In just a few years, South Korean performers and actors managed to conquer the whole world! In South Korea, there is even a special designation for this phenomenon of the “Hallyu wave”. What does Gangnam Style from a PSY singer cost? This track "buzzed" for several years. In Korea itself, he was erected a monument in the form of crossed arms, which repeat the movements of the famous rapper dance.
Bands such as Big bang, EXO, SNSD, 2NE1, GOT7, BTS, Block B, Red Velvet, iKON, NCT, BAP, VIXX, SHINee have long gone beyond Asia. Their concerts gather thousands of stadiums in Europe and America. Even the former US president, Barack Obama, praised Korean youth for their efforts.
For a long time on the crest of this wave, is the Korean group Boyfriend. The Obsession clip (translated into Russian - obsession, passion), released in 2014, in 2017 passed the mark of 10 million views on YouTube. The interest of the public in the work of guys does not cease to heat up.
Description
The biography of the Korean group Boyfriend began with a debut in 2011. This is a young team that originated in South Korea. The group is owned by Starship Entertainment (Starship Entertainment). The name of the company literally translates as a starship of entertainment. And here you can’t argue.
The group belongs to the category of classic boy bands. Children often participate in popular entertainment shows - “Running Man”, “Weekly Idol”, “Newlyweds” and other projects. Ratings are always off scale. Before the official start, members of the group took part in the reality show "M! Peak". The show was supposed to talk about newcomers to the industry, show their life, character, talents and abilities. The guys had to cope with the mini-missions proposed by the producers of the show.
The pretty enough name Boyfriend translates as lover. This name determined the creative start of the group. The first songs and clips of the group were light, airy.
List of participants
The Korean Boyfriend group consists of six people. All participants aged 22 to 28 years. To have an idea of the team, you should get to know each of its members.
Kim Dong Hyun
The leader of the group, born in February 1989. Horoscope zodiac sign: Aquarius. He is the vocalist of the group. The growth of a young man is 180 centimeters. Kim Dong Hyun, graduated from Korea University of Menji, Faculty of Music. He is also engaged in acting. He starred in dramas: “A kilometer between us”, “Frequency of love 37.2”, “Marriage clinic: love and war 2”, “Elephant”. He participated as an actor in the film: “Handsome Men, Go!”. Also played in theatrical productions and musicals.
Kim trained in his company for about six years. Don Hen's favorite group is Big Bang, a fan of which he has been a fan since school. Among the fans of the artist there is an opinion that he has a rather tough character. As you know from the interview, the young man considers the early rise to be his good trait, so he wakes up before all members of the group. Don Hyun was born into a large family, except for his parents he has a younger sister.
Shim Hyun Song
The lead vocalist of the band, was born on June 9, 1993. According to the zodiac sign Hyun Song are twins. The guy’s height is 178 centimeters. The remaining members of the group speak of him as a kind, understanding and a little modest person. The guy's favorite pastime is reading. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a drummer of a rock band.
Education - Higher School "Eng Don". Favorite artist is Kay Will and Michael Jackson. Classmates gave him the nickname "general." Shim loves to eat hamburgers and pork. From an interview with Hyun Song, it is known that he dreams of becoming a singer who is constantly improving himself. According to the comments of other participants, despite the fact that the guy is very shy, he has a bright personality. A small hobby of the artist is collecting rings. Shim finds peace in listening to music before going to bed.
Lee Jung Min
Vocalist Lee Jung Min was born in January 1994. The growth of a young man is 174 centimeters. The nickname among classmates is the mirror prince. The artist himself believes that he looks like a dachshund. In his opinion, the most attractive feature is the eyes with which he knows how to smile. Lee loves to eat egg pasta with bacon. He calls the Great King Sejon his idol. Favorite film is the tape "First in a row of love." The character is serious. Among the special skills can be called playing the piano. Other members make fun of him because of fear of ghosts.
Twins Cho
Twins Cho Kwang Min and Yong Min. The company "Starship", which is engaged in the promotion of the group, calls the twins - the secret weapon of the Korean group Boyfriend. Guys were born on April 24, 1995. Yong Min takes the vocalist position in the group, while Kwan Ming acts as a rapper.
Fans gave Yong Min the nickname Prince, and Kwan Min - the Pikachu. The difference between the twins is six minutes. The brothers look like the famous Korean artist Hyun Joon. Cha Jin Yong considers her idol Yong Min. Brother says Yong Ming is easy to piss off. Among the oddities of the twins, many note that they get tired at the same time, and always fall asleep in the same pose. Kwan Ming often forgets dances and their movements.
But min woo
He is the youngest in the group. Born in 1995, July 31. The growth of a young man is 176 centimeters. Other members of the group call the youngest - sweaty Min-woo. He received such a nickname for high sweating during sports and dancing. Among his favorite colors, the guy distinguishes a monochrome combination of white and black. He wants to be worthy of his parents. He feels bad in hot weather.
Group discography
The list of songs of the Korean group Boyfriend begins with the debut song of the group, which is called "Boyfriend". The song conveys a pleasant spring mood to the listener. She was well received by the public. The first album is also named as the group. The album consisted of five pieces:
- Let's Get It Started.
- Boy Friend
- You & I (You and I).
- Boy Friend (Instrumental version of the song "Friend").
- You & I (Instrumental version of the song "You and Me").
In their debut year 2011, the guys released another album called Don't Touch My Girl (Don't Touch My Girl). It includes five works:
- You're My Lady.
- Don't Touch My Girl (Don't Touch My Girl).
- Jum Jum Jum (Step by Step).
- Don't Touch My Girl (Instrumental version of the song “Don't Touch My Girl”).
- Jum Jum Jum (Instrumental version of the song "Step by Step").
The next album of the Korean group Boyfriend was released at the end of 2011, before the New Year holidays and received great publicity. It is called “I'll Be There” (I will be there) and consists of five compositions:
- Where R U.
- I'll Be There.
- Not One, But Two.
- I'll Be There (Instrumental version of the song “I'll Be There”).
- Not One, But Two (Instrumental version of the song “Not One, Together”).
In mid-2012, Boyfriend pleases fans with a new studio mini-album Love Style (Love Style) of seven songs:
- I`m In Love.
- Love Style.
- Super Hero
- One Day
- Wonderful Girl.
- Do (I agree).
- Love Style (Instrumental version of the song "Love Style").
Due to the rapidly growing popularity among Japanese fans, the Korean group Boyfriend releases their first Japanese album. Which, thanks to the fresh style and lightness of the songs, quickly won high places in the Japanese charts.
Be My Shine (Kimi wo Hanasanai - Jap., For me to be light - Russian) compose compositions:
- Be my shine (Be the light for me).
- Story (History).
- BOYFRIEND (Japanese version of the song "Beloved").
- Be my shine (Instrumental version of the song “Be the light for me”).
- Story (Instrumental version of the song "History" in Japanese).
- BOYFRIEND (Instrumental version of the song "Beloved" in Japanese).
In 2012, the group also thanks its Korean fans for their loyalty with the Janus album, recorded in Korean. It differs from the previous ones in the presence of solo tracks of the band members. This is a complete studio album. It is from him that the group changes the concept. The songs are more dramatic in their content and music.
- Janus (Janus).
- Good Night.
- Excuse Me (Sorry).
- Trippin '(not his own), in which Han Song performs a solo.
- Mystery.
- Go Back.
- Stop It.
- Listen, Don Hyun solo song.
- My Dear (My Dear), performed by Yong Ming.
- Soulmate (Soulmate).
2012 does not end there. The guys release their "Dance dance dance / My lady" (Dance, dance, dance / My lady) again in Japanese.
List of songs:
- キ ミ と (Dance, dance, dance).
- 冬 の 恋人 (My lady).
- キ ミ と (Instrumental version of the song "Dance, Dance, Dance").
- 冬 の 恋人 - (Instrumental version of the song "My Lady").
In 2013, the Janus album was re-released, but the song “I Yah” (Ai-I) was added to it. And also the new Japanese album "Seventh Mission" (Seventh Mission), which included tracks:
- CODE NAME: GET SPY LOVE (Codename: Get Love Spy).
- Be my shine.
- Dance Dance Dance (Dance, dance, dance).
- First Kiss (First Kiss).
- Party Plane.
- Supernatural (Supernatural).
- Dangerous.
- My I.
- Waikiki (Wakiki).
- My Lady.
- Hitomi No Melody.
In 2014, the group recorded another Japanese album, “My Avatar” (My Avatar).
List of songs:
- My Avatar.
- DARK CARNIVAL (Dark Carnival).
- My Avatar （Instrumental version of the song “My Avatar”).
- DARK CARNIVAL （Instrumental version of “The Dark Carnival”.
In the same year, they reissued the Seventh Mission.
In mid-2014, a full-fledged studio album of the Korean group Boyfriend appears. Songs from the Obsession album storm Korean and international charts.
List of songs:
- Back It Up
- Obsession.
- Alarm
- Deny
- 10 분전 (10 minutes to ...).
- 여우 야 (Vixen).
In July of that year, the group released its longest album of 16 works, “Seventh color” (Seven Colors):
- Brand New Day.
- Here! (Here!).
- Start Up! (Getting started).
- Don't Stop, performed by Kwan Min and Min-woo
- Sexy Love.
- Keep On Lovin 'You.
- や め な い で (Summer).
- Sayonara (Good night).
- My Avatar.
- Freedom.
- Crazy Fly.
- The Same Sky.
- Give Me the Light (Don Me), a solo part performed by Don Hyun.
- My Way, Hyun Son's solo.
- ど う し よ う (What should I do?) Performed by Jung Min.
- Time, a solo song by Young Min.
In October of that year, the Witch (Witch) was born.
List of songs included in the album:
- Bewitch.
- Witch (Witch).
- White Out
- On & On (Again and Again).
- 친구 라도 돼줘 (Friends only).
- Suggest
- 잘 지내 더라 (you continue).
Starting from this album, the Korean group Boyfriend (photo) appears before the audience in the image of gloomy vampires. The same concept is supported in the group’s videos and their performances.
In March 2015, Boyfriend in Wonderland was released.
List of songs:
- All In.
- Bounce.
- 삐딱이 (Curve).
- 하나 둘 셋 (1, 2, 3).
- Lost Memory
- White Day
The first in 2016 is the Japanese album “Glider” (Glider).
List of songs:
- GLIDER (Glider).
- Party People.
- 名 も な き (Love Song).
- 明日 の 晴 れ 渡 る 空 に (Tomorrow the sun will be in heaven).
In November of that year, Jackpot (Win) appeared.
List of songs:
- Jackpot (Win).
- Nightmare (Nightmare).
- B&D (B & D).
- Merry Christmas for U (Merry Christmas for you).
- Jackpot (Instrumental version of "Win").
In August 2017, the long-awaited Korean album NEVER END was released, including 5 tracks:
- Star
- Falling
- Never End.
- Welcome To My.
- Sorry.
Interesting facts about the group
- The group’s fan club is called Bestfriend.
- Kwan Ming is the most intelligent of the participants, his IQ is 120.
- Jung Min got his nickname for his love of mirrors.
- The popularity of the group is not limited only by the fame of their songs. There is a fan house with the most fan fiction among all idol groups. Fanfiction about the Korean group Boyfriend has a multi-thousand army of readers. Among them are the most popular Twince Update, Planned Love, TITLE: ERASE, Not Here, and many others.