Mowg Biography: Education, Wife, Age, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Movies, Real Name, Wikipedia

Lee Sung-hyun, professionally known by his stage name Mowg, is a South Korean musician, bassist, composer, music director, and professor.

Born Lee Sung-hyun, he is celebrated for composing acclaimed film scores for major Korean and international productions, including I Saw the Devil, Masquerade, The Age of Shadows, and Burning.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Lee Sung-hyun
Stage Name:	Mowg
Born:	1972 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Occupation:	Musician, Bassist, Composer, Music Director, Professor
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Lee Sung-hyun was born in 1972 in South Korea. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Lee, who enrolled him in piano lessons during childhood, introducing him to music at an early age.

His father was a former rugby player who encouraged athletic pursuits, while his parents generally opposed a professional music career.

The names of his siblings are unknown. He belongs to the Korean ethnic group and later became deeply involved in Seoul’s jazz scene during his teenage years.

After high school, he moved to New York to pursue music despite family objections, studying there while developing his craft through practical experience in Harlem’s music community.

Career

Lee Sung-hyun adopted the stage name Mowg after friends in New York noticed his resemblance to Mowgli from The Jungle Book.

His early years in the United States were spent performing across various musical genres while mastering bass guitar, keyboards, drums, and other instruments.

Recognition first arrived through his work as a jazz bassist, and in 2004 he became the first Korean musician to release a bass-focused performance album, Desire.

A major turning point emerged when he entered the film industry and began collaborating with acclaimed directors including Kim Jee-woon, Bong Joon-ho, and Park Chan-wook.

His film scores for I Saw the Devil, Masquerade, Hwayi: A Monster Boy, Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, The Age of Shadows, and Burning earned widespread critical acclaim.

Alongside composing, he has served as a professor at Seoul Institute of the Arts and remains an influential figure in Korean film music.

Social Media

He does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Lee Sung-hyun, 54 years old, keeps much of his private life away from public attention. His current relationship status has not been publicly confirmed, and there is no verified information regarding a spouse or long-term partner. There is no information about his children.

Details concerning previous relationships, marriages, or divorces have not been disclosed.

Away from composing, he has maintained interests in jazz performance, music education, mentoring young composers, and film-related cultural events.

His professional life frequently revolves around film festivals, music academies, and artistic collaborations. His exact physical stature remains unknown.

Net Worth

Lee Sung-hyun, $5 million USD, derives his income from film score composition, music production, soundtrack royalties, academic teaching, live performances, album releases, festival appearances, and industry consulting.

Decades of work on award-winning films, combined with university appointments and commercial music projects, have established him as one of South Korea’s most successful film composers.

Discography & Filmography

Albums

• Desire (2004)
• Nite’s Secret (2009)

Notable Film and Television Scores

• Doomsday Book (2012)
• I Saw the Devil (2010)
• Masquerade (2012)
• The Last Stand (2013)
• Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013)
• Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016)
• The Age of Shadows (2016)
• Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018)
• Burning (2018)
• Dr. Brain (2021)
• Cobweb (2023)