Topp Dogg

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Topp Dogg

First Showcase 2015 Live in U.S., Houston
Background information
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2013–present
Labels Stardom
Associated acts EvoL, Cho PD
Website stardom-ent.com
Members
  • Jenissi
  • P-Goon
  • Gohn
  • Hojoon
  • Kidoh
  • Sangdo
  • Nakta
  • Hansol
  • B-Joo
  • Xero
  • A-Tom
  • Yano
Past members Seogoong

Topp Dogg (Korean: 탑독) is a hip-hop boys group from South Korea formed by Cho PD under Stardom Entertainment in 2013. Topp Dogg released 6 singles and did a world tour in 2014.

Career

Pre-debut

On March 2012, during an interview, Cho PD revealed his intention to create a hip-hop new boys group for his new label. Mixtapes were released in March and April 2012. Members began being introduced in 2013.[1]

Kidoh started off as an underground, as a member of the hip-hop crew DaeNamHyup.[2] He later became a trainee at BigHit Entertainment. He was part of the lineup for group Bangtan Boys, but left for unknown reasons.

Nakta was previously a trainee at Jellyfish Entertainment and appeared in their Idol survival program, MyDol, as one of the 10 trainees to be chosen from to debut as VIXX.

Hojoon was a trainee at Brave Entertainment, having appeared in the Idol survival program, Bigstar Show, as one of 7 trainees to be chosen as members of BIGSTAR.

2013: Debut Say It and repackaged Cigarette

In October 22, 2013, the band debuted on TV with "Say it", and two days later their first EP, "Dogg's Out", was released.[3]

In December 19, 2013, Topp Dogg made their return with their repackaged EP 'Dogg's Out', which included a new title "Cigarette" and a Chinese version for "Say It".[4]

2014: Arario, AmadeuS, "Annie"

On January 13, 2014, Stardom Entertainment released a teaser for the second mini album of Topp Dogg. [5] On January 16, 2014, Topp Dogg made their comeback with their second mini album titled "Arario". The same day they also started their first promotions through "M!Countdown".

On February 12, 2014, Topp Dogg released a new music video for their follow-up track titled "Arario".[6] They then released a 'special' album "Arario Special Edition" on February 24.

On 9 June 2014, it was revealed that Topp Dogg will release their third mini-album called "AmadeuS" with the title track "TOPDOG". However, a few days before the official release, the entire album was leaked on the enternet. The label attempted remove the songs as fast as possible, and later took legal action against the culprit. [7][8]

In August, 25th, Topp Dogg repackaged their last album and released the "AmadeuS Deluxe Edition" with three new tracks in.

For their first anniversary Topp Dogg released a new "old school" song, "Annie", on October 16, 2014.[9] Which is a short for "Anniversary".

2015

In December 2014, Topp Dogg's agency Stardom Entertainment announced the launch of a 2015 world tour titled 'World TopKlass' which includes confirmed concerts in 13 cities and 11 countries spanning Europe, Asia and South America. The world tour was slated to commence in January 2015 and additional locations were still pending confirmation at the time of the announcement.[10] American tour dates for concerts in three American cities as part of 'Topp Dogg First Showcase 2015 Live in U.S.' were added to the 'World TopKlass' World Tour. The concerts were held in Houston, Texas; Miami Beach, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia during February 2015.[11]

Members

Under Dogg (Sub-Unit) members

Discography

Title Album details Tracklisting<ref group="nb>The tracks in bold are the promotional singles in each album.</ref> Peak chart positions
 Sales
KOR
[12]
Dogg's Out 48
Dogg's Out (Repackage) 33
Arario 27[15]
Arario Special Edition (Repackage) 26
AmadeuS 15
  • KOR: 10,053
AmadeuS Deluxe Edition (Repackage)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2014 MTV Europe Music Awards[17] Best Korean Act Nominated
2015 21st Republic of Korea Entertainment Art Awards[18] Best Rookie Award Won
KMC Radio Awards Best Male Dance Performance Won
2015 I.K.M.A Awards Japako's Discovery Won
2015 I.K.M.A Awards Most Creative Music Video - Arario Won

References

  1. ↑ "Stardom Entertainment's upcoming group TOPP DOGG releases "TOP" from mixtape". allkpop. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
  2. ↑ "Kidoh to Perform at DaeNamHyup Showcase and Why it Matters". seoulbeats (March 1, 2014). Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  3. ↑ "13-member group Topp Dogg unleashes debut MV for 'Say It' + dance practice video". allkpop. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-10-23.
  4. ↑ "Topp Dogg release their smoking 'Cigarette' MV + Chinese version of 'Say It'". allkpop. 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
  5. ↑ "ToppDogg Unveil Teaser Video For Open The Door Comeback". allkpop (January 12, 2014). Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ allkpop (February 12, 2014). Retrieved February 12, 2014. "Topp Dogg fuse traditional and modern in 'Arario' MV".
  7. ↑ Naver (June 8, 2014). Retrieved June 8, 2014. "탑독, 공개 이틀 전 음원 유출 “법적 책임묻겠다”".
  8. ↑ soompi (June 8, 2014). Retrieved June 8, 2014. "ToppDoggs New Mini Album Leaked Agenc To Take Legal Action".
  9. ↑ "Topp Dogg reveal teaser for anniversary MV 'Annie'". allkpop (October 16, 2014). Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  10. ↑ Lee, Jinho (December 29, 2014). "ToppDogg Sells Out Tickets for ‘World ToppKlass’ Concert in Brazil". Mnet America. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  11. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (December 5, 2015). "Topp Dogg to Hold First U.S. Showcases in February". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart – November 2013". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  14. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart – December 2013". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  15. ↑ "GAON ALBUM CHART | gaon music chart". Gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "GAON ALBUM CHART | gaon music chart". Gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  17. ↑ http://www.koreaboo.com/news/topp-dogg-red-velvet-win-rookie-award-21st-korean-entertainment-arts-awards/ soompi ( September 11, 2014 ). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.
  18. ↑ Topp Dogg and Red Velvet win the Rookie Award at the “21st Korean Entertainment Arts Awards”

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