Ambitious debuts that met an early demise

[hina.livejournal.com]

1. D. BACE

Produced by Lee Hyun Do, what's more surprising about this duo is that they are still active and promoting. At the time of their debut, they were one of the most anticipated rookies alongside X-Large and were expected to be the ones to continue the boy group legacy of g.o.d. Unfortunately, their career is often compared to Big Bang's pre-"Lies" release era, except without the "Lies" release. They never had a hit track and eventually disappeared as failures.


2. 2Shai

At the time, DSP was big enough to be considered SM's rival despite current circumstances. When SM came out with male duo Fly to the Sky, DSP later debuted 2Shai. Their debut track "Love Letter" earned fame much after its release but they managed to gain recognition for their vocal talent. Unfortunately, their follow-up promotions didn't do as well as expected, putting an end to their career. An unfortunate case of a talented group unable to earn popularity for it.


3. Blackbeat

A rather daring attempt by SM, as Blackbeat was completely a performance-oriented group. They came out with double title tracks - a rare instance back in the day - but ultimately failed to avoid criticisms for being a dance group without any vocalists. Compared to other SM groups, their fandom was also weak in comparison and they've thus been remembered as one of the failures of SM. Member Shim Jaewon is currently a choreographer for SM.


4. Milk, Shinvi

Girl group produced by Moon Hee Jun. Milk, Shinvi, Morning, Blackbeat, and CSJH are considered the 'top 5 disasters' of SM. The reason Milk, Shinvi, and Morning failed was because... they had no option but to fail. They are probably a dark history SM would want to erase. Member Park Hee Bon is currently an actress.


5. Jung Chul

Hyped as the son of Nami, he received a lot of attention during his debut thanks to the name recognition of his mother. He received a lot of support, even singing an OST for the popular drama 'Sangdoo, Let's Go to School', but ultimately failed in reaching success due to a lack of talent. He hasn't been promoting since his last album release two years ago.


6. i13

An ambitious project group produced by Sobangcha's Jung Won Kwan. Comprised of 13 teens, the group failed to gain any attention and was met with fast failure.

Netizen comments:

"Some of the reasons for failures are too subjective. Blackbeat had a vocalist. Jung Jin Young is currently a vocal trainer in SM. Jung Chul was a great singer as well, just that his vocal color wasn't what the public was used to."

"How could the legendary Ori be missing from this list... The shocking debut stage and then her subsequent disappearance..."

"I think Blackbeat's Jung Jihoon is also a vocalist in WE."

"i13 disbanded because their food expenses alone for the group and their staff exceeded $10,000 a month ㅋㅋㅋ"

"I remember wondering why Blackbeat never got popular. They had decent songs, just that they were all a bit dark in theme."

"I don't know about the reasons for their failure but 2Shai, Blackbeat, and Jung Chul all have awesome songs... I still listen to 2Shai even today."


Source: Telzone, Netizenbuzz


Omona, did any of you stan for failed groups?

Comments

[pikapika217.livejournal.com]

Where is Girls' Day?

[cairistiona.livejournal.com]

Oi! :( They're not that bad. ;___;

[pikapika217.livejournal.com]

Also, what happened to Gangkiz? I'd love for them to have a comeback or even an official disbanding announcement. I just need closure

[cairistiona.livejournal.com]

I believe they're preparing for a comeback actually. :)

[jia-zhang.livejournal.com]

....and CSJH are considered the 'top 5 disasters' of SM.

(http://tinypic.com?ref=n18j5y)

That hurt my feelings.

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

I refuse to believe such a thing!

[swhyeon1991.livejournal.com]

Omg that Ori perf was gold.

Well.. I stan Tasty lol.

[bangable.livejournal.com]

Tasty! What are they up to? Any comebacks planned? I totally missed their debut and got hooked on their mv...so damn catchy.

[lucyownsjoaquin.livejournal.com]

i really liked a'st1 tbh

[cairistiona.livejournal.com]

A+ ;___; They were my first K-Pop group.

[frequency.livejournal.com]

what happened to that group called bella? they had two singles then nothing else, lmao.

[strawberry-efeu.livejournal.com]

They're still together according to their company website. They added a new member to the group named Haena at some point. They're from the same company as MR.MR, so what I'd like to know is where is this nugu company getting all this money?

http://www.thenm.co.kr/artist/artist03_01.php

[shintotchi.livejournal.com]

The only one I listened to was Jungchul. I even have his album. I remember looking him up a month or so ago because after that random single her dropped, he disappeared. It sucks because I really love his style. :/

I always hear of Blackbeat too, but I never heard their songs or saw a video.

[rosetta16.livejournal.com]

wow, SM flopped in the past, didnt think that was posible O.O

[caramelorchoco.livejournal.com]

you gotta start somewhere!

[nortonamo.livejournal.com]

;-; I still listen to them regularly

[markthatcoin.livejournal.com]

yeah, i'm surprised every week when a group says they're having a "comeback" instead of a debut, but i don't mind it because i'm a convert if ever i like a song (case in point: VIXX "On and On")

[gypsy-sonata.livejournal.com]

i was trying to think of who i liked then flopped but I've been into kpop too long to try to remember anybody.

Just remembered YG's Jieun. She has a great voice but she never caught on.

[des-akazim.livejournal.com]

I really liked Jieun....isn't she still doing stuff?

my flops were battle, Kyo, and a crapton of rappers, like christopher and onesun (but I don't think they're really flops, just....missing, I guess?)

[waterpulse.livejournal.com]

Whatever happened to maydoni?

[krobwell.livejournal.com]

Does DNT still exist? They weren't that cute, but I really liked most of their music.

I hope The Boss comes back to Korea. :'(

[raiha-kasep.livejournal.com]

yes I need Karam TAT
but they really popular in Japan

[nortonamo.livejournal.com]

SHU-I, but they've found their place in Japan(looks like MN may be heading in the same direction too, sobs)

INY..(idfk)
m.peror..(they never debuted did they?)

[chinchuu.livejournal.com]

SM had quite a number of groups that failed, but you win some, you lose some.
I think half of Blackbeat still works for SM.

[bimpossible.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the blonde guy in the picture is Greg Hwang.

e

[xxmannequin.livejournal.com]

Two years ago I was pretty excited for the debut of the classical girl group LA.G. They released their single and were supposed to have their debut stage the next day. They never performed and simply disappeared.

"Don't delude yourself" was quite a good song. Shame they never got a chance.

Re: e

[queenmedea.livejournal.com]

I remember them! I have that song! They were so cool. I wanted more from them, but... nada.

[kotetsu.livejournal.com]

VNT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnHLfWAynYs) and Black Pearl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot_5zJPDYCw) :( Both groups with really good vocals and I wish their companies did better with them. It feels to me both companies expected them to have an instant "hit" and when it didn't materialize they gave up so quickly.

omg and JQT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0jBpTTAWmw) ;_;

[koushiba.livejournal.com]

I really loved VNT I was hoping they'd stay around ; ; They were the first girl group I liked right off the bat.

[krispy-bacon.livejournal.com]

I'm still in mourning for Ajoo. He just disappeared without a trace.

[kelseyum.livejournal.com]

ohhmygod i forgot about him!!!

[song-jihyuk.livejournal.com]

you mean april kiss right?? LOL

[hellodee16.livejournal.com]

I remember having the hots for ChungLim
he couldn't sing for shit tho.

[mya13.livejournal.com]

same. ia on the singing part too.

[sweet16een.livejournal.com]

CSJH are considered the 'top 5 disasters' of SM.
How are they a disaster they can sing live and dance?
I just don't get it....they were female tvxq unit SM stop caring about them.

I use to stan Blackbeat,A'st1,T Max, Take and Swi.t

I don't think that Blackbeat was that bad they were just like any other SM group that was out around that time.

[taylorniw.livejournal.com]

They're considered a disaster because they had a small spike in popularity and then just flopped left and right, and were replaced by better received acts. Being marketed as the female TVXQ probably hurt them, tbh.

[itsprincess.livejournal.com]

omg Ori. i remember laughing at how terrible she was. but now i just feel bad.

also i think thats the same time IU debuted and ppl were comparing them.

[pinksparkles14.livejournal.com]

CSJH? Failure?




NO. They're so so SO much better than other girl groups! /cough I dont even understand why they're underrated or why SM is keeping them under the covers. Ugh.

[surfandlurk.livejournal.com]

Sorry but I can't help but stare at your icon. JJ lips........ I could kiss him forever.

[kelseyum.livejournal.com]

a*st1 was who i was going to mention, but its here already.

i liked HITT and their song goodnight. they broke up/renamed/did something right?
taegoon also makes me sad, because i loved caall his songs.
and i kind of really liked that only song by TAKEN.. young boy? moreso i just like the one dude's super deep voice.

[sweet16een.livejournal.com]

TAKEN is now called A prince

[empressmaruja.livejournal.com]

I only got into KPop in 2009, so when it comes to flop groups I liked, I only remember Lady Collection.

[song-jihyuk.livejournal.com]

i love their mini album!