Clon ( ko, 클론) is a South Korean

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duo that debuted in 1996. The group was extremely popular in

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in the late 1990s.

Career

The duo debuted as part of " Hyun Jin Young and Wawa" in 1990 but it wasn't until 1996 under the supervision of Kim Chang Hwan, a major figure in the Korean music industry, that they got together and formed Clon. Their debut album, "Are You Ready?", proved to be extremely popular. They were often credited for being one of the first groups to incorporate strong dance routines with catchy beats. Clon was produced through DreamBeat, a record label that was popular for other hit singers as well as bringing western music to Korea. In November 2000, a tragic and unfortunate motorcycle accident left Kang Won Rae paralyzed from the waist down. Initially the duo decided to disband but in the summer of 2005 they made a comeback with their 5th album, "Victory". The title track of the album was called "Nae Sarang Song-i" (My Love "Song") and was dedicated to Kang's wife, Kim Song, who encouraged and stood by him through those tough 5 years. Although the duo unofficially disbanded after the album's release, they occasionally met for events or promotional activities. After 12 years, the duo decided to officially make a comeback. The 21 June 2017, they released their single ''BAMDEELALILA'' featuring

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Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

Extended plays

Awards

Mnet Asian Music Awards

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References

{{Authority control South Korean musical duos Musical groups established in 1996 South Korean dance music groups MAMA Award winners Grand Prize Seoul Music Award recipients