Hey, Come On!
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Hey, Come On! was Shinhwa
's fourth album and it debuted at #3. As with the past albums, Hey, Come On! was well received by the fans and the title track climbed up the chart rapidly. The album's release coincided with the rise of the Korean Wave
, spreading the group's popularity overseas. Hey, Come On! spent approximately 28 weeks on the MIAK Chart before it dropped.
) jumping around. The music video concetrated heavily on Jun Jin and Lee Min Woo
the most and even feature the two twisting their body in the air as they jump (see picture right). Towards the end of the music video, we can see Minwoo running towards a wall and jumping off of it, causing the "wall" to open suggesting that perhaps the members were in space, and dancing inside of a white rocket
, though this is unclear. The music video ended with Minwoo running as the rocket was lit on fire behind him, causing him to jump into the air and land back on his feet.
didn't participate in their 4th album and it was rumored that he had tried to commit suicide. However, it was revealed later that he had only left the group to concentrate on his studies in the United States
. Another controversy that arose was when Taiwan
ese boy band
Energy
copied Shinhwa's song, Hey, Come On!, calling it Come On!, causing Shinhwa fans to dislike Energy. Later, the Taiwanese group 5566 also covered Shinhwa's "Dark".
Shinhwa
Shinhwa is a popular South Korean boy band and hip hop group. The group has six members , and debuted on March 24, 1998. It has enjoyed massive success alongside the likes of Sechs Kies, g.o.d., Turbo , Fin. K.L., H.O.T. and S.E.S...
's fourth album and it debuted at #3. As with the past albums, Hey, Come On! was well received by the fans and the title track climbed up the chart rapidly. The album's release coincided with the rise of the Korean Wave
Korean wave
The Korean Wave, also known as the Hallyu , refers to spread of South Korean culture around the world. The term was coined in China in mid-1999 by Beijing journalists surprised by the fast growing popularity of Korean entertainment and culture in China...
, spreading the group's popularity overseas. Hey, Come On! spent approximately 28 weeks on the MIAK Chart before it dropped.
Tracks
- Note: Those that are bolded are their singles.
- Just 2 Be With U
- Hey, Come On!
- Shinhwa Knight
- Wild Eyes
- Reminiscence
- Falling in Love
- Never Can Rewind
- Trippin'
- 이별... 그리고 (Sure I Know)
- Dark
- Egotism (97년 4월 1일)
- 바램 (I Swear...)
Music video
For their music video, Hey, Come On!, Shinhwa can be seen dancing in a white room. The choreography consists of heavy leg movement as well as members (mostly Jun JinJun Jin
Jun Jin was born Park Choong Jae on 19 August 1980. is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He debuted as a dancer and rapper in Shinhwa in 1998 but started singing small parts in 2002; the release of Shinhwa's 5th album...
) jumping around. The music video concetrated heavily on Jun Jin and Lee Min Woo
Lee Min Woo
Lee Min Woo , mononymously credited as M as a solo artist, was born on 28 July 1979. He is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member of six-member boy band Shinhwa. Lee was the fourth member picked for the group. As part of Shinhwa, he has recorded nine studio albums as a vocalist and a rapper...
the most and even feature the two twisting their body in the air as they jump (see picture right). Towards the end of the music video, we can see Minwoo running towards a wall and jumping off of it, causing the "wall" to open suggesting that perhaps the members were in space, and dancing inside of a white rocket
Rocket
A rocket is a missile, spacecraft, aircraft or other vehicle which obtains thrust from a rocket engine. In all rockets, the exhaust is formed entirely from propellants carried within the rocket before use. Rocket engines work by action and reaction...
, though this is unclear. The music video ended with Minwoo running as the rocket was lit on fire behind him, causing him to jump into the air and land back on his feet.
Controversy
Although Hey, Come On! was well received, it garnered much controversy at the time. Andy LeeAndy Lee (musician)
Andy Lee Sun Ho , mononymously credited as Andy was born on 21 January 1981. He is known as a rapper and youngest in six-member boy band Shinhwa. Besides rapping for his band, Andy has ventured out into acting, with successful roles on Seoul Broadcasting System Good Sunday's Banjun Drama...
didn't participate in their 4th album and it was rumored that he had tried to commit suicide. However, it was revealed later that he had only left the group to concentrate on his studies in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Another controversy that arose was when Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
Energy
Energy (band)
Energy is a Taiwanese pop rock boy band formed in 2002. The original band consisted of five members, namely Milk, Ady, Toro, Penny and Joe. Toro and Milk left the band in 2003 and 2005 respectively. Xiao Gang joined the band in mid 2007...
copied Shinhwa's song, Hey, Come On!, calling it Come On!, causing Shinhwa fans to dislike Energy. Later, the Taiwanese group 5566 also covered Shinhwa's "Dark".
Chart performance
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2001 | June 2001 Monthly Chart | 3 | 237,584 | |
| July 2001 Monthly Chart | 7 | 320,014 | ||
| August 2001 Monthly Chart | 16 | 358,797 | ||
| September 2001 Monthly Chart | 24 | 382,829 | ||
| October 2001 Monthly Chart | 19 | 403,344 | ||
| November 2001 Monthly Chart | 34 | 414,511 | ||
| December 2001 Monthly Chart | 46 | 423,008 | ||
| 2001 Yearly Chart | 11 | 423,008 | 28 weeks | |
| January 2002 Monthly Chart | 46 | 430,706 | 28 weeks |
External links
- SM Entertainment - Shinhwa's Former Official Page
- Good Entertainment - Shinhwa's Current Official Site