23rd Golden Disk Awards
The 23rd Golden Disc Awards were held on December 10, 2008. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. Presenters * Kim So-yeon * Lee So-yeon * So Yi-hyun * Song Dae-kwan * Jeong Si-ah * Jin Bo-ra * Kim Seong-eun * Moon Chae-won * Park Ye-jin * Go Ara * Seo Woo Winners and nominees Main awards Winners and nomineesNominees for the 23rd Golden Disc Awards: * * * * * * are listed in alphabetical order. Winners are listed first and emphasized in bold. Other awards * New Trend Award: Kim Jong-wook * Lifetime Achievement Award: Kim Chang-wan * Record Producer of the Year: Lee Soo-man Gallery Award ceremony gallery File:Wonder Girls in 2008.jpg, Wonder Girls, Digital Bonsang File:Jang Yoon-Jeong at the Golden Disk Awards 2008.jpg, Jang Yoon-jeong, Best Trot File:Taeyeon in 2008.jpg, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon File:Go Ara at the 2008 Golden Disk Awards 163.jpg, Go Ara File:Moon Chae-won at the Golden Disk Awards 2008.jpg, Moon Chae-won ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shin Dong-yup (entertainer)
Shin Dong-yup (; born February 17, 1971) is a South Korean comedian and television comedy show host. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. He became popular after appearing in SBS's variety program ''Happy Saturday'' and MBC's sitcom ''Guys n Girls''. Filmography Television shows Web shows Television series Hosting Awards and nominations Listicles Notes References External links *Shin Dong-yeobat SM C&C SM Culture & Contents ( ko, 에스엠컬처앤콘텐츠; SM C&C) is a South Korean advertising, production, travel and talent company under SM Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SM Entertainment. The company operates as a talent agency, televi ...Sin Dong-yeop Fancafeat Daum {{DEFAULTSORT:Shin, Dong-yup South Korean television presenters South Korean male television actors South Korean comedians SM Entertainment artists 1971 births Living people Best Variety Performer Male Paeksang Arts Award (television) win ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brown Eyed Girls
The Brown Eyed Girls (; ) is a South Korean girl group. The group is composed of four members: JeA, Miryo, Narsha, and Gain. They debuted as an R&B/ballad vocal group with "Come Closer (다가와서)" in 2006. They rose to popularity in 2008 with "L.O.V.E" and their retro-dance number "How Come" and cemented their position in the K-pop world in 2009 with "Abracadabra", with its electronica-based genre, pioneering (albeit controversial) concept, along with its iconic and now globally recognized dance entitled 'The Arrogant Dance (시건방춤)'—successfully ingraining themselves into modern popular culture. The group started their venture into the Japanese music market with the release of a Japanese version of their massively successful 3rd Korean album, ''Sound-G'', in late 2010, with full promotions being held throughout early 2011 under Sony Music Japan, where they gained moderate success. They returned to Korea in late 2011, to garner further success and critical acclaim ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Volume 9 (Shinhwa Album)
''Volume 9'', also known as ''10th Anniversary album'', is the ninth studio album of South Korean boy band Shinhwa. It was released on 3 April 2008 by Good Entertainment, marking the group's 10th anniversary. It was first released as a ''First Press Limited Edition'', with 50,000 copies, each with a hologram serial number and a 120-page photobook. The regular edition was released a week later. A 20,000 copies repackaged ''White Edition'' was released on 3 July 2008, which included new track, "Destiny of Love" (흔적) and a music video which feature footage from their ''Shinhwa Must Go On: 10th Anniversary Live'' concert held on 29 and 30 March 2008 at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul. "One More Time" (다시 한번만), a ballad track, was the lead track to be released, as a digital single on 24 March 2008. [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shinhwa
Shinhwa () is a South Korean six-member boy band based in Seoul, composed of Eric Mun, Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin, and Andy Lee. Launched by SM Entertainment on March 24, 1998, the group signed with Good Entertainment in 2004 before creating theiShinhwa Companyto manage their career as a band. The band struggled initially with their first album before finding commercial success with their sophomore album ''T.O.P.'' (April 1999). When their contract with SM Entertainment expired in July 2003, all six members signed with Good Entertainment and assumed creative control with the release of '' Brand New'' (August 2004). That same year, members began to pursue individual careers. After a four-year hiatus due to majority of the members completing their mandatory military service, the sextet established the Shinhwa Company to facilitate their group career. The release of their tenth album '' The Return'' (2012) made them the first Korean boy band to continue p ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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My Friend (SG Wannabe Album)
''My Friend'' is the fifth Korean studio album by SG Wannabe. As of April 23, 2008, SG Wannabe's fifth album had 85,000 pre-orders and counting. The album was slated to be released on April 24 with fourteen new tracks, including a Japanese version of "I Miss You" ("보고싶어"). SG Wannabe's new member, Lee Seok-hoon, also made his debut performance on April 24 on Mnet's ''M Countdown'', singing the first track, "Lalala", on the new album. Music videos Two version of music video were released for "Lalala". The first version featured former Jewelry member, Cho Min Ah, Yoo In-young, and Seo Jun-young. Part 2 of the music video featured music by M to M's third album. The second version of the music video featured the SG Wannabe members. The music video for "Smooth Break Up" featured SG Wannabe, T-ara's Hyomin and Qri, and Spica's Jiwon. The music video for "I Miss You" was for ''Yeon Ga 2008'', which featured Song Seung-heon, Park Yong-ha, Ha Seok-jin and more. Notable tracks ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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SG Wannabe
SG Wannabe () is a South Korean vocal group consisting of members Kim Yong-jun, Kim Jin-ho and Lee Seok-hoon. The group debuted in January 2004 with the single, "Timeless", from the album ''SG Wanna Be+'', and won Best New Artist at the Golden Disc Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and SBS Gayo Daejeon. The group's second album, ''Saldaga'', was the best-selling album of 2005 in South Korea and won Album of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards. Their next two albums, ''The 3rd Masterpiece'' (2006) and ''The Sentimental Chord'' (2007) were also commercial and critical successes. In 2008, original member Chae Dong-ha left the group, and Lee Seok-hoon joined as a new member. The group released the albums '' My Friend'' (2008), ''Gift from SG Wannabe'' (2009), '' SG Wannabe by SG Wannabe 7 Part.I'' (2010) and '' SG Wannabe by SG Wannabe 7 Part.II'' (2011) before going on hiatus while the members served their mandatory military service and focused on their solo careers. In 2015, the group ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rainism
''Rainism'' is the fifth Korean-language studio album from South Korean singer Rain (entertainer), Rain, and the first album since his departure from JYP Entertainment. The album was released on the October 15, 2008, in South Korea. The first single taken from the album, ''Love Story'', became another hit for Rain. The album was released in four formats throughout Asia. Releases ''Rainism'' was released in various formats throughout Southeast Asia. The album was released with a new cover. Each version was released with the original track list as well as international versions of his two singles, ″Love Story″ and "Rainism", in English language, English, Japanese language, Japanese and Chinese language, Chinese. The album was re-released in South Korea on March 5, 2009. The album was retitled, ''Rainism Recollection'' and packaged as a limited edition album with new album art. The album was packaged as a three disc album. The first disc containing original track listing ( ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rain (entertainer)
Jung Ji-hoon (; born June 25, 1982), better known by his stage name Rain (Korean: 비; IPA: Help:IPA/Korean.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː,_is_a_South_Korean_singer,_songwriter,_dancer,_actor,_and_record_producer._Rain's_musical_career_includes_seven_albums_(six_Korean,_one_Japanese),_28_singles_and_numerous_concert_tours_around_the_world._He_achieved_breakthrough_success_with_his_third_Korean_album,_'' piː.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː">Help:IPA/Korean.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː,_is_a_South_Korean_singer,_songwriter,_dancer,_actor,_and_record_producer._Rain's_musical_career_includes_seven_albums_(six_Korean,_one_Japanese),_28_singles_and_numerous_concert_tours_around_the_world._He_achieved_breakthrough_success_with_his_third_Korean_album,_''It's_Raining_(album)">It's_Raining''_(2004),_which_spawned_the_It's_Raining_(Rain_song).html" ;"title="It's_Raining_(album).html" ;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː.html" ;"title="Help:IPA/K ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kim Dong-ryul
Kim Dong-ryul (; born March 15, 1974) is a South Korean pop singer-songwriter. He composes, arranges, writes lyrics, produces, and performs his own music. He has been active since 1993. Career Exhibition era (1993–1997) As an architectural major in Yonsei University, Kim Dong-ryul formed the duet Exhibition with his close friend, Seo Dong-wook. Dong-ryul composed their songs and played the piano while Dong-wook played bass guitar. The duet became famous through an MBC University Song Festival in 1993.Kim Dong-ryul's official website Profile page They emerged champion and won the special prize with the song "In Dreams" which Seo wrote and Kim composed. From then onwards, Kim began his career of singing, composing, and writing lyrics. Kim's first album ''An Essay of Memory'', which famous singer Shin Hae-cheol produced, was released in 1994. Even though the duet were new figures in the world of popular music, they did the composing, piano, bass, and computer programmin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brown Eyes (band)
Brown Eyes (Korean: 브라운아이즈) was a South Korean singing duo that debuted in 2001. They are considered one of South Korea's most important R&B groups, given their immense commercial success. History Despite having no television appearances, Brown Eyes managed to have record sales of 640,000 and 618,026 for their first and second albums, respectively. In May 2002, Brown Eyes performed the Korean version of the Official Anthem along with Lena Park for the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan. In the midst of their popularity, Brown Eyes announced their official disbandment in April 2003. However, after five years, they got back together for a third album ''Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects'' in 2008. Members Yoon Gun After leaving Brown Eyes in 2003, Yoon Gun went solo and released a self-titled album that same year. Yoon Gun has also branched out to do collaborations with artists such as Seohyun of Girls' Generation and Hyori. I ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mirotic
''Mirotic'' is the fourth Korean studio album (seventh overall) by South Korean pop group TVXQ, released on September 26, 2008, by S.M. Entertainment. This is the group's last Korean album to feature members Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu. The album was a major commercial breakthrough and is TVXQ's most critically successful album to date. The best-selling album of 2008, ''Mirotic'' debuted atop the Hanteo charts and sold 110,000 albums in one week, setting the record for one-week sales in South Korea on that chart. Version A of the album sold over 208,000 copies in a month, and cumulative sales surpassed 500,000 copies 109 days after its release. ''Mirotic'' was the first Korean album in four years, since Seo Taiji's 2004 album ''7th Issue'', to break 500,000 sales. ''Mirotic'' sold over 541,000 copies by 2014. Background The album had been in production since 2007, but the title was not decided upon until January 2008. TVXQ members Xiah Junsu and Max Changmin participated dire ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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TVXQ
TVXQ (stylized as TVXQ!), an initialism for Tong Vfang Xien Qi (), is a South Korean male pop duo consisting of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin. They are known as in Japanese releases, and are sometimes referred to as DBSK, an abbreviation of their Korean name Dong Bang Shin Ki (). Their name roughly translates to "Rising Gods of the East". Formed by SM Entertainment in 2003, TVXQ began as a five-member boy band composed of members U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin, Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, and Xiah Junsu. They were immediately launched to mainstream recognition following the release of their first physical single "Hug" (2004), which peaked at number four on the MIAK monthly music chart. Their first studio albums ''Tri-Angle'' (2004) and '' Rising Sun'' (2005) were both top sellers, pushing the band's popularity beyond Korea. Under Avex, TVXQ entered the Japanese market with their first Japanese album '' Heart, Mind and Soul'' (2006), but it was met with limited success. TVXQ r ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |