Loveholics
Loveholic 러브홀릭 | |
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Origin | South Korea |
Genres | Pop, K-rock, Alternative Rock |
Years active | 2003–2007 |
Labels | Fluxus Music |
Members | Kang Hyun Min (2002-present) Lee Jae Hak (2002-present) |
Past members | Jisun (2002-2007) |
Website | Official Site |
Loveholic (러브홀릭) is a South Korean modern rock group founded in April 2002 which released its first album in 2003.[1] The band successfully released six albums, including a short compilation album and a reissue of the original album with additional tracks before separating. The band is well known for its success, beginning with their first album and the success of its Pop song, "놀러와 (Come On)", and the cover of member Kang Hyun Min's song, "인형의 꿈 (Doll's Dream)" as well as having its songs featured in many films. The band's song "신기루 (Mirage)" also was used as the ending theme to the Japanese anime Black Blood Brothers soon after the song's album release. They have participated in many soundtracks for MBC and KBS.
After Jisun's departure, the remaining duo renamed the band Loveholics and now features guest vocals to supplement the band's sound.[1]
Members
Present
Kang Hyun Min Kang Hyun Min (Korean: 강현민; RR: Gang Hyeon-min; born September 15, 1969) made his debut as a pop musician by winning the silver prize at the 3rd Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest. Kang Hyun Min was once a member of the defunct male duo Ilgiyebo (meaning "weather forecast"). In 2001, he released his own solo album. He has produced music for many artists including The The, Park Hye Kyung, Shin Hyo Beom, Lee Moon Se, Suh Young Eun, K2, Park Ki Young, Sung Si Kyung and Yim Hyoung Joo. He has been working in various fields of the pop music industry also creating music for various films like Christmas in August, A Pure Love Story and The Wonderful Days.[2] Beside Jisun, he is the second most featured lead vocalist for Loveholic.
Lee Jae Hak Lee Jae Hak (Korean: 이재학; RR: I Jae-hak; born December 31, 1971) is a veteran songwriter who used to be a member of a band called The Elephant. He is one of the principal lyricists for the Loveholics and he is the composer and lyricist of the band's eponymous song, "Loveholic". He also composed most of the songs on the soundtrack for the 2009 film Take Off.[3]
Former
Hwang Jisun (Korean: 황지선; RR: Hwang Ji-seon; born October 23, 1979), who had been singing at Hongdae clubs was auditioned by Kang Hyun Min and Lee Jae Hak who had wanted to start a band. Jisun left Loveholic in 2007. Reasons for the split were vague but it was clear that the paths that both Jisun and the rest of the group wanted to go down differed.[4] She was later signed up by Woollim Entertainment, and her solo album was released in February 2009.
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [5] | ||
Florist |
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Invisible Things |
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Nice Dream |
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In The Air |
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Special albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [5] | ||
Re-Wind |
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Dramatic & Cinematic |
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Soundtrack appearances
Year | Title | Album |
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2003 | "Come On" (놀러와) |
Singles OST |
"Doll's Dream" (인형의 꿈) |
Good People OST | |
"Dream" | ||
2005 | "Sculpture" (조각) |
Wonderful Life OST |
"Because I Love You" (사랑하니까) |
Loveholic OST | |
"Farewell without Farewell" (이별 못한이별) |
My Name is Kim Sam Soon OST | |
"Do Not Go Alone" (혼자 가지마) |
Mobile Fighter G Gundam OST | |
"Full House / Sweet Love" | Full House Sweet Love OST (Taiwan Version) | |
"April Snow" (외출) |
April Snow OST | |
"You Are" (너는) | ||
2006 | "One Love" | ''Spring Waltz OST |
"You Are" (그대는) |
Great Expectations OST | |
"If I Had Only You" (그대만 있다면) |
One Fine Day OST | |
"Echo" (메아리) |
The Snow Queen OST | |
"Superstar" (슈퍼스타) |
200 Pounds Beauty OST | |
2007 | "Bless You" (가사 첨부) |
Que Sera, Sera OST |
2008 | "You Are the Reason I Cry" (눈물나는 사람 너야) (feat. Woo Mi-jin - 우미진) |
Who Are You? OST |
"I Will Remember" (기억할게요) | ||
"Merry Go Round" (feat. Han Jip - 한집) | ||
"Flowerpot" (화분) |
We Got Married OST | |
"Mirage" (신기루) |
Black Blood Brothers OST | |
2009 | "What Do I Do" (어떡하죠) |
Boys Over Flowers OST |
"Butterfly" | Take Off OST | |
"Superstar" (슈퍼스타) |
I Love You OST |
Solo works
Jisun
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [5] | ||
인어... 집으로 돌아오다 (Mermaid... Come Home) |
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Extended plays
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [5] | ||
바람 (Wish) |
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Single albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [5] | ||
What a Feeling |
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Awards
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2003 | Best Mixed Group | "Loveholic"[6] | Nominated |
2004 | Best Mixed Group | "Sky"[7] | Nominated |
2004 | Best Group Video | "Sky"[8] | Nominated |
2006 | Best OST | "그대만 있다면"[9] | Nominated |
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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2006 | Rock Award | "차라의숲"[10] | Won |
2006 | Bonsang | "차라의숲"[10] | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b http://loveholics.co.kr/
- ^ KBS Artist Search - Loveholic
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.kome-world.com/us/database-artist.php?id=56 Archived January 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e "Gaon Album Chart".
- ^ "2003 MMF part 1". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
- ^ Mnet Asian Music Awards in the Genre-Specific Awards Category#Best Mixed Group
- ^ "2004 MKMF part 1". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
- ^ http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/93066/2006-mkmf-candidates-list
- ^ a b http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/101528/2006-sbs-gayo-daejun-bonsang-candidates