Nine-member girl group under SM Entertainment. Stands for “So Nyeo Shi Dae” or “Girls’ Generation”. With their mega hit “Gee” in 2009 they have become the most popular girl group in Korea
Archives: Bands
BEAST
“BEAST is a six-member boy group who debuted on 2009 under Cube Entertainment. BEAST stands for Boys of the EAst Standing Tall. The group consists of Doojoon, Hyunseung, Junhyung, Yoseob, Kikwang and Dongwoon. banner © Mardi09 @ Soompi”
2AM
Four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment consisting of members Jinwoon, Jo Kwon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM members also gained popularity recently through their activities outside of the group, including appearances in reality shows and collaborative musical projects.
U-KISS
Seven-member boy band under NH Media. Acronym for Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star. Debuted in 2008.
MBLAQ
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”.
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