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E-Tribe
E-Tribe (Hangul: ) is a South Korean record artist and music duo consisting of Ahn Myung-won and Kim Young-deuk. They are most known for producing " Gee" by Girls' Generation, "U-Go-Girl" by Lee Hyo-ri, "Yayaya" by T-ara, " It's You" by Super Junior, and "I Know" by Se7en. Due to the consistent success of these singles, the duo has become well accepted and known in the South Korean music scene. In January 2011, Happy Face Entertainment debuted their own girl group, Dal Shabet. Their debut song, "Supa Dupa Diva", produced by E-Tribe was released on January 3, 2011. The duo has also produced a number of their comeback tracks, including "Pink Rocket", "Bling Bling", "Hit U" and "Mr. Bang Bang". Since late 2011 only Ahn Myung-won uses the name E-tribe. In 2012 he founded Elephant Entertainment. An entertainment company with various artists and is the CEO of that company. Members Ahn Myung-won * Born on January 30, 1978 * CEO of Elephant Entertainment Former Members Kim Youn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gee (Girls' Generation Song)
"Gee" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The original Korean-language version was released as a digital single from the extended play of the same name via SM Entertainment on January 5, 2009. The song was written and produced by Ahn Myung-won and Kim Young-deuk (who consist of the duo E-Tribe), with additional Japanese lyrics written by Kanata Nakamura. Stylistically, "Gee" is a bubblegum pop and electropop song that lyrically talks about the girls' affections when they are in love. Upon its release, "Gee" was a major commercial success in South Korea; it was named most popular song of the 2000s decade by Melon. It claimed the top spot on ''Music Bank'' for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks and on ''Inkigayo'' for three weeks. It received numerous accolades at domestic award shows, including Song of the Year at the annual Melon Music Awards, Korean Music Awards and Digital Daesang at the 24th Golden Disc Awards. In Japan, "Gee" was record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Face Entertainment
Dreamcatcher Company is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2008. History 2008–2010: Establishment, name change and mainstream breakthrough The label was established on August 15, 2008, as Harvest Entertainment (풍년 엔터테인먼트) by Lee Joowon. The label changed their name to Happyface Entertainment (해피페이스 엔터테인먼트) on January 23, 2009. Rap-pop duo One Two (previously established in 2003), signed a contract with Happyface Entertainment in early 2009. The duo released "Starry Night", "Bad Girl (ft. Seo In-young), "Walala Lalale", and "Very Good" before their disbandment in late 2010. The agency briefly worked with HybRefine and Sanchez, now known as Phantom, in 2010 to produce the singles "You Can Fly", "Cosmic Dance", "Rain U", and "Sanchez-San Toi". 2011–2015: Debuting artist, joint venture and development Following the success of E-Tribe's productions, the label made the decision to debut their first idol girl group, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yayaya
''Temptastic'' is the debut extended play by the South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on December 1, 2010 through digital retailers by Core Contents Media. The EP marked the first appearance of the group's seventh member, Ryu Hwayoung. In the works since at least late-2010, the physical album's release was originally scheduled alongside its digital release but was delayed until December 3, 2010 due to the bombardment of Yeonpyeong earlier that November. Singles "Wae Ireoni" was released as the lead single for ''Temptastic'' on November 23, 2010. The single is the group's first release to feature their newly added seventh member, Hwayoung. Written by label-mate Yangpa and produced by Kim Do-hoon and Lee Sang-ho, the song contains influences from 1980s synthpop and features the use of an electric guitar in the instrumental. The music video for "Wae Ireoni" premiered on November 23, 2010, the same day as the single's release. The director of the video was Lee Dae-jin, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's You (Super Junior Song)
"It's You" ( ko, 너라고) is a digital single by Korean boy band Super Junior. It is the second promotional single for the group's third studio album ''Sorry, Sorry'' and was digitally released on May 11, 2009. Three new tracks were added to the single on May 14, 2009, the same day as the physical release of the repackaged version of ''Sorry, Sorry''. Song history "It's You" is written, composed and arranged by E-Tribe, the same composer who wrote several chart-topping songs. The collaboration was first announced on April 21, in which the group described the song to be "a mellow but trendy dance song" and very unlike the lively songs that E-Tribe has previously written for female singers. The song incorporates heavy electronic influences to a MIDI sequence, and it is expected to earn the same success as the urban funk song "Sorry, Sorry." Promotion and chart performance On May 9, 2009 the full-length single of "It's You" and screen shots of the respective music video were leake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dal Shabet
Dal Shabet (Hangul: , stylized as Dal★Shabet or Dalshabet) is a South Korean girl group created by E-Tribe under Happy Face Entertainment. The group debuted on January 3, 2011, with the EP ''Supa Dupa Diva'' and with six members: Viki, Serri, Ah Young, Jiyul, Kaeun and Subin. Member Viki officially left in May 2012 and was replaced by Woohee. Since their debut, Dal Shabet have released one studio album and ten extended plays. Their singles “Supa Dupa Diva”, “Pink Rocket”, “Bling Bling”, “ Hit U”, “ Mr. Bang Bang”, “ Be Ambitious (Look At My Legs)”, “ B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)”, and “ Joker” have all charted in the top twenty of the Gaon Digital Chart. In December 2015, Members Jiyul and Kaeun left the group following the expiration of their contract. The group continued as a quartet and released two mini-albums '' Naturalness'' in January 2016 and '' Fri. Sat. Sun'' in September 2016 before member Serri, Ah Young and Subin left the company in Dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hyo-ri
Lee Hyo-ri (; born May 10, 1979) is a South Korean singer, record producer, activist, actress and television presenter. Dubbed as the "Nation's Fairy" during her ''Family Outing'' days, she debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003, she released her debut solo album ''Stylish'' which won several "Artist of the Year" awards. In 2006, Lee was the highest-paid female singer in South Korea when she signed a contract with Mnet Media. Biography 1979–1997: Early life Lee was born in 1979 in Osong-ri, Cheongwon County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, as the youngest of three daughters. Lee grew up impoverished, in a barbershop of about 8 pyeong (approximately 285 square feet). After being expelled from middle school once, Lee worked part-time at a restaurant and was scouted by an agency and cast by the manager of H.O.T. (band). She prepared for a girl group debut while living as a trainee of SM Entertainment before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hyori
Lee Hyo-ri (; born May 10, 1979) is a South Korean singer, record producer, activist, actress and television presenter. Dubbed as the "Nation's Fairy" during her ''Family Outing'' days, she debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003, she released her debut solo album ''Stylish'' which won several "Artist of the Year" awards. In 2006, Lee was the highest-paid female singer in South Korea when she signed a contract with Mnet Media. Biography 1979–1997: Early life Lee was born in 1979 in Osong-ri, Cheongwon County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, as the youngest of three daughters. Lee grew up impoverished, in a barbershop of about 8 pyeong (approximately 285 square feet). After being expelled from middle school once, Lee worked part-time at a restaurant and was scouted by an agency and cast by the manager of H.O.T. (band). She prepared for a girl group debut while living as a trainee of SM Entertainment before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gummy (singer)
Park Ji-yeon (Hangul: 박지연; born April 8, 1981), better known by her stage name Gummy (Hangul: 거미), is a South Korean singer. She debuted in 2003 with the album ''Like Them'' and has since become known for her soundtrack appearances. Career 2003–2009: Debut and breakthrough success Gummy debuted in 2003 with the album ''Like Them''. Her title track ''Memory Loss'' () brought her success and recognition and led Gummy to win the Bonsang at the 19th Golden Disk Awards. The same year, Gummy earned the Mobile Popularity Award for ''Memory Loss'' at the 2004 Mnet Km Music Festival. However, she suffered vocal nodules between the first and second albums. She released her fourth album titled ''Comfort'' on March 12, 2008, which marked her first released in three years. The lead single ''I'm Sorry'' () features T.O.P from Big Bang. A week after its release, the song peaked within the top five spots on various digital charts. 2010–2011: ''Loveless'' Gummy released a mini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhm Jung-hwa
Uhm Jung-hwa (; born August 17, 1969) is a South Korean singer, actress and dancer. Uhm is considered to be one of the most influential women in the Korean entertainment industry, finding rare success in both music and film. Her legacy and career reinventions have given her the nickname of "Korean Madonna". Uhm began her career in 1989 as a chorus member for the broadcasting company MBC. She starred in the 1993 romance drama film, ''On a Windy Day, We Must Go to Apgujeong'', and released her debut studio album, ''Sorrowful Secret'', that same year. Though both releases found limited audiences, the album's lead single, "Pupil", helped to establish a uniquely sensual image for Uhm. She pivoted to dance music with 1996's "Sad Expectation", and found breakthrough success with "Rose of Betrayal" (배반의 장미) from her third studio album, ''After Love'' (1997). Subsequent releases '' Invitation'' (1998) and '' 005.1999.06'' (1999) were bolstered by a string of hit singles: " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (South Korean Band)
Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a South Korean pop girl group formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group's final lineup was composed of Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara and Youngji. Members Nicole and Jiyoung officially departed from the group in 2014, but rejoined the group for their 15th anniversary in 2022, while ex-member Sunghee left in 2008. The group originally started off as a quartet and made their debut in March 2007 with their first studio album ''The First Blooming'' and its single "Break It" while displaying a strong female image and a mature R&B sound. Expectations for the group were big because they were considered as successors to their senior labelmate, Fin.K.L. However, their debut was not well received by the public and was a commercial failure. The following year, Kim Sung-hee departed the group due to parental pressure, and members Goo Hara and Kang Jiyoung were brought in. After their addition, the group also changed their musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Seung-yeon
Han Seung-yeon (born July 24, 1988), better known mononymously as Seungyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as the main vocalist of the South Korean girl group Kara and for her role in ''Hello, My Twenties!''. Early life and career beginnings Han Seung-yeon was born on July 24, 1988, in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. She made her acting debut as a child actress in a bit part in ''Dear Ends'' (1993), ''Summer Showers'' (1995) and ''Star in My Heart'' (1997). She later left South Korea to study at Tenafly High School in New Jersey, United States. However, she withdrew from high school mid-course in order to pursue a singing career. After returning to South Korea, she debuted as a member of girl group Kara on March 29, 2007. During her time with the group, she passed a high school qualification exam, the College Scholastic Ability Test, and was accepted by Kyung Hee University, majoring in theater and film. Career 2007–08: Debut and sol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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