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AKMU

악뮤

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Name:
AKMU
Hangul:
악뮤
Fandom:
AKKADEMY
Debuted On:
Apr 7, 2014
Generation:
Gen 3 | 2012 - 2017
Group Type:
Co-Ed
About AKMU
AKMU, formerly Akdong Musician, is a talented duo of sibling musicians. The group consists of siblings Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun who won the second season of K-pop Star in 2013. They officially debuted on April 7, 2014, with their critically acclaimed album “Play,” which showcased their unique style of folk-pop and witty lyrics. On November 21, 2025, it was reported that AKMU will be leaving YG Entertainment after 12 years with the agency. The duo's contract are set to expire in December. Hours later, YG Entertainment confirmed AKMU's departure and announced that the duo would be going independent. Their name, AKMU, is a shortened form of their original Korean name, Akdong Musician. In the group, Lee Chan-hyuk is the primary songwriter and composer, while Lee Su-hyun contributes with her vocals.
Music Label
YG
  • AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk, Jennie sweep major prizes at Korean Music Awards

    AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk, Jennie sweep major prizes at Korean Music Awards

    Korea Times Feb 27, 2026

    Lee Chan-hyuk, the brother of the sibling duo AKMU, clinched three prizes, including Song of the Year, at this year's Korean Music Awards (KMA) held late Thursday, an event that prizes artistic achievement over commercial popularity. Lee emerged as the night's most decorated artist, taking home Song of the Year and Best Pop Song for "Endangered Love" and Best Pop Album for "Eros" during the ceremony broadcast live on the local music streaming platform Melon and YouTube, according to the KMA website. "Eros" is the first solo album from the singer in two years and nine months since his solo debut album, "Error," in October 2022. The new album was lauded by critics for its exploration of mortality and the emotional aftermath of loss. While not the album's lead single, "Endangered Love" saw a dramatic rise on domestic charts following a viral performance by Lee at the Blue Dragon Film Awards in November. BLACKPINK's Jennie also secured two trophies -- Best K-pop Album for her solo project "Ruby" and Best K-pop Song for its lead track "like Jennie." Rookie of the Year went to singer-songwriter

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  • AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk, Jennie sweep major prizes at Korean Music Awards

    AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk, Jennie sweep major prizes at Korean Music Awards

    Yonhap News Feb 26, 2026

    SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- Lee Chan-hyuk, the brother of the sibling duo AKMU, c...

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  • Circle Chart Reveals Year-End Digital And Album Charts For 2025

    Soompi Jan 14, 2026

    The 2025 year-end charts have been revealed for Circle Chart! Circle Chart combines streaming and download data from all domestic music sites for the digital chart and records album distribution numbers for the album chart. As the yearly charts are based on accumulated data for the year, music released earlier in the year have points… The post appeared first on .

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  • Melon Announces Top 100 Songs Of 2025 Year-End Chart

    Soompi Jan 8, 2026

    Melon’s year-end chart for 2025 has been revealed! On January 8, the Korean music streaming service revealed its chart of the top 100 songs in 2025, determined by streaming and download counts accumulated throughout the year. WOODZ’s “Drowning,” his 2023 track that made a dramatic rise on charts, was the No. 1 song of the… The post appeared first on .

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