Lee Young-hoon (1960–2008) was a celebrated South Korean composer renowned for
his contributions to the Korean pop ballad genre, particularly through his
enduring collaboration with singer Lee Moon-sae during the 1980s and 1990s. Born
on March 6, 1960, Lee rose to prominence with heartfelt and poetic compositions
that redefined popular music in Korea. After meeting Lee Moon-sae through
songwriter Um In-ho, Lee Young-hoon composed hit ballads like "When Love is
Gone" and "Break Up Story", earning him the 1987 Golden Disc Award and cementing
his status as a transformative figure in...