Romeo (band)
| ROMEO (로미오) | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels |
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| Website | Official fancafé |
| Members |
Seunghwan Yunsung Milo Minsung Kyle Hyunkyung Kangmin |
Romeo (Hangul: 로미오), mostly stylized as ROMEO, is a South Korean boy band 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.
Career
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 broadcoasting 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]
Members
- Seunghwan (Hangul: 승환) was born Lee Seung-hwan (Hangul: 이승환), on December 10, 1994. He's the leader of the group.[33][34]
- Yunsung (Hangul: 윤성) was born Hwang Yun-seong (Hangul: 황윤성), on March 19, 1996[35]
- Milo (Hangul: 마일로) was born Kim Min-hak (Hangul: 김민학), on August 20, 1996[36]
- Minsung (Hangul: 민성) was born Kim Min-hwi (Hangul: 김민회), on December 24, 1996[37]
- Kyle (Hangul: 카일) was born Ma Jae-kyeong (Hangul: 마재경), on January 15, 1997[38]
- Hyunkyung (Hangul: 현경) was born Kim Hyeon-jong (Hangul: 김현종), on September 5, 1998[39]
- Kangmin (Hangul: 강민) was born No Kang-min (Hangul: 노강민), on September 5, 1999[40]
Discography
Mini albums
| Title | Album Details | Peak chart positions | Sales [41] |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [42] | |||
| The ROMEO |
Tracklist
|
12[43] |
|
| ZERO IN |
Tracklist
|
13[45] |
|
| MIRO |
Tracklist[upper-alpha 3]
|
6[47][upper-alpha 4] |
|
Tracklist
|
17[49] |
| |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (Downloads) [51] |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [52] | ||||
| "Lovesick" (예쁘니까) | 2015 | — | — | The ROMEO |
| "TARGET" | — | ZERO IN | ||
| "Nightmare" (악몽) | 2016 | — | FIRST LOVE | |
| "MIRO" | — | |||
| "Treasure" | — | |||
| "—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released. | ||||
Filmography
Reality/Variety shows
| Year | Title | TV Network | Member(s) | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | After School Club | Arirang TV | All | Episode 188[53] |
| 2015-ongoing | Idol x Idol | Naver V App | [54] | |
| 2016 | Romeo Project in Taiwan | MBC Music | [23] | |
| After School Club | Arirang TV | Episode 220[55] |
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Lovesick" | 2015 | Jo Soohyun @ Picture Nuts | [56][57] |
| "TARGET" | Lee Sagang @ Zanybros | [58][59] | |
| "TARGET (Dance ver.)" | [59][60] | ||
| "Nightmare" | 2016 | N/A | [61] |
| "MIRO" | Lee Sagang @ Zanybros | [62][63] | |
| "MIRO (Dance ver.)" | [63][64] | ||
| "Treasure" | N/A | ||
Awards and Nominations
Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | New Artist of the Year[65] | Romeo | Nominated |
Seoul Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Lovesick" | Bonsang Award | Nominated | [66] |
| ROMEO | New Artist Award | Nominated | ||
| Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
| Hallyu Special Award | Nominated |
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 ; KM-SH-ML Ed peaked at #12 ; HK-MS Ed peaked at #13 ; YS-KL 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.
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- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "<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 Official Twitter" (in Korean). August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Seunghwan Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "로미오" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Yunsung Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Milo Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Minsung Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Kyle Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Hyunkyung Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Kangmin Profile" (in Korean). CT Entertainment Official Website. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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- ↑ "Gaon Chart – Weekly Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Gaon Chart – Weekly Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
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- ↑ 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.
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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.
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- "2016년 08월 Album Chart (see #45)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
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