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Yi Seok is a singer, born on August 3, 1941 in Seoul, South Korea. Yi Seok is 85 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
My Take
Yi Seok fascinates me because his life carries the full weight of a vanished empire. Born in Seoul in 1941, a descendant of the House of Yi and grandson of Emperor Gojong, he lived through the collapse of Korea's royal world and supported himself through music. There is something poignant about a man of imperial lineage making his way as a singer, and now advocating a constitutional monarchy. I am less drawn to the grandeur of his bloodline than to the quiet dignity with which he has carried that history. To me, he embodies resilience worn lightly, almost like a melody.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yi Seok
- Name (Japanese)
- 李錫
- Born
- August 3, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
- University
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yi%20Seok
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E9%8C%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q489737
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yi Seok born?
Born August 3, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Yi Seok from?
Yi Seok is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Yi Seok do?
Yi Seok works as singer.