Cross Gene

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Cross Gene
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2012–present
Labels Amuse Korea,
Universal Music Group
Website crossgene.co.kr
Members Takuya
Shin
Seyoung
Casper
Sangmin
Yongseok
Past members J.G
Korean name
Hangul 크로스진
Revised Romanization Keuroseujin
McCune–Reischauer K'ŭrosŭjin

Cross Gene (Korean: 크로스진; stylized as CROSS GENE) is a six-member multinational boy band based in South Korea. Signed under Amuse Korea, the group now consists of South Korean Sangmin, Yongseok, Shin and Seyoung, Chinese Casper and Japanese Takuya after it was stated that J.G left to start his career as a solo artist in January 2013. They released their debut mini-album Timeless: Begins in June 2012, which peaked at number eight on the Gaon weekly album chart.

History

Pre-debut

On May 26, 2012, Amuse Korea Entertainment revealed that they would be debuting a multinational group, consisting of South Korean, Japanese and Chinese members.[1] Among them was Shin Won-ho, an actor who appeared in television dramas and advertisements, the latter of which earned him the CF Model Award at the 7th Asian Model Festival Awards.[2] The entertainment company explained the meaning behind the group's name, stating that the group would "cross the superior genes of each country to create one perfect group".[1] Cross Gene consists of three South Korean members, two Chinese members, and one Japanese member.[3]

2012: Timeless: Begins

On June 7, the group held their first showcase at the Ax Korea concert hall.[4] They released their first mini-album Timeless: Begins on June 8. Ten days later, a limited edition version of the mini-album was released.[5] Timeless: Begins debuted at number nine on the Gaon weekly albums chart, and peaked at number eight the following week.[6]

Cross Gene is scheduled to promote in Japan as well.[4] During a fan meeting in Japan, CROSS GENE confirmed they will be starring on a Japanese TV show in November and will make their debut in the Japanese market in December.

2013: Member change and Japan activities

On January 16 Amuse Korea Entertainment uploaded two videos on their YouTube channel, showing the photo shoot[7] for their Japan debut and a special interview [8] and also posted a news entry on their Japanese homepage [9] to introduce the new member Seyoung.[10] He is replacing J.G who left Cross Gene to start a career as a solo artist.

On February 27 the PV to their song "Shooting Star", also title track of their Japanese debut single album of the same name, was revealed. The first time the song was performed during promotional event for the drama Big in Japan. The single album was released on March 13.

Members

Stage name[11] Birth name[11] Birth date[11]
Romanized Hangul Romanized Script
Seyoung 세영 Lee Seyoung 이세영 (1990-02-08) February 8, 1990
Casper 캐스퍼 Zhong Ze Xiang 中泽祥 (1991-03-20) March 20, 1991
Shin 신 Shin Wonho 신원호 (1991-10-23) October 23, 1991
Takuya 타쿠야 Terada Takuya 寺田拓哉 (1992-03-18) March 18, 1992
Sangmin 상민 Kim Sangmin 김상민 (1992-07-07) July 7, 1992
Yongseok 용석 Kim Yongseok 김용석 (1993-01-08) January 8, 1993

Former Members

Stage name[11] Birth name[11] Birth date[11]
Romanized Hangul Romanized Script
J.G 제이지 Gao Jianing 高家宁 (1993-01-12) January 12, 1993

Discography

Korean

Year Album details Peak
positions		 Sales
KOR
[6]
2012 Timeless: Begins 8 KOR: 5,940+ [12]
(2012)

Japanese

Year Album details Peak
positions		 Sales
-
2012 Timeless: Future - -
2013 Shooting Star 19 -

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kim Na-youn (May 26, 2012). "한•중•일 아이돌 크로스진, 멤버 전원 얼굴 공개 '조각이네'" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved June 28, 2012. 
  2. ↑ Jo Hye-ryeon (June 26, 2012). "'빅' 신원호, 알고 보니 '지드래곤의 남자'...데뷔 전 이미 'CF스타'" (in Korean). Kyeong-jae Today. Retrieved June 28, 2012. 
  3. ↑ 최주연 Choi Ju-yeon (June 27, 2012). "(나눔포토) 쇼챔피언 크로스진 신원호, 인형같은 꽃미남" (in Korean). Nanum News. Retrieved June 28, 2012. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hwang Mi-hyeon (June 7, 2012). "크로스진 리더 타쿠야 '의사소통이 제일 힘들다'" (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 28, 2012. 
  5. ↑ Kwon Su-bin (June 18, 2012). "다국적돌 크로스진, 보석 박힌 럭셔리 한정판 앨범발매" (in Korean). Nate. Retrieved June 28, 2012. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "<Cross Gene> 에 대한 검색결과 입니다" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved June 14, 2012. 
  7. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Di7f0Qif40&feature=youtu.be
  8. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mceduqYo64g
  9. ↑ http://www.crossgene.jp/0116_1.html
  10. ↑ http://www.crossgene.jp/seyoung.html
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 "크로스진" (in Korean). Nate. Retrieved June 28, 2012. 
  12. ↑ "Gaon Weekly Albums Chart". Gaon Charts (in Korean). June 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-03.  (Subscription only)

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