Secret (South Korean band)
| Secret 시크릿 |
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 Secret in Niigata, Japan in August 2011 From left to right: Sunhwa, Jieun, Hyosung, Zinger |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, Pop, R&B, bubblegum pop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | TS Entertainment (Korea) Sony Music Associated (Japan) |
| Associated acts | B.A.P |
| Website | Official Japanese website |
| Members | |
| Hyosung Zinger Jieun Sunhwa |
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Secret (Korean: 시크릿; Japanese: シークレット, often stylized as SECRET) is a South Korean K-pop girl group formed by TS Entertainment in 2009. Consisting of four members, Jeon Hyosung, Jung Hana, Song Jieun and Han Sunhwa, the group released their debut single, "I Want You Back" on October 13, 2009.[1] In 2010, they released two mini albums entitled Secret Time and Madonna with lead singles "Magic" and "Madonna" respectively.[2][3]
In 2011, Secret released three other singles, namely "Shy Boy", "Starlight Moonlight" and "Love is Move". Jieun, the main vocalist, also released a solo single titled "Going Crazy" featuring B.A.P's leader, Bang Yong Guk. In August 2011, the group made their official debut in Japan. Secret was the third Korean girl group to debut in the top ten on the Oricon charts, with Kara and Girls' Generation being the first and second groups respectively.[4] In October 2011, Secret released their first full-length studio album, Moving in Secret.[5] Aside from their commercial accomplishments, Secret is well-known for their transitions to cute and the girl-next-door image through songs like "Shy Boy" and "Starlight Moonlight" from the sexy and powerful image back in 2009 and 2010.[6]
In support of their 3rd Japanese single, "So Much For Goodbye", the group will embark on its first head-lining tour in Japan named "Secret 1st Japan Tour" that will be held in March 2012. [7]
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[edit] Career
[edit] 2009: Debut
The documentary Secret Story which aired on Mnet introduced Secret to the public. The show chronicled the debut process of the members and aired their invitation-only debut showcase, which took place on September 29, 2009.[8] On October 13, 2009, Secret officially debuted with the release of the music video of "I Want You Back", their first single.[9] Two days later, on October 15, 2009, they had their first live stage on M! Countdown.[10] Secret participated in the God of Study OST with the song "Friends", released on January 23, 2010.
[edit] 2010: Magic and Madonna
On March 31, 2010, Secret revealed the music video for "Magic", the title track of their debut mini album Secret Time.[11] Secret had their comeback performance for "Magic" on M! Countdown on April 8, 2010. The song peaked at #5 on the Music Bank K-Chart. The music video quickly reached one million views on video sharing sites such as YouTube and Cyworld, and the "Suspender Dance" which appeared in the video, gained popularity amongst netizens.[12]
Secret released their second mini album titled Madonna on August 12, 2010. The music video for the title track, also named "Madonna", was released on August 11, 2010.[13] Kang Jiwon and Kim Kibum, the composers who wrote "Madonna" highlighted that the inspiration behind the song is about living with confidence by becoming an icon in this generation, like the American singer Madonna.[14] Just like their previous single "Magic", the music video for "Madonna" reached one million views on video sharing sites such as YouTube and Cyworld. "Madonna" was better received than "Magic", topping every major online music chart within two weeks and peaking at #1 on the Gaon Chart. The song also won the Main Award at the 20th Seoul Music Awards. On December 9, 2010, Secret attended the 25th Golden Disk Awards, and won the Newcomer Award.[15]
[edit] 2011: Rising popularity and expansion to Japan
Secret released the teaser for their single "Shy Boy" on January 2, 2011. On January 6, the official music video was unveiled. The song had a "swing dance concept" with outfits, hairstyles and a set that draws inspiration from the American culture in 1950s. Additionally, labelmate Son Heonsoo makes a surprise appearance in the music video as a player. Secret made their comeback stage on M! Countdown on January 6, 2011. On January 13, Secret won their very first music show award on M! Countdown Secret also managed to stay at number one on Music Bank for three consecutive weeks. During that timespan, Secret also won a Mutizen award on Inkigayo. After about two months, Secret closed all promotions for "Shy Boy" even though the song was still going strong on music charts.
On February 26, 2011, TS Entertainment revealed that Jieun would be releasing her second solo single, "Going Crazy" on March 3, 2011.[16] The teaser for "Going Crazy" was released on February 28, 2011 and the official music video was released on March 2, 2011. The song features Secret's labelmate Bang Yong Guk. The music video stars actress Min Hyo-rin. "Going Crazy" topped the Gaon Chart and also dominated major real-time charts in Korea such as Melon, Bugs!, Dosirak, and Mnet.[17]
Secret released their second single album, Starlight Moonlight on June 1, 2011.[18][19] Promotions began on June 2, 2011 with their appearance on M! Countdown.[20] The song proved to be a huge success as Secret won their second "Mutizen" on Inkigayo with the song.[21]
TS Entertainment announced that Secret will debut in Japan with a Japanese remake of "Madonna" as their debut single. On June 6, 2011 the group performed in Japan for their debut showcase. Initial reactions for the group were positive in Japan.[22] Secret performed at the "Mezamashi Live 2011" in Odaiba on August 4, 2011 and at a popular music program, "Coming Soon!!".[23][24] On August 3, 2011, the group officially released their first single in Japan entitled "Madonna". Proving their strong start in Japan, the single debuted at number nine on the Oricon charts. Additionally, Secret was one of the first three Korean girl groups to debut on the Oricon chart in the top 10, the others being Kara and Girls Generation being the first and second respectively.
TS Entertainment also announced that Secret's first full-length studio album will be released in mid-October.[25][26] The music video teaser for the title track "Love is Move" was released on October 12, 2011 and the full music video was released on October 17, 2011.[27] On October 18, 2011, Secret officially released their first studio album, Moving in Secret.
"Shy Boy" was remade to serve as their second Japanese single. The music video was made public on October 8, 2011. It was later announced that five other tracks will be tacked with "Shy Boy" to be released as an EP. One of the tracks include a Japanese edition of "Starlight Moonlight" added with a Christmas feel, titled "Christmas Magic". The full music video for "Christmas Magic" was released on November 9, 2011. On November 16, 2011, Secret released their first Japanese mini album, Shy Boy.
They have attended the KBEE (Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo) in Paris, France, on December 1 to 3, 2011, and have performed a free concert, as well as a successful fanmeeting/signing event. On December 28th, SECRET was officially appointed as PR ambassadors for the Korea Consumers Forum at the D-Cube City.[28]
[edit] 2012
In February 2012, Secret released their third Japanese single entitled "So Much For Goodbye".[29] On February 22, 2012, Secret won two "Singers of The Year Award" at the Gaon Chart Awards for Shy Boy and Starlight Moonlight. [30][31] In support of their 3rd Japanese single, "So Much For Goodbye", the group will embark on its first head-lining tour in Japan named "Secret 1st Japan Tour" that will be held in March 2012. [7] The concert will take place in ZEPP Osaka on March 5, ZEPP Nagoya on March 7 and ZEPP Tokyo on March 8, 2012. [7]
[edit] Members
| Member | Birth name | Date of birth | Height | Weight | Position | ||
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| Romanized | Hangul | Romanized | Hangul | ||||
| Hyosung | 효성 | Jeon Hyosung | 전효성 | October 13, 1989 | 160 cm | 47 kg | Leader, Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer |
| Zinger | 징거 | Jung Hana | 정하나 | February 2, 1990 | 161 cm | 45 kg | Vocalist, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer |
| Jieun | 지은 | Song Jieun | 송지은 | May 5, 1990 | 160 cm | 45 kg | Main Vocalist |
| Sunhwa | 선화 | Han Sunhwa | 한선화 | October 6, 1990 | 165 cm | 45 kg | Vocalist, Visual, Maknae |
[edit] Concerts
[edit] Discography
See also: List of songs by Secret
[edit] Korean discography
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[edit] Japanese discography
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[edit] Awards
[edit] Trivia
- On an episode of "Bouquet", Secret revealed that they divide up their income evenly, four ways. Jieun admitted that the members felt bad for Sunhwa because she made the most money for the group in the beginning.
- Secret is sometimes known as "Basement Idols" because their first dorm was in a half-basement level.
- Secret is sometimes known as "Hungry Idols" because they started off in a much more financially difficult environment than most groups.
- On the first episode of "Invincible Youth", it was revealed that Secret had been using tin foil to cover their windows as a substitute for curtains.
- Had Music Bank changed their scoring system at the beginning of 2011 instead of at the end, Secret’s “Shy Boy” would have won six times instead of three.[32]
- Jieun was a former JYPE trainee.
- Secret's anti-cafe only has 52 members as of January, 2012, making them the group with the lowest number of anti-fans out of 31 groups.[33]
[edit] References
- ^ "Secret releases "I Want You Back" Music Video". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2009/10/secret_releases_i_want_you_back_mv. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Secret's mini album Secret Time released!". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2010/04/secrets-mini-album-secret-time-released. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Secret releases their new album Madonna". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/secret-releases-their-new-album-madonna. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Secret lands in the top 10 on Japan's Oricon Weekly Chart". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/08/secret-lands-in-the-top-10-on-japans-oricon-weekly-chart. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Secret releases first full album, "Moving in Secret"". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/secret-releases-first-full-album-moving-in-secret. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Secret's transformation from sexy to cute". Dkpopnews. http://www.dkpopnews.net/2011/06/news-secrets-transformation-from-sexy.html. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ a b c (Japanese)"「これくらいのサヨナラ」リリース・イベントの握手会の詳細発表!! ". Secret Official Japanese News Website. Sony Music Associated Records Inc. 2012-02-15. http://www.secret-jpn.com/news/. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ "Secret Showcase Coverage". http://www.allkpop.com/2009/10/secret_showcase_coverage. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
- ^ About TS Entertainment - History of TS Ent.
- ^ "JQT and Secret debuts on M! Countdown". http://www.allkpop.com/2009/10/jqt_and_secret_debuts_on_m_countdown. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
- ^ http://www.gooddaysports.co.kr/news/?cset=star&bset=view&tot_code=47&code=17776
- ^ http://www.segye.com/Articles/SPN/ENTERTAINMENTS/Article.asp?aid=20100407000858&subctg1=&subctg2
- ^ http://www.reviewstar.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=238627
- ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/secrets-comeback-album-madonna-tracklist-revealed
- ^ http://www.gooddaysports.co.kr/news/?cset=star&bset=view&tot_code=47&code=36404&dn=20101210
- ^ Secret’s Ji Eun to release debut solo single ‘Going Crazy’
- ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/03/secrets-song-ji-eun-dominates-real-time-charts
- ^ SECRET releases full audio for "Starlight Moonlight"!
- ^ SECRET unveils MV for "Starlight Moonlight" + limited-edition badge!
- ^ SECRET makes a comeback with "Starlight Moonlight" on M! Countdown.
- ^ "SECRET wins Inkigayo Mutizen + other performances". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/secret-wins-inkigayo-mutizen-other-performances-2. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/japan-goes-wild-over-news-of-secrets-japanese-debut
- ^ http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2000523/
- ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/08/secret-performs-madonna-on-japans-coming-soon
- ^ "SECRET to release an album in Korea before returning to Japan". Naver. http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=022&aid=0002302636. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ "SECRET to join the girl group rush in October". Naver. http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002250980. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/secret-reveals-full-mv-for-moving-in-secret
- ^ SECRET appointed PR ambassadors for the ‘Korea Consumers Forum’
- ^ "NEW SINGLE 2/29 リリース！ (2012.1.15)". Sony Music Associated Records Inc.. http://www.secret-jpn.com/news/. Retrieved 2012-02-7.
- ^ (Korean)Park, Young (2012-02-22). "소시·아이유 등 14팀, 가온K팝어워드 '가수상'(종합)". News Naver. NHN Corp.. http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002128423. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ "Winners from the 2012 ‘Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards’". Allkpop. 6theory Media. 2012-02-22. http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/winners-from-the-2012-gaon-chart-k-pop-awards#disqus_thread. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ "Think You Know K-Pop?". Think You Know K-Pop?. http://thinkyouknowkpop.tumblr.com/post/12805327050/think-you-know-k-pop. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ "SMTownENGSUB". http://smtownengsub.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/list-anti-fan-cafe-ranking-for-k-pop-groups/. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
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- Official Japanese website by SonyMusic (Japanese)
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- Official fan cafe
- Official Secret Facebook page
- International Fan Forum
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