Supernova (South Korean band)

Choshinsung
Also known as Choshinsung, Supernova, Choshinsei
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop, J-pop
Years active 2007–present
Labels Core Contents Media and Universal Music Japan
Website choshinsei.com [1]
Members
Jung Yunhak
Kim Sungje
Yoon Sungmo
Kim Kwangsu
Song Jihyuk
Park Geonil
Korean name
Hangul 초신성
Hanja 超新星
Revised Romanization Chosinseong
McCune–Reischauer Ch'osinsŏng

Choshinsung (Korean: 초신성, Chinese: 超新星; pinyin: Chāoxīnxīng, Japanese: 超新星 Chōshinsei, all lit. "Supernova") is a South Korean boy band formed under Mnet Media. Its six members specialized in the areas of singing, dance, acting, rap and pop. Since debut, the group gained popularity in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and other East Asian countries.

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History

2006: Project group

Before it became Choshinsung, there are 5 members in the group named GM5. The group was composed of Park Geonil , Kim Sung Je , Kim Gwangsu , Song Jihyuk , Han Ji Hoo. In December 2006, there has been changes in the members. Jung Jae Hoon was removed from the group and replaced by Jung Yoonhak and Kim Jinchul (Jinon of F.Cuz). They performed in BIG4 Concert as GM6. In December 2006, before their debut, Kim Jinchul was removed from the group and replaced by older trainee, Yoon Sungmo.

2007: Debut

On September 21, 2007, they debut as CHO SHIN SUNG with 6 members composed of Kim Sungje, Kim Kwangsoo, Song Jihyuk, Park Geonil, Jung Yoonhak and Yoon Sungmo. They performed HIT in KBS Music Bank. Like their name suggests, these six boys are gearing up to explode onto different entertainment venues, showing off their talents as singers, dancers, and actors. Their confidence stems from a two and a half years of extensive vocal, dancing, and acting training. In order to distinguish themselves from other boy bands, Supernova sports a formal look over casual attire - accentuating their masculine appeal. They are known for starring in music videos such as Seeya's & FT Island's. They have also performed at the Big4 Concert back in December 2006. They were featured on Mnet's M!Pick Season 6.

초신성 were nominated for the Best Male Newface Group & Artist of the Year at MKMF 2007.

2008

On 24 July 2008, the group visited Thailand for their first time, participating in showcases and other events.

2009

On September 14, Choshinsung collaborated with T-ara to release a digital single, "T.T.L. (Time To Love)", a hip-hop song with electronic sounds. Among the members, only GeonIl, GwangSu and JiHyuk, together with T-ara's SoYeon, HyoMin, EunJung and JiYeon were involved in this project. During the month of September, the seven of them actively promoted the song on the various music shows. A remix version of the song, "T.T.L. Listen 2", was released on October 9, with the MV featuring all the members from both groups. Even though the rest of the members (from both groups) did not have active parts in the remix version, all 12 participated in the song promotions from October onwards.

Choshinsung made their Japanese debut in September with three singles released over three consecutive weeks: "Kimidake wo Zutto", "Hikari", and "Superstar ~Reborn~". The first two singles are new releases, while "Superstar ~Reborn~" is a Japanese remix of their Korean single "Superstar". They released their first Japanese album, titled Hana, on October 21.

2010

Choshinsung released their fourth Japanese single, "Last Kiss", on January 2010. The single's b-side "愛唄" (Ai Uta) is a cover of Japanese Hip-Hop group, GReeeN's song of the same name.

They participated as one of the guests for a concert in Bangkok, Thailand.

Choshinsung returned to Korea as they revealed their comeback mv teaser for "On Days That I Missed You (그리운날에)" on August 12, 2010. And then they released their 1st mini Album "Time to Shine" on August 17, 2010. Finally they revealed the full mv for "On Days That I Missed You (그리운날에)" on the next day, August 18, 2010. Later, "Shining Star" is released as their comeback to j-pop industry

They held their "Choshinsei Show 2010" in Yokohama Arena on December 21, 2010 with around 13.000 fans attended the concert.

On late 2010, all members (except Yoonhak as he was busy filming "Love Kimchi") filmed their part for SBS new medical drama "SIGN" Geonil play as "Seo Yoon Hyung" leader of popular group, "VOICE" who was murdered during the group concert.

2011

In early 2011, each member was focusing on more on individual activities in both Korea and Japan. Sungje was casted in "I Really Really Like You" with T-ara's Boram. Kwangsoo was casted on "Real School" sitcom with U-Kiss's Dongho, Kiseop and Eli. Following Sungje, Sungmo was cast in the "Coronation Ball" musical. Leader Yoonhak made himself busy by preparing for his Japanese drama, "Love Kimchi", which was broadcast for NHK's 70th Anniversary. He was also casted in a musical titled "Finding Kim Jong Wook" in Korea. Kwangsoo and Jihyuk were both chosen as "K-Pop Zone" MC broadcast by MNet Japan.

Members

Yunhak

Stage Name : Spica Yunhak | Yunhak | ユナク (윤학 or 允鶴)
Name: Jung Yunhak (정윤학, 鄭允鶴)
Birthdate: December 2, 1984 (1984-12-02) (age 27)
Position: Leader, Vocalist

Sungje

Stage Name: Sirius Sungje | Sungje | ソンジェ (성제 or 成帝)
Name: Kim Sungje (김성제 or 金成帝)
Birthdate: November 17, 1986 (1986-11-17) (age 25)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer

Kwangsu

Stage Name : Becrux Kwangsu | Kwangsu | グァンス (광수 or 光秀)
Name: Kim Kwangsu (김광수, 金光秀)
Birthday: April 22, 1987 (age 24)
Position: Lead Rapper

Sungmo

Stage Name : Vega Sungmo | Sungmo | ソンモ (성모 or 晟模)
Name: Yoon Sungmo (윤성모, 尹晟模)
Birthdate: June 15, 1987 (1987-06-15) (age 24)
Position: Lead Vocalist

Jihyuk

Stage Name : Acrux Jihyuk | Jihyuk | ジヒョク (지혁 or 智赫)
Name: Song Hunyoung (송헌용)
Birthdate: July 13, 1987(24)
Position: Sub Vocalist, Rapper

Geonil

Stage Name : Canopus Geonil | Geonil | ゴニル (건일 or 健一)
Name: Park Geonil (박건일, 朴健一)
Birthdate: November 5, 1987 (1987-11-05) (age 24)
Position: Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Maknae of the team.

Awards

Years Awards
2009
2011
  • 1st KOMCA Music Award : Hallyu Music Award

Discography

Korean albums

# Information Tracks
1st
  • Title: The Beautiful Stardust
  • Released: October 25, 2007
  • Record Label: Mnet Media
  • Genre: Pop
1st
  • Title: Time To Shine
  • Released: August 18, 2011
  • Record Label: Maru Entertainment
  • Genre: Pop

Korean singles

# Information Tracks
1st
  • Title: 초신성-1st Album [Single]
  • Released: September 20, 2007
  • Record Label: Mnet Media
  • Genre: Pop

Japanese albums

# Information Tracks
1st
  • Title: Hana
  • Released: October 21, 2009
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
2nd
  • Title: Six Stars (★★★★★★)
  • Released: March 3, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
3rd
  • Title: Hop Step Jumping!
  • Released: September 22, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
4th
  • Title: 4U
  • Released: October 12, 2011
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop

Japanese singles

# Information Tracks
1st
  • Title: キミだけをずっと
  • Released: September 9, 2009
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. キミだけをずっと (Kimi Dake Wo Zutto)
  2. My Destiny
2nd
  • Title: ヒカリ
  • Released: September 16, 2009
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. ヒカリ (Hikari)
  2. S.E.C.R.E.T
3rd
  • Title: Super Star - Reborn -
  • Released: September 23, 2009
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. SUPERSTAR~REBORN~
  2. 消えない恋 (Kienai Koi)
4th
  • Title: Last Kiss
  • Release date: January 20, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. Last Kiss
  2. 愛唄 (Love Song) (feat.EЯY)
5th
  • Title: まごころ
  • Release date: May 12, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. まごころ (Magokoro)
  2. 逢いたいと言えたら…
6th
  • Title: ALL ABOUT U
  • Release date: May 13, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. ALL ABOUT U
  2. キミのBirthday (Kimi no Birthday)
7th
  • Title: J.P. ~REBORN~
  • Release date: May 14, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. J.P. ~REBORN~
  2. Rock Up
8th
  • Title: Evidence of Luv/Get Wild
  • Release date: July 21, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. Evidence of Luv
  2. Get Wild
9th
  • Title: 愛言葉
  • Release date: August 18, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. 愛言葉 (Ai Kotoba)
  2. CRAZY CRAZY
10th
  • Title: Shining☆Star
  • Release date: December 8, 2010
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. Intro
  2. Shining☆Star
  3. Love Letter
  4. Shining☆Star(Instrumental)
11th
  • Title: クリウンナレ -キミに会いたくて-
  • Release date: June 15, 2011
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. クリウンナレ -キミに会いたくて-(「クリウンナレ」日本語ヴァージョン) (Kuriunnare -Kimi ni Aitakute-)
  2. Fly To The Top(日本オリジナル新曲)
  3. クリウンナレ -キミに会いたくて- (Instrumental)
  4. Fly To The Top(Instrumental)
12th
  • Title: 君だけは離さない
  • Release date: August 10, 2011
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. 君だけは離さない (Kimidake wa hanasanai)
  2. By Your Side
  3. 君だけは離さない (Instrumental)
  4. By Your Side (Instrumental)
13th
  • Title: メキ☆ラブ
  • Release date: August 10, 2011
  • Record Label: Universal Japan
  • Genre: Pop
  1. メキ☆ラブ (Meki☆Love)
  2. U are the ONE
  3. メキ☆ラブ (Instrumental)
  4. U are the ONE (Instrumental)

Others

# Information Tracks
1st
  1. Superstar
2nd
  • Title: T.T.L (Time To Love)
  • Released: September 14, 2009
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: Digital Single
  • Genre: Pop/Dance
  • More Info: T-ara (SoYeon, HyoMin, EunJung, Jiyeon)
  1. T.T.L (Time To Love)
3rd
  • Title: T.T.L Listen 2
  • Released: October 9, 2009
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: Digital Single
  • Genre: Pop/Dance
  • More Info: T-ara
  1. T.T.L Listen 2
4th
  • Title: Jungle Fish Season 2 OST
  • Released: September 8, 2010
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: Single - OST
  • Genre: Pop
  1. 누가 뭐래도 (No Matter What Other Say)
5th
  • Title: 메리 러브 (Merry Love)-Sungje & KARA Jiyoung
  • Released: December 16, 2010
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: Christmas Digital Single
  • Genre: Pop
  1. 메리 러브 (Merry Love)
  2. 메리 러브 (Merry Love) - (Instrumental)
6th
  • Title: 싸인 (SIGN) OST
  • Released: January 5, 2011
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: Single - OST
  • Genre: Pop
  1. 이별하는 날 (The Day of Separation)
7th
  • Title: 총각네 야채가게 Part.1 (Bachelor's Vegetable Store) OST
  • Released: December 29, 2011
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: Single - OST
  • Genre: Pop
  • More Info: Sungje & Jihyuk
  1. Be My Girl

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