Lee Seung-gi to make comeback with new album this month

Lee Seung-gi [Hook Entertainment]

Korean singer Lee Seung-gi will return to the local music scene with a new full-length album this month, his first studio release in two years.

Lee uploaded a video onto his official website today saying, "I am currently on the set of shooting the album cover for my fifth full-length album which will go on sale in mid-October." "I had the pleasure of working with some of the best producers for the tracks for my new album...... I will also hold a concert in December where I will sing the songs from my upcoming album."

In the meantime, his agency Hook Entertainment told 10Asia over the phone that they have released a short teaser video of the song "Love Time" today.

"The song 'Love Time' will sing about how individuals in their twenties dream of being in a relationship," an official from Hook said. "And his co-star Han Hyo-joo from 'Shining Inheritance' took part in the narration for the song while Lee composed, arranged and rapped for the tracks in the upcoming album."

Lee made his debut as a singer after being discovered and trained by veteran vocalist Lee Sun-hee and released his debut album "The Dream of a Moth" in 2004 which featured his hit songs "Because You're My Girl," which gave a major boost to his popularity and made him an overnight sensation.

He then expanded his career into acting with a role in MBC's sitcom "Nonstop 5" in 2005 and became a household name in Korea after starring in "The Infamous Chill Sisters" and rose to fame throughout Asia last year through hit SBS series "Shining Inheritance."

Lee is also the host of several entertainment programs including KBS' "1 Day 2 Nights" and SBS' "Strong Heart."

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