Lee Chang-sub explained

Lee Chang-sub
Birth Date:1991 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Education:Howon University
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Years Active:2012–present
Past Member Of:United Cube
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Hangul:%이창섭

Lee Chang-sub (; born 26 February 1991), is a South Korean singer and musical actor. He debuted as the lead vocalist of the South Korean boy group BtoB in March 2012.[1] He debuted as a soloist in 2017, with the release of his debut single "At the End". The same year he made his theatre debut in the Korean musical adaptation of Boys Over Flowers as Goo Jun-pyo. He has also come to be known for his soundtrack collaborations, most prominently with the release of his cover of Can's "Heavenly Fate" in 2024. In 2023, he founded Chang-Ggo Training Centre vocal academy in Suwon.

Early life and education

Lee Changsub was born in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He studied Practical Music at Howon University with BTOB group-mate Im Hyunsik. He was admitted despite the 3000:5 acceptance rate at the time.[2]

Prior to his debut as an idol, he won a Daesang at the 16th Suwon Music Festival 2008, and became vice-president of Red Cross Youth Gyeonggi Province in 2009.[3]

Career

2012–2017: Debut with BtoB

See also: BtoB (band). Lee debuted as the lead vocalist of BtoB on March 21, 2012.[4] Although primarily a vocalist in the group, Lee has also participated in lyric writing on a few tracks by BtoB including, "Last Day", "Killing Me" and "Melody".[5] [6] [7]

He was a contestant on King of Masked Singer introducing himself as "Mr. Wifi" in 2015.[8] In 2016, he participated in the Mongolia episodes of SBS's reality-documentary show, Law of the Jungle.[9]

2017–2022: Solo career beginnings, unit debut

Lee Changsub released his debut solo EP, bpm 82.5, in Japan. With the title track "At The End". His Japanese debut in 2017 coincided with the launch of the Piece of BTOB project,[10] which saw each BtoB member releasing solo digital singles during the group's promotional hiatus in the summer of 2017.

He started his career in musicals in 2017. He was cast in the musical adaptation of "Boys Over Flowers" as the lead, Goo Jun-pyo.[11] He also played a role in the Korean production of the musical "Napoleon" as Lucien, Napoleon's little brother.[12] [13] Next, he was cast as the titular main character in the musical "Edgar Allan Poe".[14]

The following year, he landed another leading role as Eddie Birdlace in "Dogfight". His final musical project before military enlistment was "Iron Mask" where he undertook the dual leading role of King Louis XIV as well as his twin brother Philippe [15]

In December 2018, he released his first Korean solo EP titled Mark.[16] He considered it a gift to his fans before his enlistment in January 2019. He held his first solo concert, SPACE, on January 4, 5 and 6, 2019 at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, Seoul.[17] [18]

On October 27, 2020, Cube announced that the currently active members of BtoB would form a unit called BtoB 4U consisting of Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub and Peniel.[19] The unit debuted on November 16 with their first mini-album, Inside and title track "Show Your Love".[20]

On September 6, 2022, he released his solo single titled "reissue #001 'SURRENDER".[21]

2023–present: Departure from Cube Entertainment, solo success

In April 2023, he established Chang-Ggo Training Centre vocal academy in Suwon.[22] [23] In November 2023, BtoB members departed from Cube Entertainment following the end of their contracts. On November 23, 2023, it was announced that Lee had signed with Fantagio. Lee has stated his plans to continue BtoB group promotions despite being under a different agency to his members.[24]

On February 21, 2024, Lee released a cover of Can's "Heavenly Fate" as an OST single for the webtoon, A Not So Fairy Tale.[25] The single was one of the most successful singles of 2024, dominating karaoke and streaming charts, and went on to secure nominations for MAMA and the Melon Music Awards.[26] In August, it was announced that Changsub would participate in Universe League as the director for Team Groove. On October 2, Lee released his debut studio album, 1991.[27] Lee commenced his solo concert tour, The Wayfarer Tour, on November 30–December 1 in Seoul at the KBS Arena.[28]

Lee released his debut essay, A Suitable Person, on February 25, 2025, topping the Korean bestseller lists.[29] [30]

Personal life

Health

Lee developed vocal cord nodules around the time of the recording of Mark, in late 2018.[31] [32] In March 2024, Lee halted activities that involved singing due to his "poor throat condition".[33] Lee later revealed that he was diagnosed with vocal cord polyps, and had had three surgeries to correct it.[34] [35] [36] [37]

Military service

He began his military duty by enlisting as an active duty soldier on January 14, 2019.[38] On July 24, Lee recorded a special single— a new theme song for the ROK Army alongside Shinee's Onew and Key, Exo's Xiumin, Infinite's Sungkyu, 2AM's Jo Kwon and Jinwoon, Yoon Ji-sung and actors Kim Minseok, and Lee Jae-kyoon.[39]

He was officially discharged on August 21, 2020, following the COVID-19 protocol.[40]

Philanthropy

On October 21, 2017, Lee Chang-sub visited his alma mater and delivered a scholarship of ₩10 million to his high school alma-mater, Samil Commercial High School. Changsub said, "I couldn't have imagined this when I was in school. It's an honor to be in a situation where I'm able to deliver this scholarship for the younger generation of students. I've been able to come this far thanks to my teachers and my school who helped me until the end when I was a student".[41]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[44]
JPN
[45]
bpm82.5
  • Released: June 7, 2017
  • Label: Kiss Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
— 12
Mark
  • Released: December 11, 2018
  • Label: CUBE Entertainment, Kakao M
  • Format: CD, digital download
5 —
EndAnd
(Korean: 이별, 이-별)
  • Released: October 22, 2025
  • Label: Fantagio, Kakao M
  • Format: CD, digital download
10 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Single albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[49]
Vroom Vroom
  • Released: July 7, 2025
  • Label: Fantagio, Kakao M
  • Formats: QR, digital download
16

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[51]
"You Inside My Memories" (Korean: 추억속의 그대)2015—
"At the End"201722 Piece of BTOB Vol. 1
"Gone"201874Mark
"I Guess I Loved You" (Korean: 사랑했나봐)2023184rowspan="2"
"As Always" (Korean: 그래, 늘 그랬듯 언제나)2024193
"Vain Hope" (Korean: 희망고문)—1991
"33"177
"Old Town"—
"Feel the Groove"2025—rowspan="3"
"Coward" ko | ({{lang|ko|겁쟁이–
"I Will Be Your Flower" (Korean: 꽃이되어줄게)137
"Vroom Vroom"—Vroom Vroom
"That Place, That Time" (Korean: 그 자리에, 그 시간에)131
"EndAnd"—EndAnd
"Trickle Down" (Korean: 주르르)120
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
"Last Taxi"
2025—Love Virus Pt.1
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Collaborations

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[53]
"The Love of Fingertips" (Korean: 손끝의 사랑)
2016—rowspan="2"
"Sorry" (Korean: 미안해)
201996
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Soundtrack appearances

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[54]
"Be Alright"
201293 Road for Hope OST
"Bye Bye Love"
201335 When a Man Falls in Love OST
"Past Days" (Korean: 지난 날)
56 Monstar OST
"After Time Passes" (Korean: 시간이 흐른 뒤엔)
32
"First Love" (Korean: 첫사랑)
61
"Goodbye Sadness"
2015—Sweet, Savage Family OST
"After the Play Ends" (Korean: 연극이 끝난 후)
2016—After the Play Ends OST
"For You"
—Cinderella and Four Knights OST
"What's On Your Mind?"2017—My Friend's Love Life OST
"Falling"2018—A Poem a Day OST
"In Your Light"—Lovely Horribly OST
"The night I miss you"2021—Her Bucket List OST
"Freedom"2022—Doctor Lawyer OST
"Love from a Real Heart" (Korean: 사랑은 가슴이 시킨다(2023))2023120It Was Spring OST
"Heavenly Fate" (Korean: 천상연)20246A Not So Fairy Tale OST
"It's Alright"—Dare to Love Me OST
"True Love" (Korean: 거짓말의 반대말만 할게요)—Secret Relationship OST
"I'll Wait for You" (Korean: 너를 기다릴게)2025—Buried Hearts OST
"Farewell Once Again" (Korean: 한번 더 이별)23Just for Meeting You OST
"Alone" —To the Moon OST
"365 Days" (Korean: 365일)66Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight OST
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Songwriting credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless cited otherwise.[60]

YearSongArtist(s)AlbumLyricistComposer
2014"Never Ending (Melody)" (Korean: 끝나지 않을 (Melody))BTOBBeep Beep
2015"Last Day"I Mean
2016"Killing Me"Remember That
"Melody Song" (Korean: 예지앞사)New Men
2017"At The End"HimselfPiece of BTOB Vol. 1
2018"Way"Mark
"Miss You" (틈)
"Shelter"
"Ever"
"Gone"
2024"As Always"1991
"33"

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013MonstarMen in Black member
2015Cameo

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015King of Masked SingerContestantas Mr. Wifi[61]
National Idol Singing Competitionwith Seo Eun-kwang as Golden and Silver Axe[62]
2016Idol and Family National Singing Competitionwith Seo Eun-kwang and his brother[63]
Law of the Jungle in MongoliaCast memberEpisode 229–237[64]
2017Duet Song FestivalContestantEpisode 43–44 (with Park Soo-jin)[65]
2020Bookae Contest (Korean: 부캐 선발대회)with Seo Eun-kwang as Golden and Silver Axe[66]
2024Universe LeagueDirectorTeam Groove[67]

Hosting

YearTitleNotes
2019Korean Armed Forces Symphony Orchestra the Peacekeeper of Gang-Wonwith Shinee's Key[68]
2020All That CubeEpisode 7–16[69]
2024When I Opened My Eyes (Korean: 눈떠보니 OOO)with Cho Sae-ho[70]
2025Salon de Idolwith Key[71]
Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC)with Jun Hyun Moo, Lee Eun Ji, and Jonathan[72]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022–2025Jeongwaja (Changing Majors)HostSeason 1–5[73]
2022Inssa Oppa S7with Seo Eun-kwang[74]
2023Lotri Night[75]
2025Singing for You (Korean: 너를 위해 부른다)Director[76]
2025–2026TtororaCastwith Solar and Hyungwon[77]

Live performances and tours

Musical stages

YearTitleRole
2017Boys Over FlowersTsukasa Doumyouji
NapoleonLucien[78]
Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe[79]
2018DogfightBirdlace[80]
Iron MaskLouis XIV[81]
2021The Last EmpressHong Gye-Hoon[82]
Marie AntoinetteCount Axel von Fersen[83]
Darwin Young's Origin of EvilDarwin Young[84]
2022Mata HariArmand[85]
2023MemphisHuey[86]
2023–2024Winter TravelerHan Min-woo[87]
2025MemphisHuey[88]

Solo concerts

YearDateTitleNotesVenue
2019Jan 4-6SpaceSeoulYes24 Live Hall[89]
2024Nov 30 – Dec 1The WayfarerIn SeoulKBS Arena[90]
Dec 7-8In GwangjuGwangju Women's University Universaide Gymnasium
Dec 14-15In BusanKBS Busan Broadcasting Station
Dec 21-22In DaeguEXCO 5F Convention Hall
Dec 28-29In SuwonSuwon Gymnasium
2025Jan 4-5In CheongjuCheongju University Seokwoo Cultural Gymnasium
Feb 2In TaipeiZepp New Taipei[91]
Feb 7-9ENCORE (Seoul)SK Olympic Handball Stadium
Mar 22In ManilaSM NORTH EDSA, SKYDOME
Apr 5In BangkokCENTERPOINT STUDIO LASALLE[92]
Nov 7-9EndAndIn SeoulJangchung Arena[93]
Nov 29-30In IncheonSongdo Convensia
Dec 6-7In DaejeonDaejeon Convention Center, DCC 2
Dec 13-14In GwangjuGwangju Women's University Universaide Gymnasium
2026Jan 3-4In DaeguEXCO 5F Convention Hall
Jan 17-18In BusanBEXCO Auditorium
Jan 24-25In SuwonSuwon Convention Center

Special concerts

YearDateTitleVenue
2021Sept 24Museezn Concert 2021Lotte Concert Hall[94]
2024July 25–262024 LOTTE OST Festival[95]

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by BtoB.

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Brand of the Year Awards2023Web Entertainment MCHimself[96]
Korea First Brand Awards2025Male Vocal[97]
Web Variety MC
2026Men's Vocal Category[98]
MAMA Awards2024Song of the Year"Heavenly Fate"[99]
Best OST
Melon Music Awards2024Song of the Year[100]
Best Male SoloHimself

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: BTOB Impresses With Their Academic Talent. January 26, 2016. January 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160127083803/http://www.soompi.com/2016/01/25/btob-impresses-with-their-academic-talent/. dead.
  3. Web site: Official Changsub Thread – Page 4 – Individual Artists. One Hallyu. January 3, 2019. January 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190103112122/https://onehallyu.com/topic/200238-%E3%81%A3%E2%97%95%E2%80%BF%E2%97%95%E3%81%A3%E2%99%A5-official-changsquid-thread-%E2%99%A5/page-4. live.
  4. Web site: BTOB Targets Global Audience With Debut Showcase. Oh. Mi-jung. Ju. Ahn lee. March 22, 2012. April 20, 2016. February 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226094136/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/4646/btob-hold-showcase. dead.
  5. Web site: BTOB Remember That (Killing Me). melon. April 20, 2016. April 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417045218/https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=8115190. live.
  6. Web site: BTOB I Mean (Last Day). melon. April 20, 2016.
  7. Web site: BTOB Beep beep (Melody). melon. April 20, 2016. August 28, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828022147/http://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=4454344. live.
  8. Web site: ko:'복면가왕' 와이파이 이창섭, "탈환하려 했는데...". http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?no=969845&year=2015. October 11, 2015. April 20, 2016. April 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170407141451/http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?no=969845&year=2015. live.
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  10. Web site: Piece of BTOB: A Look Back at BTOB's Forgotten Solo Project. The Kraze. January 3, 2019. December 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181218033620/http://www.thekrazemagazine.com/latest-updates/2018/1/26/piece-of-btob-a-look-back-at-btobs-forgotten-solo-project. usurped.
  11. Web site: ko:[단독]비투비 이창섭, 구준표 된다..뮤지컬 '꽃보다남자' 주인공. http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002881945. Herald Pop. ko. Park. Su-jeong. January 6, 2017. July 3, 2017. August 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828232025/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002881945. live.
  12. Web site: Complex life of Napoleon turned into musical. The Korea Times. Kwon. Mee-yoo. June 28, 2017. July 3, 2017. August 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828230520/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2017/06/398_232106.html. live.
  13. Web site: [V Report Plus] Lee Chang-sub on playing Lucien in 'Napoleon']. K-POP Herald. Kim. So-yeon. June 28, 2017. July 3, 2017.
  14. Web site: BTOB's Changsub cast in musical 'Edgar Allen Poe'. allkpop. January 3, 2019. January 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190103161154/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/10/btobs-changsub-cast-in-musical-edgar-allen-poe. live.
  15. Web site: BtoB's Lee Chang-Sub Reveals 'Iron Mask' Might Be His Last Before Enlisting. KPOPLOVE. O.C.. August 29, 2018. January 3, 2019. January 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190102095637/http://kpoplove.koreadaily.com/btob-lee-chang-sub-reveals-iron-man-might-last-before-enlisting/. live.
  16. Web site: BTOB's Lee Changsub, will release his first solo album on December. November 28, 2018.
  17. Web site: "Never-ending Melody"...Changsub, last concert before enlistment. January 4, 2019.
  18. Web site: ko:[콘서트리뷰] 이창섭과 멜로디가 만든 '우주'...믿음으로 쓴 '이별 대처법'. https://m.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VDX5F6VS3. January 5, 2019. January 10, 2019. January 10, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190110184218/https://m.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VDX5F6VS3. live.
  19. Web site: ko:서은광·이민혁·이창섭·프니엘, 유닛 비투비 포유 결성. Seo Eun-kwang, Lee Min-hyuk, Lee Chang-seop, Peniel, formed the unit BtoB. http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?Total_Id=23905487. isplus.live.joins.com. ko. Ji-young. Hwang. October 28, 2020. November 7, 2020. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112215909/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=23905487. live.
  20. Web site: ko:[N현장] "7인 완전체 기다리며"...비투비 포유, 군백기 채운 유닛 데뷔(종합). [N-site] "Waiting for all 7 people"... B2B U, debuts a unit filled with military flags (comprehensive). https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4120380. News1. Ko Seungah. November 16, 2020. November 19, 2020. December 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090856/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4120380. live.
  21. Web site: ko:비투비 이창섭, 솔로 음원 'reissue(리이슈) #001 'SURRENDER'(써렌더)' 발매 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN. https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2022&no=754792. star.mbn.co.kr. ko. August 26, 2022. September 8, 2022. September 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220908142203/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2022&no=754792. live.
  22. Web site: Instagram. www.instagram.com. May 29, 2024. May 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240529140627/https://www.instagram.com/p/CrDzkhCLDAc/?igsh=MXNyaWtpZGJ0bWp3ag. live.
  23. Web site: ko:창꼬. https://www.chang-ggo.com/. 창꼬. May 29, 2024.
  24. Web site: ko:큐브 떠난 비투비 이창섭, 판타지오와 전속계약..."그룹 활동 우선". BTOB Lee Chang-seop, who left Cube, signed an exclusive contract with Fantagio... "Group activities take precedence". https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1007435876. SBS News. ko. Kang. Seon-ae. November 23, 2023.
  25. Web site: ko:이창섭, 웹툰 '선녀외전' 컬래버 음원 참여···21일 캔 '천상연' 리메이크 발매. https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202402162209003. 스포츠경향. ko. 손. 봉석. February 16, 2024. February 1, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223055510/https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202402162209003. live.
  26. Web site: ko:이창섭 '천상연', 2024 노래방 인기곡 1위 등극...박재정·데이식스 뒤이어 텐아시아. https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024121063024. 텐아시아 연예뉴스. ko. tenasia.hankyung.com. Digital. December 10, 2024. February 1, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223055530/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024121063024. live.
  27. Web site: Lee Changsub 'Fantagio, let me do everything I canThank you so much'. Sports Chosun. en. SportsChosun. October 2, 2024. October 2, 2024. October 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241002220354/https://www.sportschosun.com/k-pop/2024/10/lee-changsub-fantagio-let-me-do-everything-i-21116. live.
  28. Web site: ko:비투비 이창섭, 6년만 솔로 콘서트 'The Wayfarer' 개최(공식). https://www.joynews24.com/view/1770574. 아이뉴스24. ko. 정지원. October 10, 2024. February 2, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223055523/https://www.joynews24.com/view/1770574. live.
  29. Web site: ko:적당한 사람, 이창섭. https://www.vogue.co.kr/2025/02/19/%EC%A0%81%EB%8B%B9%ED%95%9C-%EC%82%AC%EB%9E%8C-%EC%9D%B4%EC%B0%BD%EC%84%AD/. Vogue korea. ko-KR. 이정미. February 19, 2025. February 25, 2025. February 19, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250219090052/https://www.vogue.co.kr/2025/02/19/%EC%A0%81%EB%8B%B9%ED%95%9C-%EC%82%AC%EB%9E%8C-%EC%9D%B4%EC%B0%BD%EC%84%AD/. live.
  30. Web site: ko:이창섭, 베스트 셀러 작가 됐다...유명 정치인 누르고 1위 등극 텐아시아. https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2025022447184. 텐아시아 연예뉴스. ko. tenasia.hankyung.com. Digital. February 24, 2025. February 25, 2025.
  31. Web site: ko:[★FULL인터뷰]이창섭, 먼저 삭발하고 콘서트 오르는 이유. https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2018121114181248982. 스타뉴스. ko. 스타뉴스. December 11, 2018. February 2, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223055627/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2018121114181248982. live.
  32. ko:[리무진서비스] EP.30 비투비 이창섭 BTOB LEE CHANGSUB SURRENDER, 그게 나야, 비상, 내일 할 일. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BftEM5H4zxw. YouTube. KBS Kpop. September 27, 2022. February 2, 2025. January 8, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250108225921/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BftEM5H4zxw. live.
  33. Web site: ko:"노래 자제해야"...이창섭, 목 컨디션 난조로 스케줄 조율 중→비투비 콘서트 정상 참석 - 이수현 기자. https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15470972. 톱스타뉴스. ko. 기자. 이수현. March 22, 2024. February 2, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223055532/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15470972. live.
  34. Web site: ko:이창섭, 목에 물혹 생겨 비상 "노래 못하면 어떡하나 고민" 토로 ('나.... https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-06-01/202406010100002490000013. 스포츠조선. ko. June 1, 2024. February 2, 2025. February 10, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250210144113/https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-06-01/202406010100002490000013. live.
  35. Web site: ko:성대 폴립 회복 후 솔로 정규...이창섭의 인생 담은 '1991'(종합). https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5557604. 뉴스1. ko. October 2, 2024. February 2, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223055554/https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5557604. live.
  36. Web site: ko:이창섭 "성대 폴립으로 무력+좌절 느껴...다음 챕터 위한 방지턱"('정희'). https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=707984. SPOTV NEWS. ko. NEWS. SPOTV. October 9, 2024. February 2, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223055659/https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=707984. live.
  37. Web site: ko:"밴드 영화처럼 관광버스 타고 전국을 다녔어요" 이창섭. https://www.vogue.co.kr/2025/01/20/%eb%b0%b4%eb%93%9c-%ec%98%81%ed%99%94%ec%b2%98%eb%9f%bc-%ea%b4%80%ea%b4%91%eb%b2%84%ec%8a%a4-%ed%83%80%ea%b3%a0-%ec%a0%84%ea%b5%ad%ec%9d%84-%eb%8b%a4%eb%85%94%ec%96%b4%ec%9a%94/. Vogue korea. ko-KR. 김나랑. January 20, 2025. February 2, 2025. January 24, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250124122743/https://www.vogue.co.kr/2025/01/20/%eb%b0%b4%eb%93%9c-%ec%98%81%ed%99%94%ec%b2%98%eb%9f%bc-%ea%b4%80%ea%b4%91%eb%b2%84%ec%8a%a4-%ed%83%80%ea%b3%a0-%ec%a0%84%ea%b5%ad%ec%9d%84-%eb%8b%a4%eb%85%94%ec%96%b4%ec%9a%94/. live.
  38. News: ko:[종합] "고거신기"...이창섭, 동료 배웅 속 씩씩하게 입대 완료. http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1064894. XSportsNews. ko. January 14, 2019. January 14, 2019. April 10, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190114111542/http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1064894. live.
  39. News: ko:[단독]엑소부터 샤이니-워너원까지, 육군 장병가요 불렀다. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000197672. SpoTvNews. ko. July 24, 2019. February 22, 2021. July 25, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20210222012617/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000197672. live.
  40. Web site: ko:비투비 이창섭 전역...서은광 이어 두번째. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200821109800005?input=1195m. 연합뉴스. 김효정. August 21, 2020.
  41. Web site: ko:비투비 이창섭, 모교 삼일상업 고등학교 찾아 장학금 1000만원 전달. http://sports.mk.co.kr/view.php?year=2018&no=444080. Osen. July 14, 2018. April 6, 2019.
  42. Web site: 1991. October 10, 2024. October 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241010022502/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=40&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
  43. Cumulative sales of 1991:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – December, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. January 16, 2025. January 15, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250115100736/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=12&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 1, 2025. Circle Chart. ko. January 3, 2025. January 14, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250114141713/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=01&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 5, 2025. Circle Chart. ko. February 12, 2025. February 12, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250212112735/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=05&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 8, 2025. Circle Chart. ko. February 27, 2025. March 1, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250301032400/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=08&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 10, 2025. Circle Chart. ko. March 13, 2025. March 22, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250322121617/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=10&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  44. Peaks of EPs on the Circle Album Chart:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart. Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). ko. September 6, 2022. July 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220707015709/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle. live.
    • Web site: Mark. September 6, 2022. August 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230802125132/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=12&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: EndAnd. October 30, 2025.
  45. Web site: Lee Chang-sub Japanese Discography on ORICON STYLE. Oricon. ja. June 15, 2017. October 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171028201246/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/700756/products/. live.
  46. Web site: ja:週間 CDシングルランキング 2017年06月06日~2017年06月11日. CD single weekly ranking from June 5, 2017 to June 11, 2017. http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2017-06-19/p/2/. Oricon. ja. June 15, 2017. June 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170614160526/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2017-06-19/p/2/. live.
  47. Cumulative sales for Mark:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2018.12 Month. Circle Chart. ko. September 6, 2022. August 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230802125132/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=12&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2019.01 Month. Circle Chart. ko. February 14, 2025. August 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230802124943/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=01&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
  48. Cumulative Sales of EndAnd
    (Korean: 이별, 이-별)
  49. Web site: Vroom Vroom. July 17, 2025. July 17, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250717020923/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=28&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  50. Cumulative sales for Vroom Vroom:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – July, 2025. Circle Chart. ko. August 8, 2025. August 10, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250810095431/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=07&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 32, 2025. Circle Chart. ko. August 14, 2025. August 14, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250814045343/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=32&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  51. Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart (formerly Gaon Digital Chart):
    • Web site: At the End. February 24, 2025. February 24, 2025. February 23, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250223050740/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=17&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Gone. February 24, 2025. February 24, 2025. November 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241129011414/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=50&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: I Guess I Loved You. May 27, 2023. June 1, 2023. June 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230601143756/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=21&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: As Always. May 4, 2024. May 9, 2024. May 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240509020824/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=18&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: 33. October 10, 2024. October 10, 2024. October 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241010020800/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=40&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: True Love. December 19, 2024. December 19, 2024. December 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241225181116/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=50&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: I Will Be Your Flower. May 17, 2025. May 22, 2025. March 21, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250321010556/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=11&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: That Place, That Time. August 2, 2025. August 7, 2025. August 8, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250808194616/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=31&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Trickle Down. October 25, 2025. October 30, 2025.
  52. Cumulative sales for "At The End":
    • Web site: Gaon Download Chart 2017 Week 17. Korea Music Content Industry Association. July 3, 2017. March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170310055729/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020. live.
    • Web site: Gaon Download Chart 2017 Week 18. Korea Music Content Industry Association. July 3, 2017. March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170310055729/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020. live.
  53. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. ko. July 3, 2017. June 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602074738/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon. live.
  54. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. ko. July 3, 2017. June 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602074738/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon. live.
    • Web site: Be Alright. July 14, 2012. July 3, 2017. July 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160705041716/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=29&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: Bye Bye Love. May 4, 2013. July 3, 2017. July 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160710200414/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: Past Days. May 25, 2013. July 3, 2017. September 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928161835/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: After Time Passes. June 1, 2013. July 3, 2017. November 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126065715/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=23&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: First Love. July 20, 2012. July 3, 2017. May 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150514024943/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=30&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: Love from a Real Heart. June 10, 2023. June 15, 2023. June 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230615131329/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=23&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Heavenly Fate. April 20, 2024. April 25, 2024. May 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240501123701/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=16&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Farewell Once Again. October 18, 2025.
    • Web site: 365 Days. December 20, 2025.
  55. Web site: Gaon Download Chart 2012 Week 19. Korea Music Content Industry Association. July 3, 2017. November 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161125175018/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=29&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
  56. Web site: Gaon Download Chart May 2013. Korea Music Content Industry Association. July 3, 2017. July 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729184133/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=05&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month. live.
  57. Web site: Gaon Download Chart – June, 2013. May 3, 2017. July 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729184133/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=05&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month. live.
  58. Web site: Gaon Download Chart – June, 2013. May 3, 2017. July 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729184133/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=05&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month. live.
  59. Web site: 2013 Gaon Download Chart Week 30. July 3, 2017. March 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170305002138/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=30&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. live.
  60. Web site: Songs Registered Under LEE CHANGSUB (10006682). KOMCA. October 2, 2024. November 5, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105175855/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10006682. live.
  61. Web site: ko:'복면가왕' 비투비 육성재부터 이창섭까지, 최대 수혜입은 '반전 실력돌'. http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1444601837995062019. tvdaily.co.kr. October 12, 2015. October 11, 2025.
  62. Web site: ko:'아이돌 전국 노래자랑', '비투비' 서은광-이창섭 반전 매력 발산. https://www.g-enews.com/article/Distribution/2015/09/201509281853374294772_1. 글로벌이코노믹. ko. September 28, 2015. October 11, 2025.
  63. Web site: ko:'전국 아이돌 사돈의 팔촌 노래자랑' 비투비 은광-창섭, 레전드 무대 예고. https://news.nate.com/view/20160202n20638. 네이트 뉴스. ko. October 11, 2025.
  64. News: ko:[단독]예지원·에릭남·창섭·박세영... '정글' 출연. http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002579228&l. ko. October 11, 2025. April 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170407140209/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002579228&l.
  65. Web site: ko:[듀엣가요제 리뷰] "선생님 잘할게~" 이창섭-박수진의 반전 무대 'Beautiful'. http://www.imbc.com/broad/enews/. iMBC연예. ko. October 11, 2025. October 5, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20251005005403/https://www.imbc.com/broad/enews/. live.
  66. Web site: ko:[단독] "모던라인 뭉친다"..비투비 서은광X이창섭, '부캐 선발대회'서 트로트 도전(종합). https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/09/29/IPGSMAF4HKV5OTC7GQN2RMFFAA/. 조선일보. ko. 조선일보. September 29, 2020. October 11, 2025.
  67. Web site: ko:'유니버스 리그', 첫 번째 감독 이창섭 발탁..11월 중 첫방. 'Universe League', Lee Chang-sub selected as first director..First broadcast in November. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003714664. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. August 15, 2024. August 17, 2024. August 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240817100803/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003714664. live.
  68. News: ko:샤이니와 비투비가 진행을. https://www.instagram.com/p/B23fkO3puq7/?igshid=7aydofp2jty2. Instagram. limited. @wonju_official. September 26, 2019.
  69. News: ko:'큐브통신' (여자)아이들 우기, 저음 퀸 등극. 'Cube Communication' (G)I-dle Yuqi, bass queen. http://www.topdaily.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=74661. TopDaily. Choi. Ji-eun. September 10, 2020.
  70. Web site: ko:'눈떠보니 OOO' PD "'전과자'로 라이징한 이창섭, 섭외 1순위" : 네이트 연예. https://news.nate.com/view/20240430n28542. 네이트 뉴스. ko. October 11, 2025.
  71. Web site: ko:샤이니 키·비투비 이창섭, '살롱드돌' MC 발탁...소시 효연 지원 사격. Shinee's Key and BtoB's Lee Chang-sub selected as MCs for 'Salon de Idol'... Supported by SNSD's Hyoyeon. https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/311/0001891464. Naver. Xports News. ko. Hwang. Su-yeon. July 15, 2025. July 22, 2025. July 15, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250715133556/https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/311/0001891464. live.
  72. Web site: ko:2025 아이돌스타 선수권대회 만나면 좋은 친구 MBC. https://m.imbc.com/program/cast/1006841100000100000. MBC. ko. October 11, 2025.
  73. Web site: ko:비투비 이창섭, 대학교 예능 출연...고동완 PD와 호흡[공식]. BTOB's Lee Chang-seop to appear on a university variety show... Breathing with PD Ko Dong-wan [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000649186. Naver. Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103080014/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000649186. live.
  74. Web site: ko:비투비 서은광·이창섭, '인싸오빠'서 완벽 케미 발산. BTOB Seo Eun-kwang and Lee Chang-seop show off perfect chemistry in 'Insa Oppa. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000174722. Naver. iMBC. ko. Yoo. Jeong-min. December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209152419/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000174722. live.
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  77. Web site: ko:이창섭·솔라·형원 ‘또로라’ 3인방…SBS 신규 웹 예능 20일 첫 공개. Lee Chang-sub, Solar, Hyungwon, 'Ttorora' Trio, SBS web variety, first episode airs on the 20th. https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/382/0001235655. Naver. Sports Dongan. ko. Jeong. Huiyeon. November 13, 2025. November 15, 2025.
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  79. Web site: ko:[단독] 비투비 이창섭, 뮤지컬 '에드거 앨런 포' 추가 캐스팅 확정. http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003135165&lfrom=twitter. SEStar. October 21, 2017. October 22, 2017. October 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171022193804/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003135165&lfrom=twitter. live.
  80. Web site: ko:손호영·세븐·비투비 이창섭, 뮤지컬 '도그파이트' 출연확정 [공식입장]. http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000640092&lfrom=twitter. The Dong-a Ilbo. April 19, 2018. April 23, 2018.
  81. Web site: ko:[단독] 비투비 이창섭, 뮤지컬 '아이언 마스크' 출연 확정. https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003086101. My Daily. August 1, 2018.
  82. Web site: Kim So-hyun, Son Jun-ho → BTOB Lee Chang-sub, confirmed to appear in the musical 'The Last Empress' (Official). Naver. ko. Park. Soo-In. November 3, 2020. January 1, 2021. November 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102233817/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000350343. live.
  83. Web site: ko:['마리 앙투아네트' 김소현→NCT도영, 캐스팅 영상 공개|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2021/05/460958/|work=StarDaily|access-date=May 3, 2021|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513151544/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2021/05/460958/|url-status=live].
  84. Web site: ko:['다윈 영의 악의 기원' 캐스팅 공개...이창섭·민우혁 등|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01912246629149288&mediaCodeNo=257|work=Edaily|date=August 20, 2021|access-date=August 20, 2021|archive-date=April 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417094659/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01912246629149288&mediaCodeNo=257|url-status=live].
  85. Web site: Ock Joo-hyun Solar → Lee Hong-ki and Lee Chang-seop cast in musical 'Mata Hari'. Newsen. Park. Soo-In. April 6, 2022. April 6, 2022. April 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412043630/https://m.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202204061008106310. live.
  86. Web site: ko:['뮤지컬 '멤피스' 7월 국내 초연...박강현·정선아 등 캐스팅|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0005481205|work=Edaily|access-date=May 9, 2023|archive-date=May 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512183705/https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0005481205|url-status=live].
  87. Web site: ko:[단독] 비투비 이창섭, 뮤지컬 '겨울나그네' 출연...배우 행보 박차. [Exclusive] BTOB's Lee Changsub to star in musical 'Winter Wonderland'...spurs acting career. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=015&aid=0004912136. Naver. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. Kim. Soo-young. November 9, 2023. November 9, 2023. November 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109124821/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=015&aid=0004912136. live.
  88. Web site: ko:[뮤지컬 '멤피스' 박강현·고은성·정택운·이창섭 등 캐스팅 공개|url=https://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1228545|work=[[Maeil Business Newspaper]]|access-date=October 11, 2025.
  89. Web site: ko:비투비 이창섭, 1월 단독콘서트 개최..."입대 전 마지막 인사". https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/8590089. 스타투데이. ko. December 8, 2018. October 11, 2025.
  90. Web site: ko:비투비 이창섭, 6개 도시 전국투어 확정..첫 솔로 콘서트. https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2024/10/18/72EKBTTGQRJQONTTG4JV6MTCSM/. 조선일보. ko. 조선일보. October 18, 2024. October 11, 2025.
  91. Web site: ko:이창섭, 2월 대만→3월 마닐라行...'The Wayfarer' 투어 열기 끝없다. http://www.imbc.com/broad/enews/. iMBC연예. ko. October 11, 2025. October 5, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20251005005403/https://www.imbc.com/broad/enews/. live.
  92. Web site: ko:이창섭, 태국 콘서트 개최 확정... 거침없는 글로벌 행보. https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2025032110530003260. 한국일보. ko. March 21, 2025. October 11, 2025.
  93. Web site: ko:'10월 22일 컴백' 이창섭, 연말연시 두 번째 전국투어 'EndAnd' 개최 확정!. http://www.fantagio.kr/news/release/?p=363828. ko-KR. October 11, 2025.
  94. Web site: ko:KT 시즌, 뮤지컬 갈라쇼 '뮤시즌 콘서트 2021-Reprise' 개최. https://www.fntimes.com/html/view.php?ud=202108271505302056645ffc9771_18. 한국금융신문. ko. August 27, 2021. October 11, 2025.
  95. Web site: ko:이창섭-송은혜-임규형-류지호 '스즈메의 문단속, 날씨의 아이, 너의 이름은. 갈라 콘서트', 성황리 개최 : 네이트 연예. https://m.news.nate.com/view/20240809n07706?mid=e01. 모바일 네이트 뉴스. ko. October 11, 2025.
  96. Web site: ko:세상을 바꿀 수 있는 힘 브랜드에 있다. http://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0004886912. Naver. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. September 3, 2023. September 4, 2023. September 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230904080016/http://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0004886912. live.
  97. Web site: ko:데이식스, 퍼스트브랜드 대상 수상...데뷔 10주년에도 '기대되는 밴드'. Day6, First Brand Award Winner... Still 'Anticipated Band' on 10th Debut Anniversary. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000939667. Naver. Newsen. Hwang. Hye-jin. January 7, 2025. January 7, 2025. January 7, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250107125922/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000939667. live.
  98. Web site: ko:임영웅·데이식스·이창섭·아이유·김연경⋯2026 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상. https://www.joynews24.com/view/1924415. JoyNews24. ko. Park. Jin-young. January 6, 2026. January 6, 2026. January 6, 2026. https://web.archive.org/web/20260106050831/https://www.joynews24.com/view/1924415. live.
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