Trouble Maker (duo)

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Trouble Maker
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2011-present
Labels Cube Entertainment
Associated acts 4Minute
Beast
Website www.thetroublemaker.co.kr
Members Hyuna
Hyunseung

Trouble Maker is the first official sub-group of South Koreans groups 4Minute & Beast, formed by Cube Entertainment in 2011. The sub-group is composed of Hyuna & Jay Stomp (JS).

History

In November 2011, labelmates Hyun-seung from Beast and HyunA from 4Minute formed a sub-unit named Trouble Maker. Hyuna had previously released two singles, but both described the sub-unit as something different to either of their respective groups. The sub-unit was officially billed as 'JS & Hyuna', which Hyun-seung went on to reveal on his Twitter included his new stage name for the subunit, Jay Stomp.

On November 25 they released their first image teaser. In their teaser photo, HyunA and JS took sequenced shots arranged in such a way that it resembled an intricate dance. JS gave his trademark ‘cool-guy’ glare, which HyunA matched with a strong expression of her own. There’s no set concept yet, except to showcase bold confidence.[1] On October 5, 2013, Cube Entertainment confirmed Trouble Maker's comeback.[2]

Career

Debut

Trouble Maker debuted with their self-titled lead single and mini album Trouble Maker.[3] On November 25, the unit started revealing teaser photos for the album, revealing a private-party concept.[4] The duo also gave a teaser performance at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards, which included an on-stage kiss. The album included the lead single "Trouble Maker" as well as the ballad "The Words I Don't Want to Hear".[5] The MV for "Trouble Maker" was released on December 1.[6]

The duo's live performances of "Trouble Maker" on weekly music shows were criticized by the Korean media for their sexually suggestive choreography. In response, Cube Entertainment altered the choreography for the rest of the promotion period of "Trouble Maker".[7] The duo also performed "Trouble Maker" at the United Cube concerts in London and Brazil in December 2011.[8] Trouble Maker went on to win the triple crown on M.net M! Countdown for "Trouble Maker".

2013: Chemistry

On October 4, 2013 Cube revealed that Trouble Maker will make their comeback. A representative said, "We have established their comeback as Trouble Maker to be made on the October 24 episode of Mnet's 'M! Countdown'. As it has been a while since they were active as a unit, the both of them are fully engaged in practice and very nervous."[2]

On October 28, the group released the single "There Is No Tomorrow" from its Chemistry EP [9] The song reached number one on ten of Korea's major music charts, and scored an All-Kill as a result.[10]

Members

Stage name Birth name Date of birth
Romanized Hangul/Hanja Romanized Hangul/Hanja
Hyunseung 현승/賢勝 Jang Hyunseung 장현승/張賢勝 (1989-09-03) September 3, 1989
Hyuna 현아/泫雅 Kim Hyuna 김현아/金泫雅 (1992-06-06) June 6, 1992

Discography

EP

Title Album details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[11]		 JPN
[12]
Trouble Maker
  • Released: December 1, 2011
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 2 —
  • KOR: 36,427
Chemistry
  • Released: October 28, 2013
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 2[13] —
  • KOR: 30,934
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Year Title Peak positions Sales (Music downloads) Album
KOR
Gaon
 KOR
Hot 100
2011 "Trouble Maker" 1 2
  • KOR: 4,414,229
 Trouble Maker
2013 "Now (There Is No Tomorrow)" 1 1
  • KOR: 881,441
 Chemistry
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2012 Mnet 20's Choice Awards Hot Performance Star "Trouble Maker" Won
14th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Collaboration Performance Won
4th Melon Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated
Best Global Artist Nominated
Best Music Video Nominated
Hot Trend Song Won
8th Soompi Gayo Awards Song Of The Year[14][15] Nominated
Top Mixed Group or Male-Female Collaborations Nominated
27th Golden Disk Awards Best Dance Performance Won
MSN International Award Nominated
2013 4th allkpop Awards Song of the Year Now (There Is No Tomorrow) Pending

Music awards

Show Champion

Year Date Song
2013 November 6 "Now"
November 13
November 20

M! Countdown

Year Date Song
2011 December 15 "Trouble Maker"
December 22
December 29
2013 November 7 "Now"
November 14

Music Bank

Year Date Song
2013 November 8 "Now"
November 15

Music Core

Year Date Song
2013 November 9 "Now"

Inkigayo

Year Date Song
2012 January 8 "Trouble Maker"
2013 November 10 "Now"

Music on Top

Year Date Song
2012 January 5 "Trouble Maker"

References

  1. ↑ HyunA & Hyunseung’s ‘Trouble Maker’ unit releases teaser photo.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hyuna and Hyunseung's return and comeback date as Trouble Maker confirmed!". Allkpop.com. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-14. 
  3. ↑ HyunA and Hyunseung release project EP, ‘Trouble Maker’
  4. ↑ 4minute’s Hyuna & Beast’s Hyunseung to form a sub unit
  5. ↑ Trouble Maker releases tracklist + teaser for their project album
  6. ↑ Trouble Maker unleashes MV for “Trouble Maker”
  7. ↑ "HyunA & Hyunseung to change choreography for "Trouble Maker"". allkpop.com. 2011-12-09. Retrieved 2013-10-14. 
  8. ↑ Trouble Maker in London at United Cube Concert’
  9. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/trouble-maker-signals-a-sexy-return-with-video-teaser
  10. ↑ "트러블메이커, 통했다..10개 음원차트 퍼펙트 올킬". Osen. Korea. 2013-10-28. Lay summary – Loveindacube.wordpress.com (2013-10-28). 
  11. ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2012-12-01. 
  12. ↑ "ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2012-12-01. 
  13. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart - 2013년 11월 2주차" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved 2013-11-19. 
  14. ↑ Soompi Gayo Awards 2012 Nominees – Vote Now!
  15. ↑ 2012 Soompi Gayo Awards Results

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