Boys Profiles

Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS501

SS501 (pronounced as Double-S Five-Oh-One or Deo Beul E Seu Oh Gong Il (더블에스오공일) in Korean) is a popular South Korean boy band formed under the management of Daesung Entertainment, also known as DSP Entertainment. All the members of the group have subsequently left DSP Entertainment to different management companies, but they still intend to stay together as SS501. The name of the band is a combination of letters and numbers that have special meaning. The first “S” stands for “Superstar". The second “S” is an abbreviation for "Singer". The combination of 5, 0, and 1 symbolizes "five members united as one forever".

2005-2006: Debut

SS501 debuted on June 8, 2005 with their first single "Kyeonggo" (Korean: "경고", "Warning"), with a second single "Snow Prince" released in late 2005. The group was inactive in Korea for most of 2006, although they had a fan meeting in Japan in April of that year. The reason was due to Heo Young Saeng's throat condition which required a surgery, thus resulting in a need for time to fully recover. In mid-2006, they held their first successful concert, "Step Up Concert" in Osaka, Japan. In late 2006, they returned to Korea in order to promote their first full album, which was released on November 10 and titled S.T.01 Now. Singles from the album included "Unlock" and "Four Chance". As well as promoting the album on various variety and music shows, they also filmed a show on MNet called SOS. The group (except Heo Young Saeng, who was recovering from the sugery) also lent their voices for the 2006 animated movie Pi's Story.

2007-2008: Japanese activities, 'Boys Over Flowers', and Sub-unit

Later in 2007, the group debuted in the Japanese market. A Japanese fan club has been established with the name of "Triple S Japan"; it officially debuted on March 25, 2007, when SS501 had their first official meeting with the group. The group released their Japanese single "Kokoro", alongside multiple versions, including one with all members and five others featuring the members individually. The single debuted at #5 on the Oricon chart, and move to #3 the next day. A full album was released later that year. Then SS501 got the new comer award in Japan and this is the first time for Korean artist could get this award.

In 2008, SS501 returned to Korea with their single Deja Vu released on March 8, 2008. The title track was the first song to be promoted, and they began their comeback on music channel M.Net's M Countdown. After success with their single "Deja Vu", they began to promote their second single, "A Song Calling for You". They performed their Goodbye Stage on Music Bank on June 6, 2008, to return to Japanese activities.

On October 2, 2008, an official announcement confirmed that leader Kim Hyun Joong was part of the cast for the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango, officially named Boys Over Flowers. It was broadcast on KBS in the first half of 2009, with a total of 25 episodes and a few special episodes.

With both Park Jung Min (Danny Park on the musical Grease) and Kim Hyun Joong on solo activities, the next SS501 album was pushed back to July 2009. As such, the other three members formed a subunit with Heo Young Saeng as the leader and released a project album named U R Man in November 2008. The first single released was "U R Man". They also promoted their single for the Boys Over Flowerssoundtrack, "Nae Meoriga Nabbaseo" (Korean: "내 머리가 나빠서", "Because I'm Stupid"). Due to the success of the drama, the song had a high number of downloads.

2009—2010: Mini albums, first Asian tour, and contract issues

SS501 released their official second Japanese album All My Love on May 13, 2009. A promotional tour was also held in Japan support of the album. They later released the album Solo Collection, consisting of the individual members' songs. Following its release, the members dissolved into their solo activities. They later reunite to embark on their first Asia tour, visiting Seoul, Tokyo, Taiwan, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

The group's mini album Rebirth was released in two part: a limited and a full edition. The former was released on the 20th of October with the latter on the 22nd. The limited special edition album included two posters and a 100 page photo diary. SS501 promoted the album with the single "Love Like This"; the song went on win two Music Bank awards and one Inkigayo Mutizen in November. Promotional activities for the album ended on November 29, 2009.

Kicking off 2010, SS501 held a concert in Thailand before holding their final concert in Seoul to conclude their Asia Tour. Although the release of their new mini album was planned to be on May 1, 2010 (a nod towards "501" in the group's name), the date was pushed back in order to "add finishing touches". They also performed at the 2010 Dream Concert later that month. Due to the fact that Kim Hyun Joong was still recovering from a previous injury, they sang two ballads instead of the rumored come back track. A day after their performance at the Dream Concert, one of their mini-album tracks, "Let Me Be The One" was leaked on the internet. Not long afterwards, the teaser for the comeback track was unveiled. The third mini album, "Destination", was finally released on May 24, 2010. Their first win for their title track "Love Ya" was during their second week of promotion in Music Bank, on June 11, 2010. They also took first place the following week. On June 18, 2010, Daesung Entertainment announced that SS501 would end their "Love Ya" promotions due to contract expiry with DSP on June 7, 2010.

Starting with the group's leader Kim Hyun Joong, majority of the members began to leave DSP Entertainment. Kim was the first to leave, signing with KeyEast Entertainment. This was followed by Park Jung Min to join CNR Media, Kim Hyung Jun for S-Plus Entertainment, andHeo Young Saeng and Kim Kyu Jong both signing with B2Ment. Although the members are under different companies, SS501 will retain its name and will still produce songs. All of the members' companies have stated that SS501's activities will be top priority in their contracts.

On October 2010, Kim Hyung Jun announced that SS501 will be back in early 2011 with a new album.^[10] Regardless, the members are working on their solo endeavors for the time being. Kim Hyun Joong wrapped up filming the drama Playful Kiss as Baek Seung Jo, the main male lead along with Jung So Min as Oh Ha Ni, the main female lead, meanwhile it was confirmed that members, Heo Young Saeng and Kim Kyu Jong will be holding fanmeetings in countries across Asia. Park Jung Min's comeback solo album Not Alone was originally supposed to be released back in November 2010, but due to North Korea attacking South Korea, CNR Media pushed back the date to January 20, 2011 to allow Park Jung Min to add more songs to the album. Park Jung Min was also involved in a musical 'Bonds Of Boys' in Japan as an exchange student from 18 November - 23 November. Kim Hyung Jun was in musical 'Cafe-In' in Korea from 24 November 2010 - 23 January 2011 as two characters: Ji Min and Jeong Min. His solo album "Girl" release date is 8 March.

Artistry

Although most of their music is composed by various people, the members of SS501 have also contributed to their albums. Kim Hyung Junand his brother, Kim Ki Bum (U-KISS) composed, under the name "H&B", the songs: "Want It", "The One", "I AM", "Hey G". Kim Hyung Jun also wrote the lyrics of the song "Obsess" in their Rebirth album. Heo Young Saeng composed his solo song "Is It Love?" and "Until Forever", one of the tracks in SS501's album Destination. Park Jung Min composed the song "Kiss" which is sung by Rainbow, he performed the song at their Persona concert. Park Jung Min also composed Not Alone and other songs from his album

Discography

Korean

SS501

• Released: June 25, 2005
• Label: DSP Entertainment
• Tracks: 6

1. 경고 (Warning)
2. Passion
3. Never Again
4. Take U High
5. Everything
6. Everything (Instrumental)

Snow Prince

• Released: December 10, 2005
• Label: DSP Entertainment
• Tracks: 5

1. 하얀사람 (3:21)
2. My Girl (4:17)
3. Snow Prince (3:24)
4. In Your Smile (3:34)
5. Fighter (3:33)

Deja Vu

• Released: March 11, 2008
• Label: DSP Entertainment
• Tracks: 3

1. Deja Vu (3:32)
2. A Song Calling for You(3:41)
3. Destiny (3:12)

화성남자, 금성여자 (Men from Mars, Women from Venus)

• Released: April 29, 2009
• Label: Yedang Entertainment Company
• Tracks: 3

1. 화성남자, 금성여자 (Mars Men, Venus Women Hyung Jun ft. MiSo)

Digital singles

널 부르는 노래 (remix)

• Released: April 18, 2008
• Tracks: 2

1. 널 부르는 노래 (remix)
2. 널 부르는 노래 (instrumental)

You're My Heaven

• Released: June 27, 2008
• Tracks: 2

1. 넌 나의 천국(You Are My Heaven")
2. 넌 나의 천국(instrumental)

Thank You (Kim Hyun Joong)

• Released: July 4, 2008
• Tracks: 2

1. 고맙다
2. 고맙다 (instrumental)

그 남자의 책 198쪽 (Theme Single)

• Released: October 7, 2008
• Tracks: 3

1. 바라보며 (Original ver.)
2. 바라보며 (Violin ver.)
3. 바라보며 (Guitar ver.)

U R Man (Remix Edition)

• Released: January 9, 2009
• Tracks: 2

1. U R Man (Remix)
2. The One (Remix)

Lonely Girl (“Bad Girl Diary” OST)

• Released: February 19, 2009
• Tracks: 1

1. Lonely Girl

Anycall Haptic Mission 2

• Released: May 20, 2009
• Tracks: 1

1. Play

We Can Fly

• Released: June 12, 2009
• Tracks: 1

1. We Can Fly

Albums

Volume 1 - S.T 01 Now

• Released: November 10, 2006
• Label: DSP Entertainment
• Tracks: 15

1. Existence
2. 4Chance
3. Unlock
4. Again
5. Stand By Me
6. Sky
7. Coward
8. Man
9. Hana
10. Confession (Clumsy Proposal)
11. Bye Bye
12. Radio Star
13. Wings of the World
14. Warning (Remix Ver.)
15. Unlock (Heavy Edition Feat. 김세황) (Hidden Track)

A Surgeon Bong Dal Hee O.S.T. (SBS TV Series)

• Released: February 13, 2007
• Label: CJ Music
• Tracks: #12

1. 어린 날의 기억
2. 지울 수 없는 사랑

쿵야쿵야 (KBS Animation)

• Released: April 24, 2007
• Label: Maninemedia
• Tracks: #19

1. Fly Away
2. Fly Away (Go Go Remix)

Mini Album — Find

• Released: July 28, 2008
• Label: DSP Entertainment
• Sales: 18,825
• Tracks: #8

1. 너와 숨쉬다
2. 넌나의천국
3. Find
4. 고맙다 (Thank You) (vocal 현중 Kim Hyun Joong)
5. 넌나의천국-inst.
6. Find: Inst.
7. 사랑해X5
8. 고맙다 (Thank You) acoustic version

Mini Album — U R Man

• Released: November 21, 2008
• Label: Mnet Media
• Tracks: #6

1. Want It
2. U R Man
3. The One
4. 사랑인거죠
5. Never Let You Go
6. I Am

Boys Over Flowers O.S.T. (KBS TV Series)

• Released: January 8, 2009
• Label: Planet 905
• Tracks: #

1. 내 머리가 나빠서 (Because I'm Stupid)
2. 애인만들기 (Making a Lover)
3. Sometime (OST for F4 Special Edition)

Mini Album — Collection

• Released: July 8, 2009
• Label: DSP Entertainment
• Tracks: #6

1. 제발 잘해줘 (Please, Be Nice to Me) [김현중; Kim Hyun Joong Solo]
2. 이름없는 기억 (Nameless Memory) [허영생; Heo Young Saeng Solo]
3. Wuss Up [김규종; Kim Kyu Jong Solo]
4. 하면은 안돼 (If You Can Not) [박정민; Park Jung Min Solo]
5. Hey G [김형준; Kim HyungJun Solo]
6. 비겁하지 않겠어 (I Won't Be a Coward) [Previously released in U R Man (Japan Ver. Edition)]

친구 - 우리들의 전설 OST (Friend, Our Legend OST) [MBC TV Drama]

• Released: July 16, 2009
• Label: KT Music
• Tracks: #1

1. 눈물을 지워가 (Wipe your Tears) [허영생; Heo Young Saeng Solo]

Rebirth

• Released: October 22, 2009
• Label: MNet Media
• Sales: 100,201
• Tracks: 5
• Singles: Love Like This (네게로) (23.10.2009)

1. Wasteland
2. Love Like This (네게로)
3. 하루만 (Only One Day)
4. Obsess (중독...) - Lyrics by Kim Hyung Jun
5. 완.두.콩. (Green Peas)

Destination

• Released: May 27, 2010
• Label: Mnet media
• Tracks: 6
• Singles: Love Ya (31.6.2010), Let Me Be the One (그게 나라고..) (6.7.2010)

1. Let Me Be The One (그게 나라고..)
2. Love Ya
3. Crazy 4 U
4. Until Forever (영원토록) - Lyrics by Heo Young Saeng
5. Let Me Be the One (그게 나라고..) Acoustic Ver.
6. Love Ya (Instrumental)

Japanese

Singles

Kokoro (Regular Edition)

• Released: August 1, 2007
• Tracks: 6

1. Kokoro
2. Be a Star
3. Alice
4. Kokoro (instrumental)
5. Be a Star (instrumental)
6. Alice (instrumental)

Kokoro (Limited Edition)

• Released: August 1, 2007
• Tracks: 12

1. Kokoro
2. Be a Star
3. Alice
4. Kokoro (Instrumental)
5. Be a Star (Instrumental)
6. Alice (Instrumental)
7. Rize Up (Hyun Joong)
8. Rize Up (Instrumental)
9. Hajimete Miru Sora Datta (Young Saeng)
10. Hikari (Kyu Jong)
11. Here (Jung Min)
12. Sayonara ga Dekinai (HyungJun)

Distance~君とのキョリ

• Released: September 19, 2007
• Tracks: 4

1. Distance ~ 君とのキョリ
2. Gleaming Star
3. Distance~君とのキョリ (Instrumental)
4. Gleaming Star (Instrumental)

Lucky Days

• Released: June 18, 2008
• Tracks: 6

1. Lucky Days
2. Summer Blue
3. 君を歌う歌
4. Lucky Days (instrumental)
5. Summer Blue (instrumental)
6. 君を歌う歌 (instrumental)

Albums

SS501

• Released: October 10, 2007
• Tracks: 11

1. Live!
2. Distance: 君とのキョリ
3. 4Chance (Watch Game)
4. ホンとに好きだった
5. No Exit Days
6. Again
7. Boundless
8. Butterfly
9. Always and Forever
10. サンセット
11. Kokoro

Singles

• Released: May 21, 2008
• Tracks: 10

1. 警告
2. Passion
3. Never Again
4. Take U High
5. Everything
6. 白い人
7. My Girl
8. Snow Prince
9. In Your Smile
10. Fighter

U R Man (Japan Ver. Edition)

• Released: March, 2009
• Tracks: 10

1. Begeophaji Anhkesseo ("비겁하지 않겠어" "I Won't Be a Coward")
2. Sometime
3. Want It
4. U R Man
5. The One
6. Sarangingeojyo ("사랑인거죠", "It's Love")
7. Never Let You Go
8. I Am
9. U R Man (Remix)
10. The One (Remix)

All My Love

• Released: May 13, 2009
• Sales: 9,553
• Tracks: 13

1. メッセージ
2. Mermaid...
3. I Want You
4. Lucky days
5. Get Along
6. Promise to Promise
7. Believe in Love
8. Let's Break Away
9. Time of Destiny
10. Lovers
11. 浅い夢の果て
12. トラベラーグライダー
13. All My Love

DVDs

• 1st Concert DVD – Step Up — Released: December 4, 2006 [Korean Version]
• 1st Concert in Osaka — Released: March 28, 2007 [Japanese Version]
• The 1st Story of SS501 - Released: April 19, 2007 [Korean Version]
• Live in Japan 2007 - Released: August 29, 2007 [Japanese Version]
• Let's Learn Korean with SS501 - Released: November 3, 2007 [Japanese Version]
• Documentary of Heart to Heart — Released: December 24, 2007 [Japanese Version]
• Special Event Tour Heart to Heart — Released: February 6, 2008 [Japanese Version]
• The 1st Story of SS501 - Released: February 20, 2008 [Japanese Version]
• 1st Maxi Single in Japan Special DVD — Released: 2008 [Japanese Version]
• 1st Album in Japan Special DVD — Released: 2008 [Japanese Version]
• Music Clip Vol.1 DVD — Released: July 16, 2008 [Japanese Version]
• 2008 Japan Tour DVD — Released: September 17, 2008 [Japanese Version]
• The Mission DVD — Released: May 13, 2009 [Japanese Version]
• UR Man Showcase With Triple S DVD — Released: July 24, 2009 [Japanese Version]
• 5 Men in 5 Years in 2005~2009 MBC DVD Collection — Released: November 2009
• SS501 1st Asia Tour - Persona In Seoul DVD — Released: March 2010
• SS501 1st Asia Tour - Persona In Seoul Encore DVD — Released: August 2010

Concerts

• Step Up in Seoul, South Korea (2006)
• Step Up in Busan, South Korea (2006)
• Step Up in Daegu, South Korea (2006)
• Concert in Osaka, Japan (2006)
• Concert in Seoul, South Korea (2006)
• 4th Annual Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles, California, USA (2006)
• Concert in Tokyo, Japan (2007)
• Concert in Shanghai, China (2008)
• Concert in Tokyo, Japan (2008)
• Concert in Osaka, Japan (2008)
• Victory Concert in Los Angeles, California, USA (2009)
• 7th Annual Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles, California, USA (2009)
• 1st Asia Tour Persona in Seoul, South Korea (2009)
• 1st Asia Tour Persona in Tokyo, Japan (2009)
• 1st Asia Tour Persona in Taipei, Taiwan (2009)
• 1st Asia Tour Persona in Shanghai, China (2009)
• 1st Asia Tour Persona in Hong Kong, China (2009)
• 1st Asia Tour Persona in Bangkok, Thailand (2010)
• 1st Asia Tour Persona Encore in Seoul, South Korea (2010)

Radio shows

The individual members have hosted their own radio shows. Kim Kyu Jong, Park Jung Min & Heo Young Saeng hosted "Young Street" and Kim Hyung Jun currently hosts "Music High"

Reality shows and documentaries

SS501 has had various reality shows and documentaries based on their personal and Idol lives.

• M!Pick by M.Net - Documenting pre-debut and three months after debut
• Thank You for Waking Us Up! (Hosted by Park Kyung Lim) - Documenting the sleeping habits of SS501 and the fun of waking them up
• Thank You for Raising Me Up! (Sequel to Thank You for Waking Us Up!) - SS501 raising Daengee, an abandoned dog
• SS501 KM Idol World - SS501 splits off into teams to complete challenges and missions with the people
• SS501 The Mission by MNet Japan - SS501 go on missions not only to learn Japanese, but to capture the heart of Japanese fans
• SS501 in USA - SS501 travels to California and Nevada for a photo shoot
• SS501 Japan Making the Band
• SS501 in Osaka - SS501 performing in Japan
• SS501 SOS by M.Net - SS501 helping people with serious problems as they unravel the mystery and investigate behind every story
• SS501 Stalker by M.Net - SS501 has a stalker on their hands that seem to know their every move
• Wonderful Day - SS501 spends a day out in the park playing games and having fun
• Infinite Challenge - A sports competition that puts SS501 against the MC's of the show
• Reds Go Together - Documenting SS501 during the World Cup
• Boys Over Flowers (TV series) (supporting lead: Kim Hyun Joong) (SS501 sub-unit cameo, episode 4)
• Learn Korean with SS501! - A program behind the scenes SS501's book in Japan that taught the teachings of the Korean language
• Heroine 6
• Hanbok - A show where participants go against one another in a series of challenges
• SS501 Romance Sky - SS501 are airline attendants for a day
• SBS Chocolate - A talk show
• SS501 Champagne - A talk show
• SS501 Super Viking - SS501 (except Park Jung Min) competed in a physical challenge across an obstacle course
• SS501 Real Story I Am - Arirang tribute to the SS501 story
• School of Rock - SS501 visiting and performing in schools
• Star Golden Bell - A variety show where different idols/stars come and answer questions through a series of games
• Strong Heart - Idols/stars come and share their heartfelt stories
• Let's Go to School with SS501
• SS501 Sunny Side
• Quiz! Sixth Sense - A show where participants are split into teams and endure games of questions and answers
• Intimate Note 2 - A variety show along with their juniors, Kara (band)
• SS501 Big Mama - SS501 goes through a pregnancy training to find out how hard it is to be a pregnant mother
• Golden Fishery
• Happy Together

Members' Profile

Kim Hyun Joong was born on June 6, 1986. His the position in the group is the leader, rapper, and vocal. His past experience include MC Show Music Core, MC SBS Inki Gayo, MC Mnet Countdown. He can play the piano and the guitar.

Appeared in:

• Family Outing (Kim Hyun Joong eps 64-65)
• Boys Over Flowers - as Yoon Ji Hoo
• We Got Married
• Haptic Mission - Participants compete through the Anycall job process to become the Anycall spokesperson
• X-Man
• Mischievous/Playful Kiss - as Baek Seung Jo
• Dream High ( ep 1)

Heo Young Saeng was born on November 3, 1986. His position in the group is the main high vocal. His past experience include DJ for SBS's "Youngstreet" Radio (from June to August 2006), MC Mnet Countdown. He can play the piano.

Kim Kyu Jong was born on February 24, 1987. His position in the group is high low vocal. His past experience include Mnet "Drama - Break", DJ for SBS's "Youngstreet" Radio, MC Mnet Countdown. He can do magic tricks.

Appeared in:

• Manwon Happiness - A show where participants try to live only using a certain amount of money
• Shopping King - Two idols go head to head in online shopping, buying what they think the contestant wants
• Seti - An online drama
• God of Cookery Expedition - Kyu Jong served as an MC; the show designed to taste some of the best recommended food
• Happy Together - Along with Kim Hyun Joong, a talk show on a set somewhat like a sauna

Park Jung Min was born on April 3, 1987. His position in the group is low vocal. His past experience include MTV Fresh VJ (from March to November 2003), DJ for SBS's "Youngstreet" Radio, MC of a Korean TV Show (MBC): 74434, MC SBS Inki Gayo, and MC Mnet Countdown. He can tap dance.

Appeared in:

• SS501 Park Jung Min Onstyle Magazine What Women Want - Behind-the-scenes look at Park Jung Min's world of fashion
• Human Theater 2 - A show with Jung Min as the main male lead acting out two options in a situation and what the consequences would be if he chose one over the over and vice versa

On January 20, 2011, he released his mini album, "Not Alone" consisting of a single with the same name. The song features an orchestra and has a classical tone to it. The full music video to Jung Min’s title track, ‘Not Alone‘, was just released on major music websites. With the combination of his great vocals and his new image, the music video was a big hit.

Kim Hyung Joon was born on August 3, 1987. His position in the group is main vocal, rap, and maknae (the youngest). His past experience include Ock Joo Hyun's (Fin.K.L) Music Video - Catch, MC Mnet Hello Chat (2006), MC Mnet ALBRARY (2008), MC Mnet Countdown. He can swim and play the piano.

Appeared in:

• Kim Hyung Joon Becomes a Progamer (of Starcraft, produced by MBC Game) - Hyung Jun learning the secrets of gaming
• Ohbamah show - host
• the music video for Kan Mi Yeon's "Paparrazi"

SS501 show show show : a reality show

Awards

Years	Awards
2005	2005 M.net KM Music Festival: Best New Male Group Award 2005 SBS Gayo Awards: Best New Artist 2005 MBC Music Festival: Best New Artist 2005 KBS Music Award: Best New Artist
2006	2006 M.net KM Music Festival:Best Dance Group Award 2006 SBS Gayo Awards: Netizen Popularity Award 21st Golden Disk Award: Newcomer Award 21st Golden Disk Award: Disk Bonsang 21st Golden Disk Award: Popularity award 16th Seoul Music Award: Newcomer Award 16th Seoul Music Award: Popularity Award
2008	17th Seoul Music Award: Popularity Award 22ndJapan Gold Disc Award:Best 10 New Artist
2009	18thSeoul Music Awards: Hallyu Award 18thSeoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (February) (Because I'm Stupid) 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards:Best OST Award (Because I'm Stupid) 2009 Asian Yahoo Buzz Award: Top Buzz International Group