Five-member R&B boy band created by singer/actor Bi under his J.Tune Entertainment company. Acronym for “Music Boys Live in Absolute Quality”.
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Shinhwa
Six-member hip-hop boy band formerly under SM Entertainment, now under Good Entertainment. Debuted in 1998 and went on hiatus in 2008 while each of the members have pursued solo acting or singing careers.
FTISLAND
Five-member boy band under FNC Music. Stands for “Five Treasure Island” with each member constituting a “treasure.” Leader Lee Hong Ki recently appeared in the popular drama “You’re Beautiful.”
2PM
Six-member (formerly seven-member) boy band under JYP Entertainment. 2PM members are Junsu, Junho, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, and Chansung. The former leader, Jaebum, left in 2009 due to a mysterious controversy.
SS501
Former five-member boy band of DSP Entertainment. Pronounced “Double S 501” and is an acronym for “Double Star, 5 Members United as One Forever.” As of now Kim Hyun Joong is under KeyEast Entertainment, Heo Yeong Saeng and Kim Kyu Jong under B2M Entertainment, Park Jung Min under CNR Media and Kim Hyung Jun under… Continue reading SS501
SHINee
Five-member R&B boy band under SM Entertainment. Pronounced “shiny”. SHINee is known for their fashion style,voice, looks and charisma. They released their second album, Lucifer, in July 2010. They held their first solo concert in Japan on December 26,2010, and is scheduled to take over Korea with their two-day concerts on January 1st & 2nd,… Continue reading SHINee
Epik High
Three-member indie hip-hop group composed of Mithra Jin, DJ Tukutz and Korean Canadian, Tablo. Epik High went on hiatus in 2009 due to one member being called for mandatory military service.
BIGBANG
Five-member hip-hop boy band under YG Entertainment. Since their debut in 2006, Big Bang has become one of the most popular groups in Korea. Recently, G-Dragon and Taeyang have launched successful solo careers.
Super Junior
Thirteen-member boy band under SM Entertainment, formed in 2005. Due to one member’s lawsuit against SM, another member leaving for mandatory military service and another member focusing on his acting career, only ten members are currently active in the group.