Coed School

This article is about the South Korean pop music group. For the general concept of a "coed school", see coeducation.

Coed School 남녀공학
Also known as	Co-Ed, Namnyeo Gonghak
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, dance pop
Years active	2010 (2010)–present
Labels	Core Contents Media
Associated acts	5dolls
Members
Soomi Kwangheng Yoosung Taewoon Jongkook Chanmi Noori Hyoyoung Hyewon Eunkyo Sungmin
Past members
Kangho

Coed School
Hangul	남녀공학
Hanja	男女共學
Revised Romanization	Namnyeo Gonghak
McCune–Reischauer	Namnyǒ Konghak

Coed School is a South Korean 11-member dance/pop group established by Core Contents Media in 2010, consisting of 6 male and 5 female members:^[1] Soomi, Kwangheng, Yoosung, Taewoon, Kangho, Chanmi, Noori, Hyoyoung, Hyewon, Sungmin and on December Eunkyo was added but debuted in 5Dolls sub group. Jongkook was added in November 2011 and replaced Kangho, who decided to leave the group to focus on acting. They debuted with the single "Too Late" in late September 2010.

History

2010: Debut and Something That Is Cheerful and Fresh

Just under three weeks since their debut, the group followed up "Too Late" with a second single, "Bbiribbom Bberibbom" (삐리뽐 빼리뽐). The music video for the song was recorded on October 11, 2010, and features T-ara member Ham Eun-jeong. The video, along with a second music video for ballad "Nae Simjangeul Ttwige Haneun Mar" (내 심장을 뛰게 하는 말 "I Love You A Thousand Times"), was released on October 18. The single itself was released on October 19, and they performed "Bbiribbom Bberibbom" for the first time the next day on M! Countdown. "Bbiribbom Bberibbom" has so far peaked at number 61 on the Gaon Chart.^[2]

The group's debut mini album, Something That Is Cheerful and Fresh, was released on October 28, 2010. It features the three previously released songs and various remixes. Despite being limited to 20,000 copies, Core Contents Media announced that the album had received 50,000 pre-orders.^[3]

2011: 5dolls debut, Charming Five Girls

Main article: 5dolls

The four female members of the band along with Seo Eunkyo, were announced by Core Contents Media as a sub group called 5dolls. On February 7, 2011 5dolls has released a debut music video teaser with the title track, "Ipsul Jaguk" (입술자국 "Lip Stains") was produced by Brave Brothers. The music video was also directed by Cha Eun-taek. The MV also featured Jay Park. On February 16 they released the MV for "Neo Mariya" (너 말이야 "Your Words") and a debut mini-album "Charming Five Dolls".

5dolls released a 2nd mini-album "Time To Play" on May 11, 2011 with the lead single "Like This Or That" (이러쿵 저러쿵) at that same day they also released their MV for "Like This Or That".

On Nov. 4, 2011, member Yoosung posted pictures of new member Shin Jong Kook, after the departure of Kangho, who wanted to focus on his acting career. Shin Jong Kook will be debuting with the male sub-unit and full comeback of Co-Ed School.

Discography

Mini albums

Year	Information
2010	Something That Is Cheerful and Fresh Released: October 28, 2010 Language: Korean Length: 26:22 Label: Core Contents Media

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart position	Album
		Gaon Chart [2]
2010	"Too Late"	13	Something That Is Cheerful and Fresh
	"Bbiribbom Bberibbom"	61
	"I Love You A Thousand Time"	—

"—" denotes a title that did not chart

Music videos

Year	Music video	Length
2010	"Too Late"	6:56
	"Bbiribbom Bberibbom"	4:14
	"I Love You A Thousand Time"	3:59

Members

Member	Birth Date	Position	Other Info
Soomi (수미)	March 3, 1989	Leader, Lead Vocalist	Former SeeYa member, Current Leader
Kwanghaeng (광행)	January 20, 1990	Rapper	Tallest Co-Ed member, Had a cameo in Death Bell 2, Had a minor role in Coffee House ep. 14, 15.
Yoosung (유성)	May 9, 1990	Main Vocalist	Was a trainee under F&C Entertainment
Taewoon (태운)	May 11, 1990	Main Rapper, Vocalist	Brother of Zico who is a member Block B, Had a minor role in 'Can You Hear My Heart'
Jongkook (종국)		Lead Vocalist	Added after the departure of Kangho
Chanmi (찬미)	April 6, 1992	Main Vocalist	Was a trainee under SM Entertainment, part of Girls' Generation's pre-debut line up
Noori (누리)	March 3, 1993	Rapper, Vocalist	Featured in T-ara's "Roly Poly" MV and T-ara's "Bo peep Bo peep" Japanese version mv
Hyoyoung (효영)	April 22, 1993	Vocalist, Main Rapper	Twin sister of Hwayoung who is a member of T-ara, Had roles in 'Greatest Love' and 'Jungle Fish 2'
Hyewon (혜원)	March 6, 1995	Vocalist, Lead Rapper	Modeled pre-debut, Known for her sharing similar appearances with Kara's Goo Hara
Eunkyo (은교)	March 21, 1995	Vocalist, Rapper, Lead Dancer	Former JYP Trainee & female maknae
Sungmin (성민)	December 17, 1995	Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer	Maknae

References

1. ^ (Korean) "남녀공학, 한빛효영-한별혜원 2인2색 ‘매력대결’- 중앙일보 뉴스". September 13, 2010. http://article.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=4459064&ctg=-1. Retrieved November 6, 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b} (Korean) ":: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::". Gaon Chart. http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/total/list.gaon. Retrieved November 6, 2010. 
3. ^ (Korean) "남녀공학, 선주문 5만장 기록. 인기 바람 탔네!". October 26, 2010. http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201010270100254630012899&ServiceDate=20101026. Retrieved November 6, 2010.