The discography of South Korean musician BoA consists of twenty-one studio albums,eight compilation albums,three extended plays (EPs) and numerous singles. BoA debuted as a musician through South Korean talent agency SM Entertainment at the age of 13 with the album ID;Peace B (2000),followed by her debut in Japan with Avex Trax in 2001.
This is the discography of South Korean boy band,Super Junior,produced and managed by SM Entertainment. Super Junior has formed five sub-groups,which target different markets. Super Junior-T,for example,brought influence to the younger generation on trot-styled music,and Super Junior-M is credited as an influential group in the Chinese music industry.
American musician MariéDigby has released six studio albums,four extended plays,five singles,and six music videos. Her debut single,a cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella",was released in 2007 and charted on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and Adult Top 40 charts. This song and her only other charted single to date - 2008's "Say It Again" - preceded her debut album,Unfold,which debuted at number 29 on the Billboard 200 upon its April 2008 release.
South Korean boy band 2PM has released twelve studio albums,three compilation albums,two EPs,and thirty-nine singles.
2NE1 were a South Korean girl group signed to YG Entertainment,with members CL,Bom,Dara,and Minzy making up the quartet. Their discography consists of two studio albums,two extended plays,eighteen singles and two promotional singles. The group established themselves in the Korean music scene in March 2009,with the release of the LG Cyon promotional single "Lollipop",a collaboration with label mates Big Bang. It brought the group instant recognition in South Korea and would receive over 3,000,000 downloads in the country.
Kara have released nine studio albums,eight compilation albums,seven extended plays,and twenty-eight singles. The group's debut studio album The First Blooming was released on March 29,2007. They entered the Japanese music scene on August 5,2010,with the Japanese version of "Mister". They also recorded soundtracks of various Korean and Japanese dramas.
The discography of South Korean girl group Wonder Girls,consists of three studio albums,four extended plays,one single album,two greatest hits albums and eighteen singles.
The discography of South Korean girl group After School consists of three studio albums,eight single albums,thirteen singles,five soundtrack contributions,twenty three videos and eight promotional singles.
South Korean singer-songwriter IU has released five studio albums,ten extended plays (EPs),47 singles,five single albums,two remake albums and two compilation albums. In addition,the singer has collaborations and soundtracks for television series,films,and online games.
"Sherlock" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Shinee as the lead single for their fourth extended play,Sherlock. It was released on March 19,2012,through SM Entertainment. A mashup of two different tracks,"Sherlock " is often considered K-pop's first "hybrid remix". It was composed and arranged by Thomas Troelsen,Rufio Sandilands,Rocky Morris and Thomas Eriksen,with lyrics penned by Jo Yoon-kyung. The song was commercially successful,reaching number one on the Gaon Digital Chart. A Japanese version was released on May 16,2012.
"I Love You" is a song recorded in two languages by South Korean girl group 2NE1. The Korean version was released on July 5,2012,through YG Entertainment,while the Japanese version was released on September 19 by YGEX as the group's third Japanese single. The song was produced by 2NE1's long-time collaborator Teddy Park. Musically,"I Love You" is described as an affectionate,lush,and "moody synth" dance-pop track that infuses elements of electronic and traditional Korean trot music to create a "different sound" and "new genre of music",whilst still showing the beauty of Korean culture.
One of a Kind is the first extended play of South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper G-Dragon. It was released on September 15,2012,digitally,and September 18 physically,through YG Entertainment. The EP consists of seven songs all written or co-written,and co-composed by G-Dragon himself.
Baek A-yeon is a South Korean singer and songwriter signed under Eden Entertainment. She is best known as the second runner-up contestant of K-pop Star.
"Fantastic Baby" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Big Bang. It was released as a single for digital download and streaming by YG Entertainment on February 29,2012,in conjunction with the release of the band's fourth extended play (EP),Alive (2012). The song was written by members T.O.P,G-Dragon and long-time group collaborator Teddy Park,whilst production and composition was handled by the latter two contributors. A boisterous,sonic and dynamic EDM track,"Fantastic Baby" incorporates a multitude of hooks and catchphrases—most notably "Wow,fantastic baby" and "boom shakalaka".
"Monster" is a song recorded by South Korean group Big Bang. It was released on June 3,2012,by YG Entertainment as the only single from the repackaged version of their extended play Alive,Still Alive. The song was written by group members G-Dragon and T.O.P,and composed by the previous with Choi Pil-kang. "Monster" peaked atop South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and reached the Top 10 on the Japan Hot 100.
Invitation is the debut extended play by Korean-American singer Ailee. It was released via YMC Entertainment on October 16,2012. Two singles were promoted off of the EP:"Heaven" was released on February 9,2012,while "I Will Show You" was released in conjunction with Invitation on October 16.
Korean-American singer-songwriter Ailee has released four studio albums,six extended plays,and twenty one singles. She has also participated in featured songs of various Korean artists,and made several soundtrack contributions.
South Korean girl group EXID has released three studio albums,one compilation album,five extended plays,and twenty-one singles. The group debuted in 2012 with the single "Whoz That Girl" to modest success. After subsequent lineup changes,EXID made their breakthrough with the song "Up &Down" in 2014,which topped the Gaon Single Charts and gave them their first music show win.
"Singing Got Better" is a song by Korean-American singer Ailee. It was released for digital download and streaming through YMC Entertainment on January 6,2014. Musically,"Singing Got Better" is an R&B and rock ballad that primarily utilizes piano and guitar instrumentations. Its subject matter revolves around the notion pushed by netizens that singers should settle down and forgo their careers once they become older;in the track,Ailee pushes her ideal instead.
"Bad Boy" is a single by South Korean boy band Big Bang. It was released on February 29,2012,by YG Entertainment,as the second single from their EP Alive. The track's R&B and hip hop sound was acclaimed by music critics,who called it one of BigBang's best songs. "Bad Boy" peaked at number two on South Korean's Gaon Digital Chart.
