2Eyes (Korean: 투아이즈), stylized in all caps, was a South Korean girl group formed by SidusHQ. They made their debut in 2013 as a five-member group and consisted of Hyangsuk, Hyerin, Dasom, Daeun and Yeonjun. Following Yeonjun's departure, the group continues to promote as a four-member group.
2Eyes | |
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| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–2015 |
| Labels | SidusHQ/LOEN Entertainment |
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History
editPre-debut
edit2Eyes was formed by SidusHQ with Hyun Jin-young as their producer. It was SidusHQ's first investment into a K-pop group since the short-lived girl group LUV and the highly successful first-generation boy band g.o.d. Prior to receiving their current name, the group was called "god5" (갓파이브) as they were modeled after the five-member g.o.d.[1]
Hyangsuk and Dasom had both competed in the jTBC talent competition Made in U (ko) before joining SidusHQ.[2] Hyerin was a former JYP Entertainment trainee. Daeun had been a dancer. Yeonjun, the youngest member, was the final member recruited and had been part of an unsuccessful duo called Spiel (스피넬로) before joining the KBS singing competition program The Last Audition of My Life (ko) where she was scouted by SidusHQ.[3][4]
Prior to their official debut, 2Eyes recorded their version of "Winter Love" (겨울사랑), one of the soundtracks of the critically acclaimed SBS drama That Winter, the Wind Blows.[5] It was released in May 2013.
2013: Debut
editThe group name was derived from the idea of the members communicating with the audience through their eyes.[6] They then made their debut on June 20, 2013, performing their single "Don't Mess With Me" (까불지마) on the Mnet music program M Countdown.[7][8] The single album and music video for "Don't Mess With Me" were released in July.[9] The music video featured fellow SidusHQ artist, actor Kim Woo-bin.[10] Their debut drew much attention from critics as their management agency SidusHQ was better known for managing some of South Korea's top actors and actresses rather than musicians.[7]
2015: Comeback
editAfter Yeonjun's departure, 2Eyes decided to continue promoting as a four-member group. They made their comeback on August 24, 2015 with the single "PIPPI", which is based on the children's stories character Pippi Longstocking. The music video featured all for members dressed like Pippi Longstocking before transforming into beautiful young women.[11] In September, their company SidusHQ received a complaint from the Swedish company Saltkråkan which owned the copyright to the character Pippi Longstocking over the group's use of the concept without permission.[12]
Members
edit- Lee Hyang-suk (이향숙) – vocals, leader
- Kim Hye-rin (김혜린) – rap
- Lee Da-som (이다솜) – rap
- Jung Da-eun (정다은) – vocals
- Former member(s)
- Kim Yeon-jun (김연준)
Artistry and image
editWhen they debuted, 2Eyes opted for strong feminine and sexy image.[7] Unlike many girl groups who debuted at the time with bubblegum pop and "cute" concepts, 2Eyes drew attention for doing the opposite and debuting with a more mature image.[4]
Discography
editSingle albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales (DL) |
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| KOR [13] | |||
| Don't Mess With Me (까불지마) |
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| Shooting Star |
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90 |
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| Pippi | — | — |
References
edit- ^ "무서운 신인' 투아이즈, "까불지 마!"(인터뷰)" (in Korean). mk.co.kr. June 20, 2013.
- ^ "[HD인터뷰] 투아이즈 이향숙, "2AM 정진운? 든든한 선배이자 친구"". The Star (The Chosun Ilbo) (in Korean). July 5, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "'싸이더스 걸그룹' 투아이즈 "얼굴승부NO..3년 연습"(인터뷰)". Star News (in Korean). June 20, 2013.
- ^ a b "투아이즈 "얼굴 믿고 까불지마? 실력 믿고 까불지 뭐!"". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). June 26, 2013.
- ^ "'순천 아이유'에 패한 '투아이즈' 어떤 팀인지 보니 미모가···". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). February 1, 2014.
- ^ "SidusHQ's new girl group 2Eyes to come your way this month". allkpop.com. June 15, 2013.
- ^ a b c "걸그룹 투아이즈 "섹시의상? 가릴 사람은 가렸어요"". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). July 17, 2013.
- ^ "투아이즈(2EYES), 신인 걸그룹 맞아? 데뷔 첫 주 맹활약". The Star (The Chosun Ilbo) (in Korean). June 24, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "신예 투아이즈(2EYES), 김소현-박은지-조보아와 '찰칵!'". The Star (The Chosun Ilbo) (in Korean). June 21, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "김우빈, 투아이즈 뮤직드라마 '까불지마'서 악연 연기 '제대로 멋져!'". The Star (The Chosun Ilbo) (in Korean). July 10, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ ""투아이즈란 걸그룹이 있어요" 2년 만에 다시 내놓은 출사표 (인터뷰)". 10Asia (Korea Economic Daily) (in Korean). August 31, 2015. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "2EYES Faces Potential Legal Trouble for Comeback Concept". Soompi. September 2, 2015.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
- ^ "2013년 42주차 Download Chart" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
External links
edit- Artist Profile Archived 2017-11-16 at the Wayback Machine on Mnet