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(Born in New York in 1976. Started to learn violin from 6. Studied in Williams College and then Berklee's College. His first appearance in public on stage as a performer at the age of 19. Last year, he was awarded two great medals in the biggest music contest. His new album 'Forever First Day' was highly praised and valued.)

Wang Lee-Hom-----

A highly gifted person who possesses a remarkable talent for music and acting. Finally, he will surely become the Taiwanese version of Sakamoto Ryuichi.

He is a handsome, fresh / eloquent guy that you would want him to appear in a toothpaste advertisement on TV. He was formally trained in Music in New York. Taiwan as a base for developments, he has become a top singer in Asia.

Lee-Hom said, "I started to learn violin from the age of 6. Actually from the age of 3, I started to accompany my elder brother to his violin lessons. But they thought that I was still too young to learn violin at that time, so I was not taught how to play the violin. Thinking back, I really felt that it was such a pity."

After having violin lessons, he distinguished himself as an able violinist and very soon outshone his brother.

"There is always music in my head, so I compose songs from my inspirations." On the spot he immediately introduced the melody which came into his head suddenly. It seems to Lee-Hom that nothing is more meaningful and happier than composing songs.

Although he devotes himself to music, he also acted in a movie called "China Strike Force" with Fujiwara Norika, Aaron Kwok. In the movie, he acted as Aaron Kwok's partner. "The story was set in Shanghai. You can see that there are fighting scenes between Norika and me in the movie. I received 3 weeks' training and no one did dangerous stunts in place of me in the movie. When I was preparing for my album, I was confined in the studio for 1 year. Acting in an action movie was tough, but nevertheless it was interesting.

From now on, Lee-Hom will also act in movies. Versatile and handsome Lee-Hom said, "My busy schedule will leave me with little time to relax." It seems that Lee-Hom has a strong will.

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With thanks to Heather Cheung for the translation.