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2017 In South Korean Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in 2017 in music in South Korea. Debuting and disbanded in 2017 Debuting groups * 14U * A.C.E (South Korean band), A.C.E * Adoy * Be.A * Busters (band), Busters * Dreamcatcher (band), Dreamcatcher * Duetto (duo), Duetto * Elris * Favorite (band), Favorite * Golden Child (band), Golden Child * Good Day (band), Good Day * GreatGuys * HashTag (group), HashTag * Highlight (band), Highlight * Honeyst * Hyeongseop X Euiwoong * IZ (band), IZ * JBJ (band), JBJ * Kard (band), Kard * Longguo & Shihyun * Mind U * MVP (South Korean band), MVP * MXM (musical duo), MXM * Myteen * NU'EST W * ONF (band), ONF * P.O.P (group), P.O.P * Pristin * Rainz (band), Rainz * Seven O'clock (band), Seven O'Clock * Skye (group), Skye * S.I.S * The Boyz (South Korean band), The Boyz * The Rose (band), The Rose * Top Secret (band), Top Secret * TRCNG * Triple H (South Korean band), Triple H * Varsity (group), Varsity * Wanna One * Weki Mek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. Like North Korea, South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of South Korea, adjacent islands. It has Demographics of South Korea, a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, the List of largest cities, ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world; other major cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Gojoseon, Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early seventh century BC. From the mid first century BC, various Polity, polities consolidated into the rival Three Kingdoms of Korea, kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longguo & Shihyun
Longguo & Shihyun () is a South Korean duo formed by Choon Entertainment in Seoul, South Korea. The duo previously participated in '' Produce 101 Season 2''. They debuted on July 31, 2017, with the single "the.the.the". Longguo was a member of fan-made project boy group JBJ, having signed a seven-month contract with the label Fave Entertainment. Members * Longguo (용국) * Shihyun (시현) Discography Extended plays Singles Awards and nominations Golden Disc Awards The Golden Disc Awards (, formerly spelled the Golden Disk Awards before 2015) is an annual South Korean major music awards ceremony that honors achievements in the local music industry. The awards ceremony was founded with the purpose to prom ... , - , rowspan="2", 2018 , rowspan="2", Longguo & Shihyun , New Artist of the Year , , - , Global Popularity Award , References Choon Entertainment artists 1 Musical groups from Seoul K-pop music groups South Korean musical duos South Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Secret (band)
TST, formerly known as Top Secret (), is a South Korean boy band formed by JSL Company (now known as KJ Music) in 2017. They debuted on January 4, 2017, with ''Time's Up''. History 2017–2018: Debut, name change and Kyeongha's departure On January 4, 2017, Top Secret debuted as a seven member group under KJ Music Entertainment with the mini album ''Time's Up''. The group then later came back with the mini album ''Wake Up'' on June 4, 2017. On April 3, 2018, the group changed their name from "Top Secret" to "TST". On May 23, 2018, TST released their first single "Love Story". This was Kyeongha's last release with the group. On May 24, 2018, it was reported that Kyeongha was found guilty of sexual assault. The victim stated that Kyeongha told her that she aroused his sexual desire while walking on the sidewalk, and when she ran away from him, he followed her into a building and sexually assaulted her in December 2014. His management agency denied the accusation, when the victim' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rose (band)
The Rose (Korean language, Korean: 더로즈) is a South Korean indie-rock band represented by their company Windfall and partnered with Transparent Arts. The band is composed of four members: Kim Woo-sung (singer), Kim Woosung (vocalist, guitar), Park Dojoon (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Lee Hajoon (drums, sub-vocals), Lee Taegyeom (bass, sub-vocals). While The Rose gained popularity early on, their debut single "Sorry," released on August 3, 2017, put them on the map and marked their first official entry into the mainstream music scene, showcasing their unique sound and earning them widespread international recognition. History 2015–2016: Formation and early busking days In early 2015, Dojoon and Taegyeom met while busking in Hongdae. Although the two enjoyed playing together, Dojoon had a very busy schedule as a DSP Media trainee and often couldn't meet. Later, Dojoon would also confess on a radio interview that his management company at the time frowned upon busking and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boyz (South Korean Band)
The Boyz () is a South Korean boy band formed by IST Entertainment (initially formed exclusively by Cre.ker Entertainment before merging with what was formerly known as Play M Entertainment) and managed by One Hundred. The group debuted on December 6, 2017, with the lead single "Boy" from their debut EP ''The First''. The group is composed of members Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric. Originally a twelve-man group, Hur Hyun-jun, Hwall departed from the group in October 2019, citing health issues. History Pre-debut In 2016 and early 2017, various members appeared in different artists' music videos, as cameos or lead roles. Kevin was first introduced to the public as a contestant on ''Kpop Star 6'', where he was eliminated early in the competition. Following this, he had the chance to release an OST for the drama Saimdang, Light's Diary in April 2017. Sunwoo became a contestant on ''High School Rapper'' in January 2017, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skye (group)
Skye (Korean: 스카이; RR: ''Seukai'') is a South Korean boy band formed through Mnet's 2016 survival show '' Boys24'', currently consists of Yoo Ji-ahn, Jung Yeon-tae, Hwang In-ho, Han Hyun-uk, Lee In-pyo, and Isaac Voo. Originally an eight-piece ensemble, Jinsub departed from the group in March 2018, while Sunghyun departed on September 4, 2019. The group originally debuted on October 26, 2017 as In2It, under the management of MMO with their first extended play (EP) ''Carpe Diem''.They continue released three more single album ''Snapshot'' (2018), ''Into The Night Fever'' (2018) and ''Puzzle'' (2019) prior their contract expired with the label in January 2020 and became an independent group. In May 2023, the group announced to rebranding under the new name Skye. Name The group name, In2It, gives the direct meaning "Intuit" as well the phrase "In to it", which together means that "the boys will make fans fall into their intuitive charms". History 2017–2019: Formation an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven O'clock (band)
Seven O'Clock () was a South Korean boy band A boy band is a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their Teenage, teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands ... formed by Staro Entertainment and KDH Entertainment in 2017. They debuted on March 16, 2017, with ''Butterfly Effect''. They officially disbanded on March 2, 2021. Career 2017–2018: ''Butterfly Effect'' and ''#7'' Seven O'Clock released their debut mini-album ''Butterfly Effect'' and its lead single "Echo" on March 16, 2017. On September 19, 2018, it was announced via their fan café that Vann had left Seven O'Clock, and that the group would now be managed by Forest Network. On September 21, members A-Day and Younghoon changed their stage names to Hangyeom and 2Soul, respectively. Seven O'Clock released their second mini-album ''#7'' and lead single "Nothing Better" on October 8, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainz (band)
Rainz () was a South Korean boy band A boy band is a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their Teenage, teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many boy bands ... consisting of seven members who previously participated in Mnet's 2017 survival show '' Produce 101 Season 2''. They debuted on October 12, 2017, with ''Sunshine''. They officially disbanded after concluding their last group activities in Japan on October 28, 2018, and returned to their respective agencies. Members * Kim Seong-ri (김성리) * Ju Won-tak (주원탁) * Lee Ki-won (이기원) * Jang Dae-hyeon (장대현) * Hong Eun-ki (홍은기) * Byun Hyun-min (변현민) * Seo Sung-hyuk (서성혁) Discography Extended plays Singles Soundtrack appearances References External links * {{Authority control 1 Musical groups from Seoul K-pop music groups Musical groups establish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pristin
Pristin (; stylized in all caps, and pre-debut name Pledis Girlz) was a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2016. The group was composed of ten members: Nayoung, Roa, Yuha, Eunwoo, Rena, Kyulkyung, Yehana, Sungyeon, Xiyeon, and Kyla. Most of them appeared on the television show '' Produce 101'' and, as the prize for becoming two of the top contestants, Nayoung and Kyulkyung went on to debut as part of the project girl group I.O.I, before reuniting with the other members to debut as Pristin on March 21, 2017, with the first EP ''Hi! Pristin''. Pristin was known for writing and composing their own music. After nearly a year and a half with little activity, the group disbanded on May 24, 2019 when only 3 of the 10 members renewed their contract with Pledis Entertainment. History Pre-debut The members Nayoung, Roa, Yuha, Eunwoo, Rena, Kyulkyung and Xiyeon competed together on Mnet's survival television show '' Produce 101'', which aired from January 22 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ONF (band)
ONF (; pronounced as On and Off) is a South Korean-Japanese boy band formed and managed by WM Entertainment. Originally debuting as a seven-piece group on August 3, 2017, with their EP, the group currently consists of six members: Hyojin, E-Tion, Seungjun (formerly known as J-Us), Wyatt, Minkyun (formerly known as MK) and U. The group's youngest member, Laun, left the group on August 23, 2019, for personal circumstances shortly before the group's fourth extended play '' Go Live''. History Formation and pre-debut activities Prior to joining WM Entertainment, U was a trainee at JYP Entertainment, while Minkyun was a trainee at Starship Entertainment. In 2015, Minkyun participated in Mnet and Starship Entertainment's survival program ''No.Mercy'' but was eliminated during episode 7. During the group's first showcase, Laun revealed that he was a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment and used to train together with boy group BTS. All seven members were eventually introduced as WM Boys, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NU'EST W
NU'EST W was the second sub-unit of South Korean boy band NU'EST. The group consisted of NU'EST members: JR, Aron, Baekho, and Ren, promoting in the absence of Minhyun, who at the time was promoting with Wanna One. The group disbanded following the return of Minhyun on December 31, 2018. History Predebut: ''Produce 101 Season 2'' For the first half of 2017, NU'EST members JR, Baekho, Ren, and Minhyun, participated in '' Produce 101 Season 2''. Minhyun placed 9th, thus resulting in his debut in the winning group, Wanna One. Due to his absence, NU'EST promoted as a four-member special unit, NU'EST W, until Minhyun returned. The "W" stands for "wait", meaning that the group will wait for Minhyun to return. It also contains a second meaning of them having waited a long time to greet fans again following periods of inactivity. 2017: Debut NU'EST W released their debut EP '' W, Here'' with the lead single "Where You At" on 10 October 2017. The EP was well received, and they ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myteen
MYTEEN (; short for Make Your Teenager) was a South Korean boy band formed by The Music Works in 2016 and debuted in 2017 with the release of their first extended play titled ''MYTEEN GO!''. At the time of their disbandment, the group consisted of six members: Chunjin, Eunsu, Kim Kookheon, Shin Junseop, Song Yuvin, and Hanseul. Member Lee Tae-vin departed from the group on December 30, 2018. MYTEEN disbanded on August 21, 2019. History Pre-debut Song Yuvin competed in the singing competition show '' Superstar K6'' in 2014, where he finished in TOP4. He later signed The Music Works and debuted as a soloist with releasing digital single "To The Bone It's You" featuring BtoB's Minhyuk on May 30, 2016. Later that month, The Music Works also announced that Song Yuvin would debut with an upcoming boy group in the first half of 2017 named MYTEEN. The group's name is a portmanteau of words "MY" and "TEENAGER" and reportedly meant that the group would be composed of idols who are vibr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
