Supernova (South Korean band)

Supernova
Also known as Choshinsung
Choshinsei
Origin South Korea
Genres
Years active 2007 (2007)–present
Labels
Website choshinsung.co.kr
Members
  • Jung Yunhak
  • Kim Sungje
  • Kim Kwangsu
  • Yoon Sungmo
  • Song Jihyuk
  • Park Geonil
Supernova
Chinese name
Chinese 超新星
Korean name
Hangul 초신성
Hanja 超新星
Japanese name
Kanji 超新星

Supernova (hangul: 초신성) is a South Korean boy band formed under Mnet Media in 2006. The group composed of six member: Jung Yunhak, Kim Sungje, Kim Kwangsoo, Yoon Sungmo, Song Jihyuk and Park Geonil.[1] Its six members specialized in the areas of singing, dance, acting, rap and pop. The group official debuted with performed HIT on KBS Musik Bank on September 21, 2007.

History

Formation

Before it became Supernova, it was a 5-member group named GM5. The group was composed of Park Geonil, Kim Sung Je, Kim Gwangsu, Song Jihyuk, Han Ji Hoo. In December 2006, there was changes in the members, Ji Hoo was removed from the group and replaced by Jung Yoonhak and Kim Jinchul (Jinon of F.Cuz). They performed in BIG4 Concert as GM6. In December 2006, Kim Jinchul was removed from the group and replaced by an older trainee, Yoon Sungmo.

2007–2009: Debut with The Beautiful Stardust, Japanese debut

Supernova made their official debut stage with performed "HIT" on the music program Music Bank on September 21. Supernova release debut album The Beautiful Stardust on September 25, 2007 with title track "Hit".

On 24 July 2008, the group visited Thailand for their first time, participating in showcases and other events.

On September 14, 2009, Supernova collaborated with T-ara to release a digital single, "T.T.L. (Time To Love)", a hip-hop song with electronic sounds. Among the members, only GeonIl, Kwang Soo and JiHyuk, together with T-ara's SoYeon, Hyomin, EunJung and Jiyeon were involved in this project. During the month of September, the seven of them actively promoted the song on the various music shows. A remix version of the song, "T.T.L. Listen 2", was released on October 9, with the MV featuring all the members from both groups. Even though the rest of the members (from both groups) did not have active parts in the remix version, all 12 participated in the song promotions from October onwards.

Supernova made their Japanese debut in September 2009 with three singles released over three consecutive weeks: "Kimidake wo Zutto", "Hikari", and "Superstar ~Reborn~". The first two singles are new releases, while "Superstar ~Reborn~" is a Japanese remix of their Korean single "Superstar". They released their first Japanese album, titled Hana, on October 21.

2010–2012: Time To Shine, Stupid Love, Yunhak's Solo debut, She's Gone and Sungje's Injury

Supernova released their fourth Japanese single, "Last Kiss", in January 2010. The single's b-side "Ai Uta" (愛唄) is a cover of Japanese hip-hop group, GReeeN's song of the same name. Supernova's first mini-album Time To Shine was released on August 17 and its was music video for title track "On Days That I Missed You". A day later, Supernova also release fifth Japanese single "Shining Star". They held their "Choshinsei Show 2010" in Yokohama Arena on December 21, 2010 with around 13.000 fans attended the concert.

In late 2010, Five members (except Yoonhak as he was busy filming "Love Kimchi") filmed their part for SBS new medical drama "SIGN" Geonil play as "Seo Yoon Hyung" leader of popular group, "VOICE" who was murdered during the group concert.

In early 2011, each member was focusing on more on individual activities in both Korea and Japan. Sungje was cast in "I Really Really Like You" with T-ara's Boram. Kwangsoo was cast on "Real School" sitcom with U-Kiss's Dongho, Kiseop and Eli. Following Sungje, Sungmo was cast in the "Coronation Ball" musical. Leader Yoonhak made himself busy by preparing for his Japanese drama, "Love Kimchi", which was broadcast for NHK's 70th Anniversary. He was also cast in a musical titled "Finding Kim Jong Wook" in Korea. Kwangsoo and Sungmo were both chosen as "K-Pop Zone" MC broadcast by MNet Japan. Jihyuk is also cast in the drama "Bachelor's Vegetable Store" as Yoon Ho-Jae.

In October 2011, Yunhak announced temporarily leave for military service.[2] During military service, Yunhak release his first Japanese single "Again" on March 21, 2012. on April 17, 2012 Supernova released their mini album Stupid Love, after a long break from promoting in Korea.

On August 6, Supernova release their single album She's Gone. They made their official comeback in M! Countdown on August 9. When the promotion, Sungje took painkillers to endure the pain he acquired through an ankle injury.[3] On December 19, Supernova released collection album "Supernova Collection", which contains 2 disc. First disc are compilation song from their previous album,and disc two contain 6 solo song.

2013–present

In July 2013, Maroo Entertainment announced that Yunhak would re-join Supernova for Japanese promotion.[4] Supernova's sixth Japanese album "SIX" was released on December 3, 2013.

Yunhak's second Japanese single "I Love All of You" was released on January 29, 2014, followed his first Japanese mini album "Tiramitsu Love" on February 19. In August, Sungje announced temporarily leaved for military service.[5]

Supernova released their 18th Japanese single "Kitto" on March 4, 2015. On May 9, released two digital singles "BLOWIN" and "girl friend". Their seventh Japanese album "7IRO (Nana Iro)" was released on September 9,[6] which placed first on Japan's Oricon Daily Chart, selling 21,909 copies within the first 24 hours of its release.[7]

Sungmo's second Japanese mini album "The Future with U" was released on February 2, 2016.[8]

On May 27, 2016 Sungje completed his military service, and shortly after members Kwangsoo, Sungmo, Jihyuk, and Geonil announced their temporary leave for military service.[9] Yunhak then released his next album "REAL" on June 29, 2016, while Sungje worked on releasing his first solo album "It's Time" which came out on August 10, 2016.

October 16, 2016, while touring at the "Supernova LIVE TOUR ~BRO~" it was announced currently active members Yunhak and Sungje will give out a mini album on January 25, 2017.[10] On October 27, 2016 it was announced member Sungje will star in his first South Korean movie.[11]

Members

Discography

Main article: Supernova discography

Korean

  • The Beautiful Stardust (2007)

Japanese

  • Hana (2009)
  • Six Stars (★★★★★★) (2010)
  • Hop Step Jumping! (2010)
  • 4U (2011)
  • Go for It! (2012)
  • SIX (2013)
  • 7IRO (2015)

Awards

Years Awards
2009
2011
  • 1st KOMCA Music Award : Hallyu Music Award
2012

External links

References

  1. ↑ Official website
  2. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2011/10/24/supernovas-yoon-hak-will-enter-military-service/
  3. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/sungje-to-take-painkillers-to-perform-on-stage-for-supernovas-comeback
  4. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/23/supernovas-leader-yoon-hak-is-discharged-from-military-service/
  5. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2014/08/27/supernovas-sungje-to-enlist-in-the-military-today/
  6. ↑ https://finn-neo.com/user.cgi?pageno=2&actmode=NewsArticleList&public=1&fanclub_id=4
  7. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2015/09/09/supernova-tops-oricons-daily-chart-with-new-japanese-album/
  8. ↑ http://www.choshinsei.com/discography/album.html#album_16
  9. ↑ http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2045048
  10. ↑ https://finn-neo.com/user.cgi?fanclub_id=4&actmode=NewsArticleList&public=1
  11. ↑ https://finn-neo.com/user.cgi?fanclub_id=4&actmode=NewsArticleList&public=1
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