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Dalmatian
OriginSouth Korea
GenresHip hop, R&B, pop
Years active2010–present
LabelsMonkey Funch Entertainment, IS Entermedia Group
MembersInati
Dari
Day Day
Youngwon
Jisu
Daniel
Past membersSimon
Websitemf-dalmatian.com
Korean name
Hangul
달마시안
Revised RomanizationDalmasian
McCune–ReischauerTalmasian

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Dalmatian (Template:Lang-ko) is a six-member boy band based in South Korea, created and managed by Monkey Funch Entertainment, which also manages MC Mong. The group consists of Inati (leader, rapper), Dari (rapper), Day Day (rapper), Youngwon (vocalist), Jisu (main vocalist) and Daniel (lead vocalist). Dalmatian released a 30-second music video teaser of their debut digital single on August 25, 2010. It followed by the song and video's full release on September 1, and the group officially debuted on the following day on Mnet's music program M! Countdown.[1]

History

Pre-debut

All six of the Dalmatian members has been revealed to have previous experience with performing. The leader, Inati, is said to be a model and has modeled for big names such as SK Sky, McDonalds, and LG070. He was also a member of People Crew with MC Mong. Members Dari and Jeesu have both been featured in MC Mong albums and concerts. Dari was featured in MC Mong's fourth and fifth album as well as his 2009 concert "Variety Mind" along with member Jeesu. Day Day has had previous experience being a rap trainer for JYP Entertainment as well as other companies. Wonder Girls' Hye Rim even tweeted about Dalmatian's Day Day saying "WOW! My rap teacher (Day Day) for "lip gloss" debuted [.....] Dalmatian!! Congratulations......" Netizens also uncovered Drama's UCC past revealing pre debut videos he had made with Beast's Yoseob called "How to Seduce Mr. Daniel."

Debut

The group Dalmatian was mentioned in late December 2009. However, nothing else was heard until the release of their first music video teaser on August 25, 2010, through Mnet and other online portal sites. A Monkey Funch representative stated, "The footprints left by the male in the teaser represent Dalmatian's footprints. It means that Dalmatian will enter the music world and leave their mark." The music video was directed by Joo Soo Hyun, who has worked with idol groups such as Girls' Generation, Shinee, and singer Seo In-Young. Kim Do Hoon and MC Mong composed the lyrics for "Round 1". Dalmatian released their digital single, "Round 1", on music portal sites on September 1, 2010. The following day, they made their official debut on Mnet's M! Countdown and performed their single.

Members

Stage name Birth name Date of birth Position
Romanized Hangul Romanized Hangul
Inati 이나티 Jang Intae 장인태 (1981-03-06) March 6, 1981 (age 43) Leader, Lead Rapper
Dari 다리 Lee Dari 이다리 (1984-07-04) July 4, 1984 (age 40) Main Rapper
Day Day 데이데이 David Kim 김데이빗 (1983-09-20) September 20, 1983 (age 41) Lead Rapper
Jisu 지수 Park Jisu 박지수 (1990-06-28) June 28, 1990 (age 34) Main Vocalist
Youngwon 영원 Lee Dongrim 이동림 (1990-04-01) April 1, 1990 (age 34) Vocalist
Drama 드라마 Daniel Chae 최다니엘 (1990-12-21) December 21, 1990 (age 33) Lead Vocalist, Maknae


  • Jang Intae (Template:Lang-ko; born (1981-03-06) March 6, 1981 (age 43), better known by his stage name Inati (이나티), is the leader as well as the lead rapper of the group.[2] He modeled in commercials for Pringles, Hanaro Telecom, SK Sky, McDonald's, and LG070.
  • Lee Dari (Template:Lang-ko; born (1984-07-04) July 4, 1984 (age 40), known simply as Dari, is the main rapper of the group.[2] He was featured in MC Mong's 4th & 5th albums; Appeared in MC Mong's 2009 Concert "Variety Mind". He enlisted in army on April 25, 2011.
  • David Kim (Template:Lang-ko; born (1983-09-20) September 20, 1983 (age 41), better known by his stage name Day Day (데이데이), is the lead rapper of the group. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland.[2] He was a rap trainer for JYP Entertainment and other companies. Featured in Wonder Girls' "So What", Lee Hyori's "Shall We Dance" & "Straight Up", Uhm JongHwa's "Come To Me", Wheesung's "This Kind of Situation", Ivy's "No", Son Dambi's "Start", and Shinhwa's "We Can Get It On". He speaks fluent English.
  • Park Jisu (Template:Lang-ko; born (1990-06-28) June 28, 1990 (age 34), known simply as Jisu, is the main vocalist of the group.[2] He appeared in MC Mong's 2009 "Variety Mind" concert.
  • Lee Dongrim (Template:Lang-ko; born (1990-04-01) April 1, 1990 (age 34), better known by his stage name Youngwon (영원), is the vocalist of the group. He graduated from Hansol High School.[2] He placed first in Busan Youth Song Festival.
  • Daniel Chae (최다니엘; born (1990-12-21) December 21, 1990 (age 33), previously known by his stage name Drama (드라마), is the lead vocalist of the group.[3] He appeared on UCC TV "How to Seduce Mr. Daniel" with Beast's Yoseob. He speaks fluent English.

Discography

Album # Album information Tracklisting
1st "Dalmatian: 1st Mini Album"
  • Released: 2011
  • Language: Korean
  1. "Lover Cop"
  2. "그 남자는 반대 (The Man Opposed)"
  3. "Lost in Love"
  4. "Really Really" featuring 소현 (Sohyeon)
  5. "Real Eyes"
  6. "Home Run"
  7. "Round 1" (bonus track)

Singles

  • Round 1 ( September released 2010)
  • 그 남자는 반대 (The Man Opposed) (released 2011)
  • Lover Cop (released 2011)

Television and film

Variety

  • 2010: Mnet Dalmatian's Manager Goes On Strike

References

  1. ^ 한, 준호 (August 27, 2010). "남성 6인조 악동 아이돌 '달마시안', 멤버 전격 공개" (in Korean). 스포츠월드. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e "뜰!스타 - Daum 텔존" (in Korean). Daum. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  3. ^ "다니엘" (in Korean). Daum. Retrieved August 8, 2011.

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