Nu'est
| NU'EST | |
|---|---|
 NU'EST in August 2012 (From Left to Right: Minhyun, Ren, Aron, JR, Baekho) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop, dance, dance-pop, electropop, electro |
| Years active | 2012 – Present |
| Labels |
Pledis Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment (South Korea) Warner Taiwan (Taiwan) |
| Associated acts | NU'EST-M, After School, Orange Caramel, Son Dam Bi, Happy Pledis, Hello Venus |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members |
JR Aron Baekho Minhyun Ren Jason (NU'EST-M) |
NU'EST (New Established Style and Tempo) (Hangul: 뉴이스트) is a South Korean boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2012, consisting of JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun and Ren.
Career
All members were backup dancers for AS Blue's "Wonder boy" music video, participating on stage with them. JR was featured in After School's Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok" and was later dubbed as "Bangkok Boy" after appearing in Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City" Music Video, while Minhyun starred in the music video of "Shanghai Romance". Baekho appeared in After School's follow-up single music video "Play Ur Love". NU'EST was also featured on "Love Letter", a holiday single with labelmates Son Dam Bi and After School. The artists later appeared on various stages to promote the single.[1]
Their debut song, "Face", composed by Daniel Bergman, was aimed to spread the awareness of bullying in schools..[2] NU'EST made their broadcast debut on Mnet's M! Countdown on March 15, 2012, with a double stage of "I'm Sorry" and "Face".[3] In 2012 they got their own reality show, "Making of a Star: NU'EST, Landing Operation".[4]
A mini album, Action, was released in July.[5] On August 24, NU'EST attended the 2012 K-Pop Contest in Sydney at UNSW (The University of New South Wales) Science Theatre.[6] That same year they played at KCON 2012.[citation needed]
On December 9, NU’EST held a sold out mini concert in Japan which sold out in 10 minutes.[7]
In November 2013, it was confirmed that the group would expand into China with the release of a Chinese Version of "Sleep Talking" with the addition of a 6th member, Jason, who will be present for their Chinese promotions.[8]
Members
- Aron
- JR
- Baekho
- Minhyun
- Ren
- Jason
Discography
Endorsements
Before debuting, members JR, Aron, Minhyun and Ren appeared on a New Balance CF, along with After School's Lizzy. On July 2012, NU'EST became the new ambassadors of the Korea Scout Association.[9] On December 23, 2012, NU’EST's first CF since debut was released; a CF for McDonald's fast food chain restaurants.[10]
Awards and Nominations
Golden Disk Awards
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Seoul Music Awards
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Others Awards
South Korea
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International
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References
- ↑ After School & Pledis Boys perform "Love Letter" on M! Countdown. allkpop (December 22, 2011). Retrieved on April 5, 2012.
- ↑ NU’EST Reveals Full MV for Debut Track “Face”. Soompi (March 14, 2012). Retrieved on April 5, 2012.
- ↑ NU’EST makes their long-awaited debut on ‘Inkigayo’ with “Face” & “I’m Sorry”. allkpop (March 18, 2012). Retrieved on April 5, 2012.
- ↑ NU’EST to have their own reality program. allkpop (March 19, 2012). Retrieved on April 5, 2012.
- ↑ allkpop(July 1, 2012).
- ↑ UNSW Australia(August 21, 2012). Retrieved on August 26, 2012.
- ↑ by jennywill (2012-12-11). "NU’EST holds a sold out mini concert in Japan". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/11/pledis-to-launch-6-member-team-nuest-m-for-promotions-in-china#axzz2kDSGbwLA
- ↑ by elliefilet. "NU’EST become ambassadors for Korea Scout Association". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ↑ by carolicity (2013-01-10). "NU’EST endorses McDonald’s + to release new album in February". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
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