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List Of South Korean Girl Groups
South Korean girl groups refer to the all-female idol groups who are part of the K-pop industry. Korean girl groups have aided in the globalization of Korean culture. The Jeogori Sisters and The Kim Sisters have been noted as the origins of South Korean girl groups, the latter being the first South Korean group to succeed in the United States. First-generation girl groups such as S.E.S. and Fin.K.L, are cited to have laid the groundwork for the Korean Wave in the 2000s. In 2009, Wonder Girls' " Nobody" became the first K-pop song to enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The "Golden Age of Girl Groups" refers to a significant shift in the K-pop industry characterized by the dominance of girl groups in music charts and album sales. This phenomenon gained prominence in the early 2020s, highlighted by the remarkable success of groups such as Blackpink, which became the first girl group to achieve "double million seller" status with over 2.14 million copies sold of their second full-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Korean Idol
An idol () is a type of entertainer who works in the field of Korean popular music (K-pop), either as a member of a group or as a solo act. They typically work for an entertainment agency that operates a highly managed star system that idols are produced by and debut under. Idols undergo extensive training in dance, vocal performance, and foreign language, and tend to represent a hybridized convergence of visuals, music, and fashion. Idols maintain a carefully curated public image and social media presence, and dedicate significant time and resources to building relationships with fans through concerts and meetups. History Trainee system Inspired by the heyday of MTV in the United States, Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment set his sights on laying the foundation for the modern Korean pop music industry. He witnessed New Kids on the Block become very popular in Korea in the 1990s. In addition, he popularized the trainee business model from the Japanese idol indu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Baby Vox
Baby V.O.X () is a South Korean girl group formed in 1997, whose final and best-known line-up consisted of Kim E-Z, Lee Hee-jin, Shim Eun-jin, Kan Mi-youn, and Yoon Eun-hye. It is considered one of the most prominent "first generation" K-pop girl groups of the late 1990s and early 2000s, along with S.E.S. and Fin.K.L,- and is recognized as one of the groups at the forefront of the Korean Wave, having broken into the Chinese market. The group released seven studio albums and disbanded in 2006. On December 20, 2024, Baby V.O.X reunited for the first time in 14 years with a performance at the 2024 KBS Song Festival. History 1997–1999: Debut and early years Baby V.O.X began in 1997 as a five-member group consisting of Kim E-Z, Lee Hee-jin, Jung Hyun-jeon, Cha Yu-mi and Jung Shi-woon. The group's first single, "Hair Cut", was taken from the album ''Equalizeher'', released on July 10, 1997. The group displayed a style inspired by Spice Girls, but the first album was not s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Milk (South Korean Group)
M.I.L.K. (, acronym for ''Made In Lovely Kin'') was a South Korean girl group formed by BM Entertainment, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment in 2001. The group debuted on December 17, 2001, with the album ''With Freshness''. In 2003, Bae Yu-mi departed from the group, which led to its disbandment. The members transitioned to solo acting careers. Background It took two years for the group to be formed. The group debuted with their first album ''With Freshness'' on December 17, 2001. The group was managed under BM entertainment, and fan club was called "Milky Way". "Into the New World" was expected to be the title song for their planned second album but was cancelled and instead went to Girls' Generation. Past members * Park Hee-von * Kim Bo-mi * Bae Yu-mi * Seo Hyun-jin Discography Studio albums The album was produced by Moon Hee-joon. It was the earliest works the producing team Sweetune participated in. Singles Collaborations *''2001 Winter Vacation in SM Town - Angel Eyes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Luv (group)
LUV (; ) was a short-lived K-pop girl group founded by SidusHQ, consisting of Jo Eun-byul, Jeon Hye-bin, and Oh Haet-nim, who would later change her name to Oh Yeon-seo. As stated by LUV in an interview, ''LUV'' stands for "Love your Voice", stating that everyone should love themselves and their strengths and flaws in their hearts. Biography 2002: Debut They were first featured on JTL's "A Better Day" as the female singers on the song. Shortly thereafter, they debuted with "Orange Girl", which was very popular, as it was performed numerous times. They released their second single, "I Still Believe in You", with an accompanying music video soon thereafter. Their first album, ''Story'', was released on May 15, 2002. Sometime in August, LUV promoted "Tears" from the same album and performed it at a military concert along with groups such as S.E.S. and Fin.K.L. They were credited as having massive potential, and were compared numerous times to S.E.S. 2003: Disbandment Although ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kiss (South Korean Group)
Kiss (Korea International Super Star, stylized as KISS) was a South Korean female pop trio. Their debut single "Because I'm a Girl" () was a 2001 hit.투앤비, 키스 ‘여자이니까’ 리메이크 (''2NB Remakes Kiss' "Because I'm a Girl"'') . ''Paran''. May 30, 2007. Retrieved May 18, 2011.우금지 "강지환은 `카페인` 같은 배우"(인터뷰) (''Woo Geum-ji, "Kang Ji-hwan is a "Caffeine-Like" Actor" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jewelry (group)
Jewelry () was a South Korean girl group formed in 2001 by Star Empire Entertainment. The group, which underwent several line-up changes over the years, disbanded in 2015. During their 14-year career, the group released six studio albums, which spawned hit songs including "I Really Like You" (2003), "Superstar" (2005) and "One More Time" (2008). The group also branched out into the Japanese market with the release of several successful singles there. The group won numerous awards, including Best Female Group at the 2003 and 2005 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and Song of the Year for "One More Time" at the 2008 Golden Disc Awards. History 2001–2003: Debut, line-up changes, ''Again'' & ''Beloved'' Jewelry founding members Park Jung-ah, Lee Ji-hyun, Jun Eun-mi and Jung Yoo-jin debuted in 2001 with their debut studio album Discovery. After less-than-stellar sales of the first album, two of the singers (Jun Eun-mi and Jung Yoo-jin) were replaced by Seo In-young and Cho Min-ah. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Isak N Jiyeon
Isak N Jiyeon (이삭 N 지연) was a South Korean R&B duo formed by SM Entertainment in 2002. The duo released one album, ''Tell Me Baby'', in September 2002 before disbanding two years later following Isak’s departure. Later on, Jiyeon joined the line-up of SM's new girl group The Grace which debuted in 2005 while Isak continued to do a variety of work, such as being DJ and VJ for Arirang TV Arirang TV () is a South Korean international broadcaster owned and operated by Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. It broadcasts current news and programs offering political, economic, and cultural content from a Korean perspective t ..., MC work for various networks, and taking on small acting roles on network television. Members * Kim Isak (김이삭) * Lee Jiyeon (이지연) Discography Studio album *'' Tell Me Baby'', released September 2002 Compilations * '' 2003 Summer Vacation in SMTOWN.com'' * '' 2004 Summer Vacation in SMTOWN.com'' External links Isak N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Diva (South Korean Group)
DIVA () was a South Korean hip-hop girl group A girl group is a music act featuring two or more women in music, female singers who generally vocal harmony, harmonize together. The term "girl group" is also used in a narrower sense in the United States to denote the wave of American female p ... that debuted in 1997 with members Chae Ri-na, Vicky, and Ji Ni. After the release of the group's first two albums, ''Funky Diva'' (1997) and ''Snappy Diva'' (1998), Ji Ni left the group and was replaced by new member Lee Min Kyoung. After the release of the group's third album ''Millennium'' (1999), Chae Ri-na left the group and Ji Ni re-joined. DIVA went on to release the albums ''Naughty Diva'' (2000), ''Perfect'' (2001), ''Luxury Diva'' (2002), ''Renaissance'' (2004), and ''Only Diva'' (2005) before disbanding in 2005. History 1997–1999: Debut with ''Funky Diva'', ''Snappy Diva'', ''Millenium'', ''Dream'' and line-up changes DIVA debuted with their first album titled ''Funk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Cleo (group)
Cleo () is a three-member South Korean girl group, debuted in May 1, 1999. The name of the group Cleo is the acronym of Come Listen EveryOne. They were one of the original Korean idol An idol () is a type of entertainer who works in the field of Korean popular music (K-pop), either as a member of a group or as a solo act. They typically work for an entertainment agency that operates a highly managed star system that idols a ... girl groups and were active at the same time as Fin.K.L and S.E.S. and second-generation groups like Diva and Chakra. Although they weren't as popular or talked about as those mentioned above, they were usually mentioned alongside groups like T.T.Ma, Toya, and Papaya. Their debut song "Good Time", from their first studio album, was very successful. The group's second album, released in 2000, was also successful and included the songs "Ready For Love", "Always in My Heart", and "Mosun" (; lit. "Contradiction"). Cleo's third album, which included ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Chakra (group)
Chakra () was a South Korean girl group that debuted in 2000 with four members: Hwangbo, Eun, Ryeowon, and Eani. Following the release of their first album, the group won Best New Artist at several major South Korean music awards. After Eani left the group in 2001, the group introduced new member Bona in 2002. Chakra ultimately released three more albums and disbanded in 2006. History 2000: Debut and popularity gain Chakra officially debuted on February 26, 2000, at Music Camp with their first single ''Han'', immediately calling attention, due to its Indian music concept. In March of the year the group released their first solo album titled "Come A Come" with singles titled ''Come A Come'', ''Hey You'' and ''Sign of Love''. The album was a success and sold +162,251 copies that led them to win many rookie awards in South Korea, including the SBS Music Awards, the Golden Disk Awards and the Mnet Asian Music Awards. That same year, Chakra released their special Christmas alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
As One (musical Duo)
As One () is a South Korean R&B duo consisting of Korean-American singers Lee Min and Crystal. The group debuted in 1999 with the album ''Day by Day'', and released five more albums before announcing their hiatus from the music industry in 2017 with the single, "Goodbye for Now". History Their first hit was the song "너만은 모르길" (''Only You Wouldn't Know''), released in 1999 by Rock Records. Between their fourth and fifth albums, their contract with Rock Records expired and they signed with EMI Music Publishing Korea; a label which also manages other K-pop stars like DJ DOC and Baby V.O.X. In late 2006, As One released their fifth album ''12 Tears of Farewell'', and started their promotional activities with the lead track "십이야" (''12 Nights''). They are currently under the management of Brand New Music and they host a radio show called K-Popular on TBS eFM radio. In contrast to their usual style, As One released a 19+ rated music video ahead of their October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dreams Come True (S
Dreams Come True or Dream Come True may refer to: Organizations * Dreams Come True (British charity) * Dreams Come True (American non-profit) Film and television * ''Dreams Come True'' (film), a 1936 British musical film * " "Dreams Come True" (''Glee''), the final episode of TV series ''Glee'' Music * Dreams Come True (band), a Japanese pop group Albums *'' Dreams Come True 2019'', a 2019 remix EP by Black Dresses * ''Dreams Come True'', a 2012 EP by Heidi Montag * ''Dreams Come True'' (CANT album), 2011 * ''Dreams Come True'' (Andrew Hill & Chico Hamilton album), 2008 * ''Dreams Come True'', a 2006 album by Rosemary Vandenbroucke * ''Dreams Come True'' (Judee Sill album), 2005 * ''Dreams Come True'' (Marcia Ball/LuAnn Barton/Angela Strehli), 1990 * Dream Come True (Gerald Albright album), 1990 * ''Dream Come True'' (A Flock of Seagulls album), 1985 * ''Dream Come True'' (Earl Klugh album), 1980 * ''Dream Come True'' (Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III album), 1971 Songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
