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2019 In South Korean Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in 2019 in South Korean music. Debuting and disbanding in 2019 Debuting groups * 1Team * 1the9 * 3YE * AB6IX * Ariaz * Argon (band), Argon * BDC (group), BDC * Bvndit * Cherry Bullet * CIX (band), CIX * D1CE * ENOi * Everglow (group), Everglow * Exo-SC * Fanatics (group), Fanatics * Hinapia * Itzy * Jus2 * Newkidd * Oneus * Onewe * OnlyOneOf * Purplebeck * Rocket Punch * Rolling Quartz * SuperM * Teen Teen * TXT (band), TXT * Vanner (band), Vanner * Verivery * We in the Zone *Wooseok x Kuanlin * X1 (band), X1 Solo debuts * Bae Jin-young * Byun Baek-hyun, Baekhyun * Chen (singer), Chen * Ha Sung-woon * Hwasa * Hyuk (singer), Hyuk * Im Hyun-sik (singer), Im Hyun-sik * Jang Dae-hyeon * Jang Dong-woo * Jeon So-mi * Jung Dae-hyun * Kang Daniel * Kang Min-kyung * Kim Jin-woo (musician), Kim Jin-woo * Kei (singer), Kim Ji-yeon * Kim Jung-mo * Kim Woo-sung (singer), Kim Woo-sung * Kwon Hyun-bin * Lee Jin-hyuk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KPop
K-pop (; an abbreviation of "Korean popular music") is a form of popular music originating in South Korea. It emerged in the 1990s as a form of youth subculture, with Korean musicians taking influence from Western Electronic dance music, dance music, hip-hop, Contemporary R&B, R&B and Rock music, rock. Today, K-pop commonly refers to the musical output of teen idol acts, chiefly girl groups and boy bands, who emphasize Visual communication, visual appeal and Performing arts, performance. As a Pop music, pop genre, K-pop is characterized by its Melody, melodic quality and cultural hybridity. K-pop can trace its origins to "rap dance", a fusion of hip-hop, techno and rock popularized by the group Seo Taiji and Boys, whose experimentation helped to modernize South Korea's contemporary music scene in the early 1990s. Their popularity with teenagers incentivized the music industry to focus on this demographic, with Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment developing the Korean idol system i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinapia
Hinapia (abbreviated from Hi New Amazing Utopia; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed by OSR Entertainment. The group was composed of five members: Minkyeung, Yaebin, Gyeongwon, Eunwoo, and Bada. Hinapia debuted on November 3, 2019 with the single album ''New Start''. They disbanded on August 21, 2020. History Pre-debut Minkyeung, Yaebin, Gyeongwon, and Eunwoo previously debuted as members of the girl group Pristin under Pledis Entertainment on March 21, 2017 with the extended play ''Hi! Pristin''. Following their sophomore release titled ''Schxxl Out'' and a subgroup named Pristin V, which included Minkyeung, Yaebin, and Eunwoo, the group disbanded on May 24, 2019 after a prolonged hiatus. On October 21, 2019, the aforementioned members were announced to be re-debuting under AlSeulBit Entertainment, which was renamed OSR Entertainment shortly after, alongside an additional member named Bada. On October 24, the group was revealed to be named Hinapia, which is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Teen
Teen Teen (틴틴) was a South Korean boy band formed by Maroo Entertainment in 2019. The group debuted on September 18, 2019, with ''Very, On Top''. The unit effectively disbanded following Taeseung's departure from GHOST9. Pre-debut Before debut, all members participated in ''Produce X 101 ''Produce X 101'' () is a 2019 South Korean boy group survival reality show on Mnet and the fourth and final season of the ''Produce 101'' franchise. The public, referred to as "national producers", "produces" a boy band by choosing 11 members ...'' representing Maroo Entertainment, Lee Jin-woo finished in 22nd place, Lee Woo-jin in 41st and Lee Tae-seung in 53rd. Members *Lee Jin-woo (이진우) *Lee Tae-seung (이태승) *Lee Woo-jin (이우진) Discography Extended plays References K-pop music groups South Korean boy bands South Korean dance music groups Musical groups from Seoul Musical groups established in 2019 2019 establishments in South Korea South Korean pop mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SuperM
SuperM () was a South Korean Supergroup (music), supergroup formed in 2019 by SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group. The group consisted of seven members from four SM Entertainment boy bands: Taemin from Shinee, Baekhyun and Kai (entertainer, born 1994), Kai from Exo, Taeyong and Mark (rapper), Mark from NCT 127, Ten (singer), Ten from WayV, and Lucas (rapper), Lucas, who is a former NCT (group), NCT and WayV member. The group debuted on October 4, 2019, with their SuperM (EP), self-titled EP, which entered the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 at number one, making SuperM the first Asian artist in history to top the chart with a debut release. Their debut single, "Jopping", was among ''Billboard'''s Critics' Picks for the "25 Best K-pop Songs" of 2019. SuperM went on hiatus in mid-2021 because some members began their mandatory military enlistments and later left SM Entertainment. There have been no announcements on the future of the group. History Background and formatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Quartz
Rolling Quartz () is a South Korean rock band that debuted in December 2020 under Rolling Star Entertainment. History 2019-present: Formation and debut Rolling Quartz formed as a five member rock group in August 2019. They were originally two separate bands, under the names "Rolling Girlz" and "Rose Quartz", but they merged into a single group, merging their names to be "Rolling Quartz". For the first year of their career, Rolling Quartz performed primarily in clubs, especially in the Hongdae region of Seoul. However, they turned to more heavily relying on their social media presence in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, they featured on the single "Random" by the producing duo 015B. Rolling Quartz officially debuted on December 30, 2020 with the single "Blaze", which was accompanied by the release of a music video. The music video was directed and produced by Zanybros. All of the members participated in the production of the song, including lyrics, compositio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocket Punch
Rocket Punch (; or as RCPC) was a South Korean girl group formed and managed by Woollim Entertainment in 2019. The group consisted of six members: Yeonhee, Suyun, Yunkyoung, Sohee, and Dahyun. Former member Juri Takahashi, Juri departed from the group on May 24, 2024, after her contract with Woollim expired. They debuted on August 7, 2019, with the extended play (EP) ''Pink Punch''. Yeonhee, Yunkyoung, Sohee, and Dahyun left on December 31, 2024, due to their contracts also expiring. History Pre-debut Juri Takahashi, Juri was cast as an AKB48 12th-generation trainee through an audition in 2011. She was introduced to the public through AKB48 Team 4 in March 2012. Her first television appearance in Korea was in the 2018 reality competition show, ''Produce 48''. Suyun and Sohee were introduced to the public as representative trainees of Woollim Entertainment through ''Produce 48'' as well. In March 2019, Juri was confirmed to have signed with Woollim Entertainment to pursue her car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purplebeck
Purplebeck (), sometimes written as Purple Beck, is a South Korean girl group formed by Majesty Entertainment. They made their debut on June 24, 2019, with the extended play An extended play (EP) is a Sound recording and reproduction, musical recording that contains more tracks than a Single (music), single but fewer than an album. Contemporary EPs generally contain up to eight tracks and have a playing time of 1 ..., ''Crystal Ball''. The group currently consists of four members: Yeowool, Yerim, Mini, and Seyeon. Layeon left the group in July 2021. Discography Extended plays Single albums Members Current * Yeowool () * Yerim () * Mini () * Seyeon () Former * Layeon () References K-pop music groups South Korean girl groups South Korean dance music groups Musical groups from Seoul Musical groups established in 2019 2019 establishments in South Korea South Korean pop music groups {{Korea-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OnlyOneOf
OnlyOneOf () is a South Korean boy band formed by 8D Entertainment in 2019. The group debuted on May 28, 2019, with ''Dot Point Jump''. History 2019: Debut with ''Dot Point Jump'' and first comeback ''Line Sun Goodness'' On May 1, 8D Creative announced the debut of a seven-member group called OnlyOneOf, which stands for "someone's only one". The style pursued by the group was described as "ubersexual," indicating a mix of softness and strong masculine sexiness. The members trained for three years, coming up with songs, stage composition, costumes and concepts themselves for the weekly evaluations. It was revealed on May 24 that the group would debut four days later with two title tracks, "Savanna" and "Time Leap", as part of a mini album titled ''Dot Point Jump''. Only the two songs were released on that day along with the music videos, while the other four tracks were revealed sequentially for each 5,555 use of the hashtag "#OnlyOneOf" on Twitter. Members KB, Love and Nine pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onewe
Onewe (; stylized in all caps; ) is a South Korean alternative rock band composed of five members: Yonghoon, Harin, Kanghyun, Dongmyeong and Giuk (formerly known as CyA). The members originally formed under the name M.A.S 0094 (Make a Sound 0094). They released their first single "Butterfly, Find a Flower" on August 13, 2015 under Modern Music. In April 2017, they moved to RBW and were renamed MAS. In June 2018, it was announced that the band would redebut under the new name Onewe. The band officially made its re-debut on May 13, 2019, with their first single album '' 1/4''. Career 2015–2016: Formation and debut Formed in May 2015, M.A.S 0094 was an independent group that performed and covered well-known songs in public with all profits going to charity for comfort women victims. The proceeds of their first single, "Butterfly, Find a Flower", released on August 13, 2015, also went towards charity. M.A.S 0094 released their first EP, '' Feeling Good Day'', on March 25, 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oneus
Oneus (, pronounced as "One Us") is a South Korean boy band formed by RBW. The group consists of five members: Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong and Xion. Originally a sextet, Ravn left in October 2022. The group released their debut extended play ''Light Us'' on January 9, 2019. History 2017–2018: Pre-debut and formation Individual members of Oneus came out of various trainee programs. Seoho (then known as Gunmin), Keonhee, and Hwanwoong were trainees for RBW in the second season of ''Produce 101'' during the first half of 2017, and Ravn and Seoho were trainees for RBW on the YG survival show ''Mix Nine'' during the second half of 2017. Leedo also participated in ''Mix Nine'' as an independent trainee, but did not pass the first audition. RBW started a pre-debut project "RBW Trainee Real Life – We Will Debut" in late 2017 to showcase the label's promising male trainees. ''Produce 101'' frontrunners Keonhee and Hwanwoong were the first to join the lineup. In December 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newkidd
Newkidd (), also stylized as NewKidd, is a South Korean boy band formed by J-Flo Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Jinkwon, Ji Han-sol, Choi Ji-ann, Yunmin, Hwi, Woochul, Lee Min-wook and Kang Seung-chan. The group officially debuted on April 25, 2019, with their self-titled single album ''Newkidd''. Name Newkidd stands for "New generation key of dream". History 2017–2019: Pre-debut In 2017, J-Flo Entertainment formed Newkidd as a pre-debut project with four members, Ji Han-sol, Yunmin, Jinkwon, and Woochul. Ji Han-sol is also a former SM Entertainment trainee who joined while still completing promotions with UNB, a boy group formed by the KBS reality show ''The Unit''. Prior to debut, the label announced the release of a pre-debut single entitled "Will You Be Ma". On July 10, 2018, two new members were added to the lineup: Hwi, and Choi Ji-ann. They began promoting as Newkidd02 for their second pre-debut single album ''Boy Boy Boy''. The group's fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yonhap
Yonhap News Agency (; ) is a major news agency in South Korea. It is based in Seoul, South Korea. Yonhap provides news articles, pictures, and other information to newspapers, TV networks and other media in South Korea. History Yonhap was established on 19 December 1980, through the merger of Hapdong News Agency and Orient Press. The Hapdong News Agency itself emerged in late 1945 out of the short-lived Kukje News, which had operated for two months out of the office of the Domei, the former Japanese news agency that had functioned in Korea during the Japanese Japanese colonial era. In 1999, Yonhap took over the Naewoe News Agency. Naewoe was a South Korea government-affiliated organization, created in the mid 1970s, tasked with publishing information and analysis on North Korea from a South Korean perspective through books and journals. Naewoe was known to have close links with South Korea's intelligence agency, and according to the British academic and historian James Hoar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
