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You Hee-yeol was born on 19 April, 1971 in Cheongun-dong, Seoul, South Korea, is a South Korean musician (born 1971). Discover You Hee-yeol's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

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Occupation Singer-songwriter · television host
Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 19 April, 1971
Birthday 19 April
Birthplace Cheongun-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality South Korea

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You Hee-yeol Height, Weight & Measurements

At 52 years old, You Hee-yeol height is 5′ 8″ .

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Height 5′ 8″
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Who Is You Hee-yeol's Wife?

His wife is Lee Sang-eun (m. 2005)

Family
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Wife Lee Sang-eun (m. 2005)
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Children You Ri-ah

You Hee-yeol Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is You Hee-yeol worth at the age of 52 years old? You Hee-yeol’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. He is from South Korea. We have estimated You Hee-yeol's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Singer-songwriter

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1971

You Hee-yeol (born April 19, 1971) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, radio disk jockey, and the host of You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook.

He is the founder of the record label Antenna Music and the sole member of the project band Toy.

You Hee-yeol was born in Seoul and attended Kyungbock High School.

He graduated from Seoul National University's College of Music with a major in composition.

1992

He first appeared in the local pop music scene by winning the grand prize at the fourth You Jae-ha Music Contest held in 1992 with the song "달빛의 노래" ("The Moonlight Song").

1994

In 1994, he started the band Toy as a duo with Yoon Jeong-oh.

But after releasing Toy's first album, Yoon left the band to study overseas and You joined the navy for his mandatory military service.

1996

Since 1996, Toy has continued as a one-man band with You as the sole member.

After his discharge from military service, Toy's second album Fairy Tales for Adults was released, with the title song "Remember I Was Next to You" sung by Kim Yeon-woo becoming a big hit.

Since then, You has rarely sung the songs in his albums and instead features guest vocalists such as Kim Yeon-woo, Kim Hyung-joong, Lee Jang-woo, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Jang-hoon, Jinu (also known as Hitchhiker), and Byeon Jae-won.

You has also produced many albums for K-pop musicians including Lee Seung-hwan, Yoon Jong-shin, Lee Sora and Lee Moon-se.

1997

In 1997, he founded the record label Antenna Music, then known as Toy Music.

1999

In July 1999, You published a book of illustrations titled In Front of a Familiar House.

The album of the same title contained instrumental tracks in a range of genres.

2002

Besides songwriting, You has worked as a radio DJ, appearing on MBC FM4U's Yoo Hee-yeol's Music City (1999–March 2001), MBC FM4U's All That Music (October 2, 2002 – April 25, 2004), and KBS 2FM's You Hee-yeol's Radio Heaven (2008–Nov 11, 2011).

2009

Since 2009, You has hosted the major K-pop live music program You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook on KBS 2TV.

2013

He was also a member of the judging panel for K-pop Star 3 (2013–14) and a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live Korea in September 2013.

2015

In 2015, he appeared in the music video for Psy's single "Daddy".

Since 2015, he became a co-host with Yoo Jae Suk in Two Yoo Project Sugar Man.

On December 11, 2021, You was diagnosed with COVID-19, canceled all of his schedules and is taking necessary measures in accordance with quarantine agency guidelines.

As of December 21, 2021, it was reported that Yoo had recovered from the infection as of December 19 after completing home treatment for COVID-19 according to a decision by health officials.

In 2022, You faced multiple allegations of plagiarism.

After acknowledging the similarities between his song "Very Private Night" and "Aqua" by Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, the controversy continued over songs "Happy Birthday to You" (composed by You and performed by Sung Si-kyung) and "Time to Turn On".

On July 18, 2022, You published an apology through his record label Antenna, announcing his intention to step down from his program You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, and that he "will look after [himself] more strictly so that a controversy such as this does not arise again."