Ryu Si-won (류시원)

Basic info

Ryu Si-won is an actor and singer who debuted as an actor and also worked as a singer in Korea and Japan. Representative songs include the Japanese singles 〈桜 (Sakura)〉 and 〈ひまわりのRhapsody〉.

Debut: 1995-10
Birthday: October 6, 1972
Years active: 1995–
Genre: Pop · Ballad
Real name: 류시원
Debut reference: Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

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Debuted in 1994 in the KBS drama 《느낌》 and gained popularity with 《프로포즈》, 《순수》, and others. While working as an actor, released the Korean first full-length album 《Change》 in October 1995.

Released the 2nd full-length album 《몽》 in 1999, and also hosted SBS 《TV가요 20》 and KBS 《Music Bank》.

After the drama 《아름다운 날들》 aired in Japan in 2004, released the Japanese album 《約束》. In 2005, the singles 〈桜〉 and 〈ひまわりのRhapsody〉 both landed in the Oricon top 5 in succession.

Afterward continued releasing albums and concerts in Japan every year, up to the 2016 album 《Wish》. In September 2013, was sentenced at the first trial to a fine of 7 million won for assaulting and threatening his wife and violating the location information act, finalized by the Supreme Court in September 2014.

Signature songs

桜 (Sakura) 2005 YouTube Spotify
ひまわりのRhapsody 2005 YouTube Spotify
夏の夢/好きです、好きです 2006 YouTube Spotify
花の首飾り 2007 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

1995.10 Change1st studio albumReleased in Korea
1999.09 몽 (夢)2nd studio albumReleased in Korea
2004.12 約束Japanese albumOricon No. 8
2005.10 秋桜Japanese albumIncluded on 〈桜〉, Oricon No. 4
2006.05 Asian BlowJapanese albumOricon No. 3
2007.05 With YouJapanese albumOricon No. 3
2016.10 WishJapanese album

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Major awards

1996 KBS Drama Awards, Best New Actor
1999 Baeksang Arts Awards, TV Category, Male Popularity Award
2000 MBC Drama Awards, Male Excellence Award in Acting
2005 Japan Gold Disc Awards, New Artist of the Year
2005 Japan Record Awards, Popular Award

Key records and stories

Made an acting debut in 1994 in the KBS drama 《느낌》.
Released the Korean first full-length album 《Change》 in October 1995.
The first Japanese single 〈桜〉 reached No. 2 on Oricon in April 2005.
On September 4, 2014, the Supreme Court finalized a fine of 7 million won for assault, intimidation, and violating the location information act.
A descendant of Ryu Seong-ryong, Chief State Councillor of Joseon.
Founded the professional racing team Team 106 in 2009 and competed as both manager and driver.