Born on February 15, 1978 in Seoul, South Korea, Yiruma (Lee Ru-Ma) is a pianist known for his gentle compositions that blend new age and classical elements. He began playing the piano at five and studied music in London, releasing his debut albums Love Scene and First Love in 2001. The track "River Flows in You" from First Love gained international popularity and became a staple in various media.
Yiruma continued to release albums, with notable works such as From the Yellow Room (2003) and The Best: Reminiscent 10th Anniversary (2011). In 2020, a reissued version of the latter album reached number one on the Billboard classical and new age charts. Celebrating his 20th year in music, Yiruma released Rewritten Memories and Solo in 2021, revisiting pieces from his extensive career.
