Boyfriend (band)
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Boyfriend is a South Korean boy band under the management of Starship Entertainment
. The group consists of six members: Kim Dong Hyun, Shim Hyun Seong, Lee Jeong Min, Jo Young Min, Jo Kwang Min and No Min Woo. They debuted at Korean Broadcasting System's (KBS) Music Bank
on May 27, 2011 with their debut single "Boyfriend", which was produced by Brave Brothers. Their fanbase was officially named "Best Friends" as of August 10, 2011.
, where they trained with the company for two years. By their 100th day mark of being child actors, the boys had already appeared in over 300 commercials. While in high school, Dong Hyun starred in Conduct Zero, a variety show where six rebellious high school students were made into exemplary students. He was also in a Japanese group for a commercial.
Min Woo was a child actor in many drama and movies, like Mother (2007), Eleventh Mom (2007), My Sweetheart My Darling (KBS1 2005), Ghost Pang Pang (SBS 2007), etc. He was the main character in Ghost Pang Pang along with the actress Han Bo Bae.
's music video "가슴이 뛴다 (My Heart Beating)", along with established idol singers IU and MBLAQ
's Lee Joon
. Two days later, Starship Entertainment
revealed a photo of the identical twin brothers, Jo Young Min and Jo Kwang Min. It was also revealed that the two had previously served as K. Will's back-up dancers in the variety program Quiz That Changes the World in January 2011.
Before their debut, Boyfriend was featured on M! Pick, which revealed the course of their debut. The group's first music video teaser, "Let's Get It Started", released on May 20, 2011. On May 27, 2011, Starship Entertainment released their debut single "Boyfriend", along with the full music video. Later that day, the group had their debut on KBS's Music Bank
. In mid-July, Boyfriend began using different choreography on music shows while performing "Boyfriend" in response to fans concerned that the group had limited its appeal. As a result, Boyfriend changed their choreography after rehearing for two days. After ending their promotions for "Boyfriend", the group followed-up with the song "You & I", which received a more positive responses from music critics.
On September 28, 2011, the music video teaser for Boyfriend's second single, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)", was released. One day prior to its release, the single was leaked onto the Internet, which was quickly uploaded to online torrents and video-sharing website YouTube
. Starship Entertainment believed it was leaked by an affiliate. On October 6, Boyfriend's second single, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)", was released. Thea accompanying music video featured a cameo by actress Lee Se-young. In contrast to their initial cute concept, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)" showcased a more masculine, military-like concept.
Starship Entertainment has confirmed that Boyfriend's third single will be released on December 8th,2011
Starship Entertainment
Starship Entertainment is a South Korean record label. It is currently consisting of girl group Sistar, ballad singer K.Will, Lee Hyun Ji, Moon Ji Eun, Kim Da Ye and boy group Boyfriend. -Sistar:...
. The group consists of six members: Kim Dong Hyun, Shim Hyun Seong, Lee Jeong Min, Jo Young Min, Jo Kwang Min and No Min Woo. They debuted at Korean Broadcasting System's (KBS) Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
on May 27, 2011 with their debut single "Boyfriend", which was produced by Brave Brothers. Their fanbase was officially named "Best Friends" as of August 10, 2011.
Pre-debut
Kwang Min and Young Min had auditioned for JYP EntertainmentJYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
, where they trained with the company for two years. By their 100th day mark of being child actors, the boys had already appeared in over 300 commercials. While in high school, Dong Hyun starred in Conduct Zero, a variety show where six rebellious high school students were made into exemplary students. He was also in a Japanese group for a commercial.
Min Woo was a child actor in many drama and movies, like Mother (2007), Eleventh Mom (2007), My Sweetheart My Darling (KBS1 2005), Ghost Pang Pang (SBS 2007), etc. He was the main character in Ghost Pang Pang along with the actress Han Bo Bae.
2011–present: Debut
No Min Woo was the first member of the group that was revealed. Released on March 22, 2011, he made a cameo in label mate K.WillK.Will
Kim Hyung-Soo , better known by his stage name K.Will is a South Korean ballad singer, vocal coach, dancer, composer, and actor.K.Will first became known in South Korean through his single called “Dream” in “A Love to Kill” OST, released in 2006. A year after his single and 5 years after as a...
's music video "가슴이 뛴다 (My Heart Beating)", along with established idol singers IU and MBLAQ
MBLAQ
MBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir...
's Lee Joon
Lee Joon
Lee Chang-sun, better known by the stage name Lee Joon is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boy band MBLAQ, currently active in South Korea. He is currently signed to J.Tune Entertainment...
. Two days later, Starship Entertainment
Starship Entertainment
Starship Entertainment is a South Korean record label. It is currently consisting of girl group Sistar, ballad singer K.Will, Lee Hyun Ji, Moon Ji Eun, Kim Da Ye and boy group Boyfriend. -Sistar:...
revealed a photo of the identical twin brothers, Jo Young Min and Jo Kwang Min. It was also revealed that the two had previously served as K. Will's back-up dancers in the variety program Quiz That Changes the World in January 2011.
Before their debut, Boyfriend was featured on M! Pick, which revealed the course of their debut. The group's first music video teaser, "Let's Get It Started", released on May 20, 2011. On May 27, 2011, Starship Entertainment released their debut single "Boyfriend", along with the full music video. Later that day, the group had their debut on KBS's Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
. In mid-July, Boyfriend began using different choreography on music shows while performing "Boyfriend" in response to fans concerned that the group had limited its appeal. As a result, Boyfriend changed their choreography after rehearing for two days. After ending their promotions for "Boyfriend", the group followed-up with the song "You & I", which received a more positive responses from music critics.
On September 28, 2011, the music video teaser for Boyfriend's second single, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)", was released. One day prior to its release, the single was leaked onto the Internet, which was quickly uploaded to online torrents and video-sharing website YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Starship Entertainment believed it was leaked by an affiliate. On October 6, Boyfriend's second single, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)", was released. Thea accompanying music video featured a cameo by actress Lee Se-young. In contrast to their initial cute concept, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)" showcased a more masculine, military-like concept.
Starship Entertainment has confirmed that Boyfriend's third single will be released on December 8th,2011
Members
- Kim Dong Hyun (김동현), born 12 February 1989 (age 22), is the leader and the lead vocalist of the group. He attended Myongji UniversityMyongji UniversityMyongji University was founded in 1948 and is located in South Korea. It provides higher education in the fields of engineering, sciences and humanities. It has two campuses; one in downtown Seoul, and the other in Yongin, 35km south of Seoul...
and plays the piano. - Shim Hyun Seong (심현성) , born 9 June 1993 (age 18), is the main vocalist of the group. He attended Young Dong High School.
- Lee Jeong Min (이정민), born 2 January 1994 (age 18), is the lead vocalist of the group. He attended Seoul Music High School.
- Jo Young Min (조영민), born 24 April 1995 (age 16), is the older twin, the vocalist, and visual of the group. He attends the School of Performing Arts Seoul. He is Kwang Min's twin (older twin).
- Jo Kwang Min (조광민), born 24 April 1995 (age 16), is the younger twin and the main rapper of the group. He attends the School of Performing Arts Seoul. He is Young Min's twin.
- No Min Woo (노민우), born 31 July 1995 (age 16), is the main dancer, lead rapper and maknae of the group. He attends the School of Performing Arts Seoul.
Singles
| Year | Album details | Peak positions |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| 2011 | "Boyfriend"
|
7 | 13,239 |
"Don't Touch My Girl"
|
3 | 17,611 |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Let's Get It Started" | |
| "Boyfriend" | ||
| "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)" | ||
| Cameos | ||
| 2010 | "Push Push" by Sistar Sistar SISTAR is a four-member South Korean girl group under the management of Starship Entertainment. The members are: Hyorin, Bora, Soyu and Dasom. On June 3, they released their debut single "Push Push" and made their debut on Korean Broadcasting System Music Bank... |
Cameos by Jo Young Min, Jo Kwang Min, No Min Woo and Kim Dong Hyun |
| 2011 | "입이 떨어지지 않아서 (Can't Open Up My Lips)" by K.Will K.Will Kim Hyung-Soo , better known by his stage name K.Will is a South Korean ballad singer, vocal coach, dancer, composer, and actor.K.Will first became known in South Korean through his single called “Dream” in “A Love to Kill” OST, released in 2006. A year after his single and 5 years after as a... |
Cameo by No Min Woo |
Variety shows
- 2011: KBS Happy Together S3 Ep. 202 (Kwang Min, Young Min)
- 2011: Mnet's M!Pick
- 2011: MBC Quiz to Change the World (Min Woo, Young Min)
- 2011: SBS Star King Ep. 228
- 2011: MBC TV 'Idol Athletics Championships
- 2011: Hello Baby Season 4: Sistar ft. Leeteuk Ep. 6