Brown Eyes (band)

Brown Eyes
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop, R&B
Years active	2001–present
Members	Yoon Gun Naul

Brown Eyes (Korean: 브라운아이즈) is a South Korean male duo consisting of members, Yoon Gun and Naul. Brown Eyes released their first album, Brown Eyes on June 7, 2001.^[1]

History

Despite having no television appearances, Brown Eyes managed to have record sales of 640,000 and 618,026 for their first and second albums, respectively.^[2]

In May 2002, Brown Eyes performed the Korean version of the Official Anthem along with Lena Park for the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan.^[3]

Disbandment

In the midst of their popularity, Brown Eyes announced their official disbandment in April 2003. However, after five years, they got back together for a third album Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects in 2008.^[2]

Members

Yoon Gun

After leaving Brown Eyes in 2003, Yoon Gun went solo and released a self-titled album that same year.^[4]

Yoon Gun has also branched out to do collaborations with artists such as Seohyun of Girls' Generation and Hyori.^[5][6]

2012

Yoon Gun joined Sony Music and released his solo album "Far East 2 Bricklane" on October 18.^[7][8]

Yoon Gun replaced PSY as a judge on the 4th season of Superstar K as PSY was unable to continue due to promotional activities abroad.^[9]

Naul

In 2003 after the disbandment of Brown Eyes, Naul formed a separate group Brown-eyed Soul with three other members Jung Yeop, Young Jun, and Sang Hoon.^[10]

Discography

Albums

Album Information	Track list
Brown Eyes Release Date: June 7, 2001	Intro 벌써 일년 Love Is Over 너에게 들려 주고싶은 두 번째 이야기 그녀가 나를 보네 (featuring 화요비) With Coffee Piano Nocturn (벌써 일년) 희망 Blues Guitar 하얀나비 언제나 그랬죠 Brown City No Day But Today Song Of The Rain (featuring 바비 김) 벌써 일년 (MR) 그녀가 나를 보네 (MR)
Reason 4 Breathing? Release Date: November 26, 2002	Intro...You'Re Waiting For Love With Me.. 점점 비오는 압구정 떠나지마 Brown City 2 사랑 (I Wanna Fall In Love With You) Piano Cavationa (점점) True Luv For You (돌아가줘) 환상 그래도 되겠니 Interlude Miss You... ...오후 이별송 점점 (MR) For You (MR)
Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects Release Date: August 20, 2008	Your eyes 가지마 가지마 Like a Flame 이 순간 이대로 너 때문에 Let's Get Down Summer Passion 가지마 가지마 (Piano Nocturn) Don't You Worry 사랑을 말해요 Let It Go 한걸음 루아흐 가지마 가지마 (Inst.)

Awards

Mnet Asian Music Awards

Year	Category	Work	Result
2008	Album of the Year	Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects[11]	Nominated
	Best Ballad/R&B Performance	"Don't Go Don't Go"[12]	Won

References

1. Ho, Stewart (2012-09-24). "Former Brown Eyes Members Naul and Yoon Gun to Face-Off With Respective Solo Albums". mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
2. Gil, Hye-seong (2008-06-19). '백만장 듀오' 브라운아이즈, 5년만에 새 앨범 (in Korean). starnews. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
3. Kim, Chol-hwan (2002-03-04). "Singers From all Continents to Open World Cup". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
4. Lee, Sun-min (2014-01-13). "Yoon Gun changes his agency". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
5. Kim, JiYeon (2012-02-10). "Seohyun and Yoon Gun to Sing Out Their Valentine's Gift". mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
6. Kang, Seung-hun (2009-05-15). "윤건-이효리, 5월말 '이뻐요' 싱글 발표". Asia Economy Daily. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
7. "Yoon Gun signs with Sony Music". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
8. "Yoon Gun releases mini album 'Far East 2 Bricklane' + "October Rain" MV". allkpop. 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
9. "Brown Eyes singer to replace Psy". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
10. "Artist Of The Week – Brown Eyed Soul". Soompi. 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
11. "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1". MAMA. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
12. "Winners from Past Years: 2008". MAMA. Retrieved 2013-01-10.

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