AKMU (악뮤), formerly known as Akdong Musician (악동뮤지션), are a South Korean
pop,
folk pop, and
acoustic pop duo composed of siblings Lee Chan-hyuk (이찬혁; vocals, songwriting, guitar) and Lee Su-hyun (이수현; vocals). They are celebrated for their thoughtful lyricism, intricate harmonies, and creative self-production, which have earned them a singular place in Korean popular music. The pair rose to prominence as the winners of K-Pop Star Season 2 in 2013, performing Chan-hyuk’s original compositions rather than covers — a bold move that won both critical and public acclaim. They signed wi…
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