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MAMA Award For Best Vocal Performance
The MAMA Award for Best Male / Female Vocal Performance – Solo or Group (베스트 보컬 퍼포먼스 (솔로/그룹 – 남자/여자)) is an award presented annually by CJ E&M Pictures (Mnet). It was first awarded at the 12th Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony held in 2010; Gummy and 2AM won the awards for their vocal performance in "Because You're a Man" and " Can't Let You Go Even If I Die" respectively, and it is given in honor for the artist/s with the best vocal performance in the music industry."2010 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" ''MAMA''. Retrieved 2015-01-30. History Winners and nominees Multiple awards for Best Vocal Performance ;4 awards * |
MAMA Awards
The MAMA Awards (, formerly Mnet Asian Music Awards) is a major Music award, music awards ceremony presented annually by entertainment company CJ ENM. First held in South Korea, the majority of prizes have been won by K-pop artists, although there are other Asian artists winning in various award categories, such as for Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Asian Artist, Best Asian Artist and other professional-related awards. The awards ceremony was first held in Seoul in 1999, being aired on Mnet (TV channel), Mnet. MAMA has also been held in various Asian countries and cities outside of South Korea since 2010 and now airs internationally online beyond Asia. History Ceremony The event was launched in 1999 as a music video awards ceremony, modeled after the MTV Video Music Awards, called the Mnet Music Video Festival. It merged with the KMTV Korean Music Awards in 2004 and was renamed the Mnet KM Music Video Festival. By the mid-2000s, the awards ceremony had attracted some inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4Men
4Men () is a South Korean rhythm and blues group formed in 1998. The group consists of three members: Haeun, Joseph, Hanbin. Originally a four-member group composed of Yoon Min-soo, Jeong Se-young, Han Hyeon-hee and Lee Jeong-ho, 4Men released their debut album ''Four Men First Album'' on February 1, 1998. Two years later, they released their second album ''Ireoke Cheonildongan Moeumyeon Ibyeori Sarajindago Haetda'' on December 29, 2000. In 2001, Yoon Min-soo withdrew from the group, forming R&B group Vibe Vibe, alternatively '' vibes,'' is short for ''vibration''. A "vibe" is an emotional reaction to the aura or energy felt to belong to a person, place or thing. Vibe may also refer to: People * DJ Vibe (born 1968), Portuguese DJ * Lasse Vibe (b ... in 2002 with Ryu Jae-Hyun and Yoo Sung-Gyu, meanwhile 4Men continued as a three-member group until J1 joined the group in 2006. In 2008, all members withdrew from the group, Jeong Se-young and Han Hyeon-hee join and form R&B g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Boy
"Ma Boy" is the first single by Sistar19, a sub-unit of South Korean girl group Sistar. It was released online as a digital single on May 3, 2011, through Starship Entertainment. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart. The song has sold over 2,652,474 downloads as of 2011. Background and release On April 28, 2011, Starship Entertainment announced the creation of a Sistar sub-unit called Sistar19, which includes main vocalist Hyolyn and rapper Bora. The same day, Sistar19 released the music video teaser for their first single, "Ma Boy". The single was released on digital music sites on May 3, 2011. Written by producer Brave Brothers, "Ma Boy" is a medium tempo neo soul song with lyrics that express the emotions of a girl in love. A special version of "Ma Boy", featuring Sistar members Soyou and Dasom, was included on Sistar's first full-length album, '' So Cool'', released on August 9, 2011. The original version of the song was inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sistar19
Sistar19 () is a South Korean duo and sub-unit of the girl group Sistar, formed by Starship Entertainment. Composing of Bora and Hyolyn, they debuted in May 2011 with the digital single "Ma Boy". Their second and most successful single, "Gone Not Around Any Longer", was released in 2013 as the title track for their first and only EP of the same name. Sistar, along with Sistar19, disbanded in June 2017. In January 2024, Sistar19 reunited to release their second digital single "No More (Ma Boy)". Name On an episode of the MBC entertainment program ''Three Wheels'', aired on May 21st 2013, Hyolyn and Bora explained that "19 represents nineteen, expressing the emotions of the boundary between girlhood and womanhood at the age of 19." History 2011–2013: "Ma Boy" and ''Gone Not Around Any Longer'' Sistar19 is a two-member sub-unit of Sistar under Starship Entertainment. Sistar19 was formed in 2011, with Sistar's main vocalist Hyolyn and rapper Bora. They held their debu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lonely (2NE1 Song)
"Lonely" is a song by South Korean girl group 2NE1, serving as one of the lead singles from their 2011 self-titled second EP. The single was written and produced by Teddy Park and Kush, the song was released via digital download and streaming on May 12, 2011 by YG Entertainment. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart in addition to topping all of the South Korean real-time digital charts following its release, achieving a perfect all-kill. A Japanese version of the song was released digitally on September 14, 2011 through YGEX, and was included in the Japanese edition of the extended play, titled '' Nolza''. Background The song was written and produced by the group's long-time collaborator and in-house YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park and Kush. Musically, the song is composed in the key of E major with a moderate tempo of 95 beats per minute, and has a runtime of 3:29. The instrumentals incorporates only stringed instruments, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2NE1
2NE1 (, ) is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Park Bom, Bom, CL (rapper), CL, Sandara Park, Dara, and Minzy. Known for their Experimental music, musical experimentation, fashion, and stage presence, they are a leading figure of the Korean Wave and among the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time. They are recognized for expanding girl group styles in the Korean music industry, which in turn broke stereotypes of K-pop. The group was introduced in March 2009 after appearing on the Promotional recording, promotional single "Lollipop (BigBang and 2NE1 song), Lollipop" alongside labelmate BigBang (South Korean band), BigBang. 2NE1 rose to prominence with the release of their debut extended play, eponymous extended play (EP) that same year, which featured the singles "Fire (2NE1 song), Fire" and "I Don't Care (2NE1 song), I Don't Care". They followed with their debut album ''To Anyone'' (2010), and 2NE1 (2011 EP), their secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huh Gak
Huh Gak (; born November 15, 1984) is a South Korean singer. He rose to fame after winning the 2010 Mnet talent competition series '' Superstar K 2'', during which he became known as "the Korean Paul Potts". Early life and education Huh Gak was born in Incheon, South Korea on November 15, 1984. His parents divorced when he was 3, and he and his twin brother, Huh Gong, were raised by their father. Due to his family's financial difficulties, Huh dropped out of school after finishing middle school and worked as a repairman and event singer. Huh later earned his high school diploma in 2018. Career 2010–present: ''Superstar K 2'', debut, and ''First Story'' In 2010, Huh Gak competed on the Mnet talent competition series '' Superstar K 2'' and took the first place spot in the show's finale in October. Following the show, Huh released his debut single "Always", which topped the Gaon Digital Chart The Circle Digital Chart, previously known as the Gaon Digital Chart, is the mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hyun
Lee Hyun (; born November 8, 1983) is a South Korean singer. He debuted in 2007 as a member of the co-ed vocal group 8Eight, which disbanded in 2014. He was also a member of the disbanded vocal duo Homme from 2010 to 2018. Lee is currently signed to Big Hit Music as a solo artist. He introduced his alter ego Midnatt in March 2023, through the release of the single "Masquerade". Career 2007–2014: 8Eight Lee joined Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee in 2005 and signed with the company in 2007. That same year, he debuted as part of the co-ed group 8Eight, alongside Baek Chan and Joo Hee. The group released three studio albums between 2007 and 2009, and two extended plays in 2010 and 2011. On December 21, 2014, Big Hit announced that Baek and Joo's contracts had expired and further promotional activities for the group had been suspended. The label stated that the members remained friends and did not rule out the possibility of them reuniting in the future. During its seven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Gun-mo
Kim Gun-mo (; born January 13, 1968) is a South Korean singer-songwriter who is considered the country's most successful musical artist of the 1990s. His 1995 album, ''Wrongful Meeting,'' previously held the Guinness World Records, Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time in South Korea''.'' Since his debut in 1992, Kim has released 13 full-length albums and has won numerous awards, including Album of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards for three consecutive years from 1994 to 1996. In 2011, he received a Orders, decorations, and medals of South Korea, presidential commendation from the South Korean government for his contributions to popular culture. Early life Kim was born on January 13, 1968, in Busan, South Korea. He was interested in music from a young age and started playing the piano when he was four years old. He attended elementary, middle, and high school in Seoul and graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts. He served in the Republic of Korea Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Day (IU Song)
"Good Day" () is a song recorded in two languages (Korean and Japanese) by South Korean singer IU. The Korean version was released on December 9, 2010, as the lead single for IU's third extended play (EP) '' Real''. It was written by Kim Eana, while production was handled by Lee Min-soo. The Japanese version was originally included on IU's first Japanese extended play '' I□U'', released on December 14, 2011, before being released on March 21, 2012, as IU's first single album ''Good Day''. "Good Day" received generally positive reviews by music critics. ''Billboard'' magazine crowned it as the best K-pop song released in the 2010s. Commercially, the song debuted atop the Gaon Digital Chart, topping the chart for five weeks and becoming the sixth best-selling single in South Korea, selling more than 4.4 million digital units. The Japanese version reached the top five on the Oricon Singles Chart, and sold more than 30,000 physical copies in the country. Background and release "G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IU (singer)
Lee Ji-eun (; born May 16, 1993), also known by her stage name IU (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. She signed with Kakao M, LOEN Entertainment (now Kakao Entertainment) in 2007 as a K-pop#Trainee system, trainee and debuted as a singer at the age of fifteen with the Extended play, EP ''Lost and Found (IU EP), Lost and Found'' (2008). Although her follow-up albums brought mainstream success, it was only after the release of "Good Day (IU song), Good Day", the lead single from her 2010 album ''Real (IU EP), Real'', that she achieved national stardom. "Good Day" went on to spend five consecutive weeks at the top of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart, and in 2019, it was ranked number one on ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard''s "100 Greatest K-Pop Songs of the 2010s" list. With the success of her 2011 albums, ''Real+ (IU EP), Real+'' and ''Last Fantasy'', IU established herself as a formidable force on the music charts of her native country and further cemented her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards
The 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards took place on November 29, 2011, at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. The ceremony was the second Mnet Asian Music Awards to occur outside of South Korea, the first being in 2010 when the ceremony took place in Macau, People's Republic of China, China. The 2011 award show was attended by over 10,000 people. Super Junior won three awards, the most of the night, including Album of the Year for ''Mr. Simple'', Best Male Group, and the special Singapore's Choice Award. Girls' Generation, 2NE1, and Baek Ji-young each won two awards. Background The event marked the thirteenth of the annual music awards."MKMF goes into history" ''Asiae''. October 20, 2009. Retrieved April 17, 2012 With its slogan "Music Makes One", MAMA was broadcast live in China, Japan, Hong Kong and Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
