn program Back to the Idol, alongside Eunhyuk of Super Junior.[17][18]

In August, it was announced that Minhyuk would be featured on the soundtrack for She's My Type, released through Daum.[19] The song, titled "Have a Goodnight", was released on September 11, as a duet with group member Shownu.[20][21]

In November, Minhyuk appeared on King of Mask Singer with the identity of "Baepsae", winning the first two rounds he competed in, but losing in the third round.[22]

In June 2021, Minhyuk and Hyungwon were selected as new models for Youtube channel INSSAOPPA G [인싸오빠]. The two will be transforming into different "sub-character" for each episode to introduce the latest trends and Gmarket global shop products in entertainment format.[23]

In July, Minhyuk became the global ambassador for Evian.[24] Minhyuk and Shownu also appeared in W Korea, promoting the premium luggage brand RIMOWA.[25] He also joined the cast of the upcoming variety show Our Neighborhood Class as the youngest member. It is a show that is focused on the "makeover" of neighborhoods across the country.[26] Furthermore, Minhyuk and Eunhyuk will return as MCs for Back to the Idol 2 airing in mid-August.[27]

In August, Minhyuk was chosen as global brand Korean muse for Champion and will be part of the 2021 FW pictorial.[28]

Discography[]

Main article: Monsta X discography

As lead artist[]

Year Song title Album Artist Ref.
2019 "Ongsimi" (옹심이) Non-album single Minhyuk feat. Joohoney [7]

Soundtrack appearance[]

Year Song title Album Artist Ref.
2020 "Have a Goodnight" She's My Type OST with Shownu [21]

Filmography[]

See also: Monsta X § Filmography

TV appearances[]

Year Network Show Role Ref.
2014–2015 Mnet No.Mercy Contestant [4]
2018 SBS TV Law of the Jungle Cast [29]
tvN My Math Teen [30]
2019–2021 SBS Inkigayo MC [10]
2020 MBC Weekly Idol [31]
Naver Now Vogue Ship Show [13]
KBS2 Fun-staurant [32]
KT Seezn Back to the Idol [17]
MBC King of Mask Singer Contestant [22]
2021 LG Hello Vision Our Neighborhood Class Cast [26]
KT Seezn & MBC Back to the Idol 2 MC [27][33]

References[]

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  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Yoo, Byung-cheol (July 24, 2020). 몬스타엑스 민혁, '인기가요' MC 이어 30일 네이버 NOW. '보그싶쇼' 론칭 [Monsta X Minhyuk, 'Inkigayo' MC, launches Naver NOW. 'Vogue Ship' Show]. Korea Economic Daily TV (in Korean). Retrieved July 30, 2020.
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  17. ^ Jump up to: a b Lee, Jaehoon (August 20, 2020). 슈퍼주니어 은혁·몬스타엑스 민혁 만났다…'빽투더 아이돌'. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved August 20, 2020.
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  21. ^ Jump up to: a b Shim, Eon-kyung (September 7, 2020). 몬스타엑스 셔누X민혁, 11일 '취향저격 그녀' 컬래버 음원 '해브 어 굿나잇' 발매 [공식]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Daum.
  22. ^ Jump up to: a b Shim, Eon-kyung (November 7, 2020). '복면가왕' 부뚜막고양이, 하은 상대로 1표 차 승…위일청·전원주·민혁 정체 공개 [종합]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2020.
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