24K (band)

24K

From left to right : Daeil, Sungoh, Kisu, Cory, Jinhong, Hui, Jeonguk (Members not shown: Changsun and Hongseob)
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active 2012 (2012)–present
Labels Choeun Entertainment
Associated acts 4K
Website cafe.daum.net/official24K
Members
  • Cory
  • Sungoh (Hiatus)
  • Kisu
  • Daeil (Hiatus)
  • Jeonguk
  • Hui
  • Changsun
  • Jinhong
  • Hongseob
Past members
  • Seokjune
  • Byungho

24K (Korean: 투포케이) is a South Korean boy group formed under Choeun Entertainment in 2012. They debuted on September 6, 2012 with the mini album Hurry Up. The current lineup consists of Cory, Sungoh, Kisu, Jeonguk, Hui, Changsun, Jinhong, and Hongseob. On August 11, 2016 Sungoh and Daeil did not participate for their single, "Still 24K". Hongseob and Changsun were brought in as backup members to remain as a seven-member group instead.[1]

History

2012–13: 4K, Hurry Up, and U R So Cute

Prior to the debut of the group, the acoustic pop sub-unit 4K debuted.[2] Consisting of vocalists Cory, Seokjune, Kisu, and Sungoh, they released Rocking Girl in June 2012.[3] With the addition of Daeil and Byungho, 24K released its first mini album Hurry Up and the title song on September 6.[4] On January 16 of the following year, 24K began an additional promotion cycle for the record by performing "Secret Love".[5]

24K released their second mini album U R So Cute on August 1, 2013.[6] A "cute" concept, the title track features a "hard rock guitar sound" mixed with a "European-style house beat".[7]

2014–15: Lineup Changes, "Hey You" & "Super Fly"

Member Daeil participated in Mnet's TV show, Dancing 9 Season 2.[8]

24K returned after a 2-year hiatus with the digital single, "Hey You", along with two new members, Hui and Jinhong.

On October 1, 2015, 24K made a comeback with their third mini album Super Fly and the title track of the same name.[9]

2016–present: Further Lineup Changes, Second Single, Still 24K and 1st Full length Album

Partnering up with +Social, 24K, with Sungoh being absent, held their first European concert in Warsaw, Poland on January 23, 2016 at Progresja Music Zone Main Stage. They had a showcase in Malaysia April 22–24 which was presented by New Pro Star without Sungoh or Daeil, due to unknown reasons. On August 1, Choeun Entertainment made an official statement saying that members Daeil and Sungoh would be on hiatus from the group until further notice. Sungoh was receiving medical treatment for his dislocated shoulder and Daeil had chosen to take a personal leave, but still remain official members of the group. The statement also announced that the group would add two new members to keep them at a 7-member total, Changsun and Hongseob. 24k came back with the digital single "Still 24K" on August 11.

On October 21, 24K returned with their first full length album titled The Real One containing previously released singles "Secret Love", "Hey You", "Super Fly", "Still 24K" and the title track "BINGO". For 2017, Choeun Entertainment announced 24K's first European Tour starting on January 3, 2017 in Milan, Italy.

Musical style and influences

Upon debut, 24K employed various genres into its music. On the mini album Hurry Up, the record incorporated pop, trance, dubstep, and industrial into its sound.[10] On the second mini album U R So Cute, the group incorporated elements of hip hop and electronic dance music into its sound.[6]

Cory has expressed his admiration for hip hop producers Dr. Dre and Teddy Park. Kisu was influenced by Urban Zakapa, which led to his fascination with R&B and soul music.[10]

Members

Former

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
Gaon Album Chart
[upper-alpha 1]
The Real One 23

Mini albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
Gaon Album Chart
[upper-alpha 1]
Hurry Up (Hangul: 빨리와; RR: Balliwa) 18 KOR: 1,541[15]
U R So Cute (귀여워 죽겠어; Gwiyeowo Jukgesseo)
  • Released: August 1, 2013
  • Label: Choeun Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 20 KOR: 1,042[16]
Super Fly (날라리; Nallari)
  • Released: October 1, 2015
  • Label: Choeun Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 22 KOR: 1,874[17]

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
Gaon Digital Chart
"Hurry Up" (빨리와; Balliwa) 2012 — Hurry Up
"Secret Love" 2013 —
"U R So Cute" (귀여워 죽겠어; Gwiyeowo Jukgesseo) — U R So Cute
"Hey You" (오늘 예쁘네; Oneul Yeppeune) 2015 — Super Fly
"Super Fly" (날라리; Nallari) —
"Still 24K" 2016 — The Real One
"Bingo" (빙고; Binggo) —

Notes

  1. 1 2 Week references for the Gaon Album Chart: The Real One',[11] Hurry Up,[12] U R So Cute,[13] Super Fly.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "CHOEUN ENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 24K'S UPCOMING AUGUST COMEBACK/SUNGOH & DAEIL".
  2. ↑ Go, Gyeong-min (August 17, 2012). '어쿠스틱 팝' 포케이, 강렬한 댄스 예고 '반전티저' 공개. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Heo, Seol-hui (September 13, 2012). 투포케이 첫미니앨범 판매순위 1위 '강력 신인 나타났다'. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  4. ↑ Park, A-reum (September 6, 2012). 하반기 가요계 다크호스 투포케이(24K) 마침내 세상에 나온다. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ 투포케이, 후속곡 인기와 더불어 '하트춤' 히트 예감. Segye Ilbo (in Korean). News World Communications. January 23, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Nam, An-woo (July 31, 2013). '순금돌' 투포케이, 1년만에 컴백…'귀여워 죽겠어'. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  7. ↑ Choi, Ji-ye (August 1, 2013). '순금돌' 투포케이, 1년만에 '귀여워 죽겠어'로 컴백. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Mnet Dancing 9 S2 Daeil Cut".
  9. ↑ "24K Super Fly MV".
  10. 1 2 Moon, Ji-yeon (October 18, 2012). 투포케이 "또 아이돌이라고? 뮤지션이란 느낌 주고싶다"(인터뷰). Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ 2016년 45주차 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  12. ↑ 2012년 38주차 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  13. ↑ 2013년 33주차 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  14. ↑ 2015년 41주차 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  15. ↑ 2012년 09월 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  16. ↑ 2013년 08월 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  17. ↑ 2015년 11월 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.

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