SS501

'SS501' (pronounced as Double-S 501) is an South Korean boyband under management of Daesung Entertainment, also known as DSP Entertainment. SS501 stands for Superstar and unison of its 5 members until eternity (symbolized by the 0) as 1. They debuted in 2005 with their first single "경고" (''Warning''), with a second single "Snow Prince" released in late 2005. The group was inactive in Korea for most of 2006, although they have had a fan meeting in Japan in April[1]. The hiatus was due to Heo Young Saeng's throat condition which required surgery, thus resulting in a need for time to fully recover.. Around July - September 2006, they held their first concert, "Step Up Concert" in Osaka, Japan. In late 2006, they returned to Korea in order to promote their first full album, which was released on November 10. Singles from the album included "Unlock" and "Four Chance". As well as promoting the album on various variety and music shows, they also filmed a show on MNet called ''SOS''. On their 600th day (January 28, 2007), they won the Mutizen award from SBS ''Inki Gayo'' for their song "Four Chance". As of 2007 they are planning to release an album in Japan (presumably in Japanese) sometime in the future, and eventual releases may include a Thai version.
A Japanese fanclub is currently being established with the name of "Triple S Japan"; it will officially debut on March 25, 2007, when SS501 will have its first official meeting with the group. In Korea, their fan club members number around 417,000 .
Recently the boys are in Japan with their new Japanese single "Kokoro"
There are six types, each member recorded a solo and as well with the group. The single debuted 5th on the Oricon Chart.

Contents

Member profiles

Discography

Korean releases

Singles

Albums

Japanese releases

DVDs

Concerts

Radio shows

MVs

TV shows

Movies

CFs

References

External links

Member profiles

'Kim Hyun Joong (Korean: 김현중; Hanja: 金賢重; Japanese: キム･ヒョンジュン)



★ Birthday: June 6, 1986

★ Position: Leader, middle-low vocals

★ Education: Kyungki University

★ Note: Kim Hyun Joong has recently become a host of MBC's music show ''Show! Music Core''[2], debuting on November 11, 2006, joining Brian from Fly to the Sky.
'Heo Young Saeng (Korean: 허영생; Hanja: 許永生; Japanese: ホ･ヨンセン)



★ Birthday: November 3, 1986

★ Position: High vocals

★ Note: Heo Young Saeng was a former trainee under SM Entertainment, he left to join DSP Entertainment. He is close to many TVXQ and Super Junior members, notably Hero JaeJoong and Choi Si Won.
'Kim Kyu Jong (Korean: 김규종; Hanja: 金圭鐘; Japanese: キム･ギュジョン)



★ Birthday: February 24, 1987

★ Position: Middle vocals

★ Note: Kim Kyu Jong, along with Park Jung Min, were DJs for SBS's "Youngstreet" radio.
'Park Jung Min (Korean: 박정민 Hanja: 朴政珉; Japanese: パク・ジョンミン)



★ Birthday: April 3, 1987

★ Position: Low vocals

★ Past Experience: 2003 March to November - "MTV FRESH VJ"

★ Note: Jung Min is the new MC of a Korean TV Show (MBC) entitled !느낌표: 위대한 유산 74434. This show explores the Korean heritage and its lost treasures. He was also a DJ for "Youngstreet" along with fellow group member Kim Kyu Jong.
'Kim Hyung Joon (Korean: 김형준 Hanja: 金亨俊; Japanese: キム・ヒョンジュン)



★ Birthday: August 3, 1987

★ Position: Middle-high vocals

★ Past Experience: Oak Joo Hyun's (Fin. K.L) music video

★ Note: Kim Hyung Jun's brother Kim Ki Bum (Marumir/마루미르) was in the new group Xing. His brother has often been confused with Kim Ki Bum of Super Junior.

Discography

Korean releases

Singles

Albums

Japanese releases

DVDs

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★ First Concert Step Up

★ Live in Tokyo

★ The First Story of SS501

Concerts

★ Step Up Osaka, Japan (2006)

★ Held a concert in Tokyoforum, Tokyo, Japan (2007)

Radio shows

★ Youngstreet

MVs

★ Warning

★ Never Again

★ Everything

★ Snow Prince

★ Fighter

★ Unlock

★ Four Chance

★ Coward

★ Kokoro

★ Kim Hyun Joong & Kim Kyu Jong was starred in 2Shai's "..She laughed" Music Video

★ Kim Hyun Joong was starred and featured in Eru's "Black Glasses" music video

TV shows

★ M! Pick by Mnet (2005)

★ X-MAN by SBS

★ TVMAD.com by Mnet

★ Can Love Be Refilled? [KBS] (sitcom ft. Kim Hyun Joong & Park Jung Min)

★ Thank you for Waking Us Up [MBC]

★ Thank you For Raising Me [MBC]

★ Break [Mnet] (breakdancing drama ft. Kim Kyu Jong)

★ SS501 in LA

★ SS501 Japan Making the band

★ SS501 in Osaka

★ SS501 SOS by Mnet

★ SS501 Stalker by Mnet

★ Eru - 까만 안경 (Black Glasses) Music Video (ft. Kim Hyun Joong)

★ Open Concert by KBS (2007)

★ SS501 The Mission by Mnet Japan (2007)

★ SS501 KM Idol World

Movies

Their voices have attracted the movie company and invited them to be involved in the vocal job of the animated movie ''Pie Story''.

CFs

★ Elite - a brand-name school uniform

★ Lotte Sul Leh Im -slush type ice cream

★ Mighty Mac -clothing line

★ Anycall (ft. Kim Hyun Joong, Moon, Kyunyoung)-Samsung cell phone

★ Tony Molly (Kim Hyun Joong)- Make-up line

★ COCA COLA Commercial-with all of the SS501 members in it

References

1. The sales are based on data from Music Industry Association Korea, which do not list separate charts for albums and singles
2. Music Industry Association Korea Albums Sales in November 2005

Awards
In 2005, they won the "Best New Group" Award from M.net MKMF Awards; a year later, they won for best dance group.

External links

★ Official Website

★ Quainte - International English Forum

★ SS501 @ Amped Asia

★ TripleChangjo_Indo - Indonesian Forum