Rising above the marijuana scandal, performances surpass '2,000'... 'Neverending Lee Seung-chul', a 40-year musical journey of twists and turns

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Singer Lee Seung-chul (60) will openly share the twists and turns of his 40-year musical career in "Neverending Lee Seung-chul."

In the KBS 2TV original documentary "Neverending Lee Seung-chul," airing tonight on the 15th, Lee Seung-chul, who is celebrating his 40th anniversary since debut, reveals the process of creating numerous hit songs and live performances, as well as his unique philosophy toward music.

On this day, Lee Seung-chul shared his personal musical philosophy regarding talent and effort developed over 40 years as a singer. From childhood, he demonstrated exceptional musical sensibility, naturally employing vibrato, and emphasized the importance of innate talent in singing while honestly recounting his experiences.

The program also highlights Lee Seung-chul's solo prime following his group activities. Announcing his new start as a solo artist in 1988, he achieved a successful debut with hits including "Don't Say Goodbye" and other album tracks gaining continuous popularity. Interviews and stage performances from his fresh solo debut days are also revealed, vividly bringing back his prime era.

However, Lee Seung-chul's 40-year musical journey has not always been glamorous. Due to the 1989 marijuana incident, he had to suspend broadcasting activities for a period. He shared his honest feelings at the time and reflected on that period. Having distanced himself from broadcast stages, he chose concerts as his breakthrough. Lee Seung-chul became the first in Korea to produce live concert video recordings and invested movie appearance fees into production costs, betting everything on live performances.

Even after 40 years, Lee Seung-chul's perfectionism toward his stage remains unchanged. He personally oversees every element that constitutes a performance, from music to sound and visuals. On the day of local tour concerts, he visits the venue starting at 7 a.m., checking sound quality by walking through every seat from the front row, demonstrating his exceptional perfectionism.

Lee Seung-chul's performance philosophy—"When you come to the concert hall, I must move you and ensure your money is well spent"—continues in this year's KBS Chuseok Grand Plan Music Show. Starting preparations 49 days before the performance, the process of meticulously checking sound, visuals, and stage composition to enhance quality will be revealed.

The production team stated, "With 12 regular albums, over 270 songs, and more than 2,000 live performances, he has accumulated an overwhelming 40 years by the numbers, but Lee Seung-chul's music remains in progress. Through his efforts to prepare for another stage without resting on past glories, viewers can grasp the meaning behind the title 'Neverending'."

The 2026 KBS 2TV Chuseok Grand Plan "Your Life is a Neverending Story - Lee Seung-chul" will vividly portray Lee Seung-chul's 40-year musical journey through a three-part series encompassing documentary, variety, and music show. The KBS original documentary "Neverending Lee Seung-chul" airs tonight at 9:40 p.m., the variety program "Delivery Came Song" on the 21st at 10 p.m., and the performance "Neverending Story - Lee Seung-chul" on the 24th at 7:30 p.m. on KBS 2TV.

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