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Boyfriend
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop, pop, dance
Years active2011–present
LabelsStarship Entertainment
MembersKim Donghyun
Shim Hyunseong
Lee Jeongmin
Jo Youngmin
Jo Kwangmin
No Minwoo
Websitecafe.daum.net/boyfriend
Korean name
Hangul
보이프렌드
Revised RomanizationBoipeurendeu
McCune–ReischauerPoip'ŭrendŭ

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Boyfriend (Korean: 보이프렌드) is a six-member South Korean boy group under the management of Starship Entertainment. The group consists of Kim Donghyun, Shim Hyunseong, Lee Jeongmin, Jo Youngmin, Jo Kwangmin and No Minwoo. 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

Jo Youngmin and Jo Kwangmin 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, Donghyun 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]

No Minwoo 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 "Can't Open Up My Lips", 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 Youngmin and Jo Kwangmin. 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", was released on May 20, 2011.

2011–present: 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.[7] In mid-July, in response to fans concerned that the group had limited its appeal, Boyfriend changed their choreography for their single "Boyfriend" when appearing on music shows after rehearsing for two days.[8] After ending their promotions for "Boyfriend", the group followed-up with the song "You & I", which received a more positive response from music critics.[9]

On September 28, 2011, the music video teaser for Boyfriend's second single, "Nae Yeoja Sondaejima", 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 that it may have leaked by an affiliate.[10] On October 6, Boyfriend's second single, "Don't Touch My Girl", was released and the accompanying music video featured a cameo by actress Lee Seyoung.[11][12] In contrast to their initial cute concept, "Don't Touch My Girl" showcased a more masculine and military-like "prince" concept.[13] The single proved to be a success and it peaked at number three on the Gaon chart, higher than their previous single which had peaked at number seven.[14]

On November 24, 2011, the music video for the special digital single, "Pink Romance", a collaboration between Boyfriend and their labelmates, K.Will and Sistar as part of Starship Planet, was released. [15] It was also confirmed that Boyfriend would release a new winter single on December 8, 2011.[16]

On December 8, 2011, Boyfriend's music video for their third single album "I'll Be There" was released, having released a teaser a few days earlier. The video features former T-ARA member Yang Ji Won. The song is currently being promoted on music shows.

Members

Stage name Birth name Height Date of birth Position
Romanized Hangul Romanized Hangul
Donghyun 동현 Kim Dong Hyun 김동현 177 cm (1989-02-12) February 12, 1989 (age 35) Leader, Lead Vocalist
Hyunseong 현성 Shim Hyun Seong 심현성 178 cm (1993-06-09) June 9, 1993 (age 31) Main Vocalist
Jeongmin 정민 Lee Jeong Min 이정민 170 cm (1994-01-02) January 2, 1994 (age 30) Lead Vocalist
Youngmin 영민 Jo Young Min 조영민 180 cm (1995-04-24) April 24, 1995 (age 29) Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
Kwangmin 광민 Jo Kwang Min 조광민 179 cm (1995-04-24) April 24, 1995 (age 29) Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
Minwoo 민우 No Min Woo 노민우 171 cm (1995-07-31) July 31, 1995 (age 29) Main Dancer, Lead Rapper ,Visual

Discography

Singles

Year Information Tracklisting Peak Chart

Positions

Sales
KOR[14]
2011 "Boyfriend"
Tracklisting
  1. "Let's Get It Started"
  2. "Boyfriend"
  3. "You & I"
  4. "Boyfriend (Inst.)"
  5. "You & I (Inst.)"
 7 13,239+ (South Korea)[17]
"Nae Yeoja Sondaejima"
(Hangul: 내 여자 손대지마; lit. 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 21,106+ (South Korea)[17]
"Naega Galge"
(Hangul: 내가 갈게; lit. I'll Be There)
  • Released: December 8, 2011
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
Tracklisting
  1. "Where R U"
  2. "내가 갈게 (I'll Be There)"
  3. "혼자가 아닌 둘 (Not One, But Two)"
  4. "내가 갈게 (I'll Be There)" (Inst.)"
  5. "혼자가 아닌 둘 (Not One, But Two)" (Inst.)"
 2 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Charity singles

Year Information Tracklisting Peak Chart

Positions

Sales
KOR[14]
2011 "Pink Romance" (with K.Will and Sistar)
  • Released: November 25, 2011
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  1. "Pink Romance"
 25 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Music videos

Year Song Length Notes
2010 "Push Push" (Sistar) 3:25
  • Jo Young Min
  • Jo Kwang Min
  • Kim Dong Hyun
2011 "Can't Open Up My Lips" (K.Will) 1:49
  • No Min Woo
"My Heart Beating" (K.Will) 4:24
  • No Min Woo
"Let's Get It Started / Water Floor" 1:00
"Boyfriend" 3:07

Also featuring:

"Don't Touch My Girl" 3:46

Also featuring:

  • Lee Se Young
"Pink Romance" (with K.Will and Sistar) 3:30
"I'll Be There" 3:54

Also featuring:

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: KBS Escaping Danger Number 1 (Jeong Min, Kwang Min)
  • 2012: MBC TV 'Idol Athletics and Swimming Championships
  • 2012: Mnet's W Academy by Boyfriend

Awards & Nominations

Year Program Category Result Ref
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Male Artist Nominated [18]
SBS MTV Best of the Best Best New Artist Won [19]
SBS MTV Best of the Best Hot Debut Star Nominated
Golden Disk Awards Newcomer Award Won [20]
2012 Seoul Music Awards Newcomer Award Won —

References

  1. ^ "택연, 보이프렌드 영민-광민 형제와 인연 공개 '같은 JYP 연습생 출신'" (in Korean). Nate. July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  2. ^ "보이프렌드, 미소년 쌍둥이 아역CF만 300개..'이렇게 컸네!'" (in Korean). Naver. June 1, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ^ "보이프렌드 동현, '품행제로' 출연 과거모습 화제" (in Korean). Naver. June 8, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  4. ^ "케이윌 '미소년 백댄서', 이번엔 아이유와 호흡" (in Korean). Naver. March 22, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "씨스타 소속사, 미소년 쌍둥이 데뷔시킨다" (in Korean). Naver. March 24, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  6. ^ "보이프렌드, 아이돌 등용문 '엠!픽' 출연. 데뷔 과정 대공개" (in Korean). Nate. March 24, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  7. ^ "신예 보이프렌드 데뷔, 진짜 내 남자친구같네 '대박예감'" (in Korean). Join MSN. May 27, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  8. ^ "보이프렌드, 안무 급수정 왜?" (in Korean). Nate. July 14, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  9. ^ "보이프렌드, 후속곡 'You & I'로 활동. 차도남으로 변신 예고" (in Korean). Naver. July 27, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  10. ^ "보이프렌드, 컴백 하루 앞두고 음원유출 비상 '현재 경로 파악중'" (in Korean). Naver. October 5, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  11. ^ "보이프렌드, '내 여자 손대지마' 앨범 화보 공개 '소년에서 남자로'" (in Korean). Nate. September 30, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  12. ^ "보이프렌드 뮤비 속 여신, 알고보니 아역출신 이세영" (in Korean). Naver. September 29, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  13. ^ "보이프렌드, 귀여움 벗고 남성미 무장..여심 '흔들'" (in Korean). Naver. October 6, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  14. ^ a b c "<보이프렌드> 에 대한 검색결과 입니다" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
  15. ^ "Starship Planet reveals "Pink Romance" MV". Allkpop. November 24, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
  16. ^ "Boyfriend Releases Comeback Concept Photos for Winter Single'". Soompi. October 5, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  17. ^ a b "Gaon Album Sales Master List 2011". 6Theory. Retrieved December 26, 2011.
  18. ^ "Winners from the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards". Allkpop. November 29, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2011.
  19. ^ "Winners from the '2011 SBS MTV Best of the Best' awards". Allkpop. December 12, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2011.
  20. ^ "Winners from the 26th Golden Disk Awards (Part 2)". Allkpop. January 12, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
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