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This category is for music groups who perform K-pop music; they do not necessarily have to be Korean. For South Korean performers of pop music , see Category:South Korean pop music groups . Contents
CN is an initialism for Code Name, while BLUE is a backronym for burning, lovely, untouchable, and emotional; it is meant to portray the images of Jong-hyun, Min-hyuk, Jung-shin, and Yong-hwa, respectively. [1] On January 14, 2010, CNBLUE debuted in Korea with the lead single "I'm a Loner" from their first Korean EP Bluetory.
[1] [2] 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. [1] In 2009, Wonder Girls' "Nobody" became the first K-pop song to enter the Billboard Hot 100. [3] The "Golden Age of Girl Groups" refers to a significant shift in the K-pop industry characterized by the ...
Idol groups on stage at KCON 2012. Idol musical bands in South Korea started to appear after the success of Seo Taiji and Boys, whose debut in 1992 is considered a turning point in the history of Korean popular music. [1] [2] 2012 was a record year in K-pop in terms of number of rookie artists: 33 male groups and 38 girl groups debuted. [3] [4]
In 1995, Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment, brought the idol trainee system to South Korea, which further solidified the format for idol bands and modern Korean pop culture. [2] Boy bands from the late 90s and early 2000s, such as H.O.T., Sechs Kies, Shinhwa, and g.o.d, who were trained with the idol system, are cited to help build ...
[265] Yonhap News Agency noted that the group helped "spread K-pop as a cultural brand spanning the U.S., Europe, Latin America and the Middle East." [266] In 2011, the BBC declared that "K-pop bands, including Big Bang, are making their mark around the world", specifically citing the group's contribution to YG Entertainment's economic growth ...
The Blue is a South Korean musical duo that was formed in 1992, consisting of Son Ji-chang and Kim Min-jong.Both members were prominent actors at that time, playing leading roles in hit dramas, which contributed to their widespread popularity among women when they debuted with ballads and dance music.
On January 15, Nature released a music video for the B-side track "Dream About You" from their second single, Some & Love. [21] The video featured the group donning blue tutus in a dream-like environment and was the first time the group incorporated an object into their choreography: a magic star wand.