As One (musical duo)

As One (Korean: 애즈원) is a South Korean R&B girl group consisting of Korean-American singers Lee Min and Crystal.^[1] The group debuted in 1999 with the album Day by Day, and released five more albums^[2] before announcing their hiatus from the music industry in 2017 with the single, "Goodbye for Now".^[3]

As One
As One in 2005
Background information
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop R&B
Occupation(s)	Singers
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Rock Records Brand New Music
Members	Lee Min Chae Da Hee (Crystal)
Website	Official website

History

Their first hit was the song "너만은 모르길" (Only You Wouldn't Know), released in 1999 by Rock Records. Between their fourth and fifth albums, their contract with Rock Records expired and they signed with EMI Music Publishing Korea; a label which also manages other K-pop stars like DJ DOC and Baby V.O.X.^[4]

In late 2006, As One released their fifth album 12 Tears of Farewell, and started their promotional activities with the lead track "십이야" (12 Nights).^[4]

They are currently under the management of Brand New Music and they host a radio show called K-Popular on TBS eFM radio.^[5][6]

In contrast to their usual style, As One released a 19+ rated music video ahead of their October 29, 2014 release date for the single "오늘같은 날" (For the Night).^[7] The music video featured labelmate Jae Woong from 4-member hip hop group Troy and fitness model Kim Hae Na.^[8]

On June 20, 2016, As One made a comeback with a new single titled "The Pain I Caused".^[9] The song is from their sixth album Outlast, which was released on June 21, 2016. The album features ten tracks along with the lead single, "Don't Say Anything", which was released June 21, 2016.^[10]

The pair appeared on JTBC's Sugarman 3 on December 13, 2019.^[11]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR ^[12]^[13]
Day By Day	Released: November 23, 1999 Label: Rock Records Formats: CD, cassette	27	KOR: 92,843^[14]
You're Welcome (천만에요)	Released: August 16, 2001 Label: Rock Records Formats: CD, cassette	7	KOR: 131,461^[15]
Carolling (Christmas album)	Released: November 28, 2002 Label: Rock Records Formats: CD, cassette	31	KOR: 14,645^[16]
Never Too Far	Released: March 14, 2003 Label: Rock Records Formats: CD, cassette	4	KOR: 51,095^[17]
Restoration	Released: November 16, 2004 Label: DR Music Formats: CD, cassette	18	KOR: 11,385^[18]
12 Tears Of Farewell (이별이 남기는 12가지 눈물)	Released: November 17, 2006 Label: Lutherson Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	—	—
Outlast	Released: June 20, 2016 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download	40	—

Compilation and live albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR ^[12]
One + One	Released: June 28, 2000 Label: Rock Records Formats: CD, cassette	36	KOR: 31,167^[19]
As One Live	Released: May 23, 2002 Label: Rock Records Formats: CD, cassette	—	—
Forever As One	Released: November 19, 2003 Label: Rock Records Formats: CD, cassette	—	—

Extended plays

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR ^[13]
So Romantic (우리가 알고있는 사랑 이야기 다섯)	Released: March 13, 2007 Label: Lutherson Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download	—	—
Sponge Remake 2008 As One	Released: April 3, 2008 Label: Sponge Entertainment Formats: CD	—	—
You Only Love (사랑은 너 하나뿐) with 2NB	Released: September 24, 2008 Label: NHN Bugs Formats: CD	—	—
Simply As One	Released: October 15, 2013 Label: Brand New Music Formats: CD, digital download	40	—

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales	Album
		KOR ^[20]
"For You Not to Know" (너만은 모르길)	1999	—	—	Day By Day
"Love+" (사랑+)	2000
"Day By Day"
"Ring My Bell"				Non-album single
"You're Welcome" (천만에요)	2001			You're Welcome
"Want and Resent" (원하고 원망하죠)
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"	2002			Carolling
"Mr. A-Jo"	2003			Never Too Far
"I Hope Not" (아니길 바래요)
"Great Legacy" (위대한 유산)	2004			Restoration
"Twelve Nights" (十二夜) (십이야)	2006			12 Tears Of Farewell
"Jingle Bell Rock"				Non-album single
"Zza Zza La"	2008			Sponge Remake 2008
"Kiss Me"				Non-album single
"You Only Love" (사랑은 너 하나뿐) feat. Zio and Shogun				You Only Love
"Sonnet"	2010	37		Non-album singles
"History" (연애)		—
"You Are My Baby"	2011	67
"Nepa Song" (네파송)		—
"Monologue" (혼잣말)		53	KOR: 384,806^[21]	Simply As One
"The Lie" (거짓말)		28	KOR: 312,683^[22]	Non-album singles
"Only U" feat. Lee Donghae	2012	20	KOR: 318,434^[23]
"Day By Day 2012" feat. Verbal Jint		25	KOR: 181,418^[24]
"Awkward Love" (사랑이 어색해)	2013	37	KOR: 164,783^[25]	Simply As One
"What Are We?" (우리 무슨 사이야?) feat. Bumkey		15	KOR: 155,797^[26]
"Want and Resent 2013" (2013 원하고 원망하죠)		20	KOR: 195,730^[27]	Non-album singles
"All Day All Night" feat. Kanto	2014	—	—
"For The Night" (오늘같은 날)		97	KOR: 21,050^[28]	Outlast
"Even For 1 Minute" (1분만이라도) feat. Hanhae	2015	16	KOR: 105,469^[29]
"After Rain" (비 개인 후 비) feat. KittiB	2016	—	KOR: 18,729^[30]
"Don't Say Anything" (아무 말 안해도 돼)		—	KOR: 21,411^[31]
"The Pain I Caused" (아픈건 좀 어때)		67	KOR: 33,045^[32]
"Something Like Farewell" (이별 같은 거)		—	KOR: 15,925^[33]	Non-album singles
"Goodbye for Now" (잠시만 안녕)	2017	—	—
"It's OK Not to Be OK" (잠시만 안녕) feat. Lee Dae-hwi of AB6IX	2019	194
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Collaborative singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales	Album
		KOR ^[20]
"Come To Me Again" ( 다시 내 곁으로) with Son Ho-young	2007	—	—	So Romantic
"It's Today" (오늘이야) with Leessang
"Holiday" with 2NB				Non-album singles
"My Girl" (두근두근쿵쿵) with Shingun	2008
"Lovin' Ice Cream" with EZ-Life	2011	97	KOR: 88,147^[34]	Kwak Tae-hun Project 4
"Love Is Coffee" with Kang Kyun-sung	2012	55	KOR: 202,827^[35]
"Together" with FREAKX		—	—	Non-album single
"Happy Brand New Year" with Brand New Music artists		24	KOR: 292,674^[36]	Brand New Year
"It's Gonna Be Alright" (솧을거야) with Miss S	2013	19	KOR: 178,871^[37]	Non-album singles
"Just Tears" (그저 눈물만) with Sijin	2014	97	KOR: 19,252^[38]
"Brand New Day" with Brand New Music artists		30	KOR: 100,723^[39]	Brand New Year Vol. 3
"A Lonely Christmas" (혼자 메리 크리스마스) with Yang Da-il	2015	97	KOR: 25,151^[40]	Non-album singles
"Forever Summer" (여름아 가지마) with Kang Min-hee, Mellie	2016	—	—
"I Wanna Date" (연애하고 싶어) with Romantic City		—
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales	Album
		KOR ^[20]
"Torn"	2003	—	—	Lavender (熏衣草) OST
"Do I Have to Be Sorry" (미안해야 하는 거니)	2005			Sassy Girl Chun-hyang OST
"Come On B.B"	2008			Powerful Opponents OST
"Lalala...Love Song"				Worlds Within OST
"Behind You" (그대 뒤에서)	2010	83		The Reputable Family OST
"Still In Love" (아직도 사랑입니까)	2012	—		Can Love Become Money? OST
"Sadness and Longing" (아쉬움 또는 그리움)		—		Immortal Classic OST
"Closer Closer" (가까이 가까이) with Verbal Jint		—		The Thousandth Man OST
"Promise"		—		Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice OST
"Here I Am"	2014	—		Tears of Heaven OST
"What Should I Do" (어떡하죠) with Eluphant	2015	87	KOR: 23,073^[41]	The Man in the Mask OST
"Happy" (행복해) with Kiggen	2016	—	—	Five Enough OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Awards

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result
2000	Mnet Km Music Festival	Best R&B Performance	"For You Not To Know" (너만은 모르길)^[42]^[43]	Nominated
2001	Mnet Km Music Festival	Best Female Group	"I'm Fine" (천만에요)^[44]	Nominated
2003	Mnet Km Music Festival	Best Female Group	"Mr.A-Jo"^[45]	Nominated

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