Shin Hae-chul

Shin Hae-chul
Shin Hae-chul in 2014
Shin Hae-chul in 2014
Background information
Birth nameShin Hae-chul
Also known asCrom
Born(1968-05-06)May 6, 1968
Seoul, South Korea
DiedOctober 27, 2014(2014-10-27) (aged 46)
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
GenresRock, pop, techno, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer, radio DJ, author
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active1988–2014
LabelsDanal Entertainment
Formerly ofN.EX.T
Websiteshinhaechul.com (in Korean)
Shin Hae-chul
Hangul
신해철
Hanja
申海澈
Revised RomanizationSin Hae-cheol
McCune–ReischauerSin 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]

  1. ^ 신해철 소개 [Shin Hae-chul Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 넥스트 소개 [N.EX.T Profile]. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  6. ^ 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.