double s 501
ss501 (pronounce as double s 501) is a south Korean boy band formed by a team of 5 members, kim hyun joong, heo youngsaeng, kim kyu jong, park jung min, kim hyung joon. The name of the band is the combination of the alphabet and numbers that have special meaning in them. The first letter S stands for 'Superstar' and the second S stands for 'singer', whereas 501 meaning the 5 members united as one forever. They are under the management company DSP Entertainment
ss501 (pronounce as double s 501) is a south Korean boy band formed by a team of 5 members, kim hyun joong, heo youngsaeng, kim kyu jong, park jung min, kim hyung joon. The name of the band is the combination of the alphabet and numbers that have special meaning in them. The first letter S stands for 'Superstar' and the second S stands for 'singer', whereas 501 meaning the 5 members united as one forever. They are under the management company DSP Entertainment
They first debut in 8 June 2005 with the first single 'Warning' and a 2nd single 'Snow Prince ' in 10 December 2005.
In the same year, their fan club 'Triple S' was formed (December 18, 2005). It is called Triple S because fans are the third S (supporter) of ss501.
In the same year, their fan club 'Triple S' was formed (December 18, 2005). It is called Triple S because fans are the third S (supporter) of ss501.
Later in 2007 , the group debuted in the Japanese market. The group release their Japanese single "Kokoro", alongside multiple versions, including one with all members and five others featuring the members individually.
In 2008, ss501 returned to Korea with a new single Deja Vu released on March 8 2008.
On October 2 2008, an oficial announcement confirmed that leader kim hyun joong was part of the cast for Boys Over Flower Korean version of Hana Yori Dango. It was broadcasted on KBS. While leader was doing drama and jung min performing Grease the musical, the other three members released a project album named U R Man in November 2008. After concentrating on their individual activities, ss501 (as a group) made a come back and released their second mini album titled Rebirth. The group ended promotions for their album Rebirth on November 29 2009.
On August 1 2009, the group started their first ASIA TOUR (PERSONA), starting in Seoul (Korea), Tokyo (Japan), Taiwan (Taiwan), Shanghai and Hong Kong (China), Bangkok (Thailand) and Seoul for persona encore.
They were initially going to released their third mini album on May 1 2010 (which signifies "5o1"), however the date was later pushed back because of the need of the "finishing touches of the album". ss501 performed ballad songs at the dream concert because leader can't performed well due to car accident happen weeks before the concert (he still recovering that time). A day after their performance at the dream concert, one of their mini album tracks, "Love Ya" was leaked on the internet. Not long afterward, the teaser for their comeback was released . On May 24 2010, due to leaks DSP media Media decided to released the new album of ss501 Destination on line which contains 6 tracks. DSP Entertainment announce that love ya promotions will ends on June 18 2010 due to contract expiry with DSP on June 7 2010.
On june 28 2010. It was officially announced that the group leader kim hyun joong signed with a new agency Key East to reach his goal as an actor , while the plans of the other 4 members are so far unknown. However DSP stated that one of the remaining 4 member, whose identity was not revealed, has decided not to renew his contract with them.
In 2008, ss501 returned to Korea with a new single Deja Vu released on March 8 2008.
On October 2 2008, an oficial announcement confirmed that leader kim hyun joong was part of the cast for Boys Over Flower Korean version of Hana Yori Dango. It was broadcasted on KBS. While leader was doing drama and jung min performing Grease the musical, the other three members released a project album named U R Man in November 2008. After concentrating on their individual activities, ss501 (as a group) made a come back and released their second mini album titled Rebirth. The group ended promotions for their album Rebirth on November 29 2009.
On August 1 2009, the group started their first ASIA TOUR (PERSONA), starting in Seoul (Korea), Tokyo (Japan), Taiwan (Taiwan), Shanghai and Hong Kong (China), Bangkok (Thailand) and Seoul for persona encore.
They were initially going to released their third mini album on May 1 2010 (which signifies "5o1"), however the date was later pushed back because of the need of the "finishing touches of the album". ss501 performed ballad songs at the dream concert because leader can't performed well due to car accident happen weeks before the concert (he still recovering that time). A day after their performance at the dream concert, one of their mini album tracks, "Love Ya" was leaked on the internet. Not long afterward, the teaser for their comeback was released . On May 24 2010, due to leaks DSP media Media decided to released the new album of ss501 Destination on line which contains 6 tracks. DSP Entertainment announce that love ya promotions will ends on June 18 2010 due to contract expiry with DSP on June 7 2010.
On june 28 2010. It was officially announced that the group leader kim hyun joong signed with a new agency Key East to reach his goal as an actor , while the plans of the other 4 members are so far unknown. However DSP stated that one of the remaining 4 member, whose identity was not revealed, has decided not to renew his contract with them.
"Although most of their music is composed by various people, the members of ss501 have also contributed to their albums. Kim Hyung Jun and his brother, kim kibum ( U-Kiss) composed under the name "H & B" the songs: want it, the one, I Am and Hey G, Hyung Jun also wrote wrote the lyrics of the song Obsess in their Rebirth album. Heo Young Saeng composed his solo song Is it love? and Until Forever one of the track in ss501 Destination album."ALBUM and MINI ALBUM (Korean)
- ss501
- SNOW PRINCE
- DEJA VU
- S.T01 NOW
- FIND
- U R MAN
- COLLECTION
- REBIRTH
- DESTINATION
OST
- Lonely Girl (Bad Girl Diary)
- Play (Haptic Mission)
- Childhood Memories (A Surgeon Bong Dal Hee)
- Love That Cant be Erased (A Surgeon Bong Dal Hee)
- Fly Away (Pi's Story)
- Because I'm Stupid (Boys Over Flower)
- Making A Lover (Boys Over Flower)
- Someday (Boys Over Flower)
- I Erased Tears (Friend, Our Legend)
SINGLE ALBUM and MINI ALBUM (Japanese)
- Kokoro
- Distance
- Lucky Days
- ss501 (10.10.07)
- ss501 (05.21.08)
- U R Man
- All My Love
AWARDS:
- Seoul Music Awards (Hallyu Award) - 2009.02 12
- Seoul Music Awards (Bonsang Award) - 2009.02.12
- 32nd Cyworld Digital Music Awards (song of the month - Feb) 2009.03.28
- Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best OST awards (BOF - bcoz im stupid)
- Yahoo Buzz Award:Top Buzz International Group
- Best 10 New Artist - Japan Gold Disc Award 2009.03.04
- Best Asian Artist Award - Asia Song festival 2008
- Best Dance Group Award - Mnet KM Music Festival 2006.11.2
- Netizen Popularity Award - SBS Gayo DaeJeon 2006.12.29
- Best New Male Group Award - Mnet KM Music Festival 2005.11.27
- Best New Male Group Award - SBS Gayo Daejeon 2005.12.29
- Best New Male Group Award - MBC 10th Gasoo Gayojae 2005.12.31
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