The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in 2017 in music in

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Debuting and disbanded in 2017

Debuting groups

* 14U * A.C.E * Adoy *

Be.A Be.A (Hangul: 비에이, shortened from Be. A or Be an A; formerly known as K-Much) was a South Korean boy band formed under Chrome Entertainment in 2014. They debuted on 7 January 2014 as K-Much with the release of their first mini album ''Bey ...

* Busters *

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* Duetto *

Elris Alice (; formerly known as Elris), is a South Korean girl group. The group consists of seven members: EJ, Do-A , Chaejeong, Yeonje, Yukyung, Sohee, and Karin. They debuted on June 1, 2017, with their first extended play, ''We, First''. History ...

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* Golden Child * Good Day *

GreatGuys GreatGuys () is a South Korean boy band signed to DNA Entertainment. The group consists of nine members: Jaei, Uiyeon, Horyeong, Daun, Baekgyeol, Donghwi, Hwalchan, Haneul, and Dongin. The nonet debuted on August 25, 2017, with the single "Last ...

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* Highlight *

Honeyst Honeyst () was a South Korean pop rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2017. The band consists of Oh Seung-seok (drummer), Kim Chul-min (main vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist), Seo Dong-sung (leader, vocalist, bassist), and Kim Hwan (guitarist ...

* Hyeongseop X Euiwoong *

In2it In2It (; stylized as IN2IT, pronounced as "In to It") is a South Korean boy band consisting of six members, Yoo Ji-ahn, Jung Yeon-tae, Hwang In-ho, Han Hyun-uk, Lee In-pyo, and Isaac Voo, who previously participated in Mnet's 2016 survival show ...

* IZ * JBJ *

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Longguo & Shihyun Longguo & Shihyun (Hangul: 용국 & 시현) 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". Long ...

Mind U Mind U (Hangul: 마인드유, formerly known as Acourve (어쿠루브)) is a South Korean duo formed by Bridge Media in 2013. They debuted on October 25, 2013, with "What I Want To Say", then later re-debuted under Starship Entertainment Stars ...

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* MXM *

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 ...

NU'EST W NU'EST W was the second subunit 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 on Dec ...

* ONF *

P.O.P ''P.O.P'' is the second album by The Mad Capsule Markets and their major label debut. It was a faster, thrashier effort than their debut album Humanity (The Mad Capsule Markets album), ''Humanity'', and featured new guitarist Ai Ishigaki. Trac ...

Pristin Pristin (; stylized as PRISTIN and formerly known as Pledis Girlz) was a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2016. The group was composed of ten members: Lim Na-young, Nayoung, Roa, Yuha, Eunwoo, Rena, Zhou Jieqiong, Kyulkyun ...

* Rainz * Seven O'Clock * S.I.S *

The Boyz Boyz or The Boyz may refer to: Music Bands * The Boyz (German band), a German boy band of the 1990s *The Boyz (American band), an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, established in 1975 *The Boyz (South Korean band), a South Korean ...

* The Rose *

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TRCNG TRCNG (Hangul: 티알씨엔지; an acronym for Teen Rising Champion in a New Generation) was a South Korean boy band formed by TS Entertainment in 2017. They debuted with the EP ''New Generation'' on October 10, 2017. Originally a ten-piece gr ...

Triple H Paul Michael Levesque (born July 27, 1969), better known by the ring name Triple H, is an American business executive, actor, and retired professional wrestler currently serving as the chief content officer for WWE. He is widely regarded as on ...

* Varsity *

Wanna One Wanna One () was a South Korean boy band formed by CJ E&M through the second season of ''Produce 101''. The group was composed of eleven members: Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Lee Dae-hwi, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woo-jin, Lai Kuan-lin, Yo ...

Weki Meki Weki Meki (; abbreviated as WEME or WKMK) is a South Korean girl group formed by Fantagio in 2017. The group consists of eight members: Suyeon, Elly, Choi Yoo-jung (singer), Yoojung, Kim Do-yeon (singer), Doyeon, Sei, Lua, Rina, and Lucy. Histor ...

Solo debuts

Bibi Bibi is a given name, nickname and surname. Notable people with this name As a nickname or stage name * Bibi Andersson (1935-2019), Swedish actress * Bibi (artist) (born 1964), French visual artist Fabrice Cahoreau * Bibi Baskin (born 195 ...

DPR Live Hong Da-bin (born January 1, 1993), better known by his stage name DPR Live, is a South Korean rapper and singer. Along with Ian, Cream, and REM, Hong co-founded the label Dream Perfect Regime—all of whom attach the label's acronym "DPR" to t ...

* I * I'll *

Jang Han-byul Jang Han-byul (born 4 July 1990) is an Australian-born singer, actor, producer and television personality based in South Korea. He was the host of ''After School Club'' along with co-host, Eric Nam and has appeared on the '' Code: Secret Room'' ...

Jeong Se-woon Jeong Se-woon (, born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter signed under Starship Entertainment. Career 2013–2017: Pre-debut Jeong's first public appearance was in 2013, as a contestant in the third season of ''K-pop Star''. He ...

Jeon So-yeon Jeon So-yeon (; born August 26, 1998), known mononymously as Soyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer signed to Cube Entertainment. She first gained attention for competing in the television shows ''Produce 101' ...

Kang Si-ra Kang Si-ra (Hangul: 강시라), is a South Korean singer. She was a contestant on ''Produce 101''. She released her first EP, ''Sira'', on January 19, 2017. Discography Extended plays Singles Soundtrack appearances References External ...

Kevin Oh Kevin Oh (Hangul: 케빈오, born August 29, 1990), is a Korean-American singer-songwriter. He is the winner of '' Superstar K7''. He released his first EP, ''Stardust'', on January 20, 2017. He was also a contestant on the JTBC show, ''Superb ...

Kim Chung-ha Kim Chung-ha (, born Kim Chan-mi []; February 9, 1996), known mononym, mononymously as Chungha (stylized as CHUNG HA), is a South Korean Pop music, pop singer, dancer and choreographer signed under MNH Entertainment. She finished fourth in Mn ...

* Kim So-hee *

Kriesha Chu Kriesha Ziskind Teo Tiu (born December 20, 1998), better known by her stage name Kriesha Chu (Korean language, Korean: 크리샤 츄), is a Filipina-American singer based in South Korea. Life and career Early life Tiu was born on December 20, ...

Lee Hae-ri Lee Hae-ri (born 14 February 1985) is a South Korean singer and musical theater actress. She debuted as a member of Davichi in 2008. Aside from her group's activities, she has established herself as a musical actress, notably through her parti ...

Leellamarz Kim Min-kyum (Hangul: 김민겸; born July 4, 1995), better known by his stage name Leellamarz (Hangul: 릴러말즈), is a South Korean rapper and singer. He was a contestant on ''Show Me the Money 5''. He released his debut album ''Y'' on Ju ...

Minzy Gong Min-ji (; born January 18, 1994), better known by her stage name Minzy, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer. She debuted in 2009 as a member of South Korean girl group 2NE1, which became one of the best-selling girl groups worldw ...

* One * Parannoul *

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Ravi Ravi may refer to: People * Ravi (name), including a list of people and characters with the name * Ravi (composer) (1926–2012), Indian music director * Ravi (Ivar Johansen) (born 1976), Norwegian musical artist * Ravi (music director) (1926–201 ...

Samuel Samuel ''Šəmūʾēl'', Tiberian: ''Šămūʾēl''; ar, شموئيل or صموئيل '; el, Σαμουήλ ''Samouḗl''; la, Samūēl is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the bibl ...

Seohyun Seo Ju-hyun (; born June 28, 1991), known professionally as Seohyun, is a South Korean singer, actress and songwriter. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-TTS) in August 2007, which ...

* Sojung *

Soyou Kang Ji-hyun (born February 12, 1992), known professionally as Soyou, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar. Life and career 1992–2010: Early life and career beginnings Soyou ...

* Suzy *

Woo Won-jae Woo Won-jae (; born December 23, 1996), also known as Woo, is a South Korean rapper. In 2017, he released his debut single "We Are" () which had commercial success and widespread acclaim. He has released one studio album: ''Black Out'' (2020) on ...

* Youngji

Disbanded groups

* 2AM * 2Eyes * Beatwin *

Big Brain Big Brain () is a South-Korean R&B ballad group that consist of four-members under the label World Show Market. They have been active since 2010 and officially debuted on October 22, 2015, with the album ''Billionaire Sound'' and their breakthro ...

Blady Blady () was a five-member South Korean girl group originally formed by SY6 Entertainment and later produced by Star Planet. The group released the pre-debut retro-inspired single "찌릿찌릿 (Spark Spark)" on May 16, 2011 and their title trac ...

Boys24 Boys24 ( 'Sonyeon Ishipsa', stylized as BOYS24) was a South Korean pre-debut boy band formed by CJ E&M through a 2016 survival show with the same name. There were twenty-seven members in the group divided into four units. The group performed reg ...

* Chocolat *

D.Holic D.Holic (Hangul The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, . Hangul may also be written as following South Korea's standard Romanization. ( ) in South Korea and Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea, is the modern official writing system for the Kore ...

High4 High4 (hangul: 하이포; stylized as HIGH4) was a South Korean boy band under the management of List of LOEN Entertainment labels#Independent labels distributed by LOEN Entertainment, N.A.P Entertainment. The group consisted of members Alex, Myu ...

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I.B.I I.B.I (; also stylized as IBI) was a South Korean girl group consisting of five members who previously participated in Mnet's 2016 survival show ''Produce 101''. The group formed and debuted under LOEN Entertainment in 2016 with the single "Molae ...

* INX *

I.O.I I.O.I (; also known as IOI or Ideal of Idol) was a South Korean girl group formed by CJ E&M through the 2016 reality show ''Produce 101'' on Mnet. The group was composed of eleven members chosen from a pool of 101 trainees from various enterta ...

Infinite H Infinite H ( ko, 인피니트H) was the first official sub-unit of South Korean boy band Infinite (band), Infinite formed under Woollim Entertainment in 2013. The sub-group consisted of Infinite member Jang Dong-woo, Dongwoo and ex-Infinite member ...

* Leessang *

Madtown Madtown (), often stylized as MADTOWN, was a South Korean boy band formed in 2014 by J. Tune Camp. The group consisted of Moos, Daewon, Lee Geon, Lee Jong-hwa (actor), Jota, Heo Jun, Buffy and H.O. Their debut album, ''Mad Town (EP), Mad Town'' ...

* M.I.B *

Miss A Miss A (stylized as "MISS A" or "miss A", Hangul: ) was a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in July 2010 with the single "Bad Girl Good Girl" as a quartet consisting of Fei, Jia, Min, and Suzy. Their de ...

Onnine Ibalgwan Onnine Ibalgwan (Hangul: 언니네이발관), also known as Sister's Barbershop'','' was a South Korean modern rock band. The group debuted in 1996 with the album, ''Pigeon is a Rat in the Sky'', which received rave reviews from critics and music ...

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Sistar Sistar (, often stylized as SISTAR) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2010 by Starship Entertainment. The group consisted of Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou and Dasom. They made their official debut with the song " Push Push" on 3 June 2010. Their ...

Sistar19 Sistar19 () was the first and only official sub-group of South Korean girl group Sistar and was formed by Starship Entertainment in 2011. The sub-group is composed of Bora and Hyolyn. Their debut single "Ma Boy" was released in May 2011. Thei ...

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* T-ara QBS * The Legend *

Two X Two X ( ko, 투엑스) was a South Korean girl group from J. Tune Entertainment that debuted in 2012. The group's initial line-up consisted of five members: Jiu, Minjoo, Eun, Surin, and Eunyoung. The group released three singles: "Double Up" (2 ...

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Wonder Girls Wonder Girls () was a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in February 2007 with the single "Irony" and 5 members: Yeeun, Sunye, Sunmi, Hyuna and Sohee. After Hyuna's departure in July, Yubin was added into th ...

Releases in 2017

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Deaths

* Jonghyun (aged 27), singer and songwriter (

Shinee Shinee ( ; ko, 샤이니, Syaini; ja, シャイニー, Shainī; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and th ...

SM the Ballad SM the Ballad (stylized as S.M. THE BALLAD) is a South Korean ballad project group composed of singers from SM Entertainment. The group released its first extended play, ''Miss You'', in 2010 and its second extended play, ''Breath'', in 2014. H ...

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