JJ Project

JJ Project

Jinyoung and JB in 2015
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2012–present
Labels JYP Entertainment
Associated acts
Website http://jjproject.jype.com/
Members

JJ Project (Korean: 제이제이 프로젝트) is a South Korean pop duo, consisting of JB and Jinyoung. They were formed by JYP Entertainment and released their first single "Bounce" in May 2012.[1] They debuted as a part of Got7 in January 2014.

Career

Pre-debut

In 2009, JB and Jinyoung successfully auditioned for JYP Entertainment, and became trainees.[2] In January 2012, the duo made their acting debut in the KBS drama Dream High 2.[3]

2012–2014: Debut with "Bounce", "Na Na Na" and Got7

They officially debuted with the single "Bounce" on May 20, 2012.[1][4] The music video for title track with the same name was released through their official YouTube account and[5] reached over 1 million views on YouTube in 2 days.[6] The duo started their promotions for the single on May 24, 2012 on Mnet's M! Countdown.[7]

On June 26, 2012, the duo was invited to record an own rendition of "Na Na Na" by Yoo Seung-jun to be performed on the second season of MBC's music program MM Choice.[8] In April 2013, the duo appeared once again as actors for the MBC's drama, When a Man Falls in Love.[9] On January 16, 2014, the duo debuted as members of boy group Got7.[10]

2017–present: Comeback with Verse 2

In June 2017, the new album of the duo was confirmed by JYP Entertainment, making it the first release of the group after five years. JB and Jinyoung are expected to show a new side of them, something different from their hip-hop dance song "Bounce" in 2012.[11] They released their first extended play, Verse 2 featuring lead single "Tomorrow, Today" on July 31.[12] Park Jin-young and JJ Project, wrote the song together. It is a combination of pop, alternative rock and hip-hop elements. To commemorate the release of the new album the duo held an photo exhibition, which is composed of photographs they have taken, own essays, and unlisted photographs that can be viewed only at the exhibition.[12][13]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]		 JPN
[15]		 US Heat
[16]		 US World
[17]
Verse 2
  • Released: July 31, 2017
  • Label: JYP Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 2 29 9 2

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20]
Bounce
  • Released: May 20, 2012
  • Label: JYP Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 8

Singles

Title Year Peak positions Sales Album
KOR
[22]
"Bounce" 2012 30 Bounce
"Tomorrow, Today" 2017 27 Verse 2

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "JJ프로젝트, 박진영·임재범 이름에 금테까지 둘렀다 [JJ Project, to combine the names of Jinyoung and Jaebeom]" (in Korean). Donga.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "JJ프로젝트, 박진영·임재범 이름에 금테까지 둘렀다". Donga. May 25, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Idols, Idols and More Idols Coming Your Way in ‘Dream High 2’". Mwave.interest.me. 2012-01-17. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  4. ↑ Kang Soo Jin. "Have You Got the Boys of Got7?". Kpop Planet. Kyunghyang Shinmun. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "JJ프로젝트 '바운스', 아이튠즈 10위 '성공적 데뷔 신고식'". The Chosun Ilbo. 21 May 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  6. ↑ "[K-pop] JJ Project Successfully Debuts and Hits 2 Million Views on YouTube". MWave. May 28, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ "'데뷔' JJ프로젝트, '엠카'서 남성미+귀여움 폭발..'신인 맞아?'". The Chosun Ilbo. May 24, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  8. ↑ "JJ프로젝트, 유승준의 '나나나' 다시 부른다". Nate. Sports World. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  9. ↑ "JJ Project′s JB to Appear as Shin Se Kyung′s Little Brother in ′When a Man Falls in Love′". Ko Hung Ju. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
  10. ↑ "JYP, 포스트 2PM 그룹명은 '갓세븐(GOT7)'..16일 데뷔무대" [JYP, first boy group since 2PM, group name 'GOT 7' .. debut stage]. Osen. January 16, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  11. ↑ Lee, Joel (July 28, 2017). "JJ Project unveils teaser before comeback". Kpop Herald. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  12. 1 2 Jung, Ji-won (July 31, 2017). "[정오의 신곡] JJ프로젝트, 5년만에 돌아온 빛나는 청춘…'내일, 오늘'" [[New song] JJ project, a bright youth that came back in five years ... 'Tomorrow, today']. Chosun. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  13. ↑ Jeong, Seo-won (July 31, 2017). "JJ프로젝트, 오늘(31일) 5년만 컴백…전시회·쇼케이스 동시 개최" [JJ project, after 5 years comeback ... Simultaneous exhibition and showcase]. Chosun. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  14. ↑ Korean positions for albums:
  15. 1 2 週間　CDアルバムランキング 2017年07月31日～2017年08月06日 [CD album Weekly ranking from July 31, 2017 to August 6, 2016] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  16. ↑ US Heatseekers Albums positions for studio albums:
  17. ↑ US World Albums positions for studio albums:
  18. ↑ Verse 2 total album sales:
  19. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff. "JJ Project Make First Appearance on World, Heatseekers Albums Chart 5 Years After Debut". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  20. ↑ Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (Korea Music Content Industry Association). Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  21. ↑ Cumulative sales for the single album "Bounce":
  22. ↑ Gaon Music Chart positions for singles:
  23. ↑ Cumulative download sales for "Bounce":
  24. ↑ Cumulative download sales for "Tomorrow, Today":
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