NOM (band)

NOM (Korean: 엔오엠; abbreviation of No Other Man) was a South Korean boy band under JM Star Entertainment. They released their first single "Pretty Sister" in September 2013 with five members: A-IN, Yongki, K, Yohan and Hu. On September 4, 2014, it was announced on their official fan cafe that member Hu was officially withdrawing from the group.^[1] The following year Yongki withdrew from the group to focus on solo activities. JM Star announced the addition of two other members, Yun and Tyty, at the same time.

History

Pre-debut

Prior to his debut in NOM, member Yongki was a part of South Korean boy band MR.SLAM under the name Yongjin.^[2] The group's leader, A-IN, was a dance teacher alongside MNET's Dancing 9 contestant Kim Solhee. Yohan was in a dance group called "Tonic" that covered K-Pop songs by groups such as Block B.

2013-2015: "Pretty Sister", Philippine Activities, "You It's You"

NOM released their first single and music video for "Pretty Sister" on September 9, 2013 featuring their label mate Hwang Min-woo.^[3] On the same day, they released their dance practice video of the song, which was choreographed by choreographer ReflexJun. A few weeks after, they revealed on their official fan cafe that they would visit the Philippines prior to their on stage debut.^[4] After returning to Korea, NOM had their first stage performance on October 23, 2013 at MBC Music’s Show Champion.

On January 27, 2014, they revealed through their official fan cafe that they will be releasing a 'diary like' video of NOM's activities called "NOM TV".^[5] On February 8, 2014, they released the first episode of NOM TV through their official YouTube account.^[6] NOM returned to the Philippines in February, and held charity concerts alongside violinist Eunjoo Park. They held their first Korean fan meeting on March 26, 2014, where their labelmates Peach Girls appeared as special guests. NOM released their second single album " "You it's You", on April 4, 2014.^[7] They had their first comeback stage on May 21, 2014 at MBC’s Music Show Champion.

In the middle of 2014, NOM's company revealed that Hu would not be joining NOM's activities as well as their Philippine activities.^[8]On September 4, 2014, they revealed on their official fan cafe that Hu will be officially leaving the group, citing no reasons to his leave. Two days later Hu posted a message on his Facebook account stating that he left the group because of his different music taste and desire to focus on his studies. On September 10, NOM revealed on their official fan cafe that they will be going to the Philippines, once again.^[9] T They concluded their Philippine Promotions on October 6, 2014.

2016: NOM's disbandment, A-IN, Yohan and K joining 7stone

On February 1, 2016, JM Star Entertainment announced that NOM has disbanded. Meanwhile, the label was preparing to debut a new male group called “7stone”, with their new group's Facebook page opened on the same day of NOM’s disbandment. Former members A-IN, Yohan, and K were spotted in the 7stone group photo along with other trainees. The group will finally debut in 2017, under the name TopSecret^[10], it was also revealed that former member Hu debuted in late 2016 in the group Afos^[11]

Members

Last Known Lineup

• K (Kim Hyung-in 김형인)
• Yohan (Kim Jeong-hwan 정환김)
• A-in (Kim A-in 김아인)
• Tyty (Virit Tienwiseth)
• Yoon (Na Yoon Su 나윤수)

Former Members

• Hu (Min Jeong-hu 민정후)
• Yong Ki (Bae Cung Seok 배충석)

Discography

Singles

• Pretty Sister (2013)
• You It's You (2014)
• Kidding me (2015)
• ONLY U (FOR NEYB) (2015)

References