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.
DIA is a South Korean girl group formed by MBK Entertainment. The group is currently composed of six members: Eunice, Jueun, Huihyeon, Yebin, Chaeyeon and Eunchae. DIA officially debuted on September 14, 2015, with their lead single "Somehow" from debut album Do It Amazing.
KNK is a South Korean boy band formed in 2016. KNK is an initialism which stands for K-pop knock, meaning "to knock on the door of K-pop with their music." They held their debut showcase on February 29, 2016, and officially released their debut single album titled Knock on March 3, 2016. The group currently consists of four members, Inseong, Jihun, Dongwon and Hyunjong.
7°CN is the seventh mini-album by South Korean pop-rock idol band CNBLUE. It was released on March 20, 2017, under FNC Entertainment and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. It was also the last Korean release to feature Jonghyun, who left the group in August 2019.
Alice, is a South Korean girl group consisting of EJ, Do-A, Chaejeong, Yeonje, Yukyung, Sohee, and Karin. The group originally debuted as Elris on June 1, 2017, with their first extended play, We, First.
Do Disturb is the first mini-album by South Korean musician and CNBLUE member Jung Yong-hwa. It was released on July 19, 2017, under FNC Entertainment. Its title was inspired by a "do not disturb" door hanger. Consisting of dance music tracks and balladry, the record sees a sonic shift from Jung's previous music with his band and as a solo artist.
Nature is a South Korean girl group formed in 2018 by n.CH Entertainment and currently consists of 9 members: Sohee, Saebom, Aurora, Lu, Chaebin, Haru, Loha, Uchae and Sunshine. Its original members, Yeolmae departed from the group ahead before debut in August 2018 and Gaga departure from the group in October 2019; were replaced respectively by Loha in November 2018 and Sohee in October 2019. Nature debuted on August 3, 2018, with the single album Girls and Flowers.
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in 2019 in South Korean music.
Cherry Bullet is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by FNC Entertainment. They debuted on January 21, 2019, with their first single album titled Let's Play Cherry Bullet. The group currently consists of seven members: Haeyoon, Yuju, Bora, Jiwon, Remi, Chaerin and May. Originally consisting of ten members, Mirae, Kokoro and Linlin left the group in December 2019.
AB6IX is a South Korean boy band formed by Brand New Music. The group currently consists of four members: Jeon Woong, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Woo-jin and Lee Dae-hwi. Former leader Lim Young-min's departure from the group was announced on June 8, 2020.
Once Upon a Time is the sixth extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. The album was released on May 20, 2019 by Woollim Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M. The album contains six tracks, including the lead single "Beautiful Days".
24°C is the first EP by South Korean singer Lee Hi, released on May 30, 2019, through YG Entertainment. It is Lee's first release since her three-year hiatus following the release of her studio album in 2016. The EP features the lead single "No One" (누구없소). It is Lee Hi's final release under YG Entertainment.
Treasure Epilogue: Action to Answer is the fourth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band Ateez. It was released on January 6, 2020, with "Answer" serving as the lead single. The physical album comes in two versions: A and Z. Musically, it is a hip hop and EDM album.
Over 10 Years is a special album by South Korean rock band, FT Island, released on June 7, 2017, by FNC Entertainment. The album was preceded by a remake of the band's debut song, "Love Sick," while title track, "Wind," released alongside the album.
Labyrinth is the eighth extended play (EP) and 5th anniversary debut commemorate album by South Korean girl group GFriend. The album was released on February 3, 2020, by Source Music and distributed by kakao M. The release marked the group's first album in seven months, following Fever Season and the group's first project since Source Music was acquired by the company Big Hit Entertainment in 2019. The EP contains six songs including the lead single "Crossroads". Musically, it is a K-pop album with influences of various styles and genres including synth-pop, EDM and rock. Commercially, the EP topped the Gaon Album Chart upon debut. GFriend promoted the album with live performances on South Korean music shows, winning a total of 7 music show awards.
"Hands Up" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Cherry Bullet. The song was digitally released on February 11, 2020 by FNC Entertainment. This marks the first release without members Mirae, Kokoro and Linlin, following their departure from the group on December 13, 2019 and their third release overall.
Dye is the eleventh extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band Got7. It was released digitally and physically on April 20, 2020 by JYP Entertainment and distributed by Dreamus. It contains six songs, including the lead single "Not By the Moon", and four bonus tracks. It follows their previous EP Call My Name (2019). Musically, the EP incorporates various genres and styles including synth-pop, trap, reggaeton, house, jazz and pop.
Delight is the second extended play by South Korean singer Baekhyun. It was released on May 25, 2020, by SM Entertainment, and contains seven tracks, including the lead single, "Candy". The EP is available in four versions: Cinnamon, Honey, Mint, and Chemistry, which was released on June 29.
Cherry Rush is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Cherry Bullet. It was released on January 20, 2021, by FNC and distributed by Kakao M. The EP contains five tracks, including the lead single "Love So Sweet".
Love Dive is the second single album by South Korean girl group Ive. The single album was released by Starship Entertainment on April 5, 2022, and contains two tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
