Lee Seok-hoon, the South Korean singer and musical actor, returns with his new digital single “사랑이란 건 (When It’s Called Love).”
On February 26, singer and musical actor Lee Seok-hoon returns with his latest digital single, “사랑이란 건 (When It’s Called Love).” It marks as his first release of 2026 following his fifth mini-album, Renewed Purpose, in August 2025.
The ballad offers a quiet, heartfelt reflection on love, emphasizing the value of shared moments over grand declarations. Lee explains that the song expresses gratitude for a partner while capturing the subtle unease of cherishing fleeting time together, carrying the hope of continuing simple, happy days.
Following Renewed Purpose, Lee engaged closely with fans through a small-scale concert, 쓰임 : 새로, 쓰임 (Purpose: Renewed Purpose), in September 2025. Earlier, from January to March 2025, he portrayed Gwynplaine in the musical The Man Who Laughs, inspired by Victor Hugo’s L’Homme qui rit, and from November 2025 to February 2026, he took on the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Now, about six months after his last release, Lee Seok-hoon reconnects with audiences through new music, reaffirming his versatility as a singer, actor, and performer.
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More About the Singer
Lee Seok-hoon is a South Korean singer and musical actor signed with C9 Entertainment. He began his career in 2008 as a member of the vocal group SG Wannabe and launched his solo career in 2010 with the mini-album 인사 (Greetings).
He made his musical theater debut in 2018 as Charlie in Kinky Boots, a role he reprised four times through 2024. Since then, he has taken on prominent musical roles, including Montague “Monty” Navarro in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and, most recently, Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
In addition to performing, Lee has served as a vocal trainer on popular K-pop survival shows, including Produce 101 Season 2, Produce X 101, and BOYS PLANET seasons 1 and 2. His multifaceted talent has earned industry recognition: in 2023, he received the Excellence Award in Radio at the MBC Entertainment Awards for his work as a radio DJ, and the Specialty Award in Ballad at the 30th Hanteo Music Awards.
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