2AM
| 2AM | |
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 2AM at the Korea Food Expo. Left to right: Seulong, Changmin, Jo Kwon, Jinwoon. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | JYP Entertainment BigHit Entertainment |
| Associated acts | One Day 2PM |
| Website | http://2am.jype.com http://2am.ibighit.com |
| Members | |
| Jinwoon Jo Kwon Seulong Changmin | |
2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jinwoon, Jo Kwon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member (before Jaebeom's departure) boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music Bank, performing their debut song "This Song". They won their first Mutizen at Inkigayo on February 7, 2010 with "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die".
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History
Predebut
Along with the members of 2PM, 2AM appeared on the documentary Hot Blood that was aired on Mnet, documented their rigorous training program of their pre-debut days. Changmin was the only member of One Day to not appear in the documentary because he was serving in the military at that time. Initially, Jinwoon was eliminated on Hot Blood, but he ended up in 2AM due to Daehun's withdrawal from JYPE. Jo Kwon trained for 2567 days, 10 days past 7 years after joining JYPE.
2008–2009 Debut
2AM's first single, "This Song", was released on July 21, 2008. They made their debut performance on July 11, 2008, performing their debut song "이 노래 (This Song)".[1]
2AM made a comeback with another single album, "Time For Confession", on March 19, 2009 with "친구의 고백 (Confession of a Friend)" being the title track.
2010–Present: 1st Mini Album and Saint o'Clock
2AM made a comeback with a second album, "죽어도 못 보내", on January 21, 2010 with "죽어도 못 보내 (Even If I Die I Can't Let You Go)" as the promoted track. In the week before the release, JYP Entertainment revealed a total of four teasers on their Youtube account. Along with a group teaser, the individual shots were based on the seasons. On February 7, 2010, 2AM won their first Mutizen award on Inkigayo since their debut. On February 25, 2010, their second win was on Mnet M! Countdown. They won a second Mutizen on their final day of promotions for "죽어도 못 보내 (Even If I Die I Can't Let You Go)" on March 7, 2010.[2]
On March 5, 2010, 2AM revealed cuts of their new image through their official website. Jo Kwon, Changmin, Seulong, and Jinwoon respectively transformed to a club DJ, an ice hockey player, a biker, and a basketball player for their new 10 minute drama-music video. The repackaged mini album featured four additional songs, three from their first and second singles and one entirely new song titled "잘못했어 (I Did Wrong)", which was their promoted track. One representative stated, “The song we’re releasing is something that 2AM has never shown before and is a brand new type of music”.[3] A portion of the song was revealed in the first episode of 2AM's new reality show 2AM DAY on March 10,[4] where the members playfully sing along to it in the car. Four teasers were released for each member from March 12 to March 14. A leaked version of Part 1 of the music video was released on March 15, having been recorded by camera at 2AM's subway showcase.[5] The album was released on March 18, 2010 and "I Was Wrong" won the Mnet M! Countdown on April 1, 2010.
From June 30, 2010 to July 20, 2010, 2AM opened for Wonder Girls on the second leg of Wonder Girls World Tour.[6] 2AM is also featured in Made in Wonder Girls.[7]
On October 26, 2010, 2AM released their first full-length album entitled Saint o'Clock, with "전활 받지 않는 너에게 (You Wouldn't Answer My Calls)" and "미친 듯이 (Like Crazy)" as the promoted tracks.[8]
Other contributions
2AM endorsed up to $1 million for products commercials in early 2010,[9] including Pepsi[10] and BHC Chicken.[11] It was also announced that 2AM would be the new faces of Samsung's Dugeunduguen Tomorrow campaign with Kara, succeeding 4Tomorrow in 2009.[12]
In April 2010, they participated in the original soundtrack of drama series Personal Taste with a ballad titled "바보처럼 (Like A Fool)",[13] which also became a number one hit.[14]
2AM was chosen to represent Asia on Listen Up! The Official 2010 Fifa World Cup Album with the song titled "No. 1". The song was digitally released on May 18, 2010.[15]
Members
- Jo Kwon (조권), born August 28, 1989 , is the leader and the lead vocalist of the group.[16] He was discovered by Park Jin Young through SBS variety show, 영재 육성 프로젝트 99%의 도전 (99% Challenge Project) in year 2001.[17]
- Lee Changmin (이창민), commonly known as Changmin, is the main vocalist and rapper of the group. He is born on May 1, 1986 [16] and is one of the few idols to have completed his military service prior to debut.[18]
- Im Seulong (임슬옹), commonly known as Seulong, is the vocalist of the group. He is born on May 11, 1987 .[16]
- Jung Jinwoon (정진운), commonly known as Jinwoon, is the vocalist and rapper of the group. Born on May 2, 1991 , he is the youngest member in the group.[16]
Members activity outside of the group
Seulong and Jo Kwon were part of "Dirty Eyed Girls" on an episode of 2PM's reality show Wild Bunny. The music video became extremely popular.[vague][19]
Jo Kwon is paired with Brown Eyed Girls' member Ga In as an imaginary married couple on We Got Married Season II. Seulong and Jinwoon also make regular appearances as commentators on the show. Seulong debuted as an actor in drama series Personal Preference, which starts airing on March 31, 2010.[20] In June 2010, Seulong collaborated with IU for the song "잔소리 (Nagging)", which topped several online music charts.[21]
In 2010, Jo Kwon became a permanent member of Family Outing Season 2.[22] Jo Kwon is also casted in the upcoming MBC sitcom All My Love, which starts airing on November 8, 2010.[23]
Awards
| Year | Award |
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[edit] Television competitions
| Year | Date | TV Station | Music Program | Song | Ranking |
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| 2010 | January 15 | KBS | Music Bank | We Fell In Love (Jo Kwon and Gain) | 1 |
| January 22 | KBS | Music Bank | We Fell In Love (Jo Kwon and Gain) | 1 | |
| February 7 | SBS | Inkigayo | Can't Let You Go Even If I Die | Mutizen Song | |
| February 25 | Mnet | M! Countdown | Can't Let You Go Even If I Die | 1 | |
| March 7 | SBS | Inkigayo | Can't Let You Go Even If I Die | Mutizen Song | |
| April 1 | Mnet | M! Countdown | I Was Wrong | 1 | |
| June 27 | SBS | Inkigayo | Nagging (Seulong and IU) | Mutizen Song | |
| September 3 | KBS | Music Bank | I Can Still Eat Well (Changmin and Lee Hyun of 8eight) |
Discography
[edit] Singles
| # | Album details | Track listing |
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| 1 | 1st Single Album
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| 2 | 2nd Single Album
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Mini albums
| # | Album details | Track listing |
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| 1 | 1st Mini Album
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| 1.5 | 1st Mini Album (Repackaged)
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Albums
| # | Album details | Track listing |
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| 1 | First Full Length Album (Standard Version)
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| # | Album details | Track listing |
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| 1 | First Full Length Album (Limited Version)
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Collaborations
| Year | Song | Member(s) | Other performer(s) | Album |
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| 2008 | "밤새도록 (All Night)"[13] | Jo Kwon | Baek Jiyoung | Sensibility |
| 2009 | "몰라-ing (Molla-ing)"[13] | Jo Kwon and Jinwoon | May Doni | 7 Teen |
| "덩크슛 (Dunk Shoot)"[24] | Jo Kwon | Whale (W & Whale) | "환타스틱 프로젝트 Vol. 2 (Hwantastic Project Vol. 2)" (Single) | |
| "우리 사랑하게 됐어요 (We Fell In Love)"[25] | Jo Kwon | Gain (Brown Eyed Girls) | "우리 사랑하게 됐어요 (We Fell In Love)" (Digital Single) | |
| 2010 | "이별 이야기 (Farewell Story)" | Jo Kwon | Wax | Wax Unplugged Side A |
| "STAR" | Changmin and Jinwoon | 8eight | "The Bridge" | |
| "잔소리 (Nagging)" | Seulong | IU | "잔소리 (Nagging)" (Digital Single) | |
| "밥만 잘 먹더라 (Still Eating Well)" | Changmin | Lee Hyun (8eight) | "HOMME by Hitman Bang" (Digital Single) | |
| "헤어지러 가는 길 (On the Way to Breakup)"[26] | Jo Kwon | Lim Jeonghee | 진짜일 리 없어 (It Can't Be Real) | |
| "Let's Go"[27] | Changmin | Gyuri, Seohyun, Junsu, Jaekyung, Jonghyun, Sungmin, Kahi, Luna, JiEun, Junhyung, Gayoon, Min, G.O, Bumkey (2wins), G.NA, Son Dambi, Seo In Kook, IU and Anna. | "Group of 2 |
Miscellaneous Releases
| Year | Song | Member(s) | Album |
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| 2009 | "졸업 (Graduation)" [13] | Changmin and Jo Kwon | "졸업 (Graduation)" (Digital Single) |
| 2010 | "Like A Fool" [13] | 2AM | Personal Preference OST |
| "No. 1" [13] | 2AM | Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album | |
| "고백하던 날 (The Day I Confessed)"[28] | Jo Kwon | "고백하던 날 (The Day I Confessed)" (Digital Single) | |
| "LOVE" [13] | 2AM | Acoustic OST | |
| "널 위한 이별 (For You, Goodbye)"[29] | 2AM | 20th Anniversary[nb 1] |
Notes
- ^ "For you, Goodbye" is a remake of Shin Seung Hun's song from his eighth album and is compiled in his 20th anniversary tribute album.
References
- ^ 2AM ‘이노래’, 질러차트 2주째 1위. Paran. September 25, 2008.
- ^ 2AM, SBS '인기가요' 정상 재 탈환. EDaily.com. March 7th, 2010.
- ^ "2AM, '유럽 거리의 반항아' 신곡 이미지 컷 공개 ". TVDaily.com. March 5, 2010.
- ^ 2AM 직접 촬영한 미공개 영상 전격유출 “순도 100% 리얼리티” Newsen. March 5, 2010.
- ^ 2AM ‘잘못했어’ 뮤직드라마 캠버전 불법 유출 ‘충격’. Nate. March 18, 2010.
- ^ Wonder Girls World Tour 2010 (2nd leg)
- ^ Made In Wonder Girls
- ^ 2AM 조권 “10년을 기다렸다” 첫 정규앨범 발매. Newsen. October 26, 2010.
- ^ 예능돌로 다른 멤버들보다 먼저 인기를 얻은 조권의 움직임이 심상치 않다.. TV Daily. April 19, 2010.
- ^ 2PM vs 2AM, 치열한 콜라전쟁?. SPORTS SEOUL. February 8, 2010.
- ^ 2AM, 코믹CF 관심폭발 ‘깨방정 감성돌 떴다’. Newsen. April 20, 2010.
- ^ 인기 아이돌 그룹 카라와 2AM이 트위터에 동참했다.. Chuno. April 20, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g (Korean)"2AM Saint o'clock: Discography". Big Hit Entertainment. http://2am.ibighit.com/. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ 2AM ‘바보처럼’ 음악 차트 1위 등극, 이효리 10위 ↓. Newsen. May 4, 2010.
- ^ 2AM, 월드컵 공식앨범 아시아 대표 'No.1'. Newsis. May 11, 2010.
- ^ a b c d (Korean)"Saint o'clock: Profile". Big Hit Entertainment. http://2am.ibighit.com/. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"'뮤직뱅크' 컴백 임정희-조권, '완벽 하모니+환상의 호흡' '눈부셔'". Nate. October 1, 2010. http://news.nate.com/view/20101001n19646. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"“군대가 연예인 무덤? 우릴 키워준 건 軍이죠”". Donga. September 22, 2010. http://news.donga.com/3/all/20100921/31329002/1. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) ‘드러운아이드걸스'의 '다불어때 다불었다'? 패러디 화제 (Dirty Eyed Girls' "It's Sung When it's All Sung"? Parody Sparks Conversation). Mydaily. August 26, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
- ^ "2AM 임슬옹, '개인의 취향'으로 연기자 데뷔". Paran. March 2, 2010.
- ^ "아이유와 2AM 슬옹의 ‘잔소리’가 공개 직후 실시간 차트 1위를 차지하며 돌풍을 일으키고 있다.". Review Star. June 4, 2010.
- ^ '패떴2' 일곱 번째 멤버…'깝권' 조권 확정 ETODAY. January 19, 2010.
- ^ "조권-가인, 부부 아닌 남매되더니 뚝 떨어져 사진촬영". Newsen. October 20th, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"2AM 조권-웨일 이승환 `덩크슛` 리메이크"]. Nate. September 29, 2009. http://news.nate.com/view/20090929n08694. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"조권-가인, 듀엣 결성 ‘우리 사랑하게 됐어요’ 발표 “수익금은 기부”". Nate. December 16, 2009. http://news.nate.com/view/20091216n15038. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"돌아온 ‘거리의 디바’ 애절함 가을 적시다". Nate. October 1, 2010. http://news.nate.com/view/20101013n07244. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"국내 아이돌 20명 'Group of 20'으로 뭉쳐 'Let's Go!' 제작". The Union Press. October 12, 2010. http://www.unionpress.co.kr/news/detail.php?number=76314. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"2AM 조권 "'음중'서 '고백하던 날' 첫 무대!" 누리꾼 '기대'". Nate. http://news.nate.com/view/20100722n11644. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
- ^ (Korean)"신승훈 '프렌즈 프로젝트' 최종 주자는...2AM·정엽·클래지콰이". Nate News. http://www.gwangnam.co.kr/news/news_view.htm?idxno=2010110115163438394. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
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