Shin Hae-chul | |
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 Shin Hae-chul in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shin Hae-chul |
| Also known as | Crom |
| Born | May 6, 1968 Seoul, South Korea |
| Died | October 27, 2014 (aged 46) Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea |
| 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]
- ^ 신해철 소개 [Shin Hae-chul Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Hong, Dam-young (October 27, 2017). "Fans, family remember rocker Shin Hae-chul on third anniversary of death". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Doo, Rumy (November 26, 2015). "Psy to honor Korean rock legend Shin Hae-chul in new album". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ a b Sung, So-Young (October 29, 2014). "Legendary singer Shin Hae-chul dies at 46". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ 넥스트 소개 [N.EX.T Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Hong, You-kyoung (January 31, 2018). "Shin Hae-chul's surgeon sentenced to prison". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.