Supernova (South Korean band)

Choshinsung
Also known as	Choshinsung, Supernova, Choshinsei
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop, J-pop
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Core Contents Media and Universal Music Japan
Website	choshinsei.com [1]
Members
Jung Yunhak Kim Sungje Yoon Sungmo Kim Kwangsu Song Jihyuk Park Geonil

Korean name
Hangul	초신성
Hanja	超新星
Revised Romanization	Chosinseong
McCune–Reischauer	Ch'osinsŏng

Choshinsung (Korean: 초신성, Chinese: 超新星; pinyin: Chāoxīnxīng, Japanese: 超新星 Chōshinsei, all lit. "Supernova") is a South Korean boy band formed under Mnet Media. Its six members specialized in the areas of singing, dance, acting, rap and pop. Since debut, the group gained popularity in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and other East Asian countries.

History

2006: Project group

Before it became Choshinsung, there are 5 members in the group named GM5. The group was composed of Park Geonil , Kim Sung Je , Kim Gwangsu , Song Jihyuk , Han Ji Hoo. In December 2006, there has been changes in the members. Jung Jae Hoon was removed from the group and replaced by Jung Yoonhak and Kim Jinchul (Jinon of F.Cuz). They performed in BIG4 Concert as GM6. In December 2006, before their debut, Kim Jinchul was removed from the group and replaced by older trainee, Yoon Sungmo.

2007: Debut

On September 21, 2007, they debut as CHO SHIN SUNG with 6 members composed of Kim Sungje, Kim Kwangsoo, Song Jihyuk, Park Geonil, Jung Yoonhak and Yoon Sungmo. They performed HIT in KBS Music Bank. Like their name suggests, these six boys are gearing up to explode onto different entertainment venues, showing off their talents as singers, dancers, and actors. Their confidence stems from a two and a half years of extensive vocal, dancing, and acting training. In order to distinguish themselves from other boy bands, Supernova sports a formal look over casual attire - accentuating their masculine appeal. They are known for starring in music videos such as Seeya's & FT Island's. They have also performed at the Big4 Concert back in December 2006. They were featured on Mnet's M!Pick Season 6.

초신성 were nominated for the Best Male Newface Group & Artist of the Year at MKMF 2007.

2008

On 24 July 2008, the group visited Thailand for their first time, participating in showcases and other events.

2009

On September 14, Choshinsung collaborated with T-ara to release a digital single, "T.T.L. (Time To Love)", a hiphop song with electronic sounds. Among the members, only GeonIl, GwangSu and JiHyuk, together with T-ara's SoYeon, HyoMin, EunJung and JiYeon were involved in this project. During the month of September, the seven of them actively promoted the song on the various music shows. A remix version of the song, "T.T.L. Listen 2", was released on October 9, with the MV featuring all the members from both groups. Even though the rest of the members (from both groups) did not have active parts in the remix version, all 12 participated in the song promotions from October onwards.

Choshinsung made their Japanese debut in September with three singles released over three consecutive weeks: "Kimidake wo Zutto", "Hikari", and "Superstar ~Reborn~". The first two singles are new releases, while "Superstar ~Reborn~" is a Japanese remix of their Korean single "Superstar". They released their first Japanese album, titled Hana, on October 21.

2010

Choshinsung released their fourth Japanese single, "Last Kiss", on January 2010. The single's b-side "愛唄" (Ai Uta) is a cover of Japanese Hip-Hop group, GReeeN's song of the same name.

They participated as one of the guests for a concert in Bangkok, Thailand.

Choshinsung returned to Korea as they revealed their comeback mv teaser for "On Days That I Missed You (그리운날에)" on August 12, 2010. And then they released their 1st mini Album "Time to Shine" on August 17, 2010. Finally they revealed the full mv for "On Days That I Missed You (그리운날에)" on the next day, August 18, 2010. Later, "Shining Star" is released as their comeback to j-pop industry

They held their "Choshinsei Show 2010" in Yokohama Arena on December 21, 2010 with around 13.000 fans attended the concert.

On late 2010, all members (except Yoonhak as he was busy filming "Love Kimchi") filmed their part for SBS new medical drama "SIGN" Geonil play as "Seo Yoon Hyung" leader of popular group, "VOICE" who was murdered during the group concert.

2011

In early 2011, each member was focusing on more on individual activities in both Korea and Japan. Sungje was casted in "I Really Really Like You" with T-ara's Boram. Kwangsoo was casted on "Real School" sitcom with U-Kiss's Dongho, Kiseop and Eli. Following Sungje, Sungmo was cast in the "Coronation Ball" musical. Leader Yoonhak made himself busy by preparing for his Japanese drama, "Love Kimchi", which was broadcast for NHK's 70th Anniversary. He was also casted in a musical titled "Finding Kim Jong Wook" in Korea. Kwangsoo and Jihyuk were both chosen as "K-Pop Zone" MC broadcast by MNet Japan.

Members

Yunhak Stage Name : Spica Yunhak | Yunhak | ユナク (윤학 or 允鶴) Name: Jung Yunhak (정윤학, 鄭允鶴) Birthdate: December 2, 1984 (1984-12-02) (age 26) Position: Leader, Vocalist

Sungje Stage Name: Sirius Sungje | Sungje | ソンジェ (성제 or 成帝) Name: Kim Sungje (김성제 or 金成帝) Birthdate: November 17, 1986 (1986-11-17) (age 24) Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer

Kwangsu Stage Name : Becrux Kwangsu | Kwangsu | グァンス (광수 or 光秀) Name: Kim Kwangsu (김광수, 金光秀) Birthday: April 22, 1987 (age 24) Position: Lead Rapper

Sungmo Stage Name : Vega Sungmo | Sungmo | ソンモ (성모 or 晟模) Name: Yoon Sungmo (윤성모, 尹晟模) Birthdate: June 15, 1987 (1987-06-15) (age 24) Position: Lead Vocalist

Jihyuk Stage Name : Acrux Jihyuk | Jihyuk | ジヒョク (지혁 or 智赫) Name: Song Hunyoung (송헌용) Birthdate: July 13, 1987(24) Position: Sub Vocalist, Rapper

Geonil Stage Name : Canopus Geonil | Geonil | ゴニル (건일 or 健一) Name: Park Geonil (박건일, 朴健一) Birthdate: November 5, 1987 (1987-11-05) (age 24) Position: Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Maknae of the team.

Awards

Years	Awards
2009	Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Ting's Choice Artist award <TTL>

Discography

Korean albums

#	Information	Tracks
1st	Title: The Beautiful Stardust Released: October 25, 2007 Record Label: Mnet Media Genre: Pop	Tracklisting CD Hit (히트) 슬픈 내 사람 너는 어디에 Romance Once Again 유리잔 한마디 말을 옷해서 Love Hunter Hit (Remix) 너는 어디에 (Remix) Once Again (Remix) DVD [DVD] 뮤직 드라마 메이킹 필름
1st	Title: Time To Shine Released: August 18, 2011 Record Label: Maru Entertainment Genre: Pop	Tracklisting Intro 그리운 날에 라라라 [Perf from 'Jumping' Tour] 그리운 날에 (Accoustic Ver.) 그리운 날에(Inst.) TTL Listen 2

Korean singles

#	Information	Tracks
1st	Title: 초신성-1st Album [Single] Released: September 20, 2007 Record Label: Mnet Media Genre: Pop	Tracklisting HIT - Title Track HIT (Remix) 너는 어디에 너는 어디에 (Remix) Romance

Japanese albums

#	Information	Tracks
1st	Title: Hana Released: October 21, 2009 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	Tracklisting CD My Destiny キミだけをずっと (Kimi Dake Wo Zutto) ヒカリ (Hikari) FEEL IT promise saturday LUV 消えない恋 (Kienai Koi) S.E.C.R.E.T p.s. SUPERSTAR～REBORN～
2nd	Title: Six Stars (★★★★★★) Released: March 3, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	Tracklisting CD Ashita e no Uta (明日への詩) Last Kiss Randa Imasugu Kimi ni Todoketai (今すぐキミに届けたい) Mō Ienai Love Song (もう言えないLOVE SONG) Miss You, Girl Ai Uta (愛唄)
3rd	Title: Hop Step Jumping! Released: September 22, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	Tracklisting CD Theme of Choshinsei Evidence of Luv 愛言葉 まごころ Oh! my girl! Everyday ALL ABOUT U Million Dollar Baby J.P.～REBORN～ GET WILD
4th	Title: 4U Released: October 12, 2011 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	Tracklisting CD Here We Go 君だけは離さない クリウンナレ ?キミに会いたくて- 君が消えなくて By Your Side Shining☆Star U are the ONE Love Letter (4U New Emotion Remix) Fly To The Top メキ☆ラブ For You

Japanese singles

#	Information	Tracks
1st	Title: キミだけをずっと Released: September 9, 2009 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	キミだけをずっと (Kimi Dake Wo Zutto) My Destiny
2nd	Title: ヒカリ Released: September 16, 2009 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	ヒカリ (Hikari) S.E.C.R.E.T
3rd	Title: Super Star - Reborn - Released: September 23, 2009 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	SUPERSTAR～REBORN～ 消えない恋 (Kienai Koi)
4th	Title: Last Kiss Release date: January 20, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	Last Kiss 愛唄 (Love Song) (feat.EЯY)
5th	Title: まごころ Release date: May 12, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	まごころ (Magokoro) 逢いたいと言えたら…
6th	Title: ALL ABOUT U Release date: May 13, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	ALL ABOUT U キミのBirthday (Kimi no Birthday)
7th	Title: J.P. ~REBORN~ Release date: May 14, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	J.P. ~REBORN~ Rock Up
8th	Title: Evidence of Luv/Get Wild Release date: July 21, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	Evidence of Luv Get Wild
9th	Title: 愛言葉 Release date: August 18, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	愛言葉 (Ai Kotoba) CRAZY CRAZY
10th	Title: Shining☆Star Release date: December 8, 2010 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	Intro Shining☆Star Love Letter Shining☆Star（Instrumental）
11th	Title: クリウンナレ -キミに会いたくて- Release date: June 15, 2011 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	クリウンナレ -キミに会いたくて-（「クリウンナレ」日本語ヴァージョン） (Kuriunnare -Kimi ni Aitakute-) Fly To The Top（日本オリジナル新曲） クリウンナレ -キミに会いたくて- （Instrumental） Fly To The Top（Instrumental）
12th	Title: 君だけは離さない Release date: August 10, 2011 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	君だけは離さない (Kimidake wa hanasanai) By Your Side 君だけは離さない (Instrumental) By Your Side (Instrumental)
13th	Title: メキ☆ラブ Release date: August 10, 2011 Record Label: Universal Japan Genre: Pop	メキ☆ラブ (Meki☆Love) U are the ONE メキ☆ラブ (Instrumental) U are the ONE (Instrumental)

Others

#	Information	Tracks
1st	Title: 연가 2008 OST Released: April 3, 2008 Language: Korean Genre: Dance More Info: Special album with SG Wannabe & FT Island	Superstar
2nd	Title: T.T.L (Time To Love) Released: September 14, 2009 Language: Korean Format: Digital Single Genre: Pop/Dance More Info: T-ara (SoYeon, HyoMin, EunJung, Jiyeon)	T.T.L (Time To Love)
3rd	Title: T.T.L Listen 2 Released: October 9, 2009 Language: Korean Format: Digital Single Genre: Pop/Dance More Info: T-ara	T.T.L Listen 2
4th	Title: Jungle Fish Season 2 OST Released: September 8, 2010 Language: Korean Format: Single - OST Genre: Pop	누가 뭐래도 (No Matter What Other Say)
5th	Title: 메리 러브 (Merry Love)-Sungje & KARA Jiyoung Released: December 16, 2010 Language: Korean Format: Christmas Digital Single Genre: Pop	메리 러브 (Merry Love) 메리 러브 (Merry Love) - (Instrumental)
6th	Title: 싸인 (SIGN) OST Released: January 5, 2011 Language: Korean Format: Single - OST Genre: Pop	이별하는 날 (The Day of Separation)

External links

• Mnet Media Official Site
• Choshinsung Korea Official Site
• Choshinsei Japan Official Site (Japanese)
• Choshinsei on Universal Japan (Japanese)
• Choshinsung International Forum (English)
• FrenchStardust (French)
• Choshinsung Thailand Forum (Thai) (English)
• Cho Shin Sung Indonesia Supporter (Indonesian)
• Choshinsung Taiwan Fan Club
• ChoShinSung Vietnamese Fansite (Vietnamese)
• Supernova Philippines Fan Club/Community (English) (Tagalog)