LC9 ( ko, 엘씨나인) was a South Korean pop
boy band
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formed by
Nega Network
Nega Network (Hangul: 내가네트워크) is an independent South Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Yoon Il-sang, Lance Yoon-suk Choi and Jo Young-chul. It is based in Gangnam District, Seoul.
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. The group initially consisted of six members until member E.Den left to pursue his studies. Their name, LC9, means League of Competition #9. They debuted on May 9, 2013, with "MaMa Beat" on Mnet M! Countdown. The music video was released on the same day.
On January 23, 2016, the group's label announced that LC9 disbanded. Their contract wasn't renewed back on December 21, 2015, which led the group to an end.
History
2013–15: Career beginnings
Around April, Nega Network announced that they would be debuting a male group, currently nicknamed Brown Eyed Boys inspired by their fellow label seniors
Brown Eyed Girls
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They rose to popularity in 2008 ...
. After a series of teasers introducing each of the members, they made their official debut as LC9 on May 9, 2013, with their first mini album ''Skirmish'', with the title track "MaMa Beat" featuring label-mate
Gain
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. On the same day, LC9 held their debut stage on Mnet M! Countdown.
2016: Disbandment
On January 23, 2016,
Nega Network
Nega Network (Hangul: 내가네트워크) is an independent South Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Yoon Il-sang, Lance Yoon-suk Choi and Jo Young-chul. It is based in Gangnam District, Seoul.
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revealed that the group's contract ended on December 21 of the previous year. None of the members renewed their contracts, and LC9 dissolved as a result.
Members
Former
* Rasa – leader, vocals, rapper
* J-Hyo – vocals, rapper
* King – vocals
* Jun – rapper
* AO – vocals, rapper
* E.Den – rapper
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Videography
Music videos
References
External links
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2013 establishments in South Korea
2015 disestablishments in South Korea
Musical groups disestablished in 2015
Musical groups established in 2013
Musical groups from Seoul
South Korean boy bands
South Korean dance music groups