Hacken Lee: the Unnamed 5th King
Armed with many awards, Hacken Lee, a veteran in 90s Chinese pop, could use a very big trophy room. Whether you like his vocal style or not, Hacken's fame is largely due to his unique voice and his determination to succeed. It's how he won fans first from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, who welcomed Hacken after he dropped his first mandarin album there.

Just how dedicated is Hacken to music? Hacken wasn't nicknamed "Lek Yun" (smart person) for nothing. He went to study music in New York for two months before delighting his fans with his second concert tour in Hong Kong. Even before that, Hacken's true talent was evident when he became the winner of the 19 Districts Singing Contest. Hacken's big break came in 1992 with the fast-paced, karaoke-friendly "Sunny Day". Though Hacken had many highs in his life, like co-heading a concert with friend and singer, Alan Tam, life wasn't alway that way. During one of his all-time lows in his career and against his manager's advice, Hacken made a risky move by choosing to perform with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. It turned out his performance was actually critically- acclaimed. Hacken may not have the characteristics of what you call a superstar, but his instinct and hard work make up for it.

Career Highlights:
• 51 albums released (1985-2003)
• 1985 - Winner in the 19 District Singing Contest
• 1985 - Signed record contract with Polygram Records
• 1993 - Held his first concert in Hong Kong to full houses and then toured North America, Australia, and other countries the following year
• 1994 - Performed in concerts overseas for the first time
• 2002 "Favorite Male Singer" trophy at the TVB Jade Solid Gold Awards with the song "Victory"
• 2002 Metro Radio Music Awards won 4 awards, including Best Male Artist
• 2003 - Hacken is named the Best Singer in Hong Kong due to the popularity in sales of his DVD, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra - Hacken Lee LIVE
• 2003 - Won Best Male Artist at the CCTV-MTV Music Awards.

Where Is He Now?
On Friday, September 12th, Hacken won took Best Male Artist at the CCTV-MTV 2003 Music Awards. Hacken hopes to release a Mandarin album next year.
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