Nine Muses (band)

Nine Muses (band)
Nine Muses

Nine muses in Mnet 20's Choice Awards, August 2010
Background information
Also known as 9Muses; The Model-Dols
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres Pop; K-Pop
Years active 2010 - present
Labels Star Empire Entertainment (KR),
IMX Inc./Happinet Music (JP)
Website Official website
Official Japanese website
Members
Sera
Lessem
Eunji
Hyemi
Minha
Hyuna
Euaerin
Kyungri
Past members
Jaekyung
Bini
Rana

Nine Muses (나인뮤지스) is a seven-member South Korean girl group under Korean music label Star Empire Entertainment. The group made their official debut in August 2010 with the single "No Playboy" as well as the released of their first mini album, Let's Have A Party.[1]

In late 2010/early 2011, the group went on hiatus to record their next comeback single/album. During this hiatus, the group again went on several changes of line-up. It has been said that for the past year, they've been undergoing intense training to improve both their physical and musical qualities, and as they have spent a long time preparing themselves, both music label and the group were confident in their new image.

Contents

History

Debut

Before their official debut, Nine Muses released a track for Prosecutor Princess' OST called "Give Me". The group was announced on March 26, 2010, after their maknae gained a lot of interest from the public when she appeared in the music video of label mates, ZE:A (another 9 member band from Star Empire Entertainment). It wasn't until August 12, 2010, that Nine Muses made an official debut with the mini album "Let's Have a Party". The title track of the album being "No Playboy", a song produced by composer Rainstone, and Park Jin Young. Nine Muses originally had 14 potential members. When the name of the group was announced, the company selected the nine members most ready to debut in the group.

Later into their debut, member Jaekyung left the group to focus on her modeling career and was replaced by Hyuna. In late 2010, the girls continued with follow-up promotions with the song "Ladies".[2]

Nine Muses in a car accident

On September 8, 2010, it was reported that the members of Nine Muses has been involved in a car accident after they had left the Grand Carnival. The cause of the accident was that one of the tires of the van was replaced by a tire that was not the correct size, causing a loss of balance, which unfortunately caused the accident. All the members were taken to a hospital, where it was confirmed only five received minor injuries, though all were traumatized by the accident.[3] Following the accident, their company, Star Empire Entertainment suspended their activities briefly until they had all recovered.

Advances to Japan

In December 6, 2010, it was announced that the band was preparing to advance to Japan. They would perform on Seoul Train, which is an event in which K-pop artists and groups perform for their Japanese fans. On December 26, 2010, Nine Muses held a successful performance of six songs on Seoul Train alongside V.O.S. and ZE:A.[4]

2011 - present: Line-up changes, Figaro and mini-album

It was confirmed on June 9 that the group would become a seven-member sub-unit. Star Empire Entertainment initially stated that Rana and Bini are still in the group, but are not participating in this round of promotions[5]. However, On August 11th, after months of hiatus, Star Empire announced Rana and Bini's official departure from Nine Muses. The decision was mutual as Rana and Bini wanted to pursue individual activities. However, they are still signed with the company.[6] The new single titled "Figaro" was released on August 18th.[7] The girls added their eighth member Kyungri, who joined them in promoting their new mini-album in November 2011.

Members

Name Birth Name Birthday Position
Hyuna Moon Hyun Ah (문현아) January 19, 1987 (1987-01-19) (age 24) Vocalist, Visual
Lee Sem (이셈) Lee Joo Hyun (이주현) May 5, 1987 (1987-05-05) (age 24) Vocalist, Main Rapper
Sera Ryu Se Ra (류세라) October 3, 1987 (1987-10-03) (age 24) Leader, Main Vocalist
Euaerin (이유애린) Lee Hye Min (이혜민) May 3, 1988 (1988-05-03) (age 23) Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Eunji Park Eun Ji (박은지) September 27, 1988 (1988-09-27) (age 23) Vocalist, Main Dancer
Kyungri Park Kyung Ri (박경리) June 5, 1990 (1990-06-05) (age 21) Vocalist
Hyemi Pyo Hye Mi (표혜미) April 3, 1991 (1991-04-03) (age 20) Lead Vocalist
Minha Park Min Ha (박민하) June 27, 1991 (1991-06-27) (age 20) Vocalist, Maknae

Former Members

Name Birth Name Birthday Position
Rana Kim Rana (김라나) June 26, 1983 (1983-06-26) (age 28) Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Bini Lee Hye Bin (이혜빈) November 13, 1985 (1985-11-13) (age 26) Vocalist
Jaekyung (재경) Jung Seo Young (정서영) September 9, 1987 (1987-09-09) (age 24) Vocalist

Discography

Singles

Year Information Tracklisting
2010 Let's Have A Party[8]
  • Released: August 12, 2010
  • Language: Korean
  • Length: 10:08
  • Label: Star Empire Entertainment
  1. "Ladies"
  2. "No Playboy"
  3. "No Playboy (Instrumental)"
2011 Figaro Single Album[9]
  • Released: August 18, 2011
  • Language: Korean
  • Label: Star Empire Entertainment
  1. "휘가로 (Figaro)"
  2. "휘가로 (Figaro) (Inst.)"
2011 TBA
  • Released: TBA
  • Language: Korean
  • Label: Star Empire Entertainment
  1. "TBA"

Awards

  • 2010
    Korean Beauty Design Expo - Beauty Popularity Star Award[10]
    18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards: New Generation Popular Music Teen Singer Award

TV appearances

  • Marry Me- Cameo[11]
  • M! Countdown- Lessem and Eunji acted as MC's[12]
  • All My Love- Cameo[13]

References

  1. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/nine-muses-unleashes-no-playboy-mv
  2. ^ (Korean) 나인뮤지스, 새 멤버 현아 영입해 후속곡 '레이디스' 활동 (Nine Muses to receive a new member and start follow up activities with "Ladies".)
  3. ^ (Korean) `나인뮤지스' 멤버 탄 승합차 교통사고 (Nine Muses in car accident leaving the Grand Carnival.)
  4. ^ (Korean) 나인뮤지스, 매끈 롱다리로 소녀시대 넘는다 (Nine Muses performs at Seoul Train in Japan.)
  5. ^ (Korean) 나인뮤지스, 8월 첫 유닛 활동..7인조 그룹 출격 (Nine Muses to come back as a seven-member unit group in August)
  6. ^ http://www.soompi.com/news/nine-muses-rana-and-bini-quit-to-pursue-solo-activities
  7. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/08/nine-muses-reveal-new-teaser-for-figaro
  8. ^ (Korean)http://music.daum.net/album/album.do?albumId=503240
  9. ^ (Korean)http://music.daum.net/album/album.do?albumId=503240
  10. ^ (Korean) 나인뮤지스, 뷰티 인기 스타상 수상 (Nine Muses wins the Beauty Popularity Star Award.)
  11. ^ (Korean) 모델돌 나인뮤지스, 드라마 '결혼해주세요'에 깜짝 출연 (Model Idols "Nine Muses" make surprise appearance on drama "Marry Me".)
  12. ^ (Korean) 나인뮤지스 이샘-은지, MC도 잘보죠? (Nine Muses' Lee Sam and Eunji to MC.)
  13. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2010/11/nine-muses-to-make-cameo-appearance-on-sitcom-all-my-love

External links

  • [1] - Official Website
  • [2] - Official Japanese Website

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