Yiruma (???)
Yiruma (???), which means "accomplishment" in Korean, is a new age piano music composer. Despite his Korean origin, Yiruma is well known throughout the world, and his albums are sold all over the United States and Europe, as well as Asia. One of his most famous pieces is "Kiss the Rain" (From the Yellow Room). Yiruma, born in Seoul, Korea, began playing the piano at age 5 and at the age of 11 he moved to England where he graduated from the Purcell School of Music for the musically gifted. He went on to enroll in King's College where he studied under distinguished contemporary musician Harrison Bertwistle. During his studies at King's College, he was recognized for his musical talent and soon released his first classical album on the DECCA label. In January 2002, he made history by becoming the first Korean to perform at the famous MIDEM music festival in Cannes, France. Yiruma's albums have since been released in Europe, Japan, Singapore and throughout Asia via licensing deals. He continues to top the pop charts in Korea and is considered to be one of the most promising new age artists of our time. In 2004, Yiruma debuted on the Japanese scene with a theme song he composed for the Fuji TV mini-series, ???? (Tokyo Wankei or Destiny Of Love). His "Best Of" compilation album was released by Universal Music Japan in October following his solo performances at the famous Tokyo Orchard Hall and the renowned Kawaguchi Lilia Hall. His performance showcased the talent that made him Korea's number one new age artist and he was received with ovation and praise across Japan. Yiruma gained the love of the Korean masses after he wrote, composed and performed the theme song for the drama series "A Winter Sonata". He quickly gained mass popularity and became an advertising model for Korea Telecom's KT icom G-cube and Yamaha Korea. As Korea's top new age artist and performer, Yiruma's 2003 release "From The Yellow Room" had 30,000 pre-orders which was followed by his 2004 release "Nocturnal Lights...They Scatter" which debuted at number 1 on the Korean pop charts. In the winter of 2004, Yiruma successfully closed out the year with a phenomenal 23 stop nationwide concert tour (2004 Drama Concert). Yiruma continues to compose his unique style of music with an intimate meaningful touch. He has added strings, harmonica and an electric sound to compliment his passionate piano melodies and continues to pursue animation, drama and movie music with his diverse instrumental styles.

Yiruma (???)

Yiruma (???), which means "accomplishment" in Korean, is a new age piano music composer. Despite his Korean origin, Yiruma is well known throughout the world, and his albums are sold all over the United States and Europe, as well as Asia. One of his most famous pieces is "Kiss the Rain" (From the Yellow Room).

Yiruma, born in Seoul, Korea, began playing the piano at age 5 and at the age of 11 he moved to England where he graduated from the Purcell School of Music for the musically gifted. He went on to enroll in King's College where he studied under distinguished contemporary musician Harrison Bertwistle. During his studies at King's College, he was recognized for his musical talent and soon released his first classical album on the DECCA label.

In January 2002, he made history by becoming the first Korean to perform at the famous MIDEM music festival in Cannes, France. Yiruma's albums have since been released in Europe, Japan, Singapore and throughout Asia via licensing deals. He continues to top the pop charts in Korea and is considered to be one of the most promising new age artists of our time.

In 2004, Yiruma debuted on the Japanese scene with a theme song he composed for the Fuji TV mini-series, ???? (Tokyo Wankei or Destiny Of Love). His "Best Of" compilation album was released by Universal Music Japan in October following his solo performances at the famous Tokyo Orchard Hall and the renowned Kawaguchi Lilia Hall. His performance showcased the talent that made him Korea's number one new age artist and he was received with ovation and praise across Japan.

Yiruma gained the love of the Korean masses after he wrote, composed and performed the theme song for the drama series "A Winter Sonata". He quickly gained mass popularity and became an advertising model for Korea Telecom's KT icom G-cube and Yamaha Korea.

As Korea's top new age artist and performer, Yiruma's 2003 release "From The Yellow Room" had 30,000 pre-orders which was followed by his 2004 release "Nocturnal Lights...They Scatter" which debuted at number 1 on the Korean pop charts. In the winter of 2004, Yiruma successfully closed out the year with a phenomenal 23 stop nationwide concert tour (2004 Drama Concert).

Yiruma continues to compose his unique style of music with an intimate meaningful touch. He has added strings, harmonica and an electric sound to compliment his passionate piano melodies and continues to pursue animation, drama and movie music with his diverse instrumental styles.