Yiruma

Yiruma was a pianist from Season 1 from Ace and Fuz's Got Talent. He was eliminated in the judge's choice in the Quarter-Finals, but was brought back as the wild-card, where he then reached 3rd place.

Background
Lee Ru-ma, better known by his stage name Yiruma, is a South Korean-British pianist and composer. Yiruma frequently performs throughout Asia, Europe and North America. His alma mater, King's College, London, helped him gain European popularity and recognition. Among his most popular pieces are "River Flows in You", "Love Hurts", "Kiss the Rain", and "May Be". Yiruma's most popular album, First Love, was released in 2001.He began playing the piano at the age of five and moved to London when he was 10, in 1988, to study at the Purcell School of Music. He held dual citizenship, South Korean and British, until 2006, when he gave up his British citizenship to serve in the South Korean Navy.

Judge Cuts
Yiruma's performance in Episode 102 consisted of him performing his original tune, "Springtime". He recieved a standing ovation from Ace, and recieved Ace's check for the episode, which immediately advanced him into the Quarterfinals.

Quarter-Finals
Yiruma's performance in Episode 107 consisted of him performing his original tune, "Maybe". He recieved a standing ovation from Ace and Fuz. Later in the episode, it was revealed he has placed either 6th, 7th or 8th in the public vote. He did not recieve the Dunkin' Save, and lost the judges choice to Lindsay Mendez, eliminating him from the competition.

Semi-Finals
Yiruma was brought back to the competition as the judges wild-card for the semi-finals. His performance in Episode 108 consisted of him performing his original tune, "Kiss the Rain". He recieved a standing ovation from Ace and Fuz. Later in the episode, it was revealed he has placed either 4th, 5th or 6th in the public vote. He recieved the Dunkin' Save, advancing him to the finals.

Finals
Yiruma's performance in Episode 109 consisted of him performing his original tune, "River Flows In You". He recieved a standing ovation from Ace and Fuz. Later in the episode, it was revealed he had come in third place in the competition.

Trivia

 * Tied with Samsa, he is the highest placing wild-card act.