JJ Project
JJ Project | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | JYP Entertainment |
Members | |
Website | http://jjproject.jype.com/ |
JJ Project (Korean: 제이제이 프로젝트) is a South Korean pop duo, consisting of JB and Jinyoung. They were formed by JYP Entertainment and released their first single "Bounce" in May 2012.[1] They debuted as a part of Got7 in January 2014. After five years since their initial debut the duo returned on July 31st, 2017 with their extended play, ''Verse 2''.
Career
Pre-debut
In 2009, JB and Jinyoung successfully auditioned for JYP Entertainment, and became trainees.[2] In January 2012, the duo made their acting debut in the KBS drama Dream High 2.[3]
2012–2014: Debut with Bounce, Na Na Na and Got7
They officially debuted with the single "Bounce" on May 20, 2012.[1][4] The music video for title track with the same name was released through their official YouTube account and[5] reached over 1 million views on YouTube in 2 days.[6] The duo started their promotions for the single on May 24, 2012 on Mnet's M! Countdown.[7]
On June 26, 2012, the duo was invited to record an own rendition of Na Na Na by Yoo Seung Jun to be performed on the second season of MBC's music program "MM Choice".[8] In April 2013, the duo appeared once again as actors for the MBS drama, When a Man Falls in Love.[9] On January 16, 2014 the duo debuted as boy group part of Got7.[10]
2017–present: Verse 2
In June 2017, it was announced by JYP Entertainment that duo would return for the first time after five years. It was also revealed that JB and Jinyoung plan to show a new side to them, different from their debut song "Bounce".[11] They released their first extended play Verse 2 featuring lead single "Tomorrow, Today" on July 31.[12]
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR | |||
Verse 2 |
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Single albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [13] | |||
Bounce |
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8 |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR [15] | ||||
"Bounce" | 2012 | 30 |
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Bounce |
"Tomorrow, Today" | 2017 | — | — | Verse 2 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "JJ프로젝트, 박진영·임재범 이름에 금테까지 둘렀다 [JJ Project, to combine the names of Jinyoung and Jaebeom]" (in Korean). Donga.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
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- ^ "Idols, Idols and More Idols Coming Your Way in 'Dream High 2'". Mwave.interest.me. 2012-01-17. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
- ^ Kang Soo Jin. "Have You Got the Boys of Got7?". Kpop Planet. Kyunghyang Shinmun. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ "JJ프로젝트 '바운스', 아이튠즈 10위 '성공적 데뷔 신고식'". The Chosun Ilbo. 21 May 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "[K-pop] JJ Project Successfully Debuts and Hits 2 Million Views on YouTube". MWave. May 28, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "'데뷔' JJ프로젝트, '엠카'서 남성미+귀여움 폭발..'신인 맞아?'". The Chosun Ilbo. May 24, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "JJ프로젝트, 유승준의 '나나나' 다시 부른다". Nate. Sports World. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "JJ Project′s JB to Appear as Shin Se Kyung′s Little Brother in ′When a Man Falls in Love′". Ko Hung Ju. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ "JYP, 포스트 2PM 그룹명은 '갓세븐(GOT7)'..16일 데뷔무대" [JYP, first boy group since 2PM, group name 'GOT 7' .. debut stage]. Osen. January 16, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ 25, K. Do June; 2017 (2017-06-25). "GOT7 Reveals Big Plans For JJ Project, Jackson, And More". Soompi. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
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has numeric name (help) - ^ Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (Korea Music Content Industry Association). Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- "Bounce (2012) (see #8)". May 20–26, 2012.
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- "Bounce (2012) (see #8)". May 20–26, 2012.
- ^ Cumulative sales for the single album "Bounce":
- "September 2012 Sales (See #51)". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean).
- ^ Gaon Music Chart positions for singles:
- "Gaon Digital Chart May 20-26, 2012 (see #30)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
- ^ Cumulative download sales for "Bounce":
- "2012년 22주차 Download Chart (see #26)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2012년 23주차 Download Chart (see #50)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2012년 24주차 Download Chart (see #79)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
- "2012년 25주차 Download Chart (see #99)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.