The first new artist group to release their debut album in 2005 out of the new artists introduced through YG’s official homepage, Yang Hyun Suk has highly spoken of Soul Star to become ‘the best R&B group ever to exist in Korea.’ They are also the first label that new partner Eungun and YG has released by joining hands.
Among the three members, Lee Chang Geun and Lee Seung Woo had worked together as an acapella group named WIZ, and so their names are well known to the R&B fans in Korea. Lee Chang Keun has high toned vocal skill that is high enough to sing the song of his favorite female singer Ann; Jazz lover Lee Seung Woo has a mesmerizing bass vocal and is also the brother of Big Mama’s Lee Ji Young. Lee; and Lee Kyu Hoon who has a deep and appealing vocal is also the team’s main vocal. He is also known for his ID ‘Wanya’ among the Boyz II Men fan community in Korea for his outstanding skills for imitating songs from Boyz II Men albums.
Only album release with YG Soulstar vol. 1- Only one for me
To the members of Soul star, the definition of a song is like a daily life to them. Their songs untamed and unplanned, is a daily life of Soul star. Soul Star has said that they are most happy when they can sing without any worries. Their minds can be seen through their debut album that is mainly filled with pretty melodies and bright, beautiful love stories.
The melodious main title song ‘Only one for me’ is a song that sings the emotions of love; Acapella song ‘Under you love’ which has already became an instant hit due to its public release on the official website; Funky track that is suitable for clubs ‘I like it’ are songs that are included in this album.
From Acapella, Hip hop, Gospel, to Funk, all the songs is true to the R&B/Soul formula and is filled with Soul Star’s original and distinctive style. Due to its one year preparation, this album shows high, in-depth qualities. Although all of the three members have distinguishing vocals, their vocals are most charming when they are performing on stage together as one as group named ‘Soul Star’.
1st Album
01 Soulstar
02 In My Bed
03 Aftermath
04 Only One For Me
05 March 31st (There’s only you)
06 I Like It
07 Under Your Love
08 That Day Will Come
09 Girls , Girls , Girls
10 Deeper IntoThe Night
11 Fool
12 Am 2:00
13 My Jesus I Love Thee (Acapella Ver.)
Soulstar - First Story (Single)
Release Date
3-15-2006
1 지우개 (Title)
2 그녀를 부탁해요
3 잊을래
4 Under Your Luv [Korean Ver.]
5 지우개 [instrumental]
Lee Chang Geun D.O.B: 15.08.1978
Lee Gyu Hoon D.O.B: 01.02.1985
Lee Seung Woo D.O.B: 30.09.1981
^thanks to jjhth
