TVXQ, known as Tohoshinki in Japan, is a South Korean pop duo formed by SM Entertainment, composed of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin.
Miracle is the second compilation album by South Korean singer BoA, released through SM Entertainment on September 24, 2002. The album contains Korean versions of BoA's 2002 Japanese songs. The song "Every Heart" was first released in Japan and the Korean version is used as the end theme of anime Inuyasha.
My Name is the fourth Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist BoA, released through SM Entertainment on June 11, 2004. BoA promoted the album with the singles "My Name" and "Spark", the latter of which is a Korean-language cover of "Keep My Cool" (2002) by Luis Fonsi. The album saw BoA's transition into a more mature image in comparison to her previous records.
Girls on Top is the fifth Korean studio album by South Korean recording artist BoA, released through SM Entertainment on June 23, 2005. A repackage of the album, titled Moto, was released on August 17, 2005. The record saw a continuation of BoA's image change that began with her prior album My Name (2004); Girls on Top sought to portray a "mature and self-confident" image with themes expressing female empowerment. In Japan, a special edition of the album including a DVD was released by Avex Trax on March 26, 2008.
No. 1 is the second Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist BoA. The album's composition and arrangement was handled by several music collaborators, such as Yoo Young-jin, Kangta, Ahn Ik-soo, Sigurd Heimdal Rosnes, among others. Released through SM Entertainment on April 12, 2002, No. 1 marked BoA's return to South Korea following the release of her debut Japanese album Listen to My Heart a month prior, which saw widespread recognition in Japan.
The discography of South Korean entertainer Rain consists of seven studio albums, one compilation album, three extended plays, and thirty-three singles. His debut studio album Bad Guy was released in May 2002 and sold over 140,000 copies in South Korea. His sophomore studio album, How to Avoid the Sun, was released in October 2003 and spawned the titular single, which ranked at number one of the music program charts for multiple weeks.
A Letter from Greenland is the fourth studio album by South Korean girl group S.E.S., released on December 22, 2000, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Avex Asia. A Korean-language cover of Japanese singer Misia's single "Tsutsumikomu Yō ni..." (1998) called "Show Me Your Love", served as the album's lead single and promotions along with single "Be Natural".
Twins is the debut studio album by South Korean boy band Super Junior 05, now known as just Super Junior. It was released through SM Entertainment on December 5, 2005. The album spawned two singles: the group'ss debut single "Twins " and "Miracle". Commercially, Twins peaked at number three on the South Korean monthly MIAK album chart in December 2005, selling 28,536 copies within its first month of release. Since then, the album has sold over 100,000 copies.
Just Listen is the debut studio album by South Korean pop and R&B singer Seven, released on March 7, 2003, under YG Entertainment. It produced four singles: "Come Back to Me", "One More Time", "I Just Wanna Be" and "Baby I Like You Like That". Commercially, the album peaked at number four on the monthly MIAK albums chart for March 2003 and sold over 225,000 copies in South Korea by 2005.
"U" is a song recorded in multiple languages by South Korean boy group Super Junior, with the original Korean version released through SM Entertainment on May 25, 2006. A CD single was released in South Korea on June 7 and peaked at number one on the monthly MIAK album chart in June 2006, selling copies over 83,000 by July 2007. The song won five first place awards on South Korean music programs.
Tri-Angle is the debut studio album by South Korean boy group TVXQ, released through SM Entertainment on October 13, 2004. Several singles were released as part of the album, including "Hug", "The Way U Are", "I Believe" and the title track "Tri-Angle" featuring BoA and The TRAX.
"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap., sometimes referred to as "O"-Union or just O, is the third Korean studio album by South Korean boy group TVXQ, released through SM Entertainment on September 29, 2006. In a year when Korean music sales had slumped, it was the highest selling album in South Korea in 2006 and won the group several prominent awards in South Korea. The album stayed charted within the top 50 throughout 2007, and sold over 480,000 copies in South Korea by 2022.
Saldaga is the second studio album by South Korean vocal group SG Wannabe, released through Mnet Media on March 23, 2005. The record spawned two number one singles: "Sin and Punishment", which received numerous awards both for the music video and for the song itself, and "Saldaga". Like its predecessor, "Saldaga" was able to attract media attention for the group's vocal ability, thus SG Wannabe became the only artist in 2005 to sell more than 400,000 copies of their album. The album has sold 485,926 copies.
The 3rd Masterpiece is the third Korean studio album by South Korean male vocal group SG Wannabe. The record was a commercial success in South Korea, peaking at number one on the monthly MIAK album chart for two consecutive months and sold over 311,000 copies by the end of the year. It was the second best-selling album of 2006 according to MIAK, only behind TVXQ's "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap which sold 349,317 copies.
Rain 2, alternately titled How to Avoid the Sun, is the second Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist Rain, released through JYP Entertainment on October 16, 2003. It spawned two singles: the titular track "How to Avoid the Sun" and "You Already Knew". A R&B and pop album, Rain 2 was primarily written and produced by JYP founder Park Jin-young, Bang Si-hyuk, along with several other contributors.
It's Raining is the third Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist Rain, released through JYP Entertainment on October 8, 2004. Two singles were promoted for the album with accompanying music videos and promotions on music programs: the title track "It's Raining" and "I Do". The album was released in several territories throughout Asia in 2005, including Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Rain's World is the fourth Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist Rain. It was released on October 14, 2006, through JYP Entertainment. Building on the success of its predecessor, the album further established him as one of the top musical acts in Southeast Asia. A repackaged edition of the album was released on December 22, 2006.
"Hug" (Korean: 포옹) is the debut single by South Korean pop group TVXQ. Written by Yoon Jung and Park Chang-hyun and produced by Park Chang-hyun, "Hug" was first performed at a joint showcase featuring label mate BoA and American singer Britney Spears on December 26, 2003, TVXQ's official debut day. The song was later released as a CD maxi single on January 14, 2004, in South Korea. Its accompanying music video was filmed in December 2003 at the Ilsan Art House. The follow-up promotional song, "My Little Princess", was written by Hwang Sung-jae.
The discography of South Korean pop music group g.o.d includes eight studio albums, a compilation album and a single album. Debuting in 1999, the quintet released five studio albums before the departure of a member. The remaining members released another two albums as a quartet before going on an extended hiatus. Their eighth album was released in July 2014 to mark their reunion as a quintet and the 15th anniversary of their debut.
This Is Me is the third studio album by South Korean singer and actor Kim Jong-kook. It was first made available on June 24, 2005, and spawned the lead tracks "Standstill" and "Loveable". The album experienced commercial success in South Korea upon its release, topping the monthly MIAK album chart and selling over 243,000 copies by the end of the year, ranking as the second best-selling album in the country in 2005.
