Shin Hye-sung

{{see also|Shinhwa}}

Shin auditioned in America through Brothers Entertainment and joined Shinhwa after bandmates Andy and Eric. He officially debuted as part of Shinhwa on March 24, 1998, with a performance of their first single "해결사" (The Solver) on KM Music Tank. Since then, he has released thirteen Korean and one Japanese studio albums with Shinhwa.

Shin debuted as a solo artist in 2005 with the release of his solo album entitled Love of May (오월지련, 五月之戀) in 2005. This album ranked number one on the HMV pre-order sales chart in Japan in February 2005, with 180,000 copies sold. Shin released his second album, entitled The Beginning, New Days on August 8, 2007. His song, "First Person", was No. 1 on the K-pop Top 10 chart. His album sold 30,000 copies on its first day of release and 50,000 copies in a week.

He has since released five Korean and two Japanese studio albums.

In June 2011, after releasing his fifth Korean studio album, The Road Not Taken, Shin wrapped up a series of performances in Seoul, Busan, and Shanghai. He also hosted a special two-day, 2011 Tour in Seoul – The Road Not Taken Act II, at Kyung Hee University on September 3 and 4.{{cite news|title=Shin Hye-sung 2011 Tour in Seoul|url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/hallyu/concert_info_view.html?page=8&No=3060|access-date=May 10, 2013|newspaper=KBS Global|date=August 24, 2011}} Then in July, he recorded a duet "I Believe," with Shunsuke Kiyokiba former member of Exile.Choe, MinJi [http://global.mnet.com/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201108251608_107&nowPage=164 "Shin Hye Sung Nails Number One Spot on Taiwanese Music Chart"] Mnet News. July 29, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012

In March 2012, Shin reunited with his Shinhwa bandmates for their comeback after four years, under the management of 'Shinhwa Company'. It is a joint venture agency for members to perform as a group, of which Eric and Lee Min-woo are co-CEOs and the remaining members are shareholders. The Company manages the group as a whole, whilst members' individual activities are managed by their respective agencies.[http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/08/03/2011080300734.html "Shinhwa Form Their Own Agency"] Chosun Ilbo. August 3, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2011 The group released their tenth studio album The Return on March 23, 2012,{{cite news|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120317n02923|script-title=ko:신화, 섬뜩한 뱀파이어 변신…23일 10집 발매|work=Nate News|date=March 17, 2012|access-date=March 19, 2012|language=ko}}{{cite news|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012031611415951187|title=Shinhwa to release upcoming 10th album on March 23|work=10 Asia|date=March 16, 2012|access-date=March 26, 2012}} launched their comeback concerts 2012 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Return throughout Asia{{cite news|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=Shinhwa releases teaser video for upcoming concert|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012020109043546617|access-date=December 13, 2012|newspaper=10 Asia|date=February 1, 2012}}{{cite news|last=Suk|first=Monica|title=CONCERT REVIEW: Shinhwa: Reborn with The Return|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012032611004746965|access-date=December 13, 2012|newspaper=10 Asia|date=March 26, 2012}} and their first exclusive variety program Shinhwa Broadcast premiered on March 17, 2012, on cable channel JTBC.{{cite news|last=Park|first=HyunMin|title=Shinhwa to have Shinhwa Broadcast|url=http://global.mnet.com/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201203041009_3988|access-date=November 12, 2012|newspaper=Mnet News|date=March 4, 2012|agency=CJ E&M}}

On March 25, during the encore performance of the 2012 Shinhwa Grand Tour in Seoul: The Return, Shin injured his knee. At the start of the performance of "Yo!", he was shot up on stage but did not land safely. He ruptured his cruciate ligament and severely damaged the cartilage and ligament surrounding the meniscus, requiring surgery and six weeks of rest. Shin had previously ruptured his cruciate ligament again, an injury previously sustained during a concert in 2001, and had corrective surgery on his left knee but the cruciate ligament in his right knee continued to suffer damage, for which he was exempt from mandatory military service. However, he has put off surgery, but has continued treatment through the end of promotional activities for Shinhwa's tenth studio album, The Return.Park, HyunMin [http://www.enewsworld.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=4726&idxType=News "Shin Hye Sung to Put Off Surgery to Continue with Shinhwa Promotions"] CJ E&M enewsWorld. March 26, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012 He performed by singing in a chair for their first music show comeback on March 29 on M Countdown, where they performed "Venus" and "Hurt".Park, HyunMin [http://www.enewsworld.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=4854&idxType=News "Shin Hye Sung to Perform for Shinhwa’s Comeback in a Chair"] CJ E&M enewsWorld. March 28, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012

In September Shin along with bandmate Lee Min-woo performed at the West Bank Music Festival in Shanghai from September 30 to October 2, as K-Pop representatives along with other international artists such as Michael Bolton in front of an audience of 100,000 people.{{cite news|last=Park|first=HyunMin|title=Shinhwa′s Shin Hye Sung and Lee Min Woo to Sing in Chinese Rock Festival Alongside Michael Bolton|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=16161|access-date=September 29, 2012|newspaper=enewsWorld|date=September 27, 2012|agency=CJ E&M}}{{cite news|last=Sunwoo|first=Carla|title=Shinhwa boys get Shanghai invite|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2960106|access-date=September 29, 2012|newspaper=Joongang Daily|date=September 28, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126223213/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2960106|archive-date=January 26, 2013}}

From June 3, 2019 to February 21, 2021, Shin Hyesung hosted the SBS Radio show, Shin Hyesung's music odyssey. He took a hiatus due to worsened throat conditions.{{cite news|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CLjik_cgpeK/?img_index=1 | title=Instagram }}{{cite news|url=https://zapzee.net/2021/02/17/shin-hye-sung-drops-out-of-radio-program-due-to-worsened-throat-conditions/ |title=Shin Hye Sung Drops Out of Radio Program Due to Worsened Throat Conditions - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine |work=ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine |date=February 16, 2021 |author1=Willow }}{{cite news|url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=404969 | title=신혜성 "목 상태 악화로 라디오 하차"[전문] | date=February 16, 2021 }}

In January 2022, fellow bandmember Andy Lee was married. Shin, despite speculation that he did not attend, was later revealed to have had even worsened health. His band member shared, on the television show SBS Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 "Among our members, Hyesung hyung isn't very healthy. He hurt his legs and his vocal cords aren't in prime condition. But despite him feeling under the weather, he came to my wedding. I was touched."{{cite news|title=Shinhwa's Andy thanks Hyesung for attending the wedding despite his injuries|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/07/shinhwas-andy-thanks-hyesung-for-attending-the-wedding-despite-his-injuries}}

On October 11, 2022, Shin was found sleeping inside a parked vehicle in the middle of a road. Police arrived and he was brought in for questioning. The car in which he was sleeping was previously reported stolen.{{cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/10/shinhwas-hyesung-arrested-after-being-found-sleeping-in-an-allegedly-stolen-vehicle-refusing-breathalyzer-test |title=Shinhwa's Hyesung arrested after being found sleeping in an allegedly stolen vehicle & refusing breathalyzer test }}{{cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/10/shinhwas-hyesung-admits-to-driving-under-the-influence-apologizes |title=Shinhwa's Hyesung admits to driving under the influence & apologizes }} In December, KBS suspended Shin Hyesung along with several other celebrities.{{cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/12/kbs-suspends-6-different-celebrities-with-recent-dui-or-illegal-drug-charges-including-kim-sae-ron-shinhwas-hyesung-bi-more |title=KBS suspends 6 different celebrities with recent DUI or illegal drug charges, including Kim SAE Ron, Shinhwa's Hyesung, B.I. & more }} Shin Hyesung was initially sentenced to 1 year of probation for possession of a stolen vehicle and refusing a breathalyzer test.{{cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/04/shinhwas-hyesung-sentenced-to-1-year-of-probation-for-possession-of-a-stolen-vehicle-refusing-breathalyzer-test |title=Shinhwa's Hyesung sentenced to 1 year of probation for possession of a stolen vehicle + refusing breathalyzer test }} In 2023, prosecution appealed the "lenient" sentence and sought a 2 year prison sentence instead.{{cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/03/prosecution-seeks-a-2-year-prison-sentence-for-shinhwas-hyesung |title=Prosecution seeks a 2-year prison sentence for Shinhwa's Hyesung }} However, in April, 2024, the court upheld the initial 1 year of probation.{{cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/04/court-upholds-1-year-probation-for-shin-hyesung-charged-with-operating-a-stolen-vehicle-while-under-the-influence-of-alcohol |title=Court upholds 1 year probation for Shin Hyesung, charged with operating a stolen vehicle while under the influence of alcohol }} On May 10, 2024, his sentence was finalized as neither he nor the prosecution submitted an additional appeal.{{cite news|url=https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2024/05/10/N3BNJUM66FEWDKJJCXHHT7ALV4/ |title='남의 차로 음주운전' 신화 신혜성, 징역형 집행유예 확정 |date=May 10, 2024 }}

{{Main|Shin Hye-sung discography}}

{{Further|Shinhwa discography|S (South Korean band)#Discography}}

• 2005: 五.月.之.戀 (Love of May)
• 2007: The Beginning, New Days
• 2008: Live and Let Live
• 2009: Keep Leaves
• 2010: Find Voice in Song
• 2011: The Road Not Taken
• 2011: Embrace
• 2012: Winter Poetry
• 2016: Delight
• 2017: Serenity
• 2019: Setlist

1. Shinhwa Vol. 2 "Forever With You (너의 곁에서)"
2. Shinhwa Vol. 3 "Never Come To Me" (co-writer)
3. Shinhwa Vol. 3 "Vortex" (co-writer)
4. Shinhwa Vol. 3 "Wedding March"
5. Shinhwa Vol. 4 "Hey, Come On"
6. Shinhwa Vol. 4 "Falling in Love"
7. Shinhwa Vol. 4 "Sure I Know"
8. Shinhwa Vol. 4 "바램 ( I Swear)"
9. Shinhwa Vol. 6 " You (노을)"
10. Shinhwa Vol. 7 "Oh" (co-wrote song lyrics with Minwoo)
11. Shinhwa Vol. 9 "Destiny of Love (흔적)"
12. Shinhwa Vol. 10 "Let It Go" (co-wrote song lyrics with Eddie Shin)
13. Shin Hye Sung Vol. 1 "Don't Leave" (co-writer with JPS)
14. Shin Hye Sung Vol. 1 "Same Thought" (co-writer with Park Chang Hyun)
15. Shin Hye Sung Vol. 1 "Punishment (벌)" (co-writer with Kim Do Hyun)
16. Shin Hye Sung Vol. 1 "A Song For You"
17. Shin Hye Sung Vol. 1 "After... "
18. Shin Hye Sung & Lyn [He Said... She Said...] "Echo"
19. Group S Fr. in Cl "I Swear" (wrote English lyrics)
20. Group S Fr. in Cl "I Believe"
21. S.E.S Vol. 1 "Good-Bye" (Rap by Eric)
22. S.E.S Vol. 2 "Kiss" (Rap by Eric)

Other participation: Shinhwa Vol. 8 "Midnight Girl" (New melody arrangements for ballad version)

• 2012 KBS Immortal Songs
• 2013 MBC Remocon

{{see also|List of awards and nominations received by Shinhwa}}

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• [http://www.lworks.co.kr/HYESUNG/ Official Korean Website] {{in lang|ko}}
• [http://www.shinhwacompany.co.kr/ Shincom Entertainment Official Website] {{in lang|ko}}
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• https://www.instagram.com/delight.hs/ (in Korean)

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