Lee Jong-hee (Ireah)
| Lee Jong-hee (Ireah) | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1994 South Korea |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent | JJ Holic Media and Lotus E&M (2017-2020) |
Lee Jong-hee (Hangul: 이종희; Hanja: 李鐘熙; born March 25, 1994), also known as Ireah, is a South Korean singer and actor. The stage name "Ireah" symbolizes "7 days" in Korean, and bears the meaning of "being lucky every day". He debuted as a member of the idol group MASC on October 12, 2017, as the lead vocalist, under JJ Holic Media and Lotus E&M. The group was subsequently disbanded on October 18, 2020. He is also known as a member of Team 7:00 from JTBC’s survival reality show - Peak Time.
Early life and education
Ireah was born in South Korea on March 25, 1994. He graduated from Kpop Vocal Major, the Department of Midi Music in Paekche Institute of the Arts. He was at the top of the whole department.[1][2]
2017-2020: Debut with MASC
In 2017, Ireah joined MASC as one of the four new members when MASC released the second single, "Do It", on October 12, 2017.[3]
JJ Holic Media announced on July 30, 2018, that members ACE and Chibin were leaving the group following a bullying incident in March where ACE verbally attacked Chibin. Additionally, 26 departed from MASC around the same time to pursue a career in directing. Another member, Doeun, also left the group on October 22, 2018, and the agency confirmed that MASC would continue as a four-member group going forward.
On May 12, 2019, MASC released the third single of "Maschera". On December 30, 2019, Ireah collaborated with At Night to release "Sweet Garden Feat. 이레 (IREAH)" as one of the co-lyricists and composers.
2020-2022: Disbandment of MASC
On October 17, 2020, the group announced their disbandment four years after their debut.[4][5][6]
Ireah enlisted for mandatory military service after MASC's disbandment and was assessed as a top soldier. He was subsequently discharged in 2022. Since his discharge, Ireah has been working as a vocal coach. He has also been qualified as a skin beautician.
2023: Garnering global attention through Peak Time
In 2023, Ireah participated in JTBC's survival reality show Peak Time as part of Team 7:00 with his fellow group member Heejae. They quickly gained recognition for their exceptional vocal abilities, and their rendition of NU'EST's "Hello" during the survival round earned widespread praise from both judges and audience members. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] On the show's finale, Team 7:00 revealed their group name as Masc (band) and finished in second place.[15]
Discography
Other singles
| Date | Album | Song | Singers | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2019 | REMINISCE: 회상 | Sweet Garden | At Night（엣나잇） Feat. 이레 (IREAH) | As composer and lyricist[16] |
| March 23, 2022 | PEAK TIME - 3Round Originals Match | Doesn't Matter | Peak Time - TEAM 07:00 |
Filmography
Youtube Cover
| Date | Song | Original singer(s) | Singer(s) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2020 | 마음이 말하는 행복 (Happiness) | 마크툽 (MAKTUB) | IREAH X GITAEK | |
| July 11, 2020 | 너를 그린 우주 (Insomnia2020) | 마크툽 (MAKTUB) | IREAH X GITAEK | |
| May 19, 2022 | Love Me More | Sam Smith | IREAH | |
| May 25, 2022 | Yours | Conan Gray | IREAH | |
| June 3, 2022 | 찰나가 영원이 될 때 (The Eternal Moment) | 마크툽 (MAKTUB) | IREAH | |
| June 10, 2022 | 너의 모든 순간 Every Moment Of You (별에서 온 그대 My Love From the Star OST ) | 성시경 (Sung Si Kyung) | IREAH | |
| June 25, 2022 | 이런 엔딩 (Ending Scene) | 아이유 (IU) | IREAH | |
| June 25, 2022 | Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment) | 방탄소년단 (BTS) | IREAH | |
| July 8, 2022 | Ghost | Justin Bieber | IREAH | |
| September 7, 2022 | SODA (feat. 1ho & 0back) | 공기남 (Airman) | IREAH X GITAEK | |
| March 25, 2023 | Medley
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Various | IREAH |
Variety Shows
| Date | Channel | Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February 2023－ | JTBC | Peak Time |
Television Series
| Year | Channel | Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | JTBC | Hello, My Twenties! | EP10 (Cameo) |
References
- ↑ "Pops in Seoul MASC(마스크) _ Ireah(이레)_ Self-Introduction". October 19, 2017.
- ↑ "MASC::다재다능 아이돌, 이레". May 22, 2019.
- ↑ "MASC's return with new members on October 12 2017". Archived from the original on 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
- ↑ "MASC announces their disbandment through heartfelt video made for fans". Archived from the original on 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ↑ "[마스크/MASC] Thanks to Mabling." YouTube. MASC official. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ↑ Park Yoon-jin (October 18, 2020). [단독] 마스크, 데뷔 4년 만에 전격 해체 "팬들에게 미안한 마음뿐" [[Exclusive] Masc disbanded after 4 years of debut "I am sorry to the fans"]. My Daily.
- ↑ "JTBC's new audition show "PEAK TIME" is currently recruiting, disbanded, and newly debuted male idol group! We need to give them a push～". 2022-06-21. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- ↑ "Contestants are being recruited! JTBC Launches New Talent Show "PEAK TIME"". 2022-06-21. Archived from the original on 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- ↑ "The premiere date of the male idol group rebirth talent show "Peak Time" was revealed! SJ, Girls' Generation's 6 Super Crazy Judging Lineup Exposure". 2022-12-25. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- ↑ "JTBC's idol survival program "PEAK TIME" teaser released!". 2022-12-23. Archived from the original on 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- ↑ "The buried male idol's group has a chance to turn a new leaf! Boy group survival program "PEAK TIME" preview Lee Seung Gi exclaims "Gems are only coming out now"; Song Minho is moved to tears". 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ ""Peak Time" voting method, popular group: B.A.P Moon Jong-yeop shocked the audience! Group 11:00 "Working Group" worked part-time every day" moved the judges to tears". 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ "The 7 highlights of "Peak Time" The rebirth of the former unknown boy group, the super-strength contestants even beat EXO to win an award in the past". 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ "Gathering all 9 star judges, the boy group burst into tears on the stage of "Peak Time"". 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ↑ "Watch: "Peak Time" Announces Its Final Winner After Thrilling Live Performances". 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ "Sweet Garden (Feat. 이레 (IREAH))". 2019-12-30.
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