Laboum

Laboum

Laboum on July 8, 2016
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2014–present
Labels
Website Official website
Members
  • Yujeong
  • Soyeon
  • ZN
  • Haein
  • Solbin
  • Yulhee

Laboum (Hangul: 라붐; stylized as LABOUM), is a South Korean girl group that debuted in 2014 under NH Media and Nega Network's joint venture Global H Media. Their name is taken from the French term meaning "The Party".[1]

History

2014: Debut with Petit Macaron

In August 2014, NH Media and Nega Network announced the upcoming debut girl group Laboum, who had been training for four years. The group was touted as a sister group to NH Media's U-KISS and Nega Network's Brown Eyed Girls.[1]

Laboum released their debut EP Petit Macaron on August 28, 2014, following the release of their music video for title track "Pit-A-Pat" the day before. The song was written by Seo Ji-eum, known for hits such as f(x)'s "Electric Shock" and TaeTiSeo's "Twinkle", and composed by Jung Jae-yeob.[2]

On October 24, Laboum announced that they would comeback with Petit Macaron DATA PACK, a Petit Macaron re-release with extra digital contents, and a reworking of the track "What About You?". On October 31, the group held a comeback performance on Music Bank and released the song's music video, which featured a clockwork doll theme. Petit Macaron DATA PACK was released on November 3.[3]

2015: Sugar Sugar and Aalow Aalow

In late February 2015, ZN was cast to star opposite U-KISS' Kevin in the two "Milky Love" episodes of the omnibus web drama About Love. Both episodes were released on March 2 on Naver TV Cast.[4][5]

On March 16, Laboum announced they would comeback with a more mature yet refreshing concept in "Sugar Sugar", which would feature a slumber party theme. The single, its accompanying EP, and music video were released on August 14.[6][7] Yujeong was a guest on a May episode of the popular radio program Kiss the Radio, hosted by Super Junior.

In June, Solbin was cast in the variety series Her Secret Weapon. The show focused on lesser-known girl group members and ranked them based on their performance in certain tasks that highlight the qualities female idols need to generate loyal fans.[8] Out of ten contestants, Solbin tied with Berry Good's Taeha for sixth place.

On November 26, 2015, Laboum uploaded a music video teaser for the comeback single "Aalow Aalow" to the group's official YouTube channel. The video was released on December 1 and featured an elegant, yet funky retro style.[9] On December 4, Laboum held a comeback stage for "Aalow Aalow" on Music Bank. The EP was officially released on December 6.[10]

2016–present: Fresh Adventure, Love Sign and Miss This Kiss

On February 15, 2016, Laboum launched a campaign to fund their upcoming music video on the crowdfunding platform Makestar. Among other rewards, the group offered an "Honorary Producer" title in the music video credits to those who donated over a certain amount.[11] The campaign reached its goal of $8,261 in just four hours.[12]

The makestar campaign ultimately raised $27,832 – 336.9% of its original goal.[11] Laboum released the music video for "Journey to Atlantis" and its accompanying EP Fresh Adventure on April 6, 2016.[13]

On August 9, 2016 Laboum began teasing an upcoming comeback. After much anticipation they released the music video for "Shooting Love" and its accompanying EP Love Sign on August 23, 2016.

On April 17, 2017 their second mini album Miss This Kiss was released with the music video for the lead track 'Hwi Hwi'. They took home their first music show win on Music Bank on April 28, 2017 with 'Hwi Hwi'.[14] The album was crowdfunded on the platform Makestar. The makestar campaign raised $75,751.58 – 849.93% over its original goal. [15]

Members

Laboum on October 12, 2014.
Left to right, top row: Yujeong, Soyeon, ZN
Bottom row: Haein, Solbin, Yulhee

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[16]
Love Sign 13
Miss This Kiss 1

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[16]
Petit Macaron
  • Released: August 28, 2014
  • Label: NH Media, Nega Network, CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
 15
  • Re-released: November 3, 2014 (Petit Macaron: Data Pack)
  • Label: NH Media, Nega Network, CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
 25
Sugar Sugar
  • Released: March 27, 2015
  • Label: NH Media, Nega Network, CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
 17
Aalow Aalow
  • Released: December 6, 2015
  • Label: NH Media, Nega Network, CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
 26
Fresh Adventure
  • Released: April 6, 2016
  • Label: NH Media, Nega Network, Interpark, Windmill Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 9

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales Album
KOR
[24]
"Pit-A-Pat" (두근두근) 2014 195 N/A Petit Macaron
"What About You" (어떡할래) 148
"Sugar Sugar" 2015 271 Sugar Sugar
"Aalow Aalow" (아로아로) 180 Aalow Aalow
"Journey to Atlantis" (상상더하기) 2016 147 Fresh Adventure
"Shooting Love" (푱푱) 128 Love Sign
"Winter Story" (겨울동화) — Non-album single
"Hwi Hwi" (휘휘) 2017 — Miss This Kiss
"Only U" (두바둡) —
  • KOR: —
 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Videography

Music videos

Year Song Director(s)
2014 "Pit-A-Pat" Yong Seong[26]
"What About You?" Kim Beom-chul[27]
2015 "Sugar Sugar" No Jang-sik[28]
"Aalow Aalow" INSP, SUIKO[29]
2016 "Journey to Atlantis" Hong Won-ki[30]
"Shooting Love" Yoo Sung-kyun[31]
"Winter Story"
2017 "Hwi Hwi"
Dobadob (Only U)

Filmography

Dramas

Year Title Network Member(s) Note
2015 About Love Naver TV Cast ZN 2 Episodes
2016 Solomon's Perjury JTBC Solbin 12 Episodes
2017 Love Security Naver TV Cast Yujeong 9 Episodes
2017 Reunited Worlds SBS Solbin 32 Episodes

Variety shows

Year Title Network Member(s) Note
2015 Her Secret Weapon MBC Every 1 Solbin Contestant
2016 Laboum TV Naver V App All
Music Bank KBS2 Solbin Co-host with Lee Seo-won; July 2016 - present
Girl Spirit JTBC Soyeon Contestant

Film

Year Title Member(s) Role Note
2016 Showdown Solbin TBA [32]

Reality show

Year Title Network Member(s) Note
2016 Laboum project MBC Music All

Awards and nominations

Music programs

Music Bank

Year Date Song
2017 April 28 "Hwi Hwi"

References

  1. 1 2 Lee, Je-hyeon. "nh미디어-내가네트워크, 프로젝트 걸그룹 '라붐' 공개". TenAsia. Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Kwon, Seok-jeong. "신인걸그룹 라붐 음원공개 소녀시대 태티서 작사가 참여". TenAsia. Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  3. ↑ Choi, Jin-sil. "라붐, 뮤비 티저 영상 공개 '태엽 인형 변신'". TenAsia. Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "U-KISS' Kevin, ZE:A's Dongjun, and LABOUM's ZN Star in Omnibus Web Drama "About Love"". February 26, 2015.
  5. ↑ "「U-KISS」ケビン＆「LABOUM」ZN、ウェブドラマで共演". Wow! Korea. AISE Inc. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  6. ↑ "라붐, 27일 '슈가슈가'로 컴백..성숙 티저 공개". March 16, 2015.
  7. ↑ Yoon, So-hee. "라붐, 새 앨범 '두근두근' 재킷 이미지 공개.. '파자마 파티'". TenAsia. Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  8. ↑ Lee, Eun-ho. "'비밀병기 그녀' 네 번째 참가자 공개 "라붐 솔빈"". TenAsia. Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  9. ↑ Lee, Gyeong-ho. "라붐, 새 싱글 티저 공개..복고풍 요조숙녀 변신". Korea Daily. JMnet USA. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  10. ↑ Ahn, Woorim. "Laboum to Make Its Comeback with 'Aalow Aalow'". BNTNews. bntnews. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  11. 1 2 "Girl Group LABOUM M/V Production Funding Project". Makestar. Makestar. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  12. ↑ "Updates Tab - Girl Group LABOUM M/V Production Funding Project". Makestar. Makestar. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  13. ↑ Lee, Eun-jeong. "라붐, 말괄량이서 숙녀로…"청량한 노래로 돌아왔죠"". Yonhap News (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  14. ↑ https://www.soompi.com/2017/04/28/watch-laboum-takes-1st-win-ever-hwi-hwi-music-bank/
  15. ↑ "Makestar : LABOUM Album Project". https://www.makestar.co/projects/singer_laboum2/. External link in |website= (help)
  16. 1 2 "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 26, 2015.
  17. ↑ "2016년 09월 Album Chart" [September 2016 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  18. ↑ http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  19. ↑ "2014년 08월 Album Chart" [August 2014 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  20. ↑ "2014년 11월 Album Chart" [November 2014 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  21. ↑ "2015년 03월 Album Chart" [March 2015 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  22. ↑ "2015년 12월 Album Chart" [December 2015 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  23. ↑ 2016년 04월 Album Chart [April 2016 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  24. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015.
  25. ↑ 2017년 16주차 Download Chart [Week 16 of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  26. ↑ Petit Macaron (photobook). Laboum. South Korea: CJ E&M. 2014. Credit.
  27. ↑ VEGETARIAN PITBULL (October 29, 2014). "LA BOUM - 어떡할래(What about you) M/V". Vimeo.
  28. ↑ Sugar Sugar (photobook). Laboum. South Korea: CJ E&M. 2015. Credit.
  29. ↑ KOINRUSH (September 18, 2016). "LABOUM - AAROW AAROW [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]". Vimeo.
  30. ↑ Fresh Adventure (photobook). Laboum. South Korea: INTERPARK, Windmill ENT. 2016. Credits.
  31. ↑
    • Love Sign (photobook). Laboum. South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2016. Credit.
    • "LABOUM – Winter Story". SUNNYVISUAL.
    • Miss This Kiss (photobook). Laboum. South Korea: INTERPARK, Windmill ENT. 2017. Credit.
  32. ↑ Park, Soo-jyeong. "라붐 솔빈, 영화 '대결' 캐스팅..차세대 연기돌 기대". 10Asia. Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
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