Romeo (band)
ROMEO (로미오) | |
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Back L-R: Kangmin, Yunsung, Kyle and Minsung Front L-R: Milo, Hyunkyung and Seunghwan | |
Background information | |
Origin | South Korea |
Genres | |
Years active | 2015–present |
Members |
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Website | Official website (Korea) Official website (Japan) |
Romeo (Hangul: 로미오; Japanese: ロメオ), mostly stylized as ROMEO, is a South Korean boy group formed by Pony Canyon Korea and CT Entertainment in 2015. The group is composed of seven members: Seunghwan, Yunsung, Milo, Minsung, Kyle, Hyunkyung and Kangmin. They debuted with the release of their first mini-album The Romeo on May 7, 2015.
History
2015: Debut with The Romeo and comeback with Zero In
At the end of April 2015, it was announced that Japanese company Pony Canyon made a partnership with South Korean agency CT Entertainment to debut a boygroup named Romeo, planning their debut in May.[1] A representative from CT Entertainment told the media, "There have been cases where Japanese music labels will sign on popular Korean acts, but it's unlikely for a Japanese music label to want to start a Korean group. This project is happening thanks to the great trust between Pony Canyon and CT Entertainment."[2] Following this announcement, their agency released a batch of teasers featuring the members, starting with Hyunkyung and ending with Yunsung and Minsung,[3][4][5][6][7] and finally a full group teaser on April 27.[8] Their agency released another teaser on April 30, this time featuring member Yunsung covering Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror[9] before releasing the group's first teaser for their debut song "Lovesick" on May 2.[10] The full music video for "Lovesick" was released on May 7, alongside with their debut EP The Romeo.[11] The group made its debut on stage on M! Countdown the same day.[12]
On October 28, it was announced that Romeo was going to make a comeback on November 5 with their second mini-album Zero In.[13] On October 30, the group released their first teaser for title song "Target" followed on November 1 by a second teaser.[14][15] On November 3, they released a medley of the songs from Zero In[16] and on November 4 they released the full music video for "Target".[17]
2016: Romeo Project, Miro and First Love
On May 17, CT Entertainment revealed that Romeo was going to release a summer digital single named "Nightmare" on May 23.[18] The group released teasers featuring the seven members before releasing a video teaser on May 20.[19][20][21] The full music video for "Nightmare" was released on May 23 alongside the eponym digital single.[22]
On June 17, the group debuted the broadcasting of their first reality TV show named "Romeo Project in Taiwan" on MBC Music.[23]
On June 19, Romeo was announced to release a new EP on June 23, thus releasing teasers featuring different units.[24] The group then released two teasers, with an "Alice in Wonderland" concept, featuring SHINee's Minho, for their new song "Miro" from the eponym EP.[25][26] It was revealed that Minho took part in filming the group's comeback MV thanks to CT Entertainment's CEO who used to be SHINee's former manager.[27] The full music video for "Miro" was released on June 23 alongside with the eponym EP, which was released in three different unit versions.[28] A full group version of their new EP was released on July 5.[29] The group revealed that their choreography for "Miro" was inspired from the film The Maze Runner.[30]
On August 17, CT Entertainment announced that Romeo was going to release a special edition of "Miro" as "First Love" on August 22, featuring the title track "Treasure".[31] Furthermore, they also released some teasers with the members.[32]
2017: MIX NINE
On October 29, they joined South Korean survival program MIX NINE.
Members
- Seunghwan (Korean: 승환) — leader[33][34]
- Yunsung (윤성)
- Milo (마일로)
- Minsung (민성)
- Kyle (카일)
- Hyunkyung (현경)
- Kangmin (강민)
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales[35] |
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KOR[36] | |||
The Romeo |
Track listing
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11 |
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Zero In |
Track listing
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13 |
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Miro |
Track listing[C]
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6[D] |
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Track listing
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17 |
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Without U |
Track listing
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6 |
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Track listing
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35 |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | |||
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KOR Gaon[43] |
JPN Oricon[44] |
JPN Hot[45] | |||||
Korean | |||||||
"Lovesick" (예쁘니까) | 2015 | — | — | — | — | The Romeo | |
"Target" | — | — | — | Zero In | |||
"Nightmare" (악몽) | 2016 | — | — | — | First Love | ||
"Miro" | — | — | — | ||||
"Treasure" | — | — | — | ||||
"Without U" (니가 없는데) | 2017 | — | — | — | One Fine Day | ||
"Stay With Me" (성공하면) | — | — | — | ||||
Japanese | |||||||
"Without U" | 2017 | — | 7 | 30 |
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Non-album single | |
"Hanabi (花火)" | 2018 | — | To be released | ||||
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released. |
Filmography
Reality/Variety shows
Year | Title | TV Network | Note(s) |
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2015–present | Idol x Idol | Naver V App | [47] |
2016 | Romeo Project in Taiwan | MBC Music | [23] |
Videography
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Lovesick" | 2015 | Jo Soohyun @ Picture Nuts | [48] |
"Target" | Lee Sagang @ Zanybros | [49] | |
"Target (Dance ver.)" | |||
"Nightmare" | 2016 | — | |
"Miro" | Lee Sagang @ Zanybros | [50] | |
"Miro (Dance ver.)" | |||
"Treasure" | — | ||
"Without U" (니가 없는데) | 2017 | ||
"Stay With Me" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | Romeo | New Artist of the Year[51] | Nominated |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 [52] |
Romeo | Bonsang Award | Nominated |
New Artist Award | Nominated | ||
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated |
Korean Entertainment Art Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | Romeo | Rookie of the Year[53] | Won |
Notes
- ^ Digital, "Kangmin, Seunghwan, Milo Edition", "Hyunkyung, Minsung Edition" and "Yunsung, Kyle Edition" versions only
- ^ "Full Member Edition" version
- ^ Tracks 6, 7 and 8 are only available in the digital and "Full Member Edition" versions of the album
- ^ Full Member Ed peaked at #6 ; Kangmin-Seunghwan-Milo Ed peaked at #12 ; Hyunkyung-Minsung Ed peaked at #13 ; Yunsung-Kyle Ed peaked at #14
References
- ^ "7인조 보이그룹 '로미오' 5월 데뷔..日포니캐년 계약" (in Korean). Naver. April 19, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Seven-Member Boy Group Romeo to Debut in May". Soompi. April 19, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Debuting boy group Romeo drop first teaser video for member Hyunkyung". Allkpop. April 21, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Kyle from rookie boy group Romeo greets fans with his good looks in teaser video". Allkpop. April 22, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Upcoming boy group Romeo drops next teaser video for member Seunghwan". Allkpop. April 22, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "New boy group Romeo drop teaser videos for Kangmin and Milo". Allkpop. April 23, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "New boy group Romeo releases individual teasers for final two members". Allkpop. April 24, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "N New Boy Group Romeo Releases Teaser Video". Soompi. April 27, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "New boy group Romeo shows off vocalist Yunsung through live cover of 'Man in the Mirror'". Allkpop. April 30, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo reveal debut album cover for 'The Romeo' + 'Lovesick' MV teaser". Allkpop. May 2, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romantic rookie group Romeo are 'LOVESICK' in debut MV". Allkpop. May 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "BTS win #1 + Performances from May 7th 'M! Countdown'!". Allkpop. May 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "최연소 보이그룹 로미오, 11월5일 컴백선언" (in Korean). Xportsnews. October 28, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Rookie boy group Romeo releases music video teaser for 'Target'". Allkpop. October 30, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "로미오, 타이틀곡 '타깃' MV 티저 '청정 비주얼'" (in Korean). Xportsnews. November 1, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo preview their 'Zero In' album with highlight medley". Allkpop. November 3, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo put their 'Target' on you in new MV!". Allkpop. November 4, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "로미오, 오는 23일 신곡 '악몽' 발표… 올 여름 겨냥" (in Korean). Ilyoseoul. May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo's Yunsung and Milo are picture perfect, young boys for 'Nightmare' teaser images!". Allkpop. May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo's Seunghwan, Kyle, and Kangmin are next up for individual teaser images!". Allkpop. May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Update: Romeo Drops MV Teaser For Impending Digital Single Release And Comeback". Soompi. May 20, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo show even a 'Nightmare' can be sweet in new MV". Allkpop. May 23, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ a b "<로미오 프로젝트> 로미오, 첫 완전체 여행기 '매력돌을 기대해'" (in Korean). MBC News. June 15, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo to join the summer comeback rush with 3 subunits on the 23rd". Allkpop. June 19, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo drop first version of MV teaser for 'Miro'". Allkpop. June 19, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo drop second teaser MV for 'Miro'". Allkpop. June 20, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "SHINee's Minho To Appear in Romeo's New MV, Sets New Record For SM Artists". Soompi. June 19, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Romeo return with a more mature sound for 'MIRO' MV feat. SHINee's Minho!". Allkpop. June 23, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "로미오 (ROMEO) – MIRO (3RD 미니앨범) [FULL MEMBER EDITION]" (in Korean). Synnara Records. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Where did Romeo get their inspiration for 'MIRO' dance?". Allkpop. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "로미오, 스페셜 에디션 '퍼스트 러브(First Love)' 17일 오프라인 예약판매 시작" (in Korean). 한국경제TV. August 17, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ^ CT Entertainment [@teamctent] (August 16, 2016). "ROMEO Special Edition 'FIRST LOVE' coming soon #로미오 #ROMEO #FIRST_LOVE" (Tweet) (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Seunghwan Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "로미오" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Gaon Chart – Monthly Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Gaon Chart – Weekly Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "The Romeo" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- "Zero In" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "Miro" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- "First Love" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Without U" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "One Fine Day" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ Cumulative sales for 'The ROMEO' (1,288 + 1,927 + 643):
- "2015년 5월 Album Chart (see #41)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "2015년 6월 Album Chart (see #25)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "2015년 7월 Album Chart (see #66)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ Cumulative sales for 'ZERO IN':
- "2015년 11월 Album Chart (see #35)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "2015년 12월 Album Chart (see #216)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ Cumulative sales for 'MIRO':
Kangmin, Seunghwan, Milo Edition (1,741):- "2016년 06월 Album Chart (see #47)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "2016년 06월 Album Chart (see #48)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "2016년 06월 Album Chart (see #49)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "2016년 07월 Album Chart (see #24)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- "2016년 08월 Album Chart (see #98)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ Cumulative sales for 'First Love':
- "2016년 08월 Album Chart (see #45)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ Cumulative sales for 'Without U' (8,532 + 657) :
- "2017년 03월 Album Chart (see #17)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- "2017년 04월 Album Chart (see #90)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ^ Cumulative sales for 'One Fine Day':
- "2017년 05월 Album Chart (see #62)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ "Gaon Chart – Weekly Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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