4Men 포맨

Biography :

For this week, we featured 4Men. A talented vocal R&B group that consists of 3 currents members that are Young Jae, Shin Yong Jae and Kim Won Joo.

This group debuted in 1998 with 4 members hence the group name 4Men. The first generation or original members of 4Men was the pioneer for R&B song in Korea. For past years, the group has changed members and also released few albums until they stay in hiatus for awhile.

They released a special album called "The 3rd Generation" as the re-introduction back to the industry. With the new line-up, the song "Can't Do" become very popular in the online chart and their first ever top 10 hit. A pure R&B ballad that we haven't seen for a while. It was written by Vibe's Yoon Min Soo. The song does have Vibe's R&B flavor.

With the success of this song, fans are hoping to see 4men come out more to promote and sing this song live on music shows.

신용재 (Shin Yong Jae)
Born: November 1, 1989
Physique: 176cm, 72kg
Education: Practical Arts, Music; University of Seoul
Debut: 2008 4Men [EP Album "First Kiss"]
Career: Group "Rejoice" vocalist

김원주 (Kim Won Joo)
Born: July 29, 1987
Physique: 178cm, 64kg
Education: Mechanical Engineering at Inha Univesrity (Absence)
Debut: 2008 4Men [EP Album "First Kiss"]

영재 (Young Jae)
Full name: 김영재 (Kim Young Jae)
Born: July 23, 1983
Physique: 176cm, 69kg
Education: Cheonan High School
Career: Dance team "Gorilla" B-boy and instructor

Ex-Member :

J1 (lead vocals), Jeong Se Young 정세영 (sub-vocals), Lee Jeong Ho 이정호(sub-vocals), Han Hyeon Hee 한

현희(bass)

Yoon Min Soo (VIBE)

Discography:

1집 Four Men
Released 02.01.1998

1. Good-Bye
2. 나보다 더 나를 사랑한
3. 나만의 너
4. Re-Turn
5. 첫사랑
6. 그녀의 약속
7. Always
8. 기다려줘!
9. 너를 다시 보내며

2집 이렇게 천일동안 모으면 이별이 사라진다고 했다
Released 12.28.2000

1. 이렇게 천일동안 모으면 이별이 사라진다고 했다
2. 꽃잎
3. Sad Song
4. Changing Partner
5. 축복
6. 초대받지 못한나
7. 가니 오니 가니
8. 왜
9. 내가 행복할 수 있는 이유
10. Changing Partner (Remix Version)

3집 Andante
Released 03.06.2006

1. To MJ
2. 고백 - Produced By Vibe 윤민수
3. 사랑한만큼
4. Why - 모르겠니
5. 눈물
6. 다시 사랑할수 있을까(Feat. Soulciety 박정은)
7. 3년후에야
8. Like A
9. Wish - 소망
10. 연인
11. Pain
12. 금지된 연인
13. Good Bye
14. 다시 사랑할수 있을까 (Bonus Track)
15. 고백 (MR)
16. 사랑한 만큼 (MR)

선물 (Digital Single)
Released 05.29.2007

1. 선물[Present] (4Men, Produced By 박선주)
2. 선물 - J1
3. 선물 (Inst.) (4Men Ver.)
4. 선물 (Inst.) (J1 Ver.)

멜로디 (Digital Single)
Released 01.14.2008

1. 멜로디 (Melody)
2. How Do You Keep The Music Playing
3. 멜로디 (Inst.)
4. How Do You Keep The Music Playing

First Kiss (EP)
Released 10.07.2008

1. This Is The FourMen
2. Baby Baby
3. First Love
4. First Kiss
5. Baby Baby (A Cappella)
6. First Kiss (A Cappella)
7. Baby Baby (Inst.)
8. First Kiss (Inst.)
9. This Is The FourMen (Inst.)

01 Sweet Lady
02 똑똑똑
03 Everything
04 다시 사랑 할 수 있을까 (feat. Davichi)
05 Sweet Lady (MR)
06 똑똑똑 (MR)
07 Everything (MR)
08 다시 사랑 할 수 있을까 (MR)

01. 사랑 사랑 사랑

02. 못해 (feat. 美)

03. Memories

04. 추억에 살아 (feat. Lee Young Hyun (Big Mama)

05. Magic Body♫

06. 똑똑똑

07. My Angel(feat. 윤후)

08. Baby You(feat. Navi)

09. Everything

10. 다시 사랑 할 수 있을까 (feat. Davichi)

11. 사랑 사랑 사랑(MR)

12. 못해(MR)

13. 추억에 살아(MR)

14. Magic Body(MR)

15. My Ange(MR)

16. Baby You(MR)

01. This Is The FourMen

02. Baby Baby

03. First Love

04. First Kiss

05. Baby Baby (A Cappella)

06. First Kiss (A Cappella)

07. Baby Baby (Remix)

08. First Kiss (Remix)

09. This Is The FourMen (Inst.)

10. Baby Baby (Inst.)

11. First Kiss (Inst.)

12. Baby Baby (Remix) (Inst.)

13. First Kiss (Remix) (Inst.)

***This group really are amazing. Shin Yong Jae can sing for me every night, I can sleep soundly till morn. His sweet voice really make me addicted. You guys should check them out too. Popular song by them are "I can't (못해)" , "똑똑똑" & "Baby Baby". I love "Everything" too, its just too sweet to let go. ^^v

Credit to :Mardi09@Soompi & Naver.

슈아이 SHU-I

Short form for So Hot Union of Idols, SHU-I signals the coming of a new breed of idol group. Five members of the group have trained for their debut for the past two years and their long training has put them in a level above other run-of-the-mill idol groups. Their single album features powerful rhythm and refined adaptation. Anyone who hears the album will be hooked onto the easy-listening melody. Since their debut on TV in mid-September, the group has been gaining attention of the younger generation.

In-seok (real name: Hwang In-seok; rapper)
Date of birth : Feb. 19, 1988
Height : 178cm
Weight : 56kg
* Former member of R-eaL.

Chang-hyun
Date of birth : Jun. 9, 1988
Height : 181cm
Weight : 58kg
* Former member of R-eaL.

Hyung-joon (real name: Park Hyung-joon)
Date of birth : Jan. 26, 1989

Min-ho (real name: Park Min-ho)
Date of birth : Feb. 1, 1989

Jin-seok (real name: Park Jin-seok)
Date of birth : Jan. 22, 1991

Discography:

BOMB BOMB BOMB (Digital Single)

Listen to BOMB BOMB BOMB

Credits: KBS World + Naver

비투와이 B2Y

B2Y (Babyboys To Yearninggirls) is a 4 member mixed group (two girls, two boys) said to bring up the retro craze with songs with the same feelings of ABBA’s “Mama Mia” and Grease’s “Saturday Night Fever”.


안순용 - Ahn Soon Yong
Stage Name: 한연 Han Yeon
Birthdate: 1983.11.07
Height/Weight: 182cm/61kg
Bloodtype: B
Family: dad, mom, younger sister, and a cat named “kuma”
Favorite Color: black
Favorite outfit style: casual and what looks good on me
Favorite food: pizza, hamburger
Experiences:
2004 – I's 1st single <> Title song “Loving you”
2005 - T.H.E. Story 1st Album <> Title song “Rain Song”
2007 - <宫S> ost - 나무 (tree)
2008 – Former leader of R-eaL


박진웅 – Park Jin Woong
Nicknames: 짜붕
Birthdate:1988.02.20
Height/Weight: 183cm/63kg
Bloodtype: B
Favorite musicians: fly to the sky , Park Hyo Shin, WheeSung, John Legend, etc.
Hobbies: writing lyrics, composing songs, singing, acting.guitar
University: Yonsei University, architectural engineering
Experiences:
2006 - National University Rock Band (as vocal)
2006 - play (main role)
2008 - Former member of R-eaL


Lika (리카)
Born:April 11, 1988
Height:166cm
weight:43kg
Blood Type:A
position:main vocals
Info: She took part in the musical ‘Rent’ this year


Nara (나라)
Born:April 19, 1988
Height:166cm
weight:43kg
Blood Type:B
position: main vocals
Info: She graduated from national arts high school, won a daesang at the national traditional music competition performing the gayageum

Discography:

1st Mini Album: Sun Drenched


Listen to 1st Mini Album: Sun Drenched

Credits: Soompi + Naver

박효신 Park Hyo Shin

Park Hyo-shin is a singer who has a deep and appealing voice that attracts many people to his songs. Rather than banking on his fame, Park likes to let himself be known as a singer with real talent. Just listening to his deep and appealing voice, many wouldn’t be able to guess that he’s only 23 years old. Maybe that’s why his fan demographic ranges from teenagers to thirty-somethings. Park has been training himself hard to become a top singer ever since he was 16. Park stood out as a promising talent by winning top prizes in various song competitions. Finally in January of 2000, Park made his debut as a professional singer with “Things I Cannot Do For You”. Upon his debut, he attracted attention and was praised by many people. From his debut album, two songs, “Things I Cannot Do For You” and “Fool”, recorded hits instantly, marking him up as one of the most exciting musicians to step to the forefront of the industry in recent times. Later, Park Hyo-shin actively performed in various events like participating in the musical “Rock Hamlet”, a tribute album for Deulgukhwa, “That Only Is My World” and as duetting with Lee Sora on her 4th album. In January of 2001, Park released his second album “Second Story”, in which top songwriters like Yoon Sang, Kim Dong-ryul and Yoo Hee-yeol participated, eliciting great responses from music lovers.

Date of birth: December 1, 1981
Height 178 cm
Blood type: O
Hobbies: Playing computer games
Special talent: impersonating other singers
Education: Kyung-hee University, Post-modern Music major

Discography:

Listen to
1st Album: 해줄 수 없는 일
2nd Album: Second Story
3rd Album: Time Honored Voice
3rd Album: Time Honored Voice (Limited Edition)
Park Hyo Shin Best Voice = 2003 - 1999
4th Album: Soul Tree
Neo Classicism
Next Destination ... New York
5th Album: The Breeze of Sea
Hwang Project Vol. 1 - Welcome To The Fantastic World
The Gold
6th Album: GIFT Part 1

Credits: KBS World + Wikipedia + Naver

포미닛 (4minute)

The five-girl group “4minute” was so named to mean “showing everything within four minutes” and “expressing the perfection of the moment.” The musical style of the most anticipated new girl group of the 2009 is said to be candy funky, which supposedly expresses their sweetness and offbeat nature. Their single “Hot Issue” embodies the retro feel of the 1980s and 90s, but also mixes in a healthy dose of today’s unfettered rap, creating a new, fresh musical trend. They’re the group to watch in 2009.






PROFILE:

Nam Ji-hyun (lead vocal)
Date of birth : Jan. 9, 1990
Height : 167
Weight : 49
Talents : Ballet, dancing

Heo Ga-yoon (vocal)
Date of birth : May 18, 1990
Height : 165
Weight : 47
Hobbies : Watching movies, writing songs
Talent : Singing

Jeon Ji-yoon (vocal)
Date of birth : Oct. 15, 1990
Height : 165
Weight : 47
Hobbies : Cooking, writing songs
Talent : Singing, dancing

Kim Hyun-ah (rap)
Date of birth : Jun. 6, 1992
Height : 163
Weight : 45
Hobbies : Cooking, watching movies
Favorite musicians: Rain, Pussycat Dolls

Kwon So-hyun (vocal)
Date of birth : Aug. 30, 1994
Height : 162
Weight: 45
Hobby : Playing pool
Talents : Dancing, studying


Discography:

For Muzik (EP)

Listen to For Muzik


Credits: KBS World + Naver

T-ARA

This six-member female group made its debut with the song “A Good Person Ver.1” in the original soundtrack of drama “Cinderella Man.” Also Ji-yeon of T-ara joined Seeya and Davichi in a project group called “Women’s Generation” to show off her vocal talent. Another notable member is Bo-ram, the daughter of famous 80s singer Jeon Young-rok and actress Lee Mi-young. Their first TV appearance was not on a music show, but on a talk segment, “Radio Star,” on MBC in late July.






PROFILE:

Ji-yeon (real name: Park Ji-yeon)
DOB : June 7th, 1993
Height : 165 cm
Weight : 45 kg
Occupation : Korean Singer, Actress, Model
Education : HyeHwa High School for Girls
Entertainment Company: Mnet Media

Career:
- [2009.04] Seeya's Member ??
- [2009] 그룹 '티아라' 멤버
- [20xx] 잡지 '신디더퍼키' (Cindy Magazine)
- [20xx] '쎄시' 모델 (Ssesi Model)

Award:
- [2008] 스마트 모델 선발대회 대상 (Smart Model, the target selection award)
- [2007] APM모델 은상 (APM Model, Silver)

CF:
- [2008] 스마트 (Smart, School Uniform)

Music Video:
- 내사랑 울보 (SG Wanabe)
- 사랑해 (SG Wanabe)


Eun-jeong (real name: Hahm Eun-jeong)
DOB : December 12th, 1988
Height : 167 cm
Weight : 47 kg
Occupation : Korean Singer, Actress, Model
Education: DongGook University for Performance
Entertainment : Mnet Media

Movies :
1999 - A-rong's Big Expedition
2002 - Madeleine as the Young SeongHye
2004 - Toji, the Land as BongSoon
2005 - The Beast and the Beauty as Haemi
2006 - Ice Bar as MiSook & The World of Silence as MinHee
2008 - Gosa, Death Bell as Kim JiWon

Music :
Color Pink Digital Single
SeeYa's "Are You Walking Away"
T-ara's "Good Person" in Cinderella Man OST Part 1

Music Videos :
Ft Island's "A Man's First Love Follows him to the Grave"
Ft Island's "Thunder"
FT Island's "Just One Person"
SG Wannabe's "가시리"

Commercials:
Ivy Club CF
Cuckoo Cooking Tools CF
Government Information Agency CF
Morning Rice Drink CF
Earth science Colors fleets CF


Hyo-min (real name: Park Sun-young)
DOB : May 30, 1989
Occupation : Korean Singer, Actress
Education : SungGyoon University for Acting
Entertainment : Mnet Media

Music :
Color Pink Digital Single
T-ara's "Good Person" in Cinderella Man OST Part 1

Music Videos :
SG Wannabe's "멋지게이별 Dramatic Breakup (?)"
FT Island's "Heaven"
SS501's "Unlock"


Bo-ram (real name: Jeon Bo-ram)
Date of birth : Mar. 22, 1986
Height : 155
Daughter of singer Jeon Young-rok and actress Lee Mi-young

Curie
Year of birth : 1987

So-yeon (real name: Park So-yeon)


Discography:

거짓말 (Digital Single)

Listen to 거짓말


TTL (Time To Love)

Listen to TTL


좋은 사람 Ver.1 - Cinderella Man OST

Listen to 좋은 사람 Ver.1

Credits: K Bites + Lautanindo + Cyworld Korea + KBS World + Naver

Tiger JK (Drunken Tiger)

Name: Tiger JK
Korean Name: Suh Jung Kwon
Birthday: June 11th, 1974
Height: approximately 6'0ft (180cm)
Weight: 143lbs. (65kg)
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: O
Group Status: Active
Favorite Musician: Bob Marley
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Actor: Bruce Lee
Schools: Beverly Hills High School, College: UCLA (majored in English)
Things He Does Well: TaeKwonDo (5th rank black belt)
Saddest Moment In Life: When he was reading the letters from his parents while he was in jail.
First Appearance: KFPK broadcast's "Hip Hop Festival" in high school, with Micki Eyes.
Before Drunken Tiger: Released a solo album with title song, "Hide And Seek." Unfortunately, the album didn't do well.
Siblings: Two younger sisters, Jane & Jamie
Drinking Capacity: 2 bottles of Tequila
Website: www.jungleent.com, www.lungta.co.kr, www.dt-love.co.kr

Tiger JK was already a pioneer in the making prior to Drunken Tiger's debut. JK immigrated to Los Angeles at the age of 11, but upon arrival, JK was pressured by many to assume the stereotypical Korean image. Instead, JK chose to rebel against it, and ended up joining a black gang, the Criminal Minded Kings. While other Koreans criticized JK for being more "Black," JK felt more comfortable with CMK and the Black culture. It was during this period that JK started familiarizing himself with hip-hop culture.

In 1992, JK was inspired by the Los Angeles race riots to break a media-constructed stereotype that portrayed Koreans as uncompassionate towards the Black community. At a show hosted by DJ Nhamdi, JK spoke his feelings in lyrics rather than a speech, and despite the criticisms he received by that crowd, he still caught the attention of some Korean record labels. He signed with one label and released a solo called "Call Me Tiger, but unfortunately, JK's title song, "Hide & Seek," didn't do well due to restrictions put on the album. The song received only a few plays on the radio and the lyrics were found inappropriate for television. However, JK set the early precedents for Korean hip-hop culture.

Both members of Drunken Tiger improved tremendously in their skills over the years, but it was JK's abilities as a songwriter that impressed fans the most. During the first album, JK and Shine were criticized heavily for their "mediocre" Korean speaking abilities and their English-dominated first album. However, JK shot back at critics hard when it was revealed he wrote the majority of the Korean lyrics for the second album. Ever since then, JK has been the main writer of DT's Korean lyrics, and he has been hailed by fellow rappers as having one of the best flows/written skills amongst Korean artists.

JK has gone on to produce tracks for a variety of artists, including Tasha, YDG, and even R&B artist, J. JK was also responsible for the 4th album hit, "Thumb." After Shine's leave during the 5th album, many fans worried if JK would be able to hold his own. However, JK's career soared, winning the #1 spot on the charts for "Liquor Shots" and later winning the MNET "2005 Best Music Video Of the Year" award, possibly the biggest honor ever given to DT. JK soon after became the official spokesperson for Reebok's Asia campaign, Prime beer, and a variety of prominent brands. After he finished promoting the 6th album, JK left DT's longtime label, Doremi Records, and started his own record label, Jungle Entertainment.

credit: drunkencamp.com