Supernova (South Korean band)
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| Also known as | Choshinsung, Supernova, Choshinsei |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, J-pop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Core Contents Media and Universal Music Japan |
| Website | choshinsei.com [1] |
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| Jung Yunhak Kim Sungje Yoon Sungmo Kim Kwangsu Song Jihyuk Park Geonil |
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| Korean name | |
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| Hangul | 초신성 |
| Hanja | 超新星 |
| Revised Romanization | Chosinseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'osinsŏng |
Choshinsung (Korean: 초신성, Chinese: 超新星; pinyin: Chāoxīnxīng, Japanese: 超新星 Chōshinsei, all lit. "Supernova") is a South Korean boy band formed under Mnet Media. Its six members specialized in the areas of singing, dance, acting, rap and pop. Since debut, the group gained popularity in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and other East Asian countries.
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[edit] History
[edit] 2006: Project group
Before it became Choshinsung, there are 5 members in the group named GM5. The group was composed of Park Geonil , Kim Sung Je , Kim Gwangsu , Song Jihyuk , Han Ji Hoo. In December 2006, there has been changes in the members. Jung Jae Hoon 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, before their debut, Kim Jinchul was removed from the group and replaced by older trainee, Yoon Sungmo.
[edit] 2007: Debut
On September 21, 2007, they debut as CHO SHIN SUNG with 6 members composed of Kim Sungje, Kim Kwangsoo, Song Jihyuk, Park Geonil, Jung Yoonhak and Yoon Sungmo. They performed HIT in KBS Music Bank. Like their name suggests, these six boys are gearing up to explode onto different entertainment venues, showing off their talents as singers, dancers, and actors. Their confidence stems from a two and a half years of extensive vocal, dancing, and acting training. In order to distinguish themselves from other boy bands, Supernova sports a formal look over casual attire - accentuating their masculine appeal. They are known for starring in music videos such as Seeya's & FT Island's. They have also performed at the Big4 Concert back in December 2006. They were featured on Mnet's M!Pick Season 6.
초신성 were nominated for the Best Male Newface Group & Artist of the Year at MKMF 2007.
[edit] 2008
On 24 July 2008, the group visited Thailand for their first time, participating in showcases and other events.
[edit] 2009
On September 14, Choshinsung 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, GwangSu 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.
Choshinsung made their Japanese debut in September 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.
[edit] 2010
Choshinsung released their fourth Japanese single, "Last Kiss", on January 2010. The single's b-side "愛唄" (Ai Uta) is a cover of Japanese Hip-Hop group, GReeeN's song of the same name.
They participated as one of the guests for a concert in Bangkok, Thailand.
Choshinsung returned to Korea as they revealed their comeback mv teaser for "On Days That I Missed You (그리운날에)" on August 12, 2010. And then they released their 1st mini Album "Time to Shine" on August 17, 2010. Finally they revealed the full mv for "On Days That I Missed You (그리운날에)" on the next day, August 18, 2010. Later, "Shining Star" is released as their comeback to j-pop industry
They held their "Choshinsei Show 2010" in Yokohama Arena on December 21, 2010 with around 13.000 fans attended the concert.
On late 2010, all 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.
[edit] 2011
In early 2011, each member was focusing on more on individual activities in both Korea and Japan. Sungje was casted in "I Really Really Like You" with T-ara's Boram. Kwangsoo was casted 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 casted in a musical titled "Finding Kim Jong Wook" in Korea. Kwangsoo and were both chosen as "K-Pop Zone" MC broadcast by MNet Japan. Jihyuk is also casted in the drama "Bachelor's Vegetable Store" as Yoon Ho-Jae.
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[edit] External links
- Mnet Media Official Site
- Choshinsung Korea Official Site
- Choshinsei Japan Official Site (Japanese)
- Choshinsei on Universal Japan (Japanese)
- Choshinsung International Forum (English)
- FrenchStardust (French)
- Choshinsung Thailand Forum (Thai) (English)
- Cho Shin Sung Indonesia Supporter (Indonesian)
- Choshinsung Taiwan Fan Club
- ChoShinSung Vietnamese Fansite (Vietnamese)
- Supernova Philippines Fan Club/Community (English) (Tagalog)
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