Song Seung-hyun (; Japanese:ã½ã³â¢ã¹ã³ãÂÂã§ã³ born 21 August 1992) is a former South Korean actor and musician. He is best known as a former member of the rock band F.T. Island, where he replaced previous guitarist Oh Won Bin and served as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He departed from the group in 2020 to pursue his acting career.
Song Seung-hyun was a FNC trainee for 3 years before joining F.T. Island. He joined the band as a guitarist and backup vocalist after former member Oh Won Bin left the group. Right after joining FT Island as Oh Won Bin's replacement, "I Believe Myself" became the first single with member Song Seung-Hyun's vocal.
In 2009 Song Seung-hyun appeared on SBS's variety show program Idol Maknae Rebellion ("ìÂÂì´ë ë§Âë´ë°ÂëÂÂìÂÂëÂÂ").
He also did a cameo in Style [Ep6] (SBS, 2009)
In 2012 Song Seung-hyun made his musical debut on 'Jack the Ripper' as Daniel. He performed for 8 days in Korea (Korea Haeorum Theater) and 3 days in Japan (Tokyo Aoyama Theater) His character Daniel, is one of the main characters who is part of an extremely sad romance. He begins a dangerous deal for the woman he loves. He was the youngest Daniel to be cast in 'Jack the Ripper'.
In January 2014, Song Seung-hyun sang alongside Song Eun-yi forming the duo "Two Song Place", releasing the single "Age-Height"
In 2016, Song was announced to be joining the cast of the web drama 'Detective Alice 2'.
On 24 December 2019, FNC announced that Seung-hyun would depart the group when his contract expires on 31 December to focus on his acting career.
In 2020, Song Seung-hyun signed a new contract with acting agency 'Wooridle Company'.
In February 2024, Song announced his retirement from the entertainment industry and his desire to leave South Korea to live a new life.
Song married his non-celebrity girlfriend on 8 June 2024.