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Kwang Min and Young Min had auditioned for [[JYP Entertainment]], where they trained with the company for two years.<ref>{{cite web|title=택연, 보이프렌드 영민-광민 형제와 인연 공개 '같은 JYP 연습생 출신'|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110715n26215|publisher=[[Nate]]|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=Korean|date=July 15, 2011}}</ref> By their 100th day mark of being child actors, the boys had already appeared in over 300 commercials.<ref>{{cite web|title=보이프렌드, 미소년 쌍둥이 아역CF만 300개..'이렇게 컸네!'|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002215739|publisher=[[Naver]]|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=[[Korean language|Korean]]|date=June 1, 2011}}</ref> While in high school, Dong Hyun starred in ''Conduct Zero'', a variety show where six rebellious high school students were made into exemplary students.<ref>{{cite web|title=보이프렌드 동현, '품행제로' 출연 과거모습 화제|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=038&aid=0002157085|publisher=Naver|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=Korean|date=June 8, 2011}}</ref> He was also in a Japanese group for a commercial.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}}
Kwang Min and Young Min had auditioned for [[JYP Entertainment]], where they trained with the company for two years.<ref>{{cite web|title=택연, 보이프렌드 영민-광민 형제와 인연 공개 '같은 JYP 연습생 출신'|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110715n26215|publisher=[[Nate]]|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=Korean|date=July 15, 2011}}</ref> By their 100th day mark of being child actors, the boys had already appeared in over 300 commercials.<ref>{{cite web|title=보이프렌드, 미소년 쌍둥이 아역CF만 300개..'이렇게 컸네!'|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002215739|publisher=[[Naver]]|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=[[Korean language|Korean]]|date=June 1, 2011}}</ref> While in high school, Dong Hyun starred in ''Conduct Zero'', a variety show where six rebellious high school students were made into exemplary students.<ref>{{cite web|title=보이프렌드 동현, '품행제로' 출연 과거모습 화제|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=038&aid=0002157085|publisher=Naver|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=Korean|date=June 8, 2011}}</ref> He was also in a Japanese group for a commercial.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}}


Min Woo was a child actor in many drama and movies, like Mother (2007), Eleventh Mom (2007), My Sweetheart My Darling (KBS1 2005), Ghost Pang Pang (SBS 2007), etc. He was the main character in Ghost Pang Pang along with the actress Han Bo Bae.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}} No Min Woo was also the first member of the group that was revealed. Released on March 22, 2011, he made a cameo in label mate [[K.Will]]'s music video "가슴이 뛴다 (My Heart Beating)", along with established idol singers [[IU (singer)|IU]] and [[MBLAQ]]'s [[Lee Joon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=케이윌 '미소년 백댄서', 이번엔 아이유와 호흡|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002073432|publisher=Naver|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=Korean|date=March 22, 2011}}</ref> Two days later, [[Starship Entertainment]] revealed a photo of the identical twin brothers, Jo Young Min and Jo Kwang Min. It was also revealed that the two had previously served as K. Will's back-up dancers in the variety program ''Quiz That Changes the World'' in January 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=씨스타 소속사, 미소년 쌍둥이 데뷔시킨다|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002190813|publisher=Naver|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=Korean|date=March 24, 2011}}</ref>Before their debut, Boyfriend was featured on ''M! Pick'', which revealed the course of their debut.<ref>{{cite web|title=보이프렌드, 아이돌 등용문 '엠!픽' 출연. 데뷔 과정 대공개|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110524n04242|publisher=Nate|accessdate=October 10, 2011|language=Korean|date=March 24, 2011}}</ref> The group's first music video teaser, "Let's Get It Started", released on May 20, 2011.
Min Woo was a child actor in many drama and movies, like Mother (2007), Eleventh Mom (2007), My Sweetheart My Darling (KBS1 2005), Ghost Pang Pang (SBS 2007), etc. He was the main character in Ghost Pang Pang along with the actress Han Bo Bae.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}}


==2011-present==
==2011-present==

Revision as of 01:26, 6 December 2011

Boyfriend
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop, pop, dance
Years active2011–present
LabelsStarship Entertainment
MembersKim Dong Hyun
Shim Hyun Seong
Lee Jeong Min
Jo Young Min
Jo Kwang Min
No Min Woo
Websitecafe.daum.net/boyfriend
Korean name
Hangul
보이프렌드
Revised RomanizationBoipeurendeu
McCune–ReischauerPoip'ŭrendŭ

Template:Contains Korean text

Boyfriend (Template:Lang-ko) is a South Korean boy band under the management of Starship Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Kim Dong Hyun, Shim Hyun Seong, Lee Jeong Min, Jo Young Min, Jo Kwang Min and No Min Woo. They debuted on MNET's M!Countdown on May 26, 2011 with their debut single "Boyfriend", which was produced by Brave Brothers. Their fanbase was officially named "Best Friends" as of August 10, 2011.

History

Pre-debut

Kwang Min and Young Min had auditioned for JYP Entertainment, where they trained with the company for two years.[1] By their 100th day mark of being child actors, the boys had already appeared in over 300 commercials.[2] While in high school, Dong Hyun starred in Conduct Zero, a variety show where six rebellious high school students were made into exemplary students.[3] He was also in a Japanese group for a commercial.[citation needed]

Min Woo was a child actor in many drama and movies, like Mother (2007), Eleventh Mom (2007), My Sweetheart My Darling (KBS1 2005), Ghost Pang Pang (SBS 2007), etc. He was the main character in Ghost Pang Pang along with the actress Han Bo Bae.[citation needed] No Min Woo was also the first member of the group that was revealed. Released on March 22, 2011, he made a cameo in label mate K.Will's music video "가슴이 뛴다 (My Heart Beating)", along with established idol singers IU and MBLAQ's Lee Joon.[4] Two days later, Starship Entertainment revealed a photo of the identical twin brothers, Jo Young Min and Jo Kwang Min. It was also revealed that the two had previously served as K. Will's back-up dancers in the variety program Quiz That Changes the World in January 2011.[5]Before their debut, Boyfriend was featured on M! Pick, which revealed the course of their debut.[6] The group's first music video teaser, "Let's Get It Started", released on May 20, 2011.

2011-present

Pre-Debut

No Min Woo was the first member of the group that was revealed. Released on March 22, 2011, he made a cameo in label mate K.Will's music video "가슴이 뛴다 (My Heart Beating)", along with established idol singers IU and MBLAQ's Lee Joon.[7] Two days later, Starship Entertainment revealed a photo of the identical twin brothers, Jo Young Min and Jo Kwang Min. It was also revealed that the two had previously served as K. Will's back-up dancers in the variety program Quiz That Changes the World in January 2011.[8]Before their debut, Boyfriend was featured on M! Pick, which revealed the course of their debut.[9] The group's first music video teaser, "Let's Get It Started", released on May 20, 2011.

Debut

On May 27, 2011, Starship Entertainment released their debut single "Boyfriend", along with the full music video. Later that day, the group had their debut on KBS's Music Bank.[10] In mid-July, Boyfriend began using different choreography on music shows while performing "Boyfriend" in response to fans concerned that the group had limited its appeal. As a result, Boyfriend changed their choreography after rehearing for two days.[11] After ending their promotions for "Boyfriend", the group followed-up with the song "You & I", which received a more positive responses from music critics.[12]

"Don't Touch My Girl'

On September 28, 2011, the music video teaser for Boyfriend's second single, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)", was released. One day prior to its release, the single was leaked onto the Internet, which was quickly uploaded to online torrents and video-sharing website YouTube. Starship Entertainment believed it was leaked by an affiliate.[13] On October 6, Boyfriend's second single, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)", was released.[14] Thea accompanying music video featured a cameo by actress Lee Se-young.[15] In contrast to their initial cute concept, "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)" showcased a more masculine, military-like concept.[16] It has also been confirmed that Boyfriend will release a new winter single on December 8, 2011.[17]

Members

  • Kim Dong Hyun (김동현), born (1989-02-12) February 12, 1989 (age 35), is the leader and the lead vocalist of the group. He attended Myongji University and plays the piano.[18][19]
  • Shim Hyun Seong (심현성) , born (1993-06-09) June 9, 1993 (age 31), is the main vocalist of the group. He attended Young Dong High School.[20]
  • Lee Jeong Min (이정민), born (1994-01-02) January 2, 1994 (age 30), is the lead vocalist of the group. He attended Seoul Music High School.[21]
  • Jo Young Min (조영민), born (1995-04-24) April 24, 1995 (age 29), is the older twin, the vocalist, and visual of the group. He attends the School of Performing Arts Seoul.[22].
  • Jo Kwang Min (조광민), born (1995-04-24) April 24, 1995 (age 29), is the younger twin and the main rapper of the group. He attends the School of Performing Arts Seoul.[23].
  • No Min Woo (노민우), born (1995-07-31) July 31, 1995 (age 29), is the main dancer, lead rapper and maknae of the group. He attends the School of Performing Arts Seoul.[24]

Discography

Singles

Year Album details Peak
positions 		Sales
KOR
[25]
2011 "Boyfriend"
Tracklisting
  1. "Let's Get It Started"
  2. "Boyfriend"
  3. "You & I"
  4. "Boyfriend (Inst.)"
  5. "You & I (Inst.)"
 7 13,239[26]
"Don't Touch My Girl"
  • Released: October 6, 2011
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
Tracklisting
  1. "You're My Lady"
  2. "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)"
  3. "점점점 (Jum Jum Jum/Little by Little)"
  4. "내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl) (Inst.)"
  5. "점점점 (Jum Jum Jum/Little by Little) (Inst.)"
 3 17,611[27]

Music videos

Year Song Notes
2011 "Let's Get It Started"
"Boyfriend"
"내 여자 손대지마 (Don't Touch My Girl)"
Cameos
2010 "Push Push" by Sistar Cameos by Jo Young Min, Jo Kwang Min, No Min Woo and Kim Dong Hyun
2011 "입이 떨어지지 않아서 (Can't Open Up My Lips)" by K.Will Cameo by No Min Woo

Variety shows

  • 2011: KBS Happy Together S3 Ep. 202 (Kwang Min, Young Min)
  • 2011: Mnet's M!Pick
  • 2011: MBC Quiz to Change the World (Min Woo, Young Min)
  • 2011: SBS Star King Ep. 228
  • 2011: MBC TV 'Idol Athletics Championships
  • 2011: Hello Baby Season 4: Sistar ft. Leeteuk Ep. 6

References

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