Yiruma Net Worth
Worldwide famous South Korean pianist and skilled composer Yiruma is known for his sold-out concerts around the globe. One of his most popular pieces is River Flows in You from the most popular album titled First Love was released in 2001. Thanks to his talent and fame, Yiruma earned a huge fortune. Yiruma’s current net worth is estimatedly 4 million dollars as of 2016.
Yiruma was born on February 15th, 1978. When he was 5 years old, he began his piano lessons and five years later, he moved to London and studied at the Purcell School of Music, where he participated in the album The Musicians of Purcell in 1996. IN, 2000, he completed a Composition major from King’s College London. His debut album titled Love Scene was released during his studies at college.
He was the first Korean artist who receive an invitation to perform at the MIDEM in Cannes in 2002. Yiruma released thirteen studio albums, including his last titled Piano in 2015. In 2005, he released live album titled Yiruma: Live at HOAM Art Hall, which includes Yiruma’s 2003-2004 performances with pieces from his albums Love Scene, First Love, From the Yellow Room, Oasis & Yiruma, and Doggy Poo OST.
And what about his private life? Yiruma married Son Hye-Im, younger sister is the Korean actress Son Tae-young, on May 2007. They have a daughter named Loanna, born on October 2007. Yiruma is a Christian and he composed a piece titled Lord…Hold my Hand. His pieces are also popular thanks to movie soundtracks and his net worth will be most likely growing in next years.