F.Cuz

F.Cuz
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop, Pop, Dance
Years active 2010–present
Labels Can Entertainment
Website fcuz.co.kr
Members
Jinon
Kan
Yejun
Past members
LeeU
Korean name
Hangul 포커즈
Revised Romanization Pokeojeu
McCune–Reischauer Pokŏjŭ

F.Cuz (Korean: 포커즈, "Focus"), is a South Korean boy band managed by Can Entertainment.[1] The group made their debut on January 8, 2010 with their first single, "Jiggy".[2][3] They have three fanclubs: Runways, F.antasia, and F1.

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History

Pre-debut

Jinon, the team leader, played the role of the male lead in SG Wannabe's "Gashiri" music video. He was also in a project group called GM6, which included current members of Choshinsung minus Sungmo, meaning he was supposed to be in Supernova/ChoShinSung but he later left the group and CCM. Lee-U was an ulzzang,[1] prior to debut. Lee-U first gained popularity in 2005 when he participated in many variety programmes with his father.[4] He was originally set to debut as a solo singer under the name U (Korean: 唯) Lee-U also participated in the SBS Drama Gourmet soundtrack in 2008. Jin On, Kan and Ye Jun used to be members of a dance team that included several singers from Korea, such as Rain.[5] Jin On, Ye Jun and Kan attended Anyang High School of Arts in Anyang.

2010: No One and Gorgeous

F.Cuz was officially announced by Can & J's entertainment on December 6, 2009.[6] Starting from that day, one member per day was revealed to the public in short videos that showcased their talent. The videos had over 30,000 views.[7] Afterwards, F.Cuz began filming the music video for their first single, "Jiggy", on December 15, 2009.[8] The single was then released in digital format on January 8, 2010,[2][3] alongside their debut performance on KBS's music show Music Bank.[9] After a short break, they digitally and physically released their "No One" (EP) on March 11, 2010.

F.Cuz has come back with a new album called "Gorgeous" with the title track "Midnight Sun" on November 18, 2010. After eight months of hiatus, many fans were anticipating their comeback. Their single, "Midnight Sun" has become a huge hit and the group is earning more recognition. In order to prevent being labeled as a "failure group", F.Cuz released another single from their album, "친구졸업 (Friend's Graduation), renaming it as "Wanna Be Your Love". This song has a very cute and bubbly image that completely contradicts to the dark concept of "Midnight Sun" and F.Cuz is steadily gaining more popularity. Unfortunately, member Kan has recently been involved in a serious car accident after filming for the drama Athena: Goddess of War and going back to Seoul. He, his manager and four other people in the car received major and minor injuries after the car slipped on ice and crashed, forcing the group to halt activities for their new song.

2011–present: Lee-U's departure

On May 21, 2011, Can Entertainment announced that Lee-U would be leaving the group in August after releasing their Japanese debut single. The record company cited musical differences and to focus Lee-U's career as a solo singer. Can Entertainment and Lee-U's agency, Castle J Enterprise, came to an agreement to withdraw him from the group.[10] The group will be adding 2 new members to replace Lee-U.

Members

Current
Former

Imagery and artistry

F.Cuz is known for their fashion style, created by stylist Kim Woo Ri.[15] The group's concept is to "introduce pop art patterns and hip hop traits".[15] Their fashion has attracted various commercial contracts prior to their debut.[16]

Discography

Mini albums
Singles

References

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  2. ^ a b (Korean) "F.Cuz(포커즈), 오늘 첫 디지털 싱글 ‘JIGGY’ 발매". 매일경제. 8 January 2010. http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?sc=50500004&cm=방송·연예&year=2010&no=12982&selFlag=&relatedcode=&wonNo=&sID=505. Retrieved 8 January 2010. 
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  5. ^ (Korean) "이유그룹’ 포커즈, 경력도 화려 ‘비 소속 댄스팀출신 3명포진’". Newsen. 18 December 2009. http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200912180904251002. Retrieved 7 January 2010. 
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  7. ^ (Korean) "대형신인 포커즈, 유투브 인기동영상 등극 "2010년 가장 기대되는 그룹 (F.Cuz appears on YouTube under Popular Videos: Most Anticipated Group of 2010)". Newsen. http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200912210913231001. Retrieved 7 January 2010. 
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  9. ^ (Korean) "가수 윤하, 퇴원 후 첫 무대서 공개사과". My Daily. 8 January 2010. http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=201001082118481111. Retrieved 8 January 2010. 
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