Shin Hae-chul | |
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![]() Shin Hae-chul in 2014 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Shin Hae-chul |
Also known as | Crom |
Born | Seoul, South Korea | May 6, 1968
Died | October 27, 2014 Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea | (aged 46)
Genres | Rock, pop, techno, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, radio DJ, author |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1988–2014 |
Labels | Danal Entertainment |
Formerly of | N.EX.T |
Website | shinhaechul |
Shin Hae-chul | |
Hangul | 신해철 |
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Hanja | 申海澈 |
Revised Romanization | Sin Hae-cheol |
McCune–Reischauer | Sin Hae-ch'ŏl |
Shin Hae-chul (Hangul: 신해철; May 6, 1968 – October 27, 2014)[1] was a South Korean singer-songwriter and the frontman, vocalist of rock band N.EX.T. He was a record producer known for being a pioneer of Korean experimental rock music. He was referred to by fans as the "Demon Lord" or "The Devil" for his charismatic stage presence.[2][3]
Shin and his band Muhangwedo debuted at the 1988 MBC Campus Music Festival, where the band won first place for the song "To You."[4] He formed the experimental rock band N.EX.T in 1992.[5] He was also known for hosting a radio show from 2001 to 2012.[4]
Shin died as a result of medical malpractice after undergoing surgery in 2014.[6]
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