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History (band)

History
히스토리
Three men sit in chairs with two men standing above them
History in 2015
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2013–2017
LabelsLOEN Entertainment
KISS Entertainment (Japan)
Past members
  • Kyungil
  • Dokyun
  • Sihyoung
  • Jaeho
  • Yijeong
WebsiteHistory Official Profile

History (Korean: 히스토리) was a South Korean boy band formed by LOEN Entertainment in 2013.[1] They debuted on April 26, 2013 with "Dreamer", featuring the narration of their labelmate IU. They were LOEN Entertainment's first boy group.[2] They officially disbanded on May 12, 2017.[3]

History

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Pre-debut

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LOEN Entertainment announced on April 12, 2013 that they would be debuting their first male idol group named "History" on 26th of that month. At the same time, they unveiled two of the group's members, Kim Si-hyoung (who had previously appeared on Ulzzang Generation Season 3) and Jang Yi-jeong (who had appeared on Birth of a Great Star 2).[2]

Prior to their debut, Na Do-kyun had been a vocalist for the rock/ballad group Buzz under the stage name Na Yul, while Song Kyung-il had been a dancer with appearances in IU's "Beautiful Dancer" and Fiestar's "Vista" music videos, as well as performances of IU's "Cruel Fairy Tale" on SBS Inkigayo and GD TV. Kyung-il was also a part of the de facto group Nuthang (pronounced ‘new-thang’), whose members included Big Bang's G-Dragon and T.O.P among other figures.[4]

2013: Debut with "Dreamer", Just Now, and Blue Spring

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In April 2013, LOEN Entertainment released a first teaser for the group starring IU, titled "Do you know us?".[5] A series of teaser trailers featuring the five members titled 'Real Dating Tip Book' was also released[6] and it was announced that actress and singer Son Dam Bi would appear in the upcoming music video for the group's debut single, "Dreamer".[7] The single was composed by Lee Min-soo and written by Kim Eana, featuring narration from IU and rap written by Sunny Hill's Misung. The group made their first live broadcast performance on Show! Music Core.

On August 20, History released the single "Tell Me Love" (produced by V.O.S's Choi Hyun-joon and composer Lim Kwang-wook, with lyrics by Eluphant's Keebee) and the mini-album Just Now.

The group's second mini-album Blue Spring was released in November of the same year, produced by Cho Young-chul and with lyrics by Kim Eana. The title track, "What Am I To You", was released on November 26[8] with a music video directed by Hwang Su-ah, who previously worked on IU's singles "The Red Shoes" and "Good Day" as well as Ga-In's "Bloom". Shortly after that, Yijeong featured on IU's single "Friday" from the repackage album Modern Times- Epilogue. The single was a domestic and international success, charting at number one on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100.[9]

2014–2017: Desire, Beyond the History, Him and disbandment

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On June 23, 2014, History made their comeback with the five-track EP Desire,[10] including the title track "Psycho", composed by Lee Min-soo and East4A with lyrics by Kim Eana. Yijeong participated in writing the lyrics for the tracks "I Got U" and "Blue Moon". Longtime producer Cho Young-chul, who had previously worked on History's debut single "Dreamer" and their previous mini-albums Just Now and Blue Spring, also participated in the EP's production.

History released their fourth EP Beyond the History on May 20, 2015,[11] along with the title track "Might Just Die".

The following year, on April 11, 2016, they released their fifth EP Him,[12] with the title track "Queen".

The group was officially announced to be disbanding on May 12, 2017, with Kyungil enlisted in the military as part of South Korea's compulsory military service and the rest of the members required to enlist soon.[13] All members remain signed to Loen Entertainment, but following their military service will be focusing on individual activities.[3]

Members

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Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Album details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
[15] 		JPN
[16]
Just Now
Track listing
  1. Tell Me Love (열대야)
  2. Blind
  3. Ma Red Night
  4. Why Not
  5. Tell Me Love (열대야) inst.
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Blue Spring
  • Released: November 28, 2013
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. What Am I To You? (난 너한테 뭐야?)
  2. Hello
  3. Tomorrow
  4. Easy (신파)
  5. What Am I To You? (난 너한테 뭐야?) inst.
 16 —
Desire
  • Released: June 23, 2014
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. I Got U
  2. Psycho (싸이코)
  3. Nobody Nowhere (태양은 없다)
  4. It's Alright
  5. Blue Moon
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Beyond The History
  • Released: May 21, 2015
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Mind Game
  2. Might Just Die (죽어버릴지도 몰라)
  3. Ghost
  4. Slow Down
  5. 1Century (Yi Jeong Solo)
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Him
  • Released: April 10, 2016
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Wild Boy
  2. Queen
  3. Baby, Hello
  4. Whenever (그럴 때면) (Do Kyun Solo)
  5. Lost
  6. Liar
  7. Wild Boy inst.
  8. Queen inst.
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Single albums

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Title Album details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
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Dreamer
  • Released: April 26, 2013
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Dreamer (narr. IU)
  2. D-Day
  3. The Last Time
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Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released, sales and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[24] 		JPN
"Dreamer" (narr. IU) 2013 73 — Dreamer
"Tell Me Love" (열대야) 85 Just Now
"What Am I To You?" (난 너한테 뭐야?) 183 Blue Spring
"Psycho" (싸이코) 2014 — Desire
"Might Just Die" (죽어버릴지도 몰라) 2015 — Beyond The History
"My Love" (消えてしまった) — 7
  • JPN: 17,200+
 Non-album single
"Lost" 6
  • JPN: 34,300+
 Him
"Queen" 2016 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards

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Year Awards Category Result
2013 5th Melon Music Awards Best New Artist Nominated
2014 28th Golden Disk Awards New Rising Stars Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "LOEN Entertainment to Split Their Artist Division into Multiple Labels". 26 September 2013. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b "KPOP NEWS - Loen Ent. Release Details on Its First Male Idol Group History | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
  3. ^ a b "히스토리, 공식 해체 "멤버 계약 유지… 개별 활동"" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  4. ^ "LOEN Entertainment reveals two members from their first idol boy group 'HISTORY'".
  5. ^ "IU asks "Do you know us?" in teaser for LOEN Entertainment's first idol boy group 'HISTORY'". Allkpop. April 14, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
  6. ^ "LOEN Entertainment releases HISTORY member Kim Si Hyung's spirited 'Real Dating Tip Book' trailer".
  7. ^ "Son Dam-Bi flaunts her goddess beauty for rookie group HISTORY's MV". en.asiatoday.co.kr. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
  8. ^ "KPOP NEWS - [Video] History Wants to Know 'What Am I To You' in New MV | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Archived from the original on 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
  9. ^ "K-Pop Hot 100: IU Hits No. 1 With 'Friday,' Ties Chart Record". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
  10. ^ "Kpop Star Album - DESIRE by HISTORY | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Archived from the original on 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
  11. ^ "Kpop Star Album - Beyond The HISTORY by HISTORY | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  12. ^ "Him by HISTORY on iTunes". iTunes. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
  13. ^ "HISTORY to officially disband after 4 years". Allkpop. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  14. ^ a b c d e "히스토리 프로필". Naver (in Korean).)
  15. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2015-03-26.
  16. ^ "2016 Oricon Albums Chart – June Week 4". 5 July 2016.
  17. ^ "Gaon Monthly Album Chart, June 2013". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  18. ^ "Gaon Monthly Album Chart, December 2013". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  19. ^ "Gaon Monthly Album Chart, July 2014". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  20. ^ "Gaon Monthly Album Chart, June 2015". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  21. ^ "Gaon Album Chart - Year-end 2016". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  22. ^ "2016 Oricon Albums Chart – June Week 4". Oricon. 5 July 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  23. ^ "Gaon Album Chart - April 2013". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  24. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  25. ^ Cumulative sales for "Dreamer":
  26. ^ 2013년 35주차 Download Chart [Week 35 of 2013 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  27. ^ Gaon Download Chart - 2013년 12월 1주차 [Gaon Download Chart - December 1, 2013]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  28. ^ 2014년 27주차 Download Chart [Week 27 of 2015 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). p. 2. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2018.

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  1. ^ "HISTORY to officially disband after 4 years".