N.Flying
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Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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Years active | 2013 | –present
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Website | www nflying-official |
N.Flying (Korean: 엔플라잉, Japanese: エヌフライング; short for New Flying which also means new wings or new escape.[1]) is a South Korean rap rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2013.[2] The group released its first digital indie single “Basket”[3] in Japan on October 1, 2013. The group marked its debut in Korea on May 20, 2015 with its first EP, including lead single “Awesome”.[4] The band originally consisted of four members: Kwon Kwang-jin, Lee Seung-hyub, Cha Hun and Kim Jae-hyun. Yoo Hwe-seung was added to the band in June 2017.[5] Kwang-jin left the group on December 26, 2018 and his position was filled by Seo Dong-sung on January 1, 2020.
History
Pre-debut
In 2009, Kwon Kwang-jin debuted as the bassist of labelmate CNBLUE. However, due to personal circumstances, Kwang-jin left the band in late September.[6] In January 2011, Kwang-jin returned to train under FNC Entertainment meeting trainees Seung-hyub, Jae-hyun and Cha Hun. Prior to the debut of N.Flying, lead vocal Park Rai-On left the band in early 2013 due to mandatory military service in his native country of Singapore. FNC Entertainment subsequently confirmed that his contract was terminated to make way for the group's debut.[7] The remaining members would go on to form N.Flying.
In 2013, Lee Seung-hyub appeared in Juniel's music video titled Pretty Boy, playing her love interest she meets at a café.[8]
2013–2014: Japanese debut with Basket, One and Only and delayed debut in Korea
N.Flying began their first performance at Shibuya CYCLONE on September 28.[9] On October 1, they released their first indie single album titled Basket and performed as the opening act at F.T. Island's ‘Replay’ Zepp tour.[9] BASKET peaked at number two on Tower Records weekly singles chart, number two on Oricon Indies weekly singles chart and number four on Oricon daily singles chart.[10] The band continued doing live gigs at live clubs and also performed as opening act at CNBLUE's ‘One More Time’ Arena Tour.[9] On November 14, N.Flying did their first one-man live at Live Space Halot.[9]
On January 1, N.Flying released their second Japanese indie single album titled One and Only.[11] The album hit No.1 on Tower Records chart on its second day of release.[9]
They made their first television appearance on the 7th episode of FNC's reality drama, tvN's Cheongdam-dong 111.[12] As a sequel of the show, N.Flying revealed their debut story in March 2014 which aired on the same channel.[13]
On January 29, it was announced that N.Flying had been appointed as the new endorsement model of Buckaroo Jeans.[14] In the final episode of their reality show, 'Cheongdamdong111: N.Flying's Way of Becoming a Star', Seung-hyub was appointed as the leader of N.Flying.[15]
In March, they accompanied labelmate F.T. Island to be their opening act at the latter's Singapore concert.[16]
N.Flying was supposed to make their Korean debut in 2014 but it was delayed after the leader of the band, Seunghyub, injured his knee in July.[17]
2015–2016: Debut in Korea with Awesome and Lonely
On May 11, FNC Entertainment launched a teaser homepage for N.Flying's upcoming Korean debut.[18] It is also revealed that theirs first debut EP Awesome will be released on May 20 along with the title song's music video.[19]
On May 12, FNC Entertainment announced that N.Flying will be releasing a Chinese version of Awesome simultaneously with the Korean version on May 20 and Japanese version was planned to be released in August.[20] On May 19, 2015, FNC Entertainment released the music video teaser for Awesome.[21] A day later, FNC Entertainment released the full music video features AOA's Kim Seolhyun as the lead role.[22]
On October 12, FNC Entertainment released mysterious teaser "Lonely 2015.10.22".[23] A day later, FNC Entertainment confirmed that N.Flying would be releasing their first single album, Lonely, on October 22.[24] On October 15, N.Flying released individual member teasers.[25] From October 18 to October 20, N.Flying released teaser music video.[26][27][28] On October 20, N.Flying confirmed their first single album track list and released highlight medley.[29] N.Flying's first single album Lonely was released on October 22.[30]
In April 2016, N.Flying performed their debut song Awesome at KCON in Japan.[31]
2017–2018: New member Yoo Hwe-seung, The Real: N.Flying, The Hottest, How Are You?, Fly High Project and Kwangjin's departure
In February 2017, FNC Entertainment announced that the group would undergo member changes before their comeback.[32] On June 19, 2017, it was announced that former Produce 101 Season 2 contestant Yoo Hwe-seung would be joining the group.[5]
On July 23, 2017, FNC Entertainment opened N.Flying's teaser site for their August comeback.[33] The agency released teaser images and videos from July 23 to July 31. On August 2, their second EP THE REAL : N.Flying with the title track "The Real" was released.[34]
On January 3, 2018, N.Flying released their third EP The Hottest with the lead single "Hot Potato".[35]
On May 16, 2018, they released their fourth EP How Are You?.[36][37]
N.Flying announced a year-long project, Fly High Project with the aim of introducing more people to the band's potential and music. The members will be participating in the planning and production of the project. On October 26, 2018, they released the track called "Like a Flower".[38]
N.Flying held a concert entitled "N.Flying 1st Livehouse Tour - THE REAL Ⅳ" on December 5 and 7 in Japan.[39] Following the concluding of the concert, N.Flying were announced that would be held a Japanese concert "2019 LIVE IN JAPAN -BROTHERHOOD-" in Tokyo on June 7, 2019 to commemorate the release of their first Japanese album Brotherhood.[40]
On December 19, 2018, it was announced that Kwang-jin would voluntarily take a break from the group due to arising allegations of inappropriate behavior online.[41] He later left the group on December 26, 2018.[42]
2019: Breakthrough
On January 2, 2019, N.Flying remained as a four-member band with their single "Rooftop" through Fly High Project #2.[43] Following the release, their concert series "N.Flying Fly High Project Note 2. 2019" was held on January 19 at MUV Hall.[44] "Rooftop" first entered the lower ranks of Korean music charts and soon after their had concluded their promotions on music shows in early March, the song gained sudden popularity and went viral after an anonymous person shared it to an online community.[45] "Rooftop" later went on to #1 on all major Korean music charts and topped Gaon's weekly digital chart for two consecutive weeks and its monthly digital chart for the month of March.[46][47] On March 5, N.Flying winning their first ever music show on The Show,[48] following Inkigayo on March 17.[49]
On April 24, 2019, N.Flying released their fifth EP Spring Memories with the same name title track through Fly High Project #3. The EP includes six songs including their previous tracks, "Like a Flower" and "Rooftop". Following the conjunctions of the project release, a concert series was held entitled "N.Flying Fly High Project Note 3" on April 29 at MUV Hall.[50] The album debuted at #5 on Gaon.[51]
In June 2019, N.Flying's first world tour 2019 Live Up All Night was announced to be held in Bangkok on June 20 and Hong Kong on August 10, and in Paris on September 22.[52]
N.Flying held their solo concert series "N.Flying Fly High Project Note 4" on July 20 at Yes24 Live Hall.[53]
2020–present: New member Dong-sung
On January 1, 2020, former HONEYST leader and bassist Dong-sung was officially announced to joined the group as bassist through fancafe post by N.flying leader Seung-hyub[54] and later was confirmed by FNC[55][56] Dongsung previously joined the group activities since summer 2019 as a supporting member.
Members
Current
- Lee Seung-hyub (이승협) – leader, main rapper, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and pianist[57]
- Cha Hun (차훈) – lead guitarist, backing vocal[57]
- Kim Jae-hyun (김재현) – drummer, percussionist[57]
- Yoo Hwe-seung (유회승) – main vocalist[57]
- Seo Dong-sung (서동성) – bassist
Former
- Kwon Kwang-jin (권광진) - bassist
Discography
Albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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JPN [58] | |||
Brotherhood |
Track listing
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10 |
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Single Albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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Album [59] | |||
Lonely |
Track listing
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9 |
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Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [61] | |||
Awesome |
Track listing
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4 |
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The Real: N.Flying |
Track listing
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8 |
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The Hottest: N.Flying |
Track listing
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24 |
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How Are You? |
Track listing
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14 |
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Spring Memories |
Track listing
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5 |
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Yaho |
Track listing
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3 |
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So, 通 (소통) |
Track listing
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4 | TBA |
Korean Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales | Certifications | Album | ||
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KOR | |||||||
Gaon [68] |
Hot [69] | ||||||
"Awesome" (기가 막혀) | 2015 | — | — | — | — | Awesome | |
"Lonely" | 227 | — | Lonely | ||||
"The Real" (진짜가 나타났다) | 2017 | — | — | The Real : N.Flying | |||
"Hot Potato" (뜨거운 감자) | 2018 | — | — | The Hottest : N.Flying | |||
"How R U Today" | — | — | How Are You | ||||
"Like a Flower" | — | — | Fly High Project #1 | ||||
"Rooftop" | 2019 | 1 | 1 | Fly High Project #2 | |||
"Spring Memories" (봄이 부시게) | 117 | — | — | Spring Memories | |||
"Good Bam" (굿밤) | 142 | — | Yaho | ||||
"Oh really." (아 진짜요.) | 2020 | 126 | TBA | So, 通 (소통) | |||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Japanese singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales | |
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JPN [71] | ||||
"Basket" | 2013 | 35 |
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"One and Only" | 2014 | 134 | — | |
"Knock Knock" | 2016 | 13 |
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"Endless Summer" | 10 |
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"Doll" | 2019 | 12 |
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"Kick-Ass" | ||||
"Amnesia" | 2020 | — | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) |
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"Awesome" | 2015 | |
"Lonely" | ||
"Knock Knock" | 2016 | |
"Endless Summer" | ||
"The Real" | 2017 | |
"Hot Potato" | 2018 | |
"How R U Today" | ||
"So Pretty" | ||
"Like a Flower" | ||
"Rooftop" | 2019 | Lee Hae-jin (Zanybros)[74] |
"Spring Memories" | ||
"Leave It" | ||
"Oh Really" | 2020 |
Filmography
Television
Year | Network | Title |
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2014 | tvN | Cheongdam-dong 111[75] |
Cheongdam-dong 111: N.Flying's Way of Becoming a Star[76] |
Concerts and tours
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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June 29, 2019 | Bangkok | Thailand | Ultra Arena Hall Show Dc |
August 10, 2019 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld-Expo |
September 1, 2019 | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater |
September 15, 2019 | Taipei | Taiwan | ATT Show Box |
September 22, 2019 | Paris | France | Le Bataclan |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019 | N.Flying | Top 10 Artists | Nominated |
"Rooftop" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
Best Rock | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2015 | N.Flying | Best New Male Artist | Nominated |
HotelsCombined Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
2019 | “Rooftop” | Best Band Performance | Nominated |
Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
N.Flying | Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10 | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | N.Flying | Bonsang Award | Nominated |
New Artist Award | Nominated | ||
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated | ||
2020 | N.Flying | Bonsang Award | Nominated |
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated | ||
QQ Music Most Popular K-Pop Artist Award | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | N.Flying | New Artist of the Year[77] | Nominated |
2020 | "Rooftop" | Discovery of the Year - Band | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | N.Flying[78] | The Best 3 New Artists (Asia) | Won |
Band of the Year Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019 | N.Flying | Band of the Year | Won |
Korea's First Band Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2020 | N.Flying | Idol Band Award | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019 | N.Flying | Rising Hot Star Award[79] | Won |
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