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SG Wannabe
SG Wannabe () is a South Korean vocal group consisting of members Kim Yong-jun, Kim Jin-ho and Lee Seok-hoon. The group debuted in January 2004 with the single, "Timeless", from the album '' SG Wanna Be+'', and won Best New Artist at the Golden Disc Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and SBS Gayo Daejeon. The group's second album, '' Saldaga'', was the best-selling album of 2005 in South Korea and won Album of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards. Their next two albums, '' The 3rd Masterpiece'' (2006) and '' The Sentimental Chord'' (2007) were also commercial and critical successes. In 2008, original member Chae Dong-ha left the group, and Lee Seok-hoon joined as a new member. The group released the albums '' My Friend'' (2008), '' Gift from SG Wannabe'' (2009), '' SG Wannabe by SG Wannabe 7 Part.I'' (2010) and '' SG Wannabe by SG Wannabe 7 Part.II'' (2011) before going on hiatus while the members served their mandatory military service and focused on their solo careers. In 2015, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SG Wanna Be+
''SG Wanna Be+'' is SG Wannabe's first Korean studio album, released on January 20, 2004. It was produced by Lee Kyung-sub, Park Geun-tae and other famous music producers in South Korea. The group gained a reputation for being quite mysterious because they did not show their faces and did not star in any of their music videos. Nevertheless, their vocal abilities attracted many fans, and the album was an instant hit with pre-sales of 90,000 copies. Later in 2004, the group was recognized for their vocal ability with numerous awards, including the PAVV Best Newcomer at the Golden Disk Awards and the Seoul Popular Music Awards. Their music video also won Best Picture. The album has sold a total of 211,918 copies. Music videos A total of four music videos were produced for this album, "Timeless" and "I Loved You To Death", which was a two-part music video, "Don't Know Why" and "It was Good That We Loved". The title track's music video for the album attracted media attention, as it fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 3rd Masterpiece
''The 3rd Masterpiece'' is the third Korean studio album by South Korean male vocal group SG Wannabe. The record was a commercial success in South Korea, peaking at number one on the monthly MIAK album chart for two consecutive months and sold over 311,000 copies by the end of the year. It was the second best-selling album of 2006 according to MIAK, only behind TVXQ's '' "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap'' which sold 349,317 copies. ''The 3rd Masterpiece'' won Album of the Year at the 2006 Mnet KM Music Festival, while its lead single "Partner for Life" won Song of the Year at the same ceremony and Digital Daesang (Song of the Year) at the 21st Golden Disc Awards. Music videos Similar to what they did in their second album (the music video had two parts; the first part was with the song "Crime and Punishment" ("죄와벌"), while the second part was with the song "As We Live" ("살다가")), their third album also contained two-part music videos. The first part was with their new title song, " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saldaga
''Saldaga'' (also known as ''As We Live'' or ''While You Live'') is the second studio album by South Korean vocal group SG Wannabe, released through Mnet Media on March 23, 2005. The record spawned two number one singles: "Sin and Punishment", which received numerous awards both for the music video and for the song itself, and "Saldaga". Like its predecessor, "Saldaga" was able to attract media attention for the group's vocal ability, thus SG Wannabe became the only artist in 2005 to sell more than 400,000 copies of their album. The album has sold 485,926 copies. ''Saldaga'' was awarded the Album Daesang prize at the 2005 Golden Disc Awards. Background In 2004, SG Wannabe released their debut album, '' SG Wanna Be +''. The album sold 210,000 copies and won the group three Best New Artist awards at ceremonies such as the Seoul Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards. SG Wannabe's follow-up album was set to release on January 19, 2005, but was delayed due to busy schedules. In Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Friend (SG Wannabe Album)
''My Friend'' is the fifth Korean studio album by SG Wannabe. As of April 23, 2008, SG Wannabe's fifth album had 85,000 pre-orders and counting. The album was slated to be released on April 24 with fourteen new tracks, including a Japanese version of "I Miss You" ("보고싶어"). SG Wannabe's new member, Lee Seok-hoon, also made his debut performance on April 24 on Mnet's ''M Countdown'', singing the first track, "Lalala", on the new album. Music videos Two version of music video were released for "Lalala". The first version featured former Jewelry member, Cho Min Ah, Yoo In-young, and Seo Jun-young. Part 2 of the music video featured music by M to M's third album. The second version of the music video featured the SG Wannabe members. The music video for "Smooth Break Up" featured SG Wannabe, T-ara's Hyomin and Qri, and Spica's Jiwon. The music video for "I Miss You" was for ''Yeon Ga 2008'', which featured Song Seung-heon, Park Yong-ha, Ha Seok-jin and more. Notable tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sentimental Chord
''The Sentimental Chord'' is the fourth Korean studio album by SG Wannabe. The album is notable for containing a rendition of the traditional Korean folk song "Arirang" ("아리랑") that incorporates the playing of classic Korean instruments in the accompanying background track. ''The Sentimental Chord'' went to #1 on the RIAK charts and so far, it has sold 195,502 copies in cumulative sales. Towards the end of the year, ''The Sentimental Chord'' won SG Wannabe an Album Daesang prize at the Golden Disk Awards (their second prize after ''Saldaga'') as they reigned as the year's top artist. Selling almost 200,000 copies, the album was the best-selling album of 2007 in Korea.1월 가요음반 판매량집계 Music videos The music video for "Arirang" featured |
Our Days (EP)
''Our Days'' is the fourth extended play by South Korean group SG Wannabe. It was released on November 19, 2016, by CJ E&M Music and B2M Entertainment. The EP consists of five songs, being "I'm Missing You" the title track. A music video for the title track was also released on November 19. The EP was a moderate success peaking at number 17 on the Gaon Album Chart. It has sold 3,553 physical copies as of November 2016. Release The EP was released on November 19, 2016, through several music portals, including MelOn, and iTunes, for the global market. Promotion Single "I'm Missing You" was released as the title track in conjunction with the EP on November 19, 2016. The song entered at number 66 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the chart issue dated November 13–19, 2016, with 27,943 downloads sold. In its second week, the song peaked at number 30, with 44,797 downloads sold and 1,169,683 streams. The song entered at number 90 on the chart for the month of November 2016, with 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sul Kyung-gu
Sul Kyung-gu (; born May 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor. Upon his graduation in 1994, he appeared in numerous theatrical productions, such as the hit Korean adaptation of the German rock musical '' Subway Line 1'', and productions of Sam Shepard's '' True West'' and A. R. Gurney's ''Love Letters''. Sul is considered one of the leading actors representing Chungmu-ro in the 2000s, alongside Choi Min-sik and Song Kang-ho. He is best known for his collaborations with director Lee Chang-dong in '' Peppermint Candy'' (1999) and ''Oasis'' (2002), ''Public Enemy'' film series (2002–2008) for which he won the Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize, and '' Silmido'' (2003) which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea at the time of release. He also won Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards for his performances in ''Hope'' (2013) and ''Kingmaker'' (2022). His other notable films include '' Jail Breakers'' (2002), '' Voice of a Murderer'' (2007), '' Tidal Wave'' (2009), '' The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Nam-jin
Kim Nam-jin (born August 1, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Kim began his entertainment career as a model (people), model, having walked the runway for Jang Kwang-hyo's Seoul Fashion Artists Association show in 1996 and appeared in advertisements for casual wear brand Storm in 1997. He began acting in 2002, and has since played leading roles in the romantic comedy film ''Spring Bears Love'' (2003), and several Korean drama, television dramas, including ''Ice Girl'' (2005), ''New Wise Mother, Good Wife'' (2007), ''Fly High'' (2007), and ''Don't Be Swayed'' (2008). Filmography Film Television series Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * Kim Nam-jin Fan Cafe at Daum Kakao, Daum * * * 1976 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors Male actors from Jeju Province People from Seogwipo {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yunjin Kim
Yunjin Kim (; born November 7, 1973) is a South Korean and American actress. She is best known for her role as North Korean spy Bang-Hee in the South Korean film '' Shiri'' (1999) and Sun-Hwa Kwon on the American television series '' Lost'' (2004–2010). Her other notable works include '' Seven Days'' (2007), ''Harmony'' (2010), '' The Neighbors'' (2012), and '' Ode to My Father'' (2014). Early life Kim was born in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1983–1984. They lived in Staten Island, New York. She joined the middle school drama club in the 7th grade and performed in the musical ''My Fair Lady''. Kim attended high school at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, in Manhattan graduating in 1989. From there, she went on to study drama at the London Academy of Performing Arts (LAMDA), and later earned her BFA degree in drama at Boston University. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conscription In South Korea
Conscription in South Korea has existed since 1957 and requires male citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 to perform compulsory military service. Women are not required to perform military service, but they may voluntarily join the military. Establishment The basis for military conscription in South Korea is the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, which was promulgated on 17 July 1948. The constitution states in Article 39, "All citizens shall have the duty of national defense under the conditions as prescribed by Act." In addition, the conscription is defined and acted by the "Military Service Act" (). According to the "Military Service Act" Article 3, "Every male citizen of the Republic of Korea shall faithfully perform mandatory military service, as prescribed by the Constitution of the Republic of Korea and this Act. A female may perform only active service or reserve service through volunteering" and "Except as provided in this Act, no special case concerning ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Hye-jung
Kang Hye-jung (; born January 4, 1982) is a South Korean actress. Making her film debut in arthouse film '' Nabi'' (2001), she rose to stardom and critical acclaim in Park Chan-wook's 2003 revenge thriller '' Oldboy''. A rising star early in her career, she gained acting awards for Han Jae-rim's relationship drama '' Rules of Dating'' (2005), and Park Kwang-hyun's Korean War comedy '' Welcome to Dongmakgol'' (2005). Following roles as a developmentally disabled daughter in ''Herb'' (2007), a suicidal woman in '' Kill Me'' (2009), as well as her marriage to Tablo in 2009, Kang began starring in more conventional melodramas in TV and film such as '' Girlfriends'' (2009), '' Miss Ripley'' (2011), '' The Wedding Scheme'' (2012), ''Lucid Dream'' (2017) and ''Jugglers'' (2017–2018). Her major theatre stints include Korean stage adaptations of ''Proof'' (2010) and '' Educating Rita'' (2014–2015). Career 1998–2009: Early rise, critical success Kang Hye-jung began worki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Video
A music video is a video that integrates a song or an album with imagery that is produced for promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings. These videos are typically shown on music television and on streaming video sites like YouTube, or more rarely shown theatrically. They can be commercially issued on home video, either as video albums or video singles. The format has been described by various terms including "illustrated song", "filmed insert", "promotional (promo) film", "promotional clip", "promotional video", "song video", "song clip", "film clip", "video clip", or simply "video". While musical short, musical short films were popular as soon as recorded sound was introduced to theatrical film screenings in the 1920s, the music video rose to prominence in the 1980s when American TV channel MTV based its format around the medium. Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
