Buzz (band)
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Buzz (Korean: 버즈) is a South Korean band best known for its emotional rock ballads. The group, which debuted in 2003, currently consists of members Yoon Woo-hyun (Guitarist), Min Kyung-hoon (Main Vocalist), Son Sung-hee (Guitarist), Kim Ye-joon (Drummer), and Shin Joon-ki (Bassist).[1]
Buzz | |
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| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Years active | 2003–2006, 2014–present |
| Labels | Santa Music |
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Buzz's song "Gliding" (활주) was used as the Korean opening to the popular Japanese anime, Naruto. Their song "Fighting Spirit" (투지) was also used as another Korean opening to Naruto.
In July 2007, the band officially went on hiatus as four of the band members began, or had already begun, to serve the 26 month mandatory service in the South Korean Army required of all South Korean men. Min Kyung-hoon, the vocalist of the group proceeded in a solo career while the anticipated fourth album was due to be completed once the band completed their duties. A new vocalist, Na Do-Kyun, was auditioned at a later stage. After Na left the group, he debuted with HISTORY, a male group under LOEN Entertainment that has since disbanded.[2]
Buzz's major success in 2006 was marked by three of the band's songs reaching the MTV-Korea top 10 list in a mere week, consecutively- "My Love," "My Darling," and "남자를 몰라" (You don't know men). In addition, the song "은인" (Savior) made it to the top 14 list.
History
Forming process
In 1998. Buzz began its formation after guitarist Son Sung-hee heard of drummer Kim Ye-jun was popular for playing the drums at Sangmun High School although dance music had been dominating the Korean music scene with the advent of Seo Tai-ji and Boys in 1992.
After a year, Son and Kim joined Aiwon Entertainment and was suggested to fill the rest of the band. After some time, Son and Kim met with the Yun Woo-Hyun, who signed the contract with Aiwon Entertainment before the two. Eventually, Aiwon Entertainment hired Shin Jun-ki and Min Kyung-hoon.
In 2000, the pop-rock band Buzz was formed, a band formed by the long-activated youths in the underground market who all had the wish to perform in a band.
2003–2007: Debut and successful first albums
Buzz made their official debut with the album "Morning Of Buzz" on October 11, 2003.[3] Following their debut album, Buzz's second album, "Buzz Effect", was released on March 3, 2005. It contains several songs, such as "Coward", "Thorn" and "Travel to me". In their third album "Perfect", the song "You Don't Know Men" was well received.[4][5][6][7] On May 17, 2007, Buzz disbanded temporarily due to the members' military service.[8] Min was confirmed to continue solo activities while the members are serving the military.[9] On June 25, 2007, Buzz released their last single, "Love Is My Heart, Part 2".[10]
2014–present
On April 8, 2014, following the members' discharge from military service, Buzz announced their comeback.[11][12] Through the digital singles "Summer of the Eight Years" and "Train", Buzz demonstrated the change of musical style over the years.[13] On November 26, 2014, Buzz's 4th album "Memorize" was released.[14]
In 2017, Buzz released their first mini album "Be One". The title song, "The Love" ("사랑하지 않은 것처럼") charted very well on Korean music charts and its music video on YouTube has reached 12 million views as of date.[15]
On December 14, 2018, Buzz released their second mini album "<15>", with the title song "척" ("Missing you"). On December 12, 2019, Buzz released a new single for Christmas called "Christmas Song".
On March 10, 2021, they comeback with their third mini album "The Lost Time" (잃어버린 시간).[16]
Members
- Current
| Name | Date/ place of birth | Role | |
| English | Korean | ||
| Kim Ye-joon | 김예준[17] | August 17, 1981 South Korea | Leader, drummer |
| Yoon Woo-hyun | 윤우현[18] | November 2, 1981 South Korea | Guitarist |
| Shin Joon-ki | 신준기[19] | March 9, 1982 South Korea | Bassist |
| Son Sung-hee | 손성희[20] | August 11, 1982 South Korea | Guitarist |
| Min Kyung-hoon | 민경훈 | October 6, 1984 South Korea | Main vocalist |
Personal life
Yoon Woo-hyun married Rumble Fish's vocalist, Choi Jin Yi (최진이), on March 26, 2017.[21] The two composed the theme song, called "Season of Love 사랑의 계절" for the SBS drama 《장옥정, 사랑에 살다》(Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love) together.[22]
Son Sung-hee married with a non-celebrity on May 13, 2017 in Gangnam, South Korea.[23]
Son Sung-hee and Shin Joon-ki organized the rock band "4th FLOOR". [24]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [25][26] | |||
| Morning of Buzz |
Track listing
| 10 |
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| Effect |
Track listing
| 1 |
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| Perfect |
Track listing
| 2 |
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| Memorize |
Track listing
| 11 |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [26] | |||
| Be One |
Track listing
| 9 |
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| 15 |
Track listing
| — | — |
| The Lost Time (잃어버린 시간) |
Track listing
| 33 | — |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| KOR Gaon [32] | KOR Hot 100 [33] | |||
| "A Poor Love" (가난한 사랑) | 2004 | No data | No data | Non-album singles |
| "Love Comes From the Heart" (사랑은 가슴이 시킨다) | 2005 | |||
| "Don't Cry" (울지마) | 2006 | |||
| "Love Comes From the Heart 2" | 2007 | |||
| "My Heart Is Crying" (가슴이 운다) | 2012 | 41 | 71 | Buzz Returns single album |
| "The First Summer in 8 Years" (8년만의 여름) | 2014 | 23 | No data | Memorize |
| "Train" | 95 | |||
| "If You're a Man" (남자라면) | 2015 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Forever Love" | 14 | |||
| "Love Comes From the Heart 3" | 19 | |||
| "Still with You" (넌 살아있다) | 2016 | 21 | ||
| "The Love" (사랑하지 않은 것처럼) | 2017 | 6 | 48 | Be One |
| "Missing You" (척) | 2018 | — | — | 15 |
| "Christmas Song" (크리스마스의밤) | 2019 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Analogue" (아날로그) | 2021 | 116 | — | The Lost Time |
| "Dreaming" | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes song did not chart. The Gaon Digital Chart was launched in 2010. The Kpop Hot 100 was launched in 2011, discontinued in May 2014, and relaunched in May 2017. | ||||
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2004 | 2004 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best New Group Video | "Monologue" | Nominated | [34] |
| SBS Gayo Daejeon | Rock Division | — | Won | ||
| 2005 | 2005 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Male Group | "Coward" | Nominated | [35] |
| Best Rock Performance | Won | [36] | |||
| 2006 | 2006 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Artist of the Year | "You Don't Know Man" | Nominated | [37][38] |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Group | Nominated | ||||
| Best Rock Performance | Won |
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