초신성 (Super Nova)

Cho Shin Sung (초신성), 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.

Choshinsung fans use various versions of the group's name in different countries. In South Korea, the group is known as Choshinsung (초신성), while in Japan they are known as Chōshinsei (超新星), in Chinese known as Chao xin xing (超新星), and in English Supernova. Their name translates as "Supernova". The name "Supernova", meaning an explosion of a star emitting luminosity far greater than that of the sun, was chosen from a list of numerous fan contributions. All the members are over 180 cm tall.

History

2007: Debut

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 the 24th 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 is set to release 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.


MEMBERS:

YUNHAK

Stage Name : Spica Yunhak Yunhak ユナク (윤학 or 尹鶴)
Name: Jung Yunhak (정윤학, 鄭尹鶴)
Birthdate: December 2, 1984 (1984-12-02) (age 25)
Position: Leader, Vocalist
Family members: Shaun, Nigel and Eujin

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 23)
Position: Main Vocalist

SUNGMO

Stage Name : Vega Sungmo Sungmo ソンモ (성모 or 成模)
Name: Yoon Sungmo (윤성모, 尹成模)
Birthdate: June 15, 1987 (1987-06-15) (age 22)
Position: Lead Vocalist

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 22)
Position: Rapper


JIHYUK

Stage Name : Acrux Jihyuk Jihyuk ジヒョク (지혁 or 智赫)
Name: Song Jihyuk (송지혁, 宋智赫)
Real Name: Song Hunyong (송헌용)
Birthdate: July 13, 1987(22)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper

GEONIL

Stage Name : Canopus Geonil Geonil ゴニル (건일 or 建日)
Name: Park Geonil (박건일, 朴建日)
Birthdate: November 5, 1987 (1987-11-05) (age 22)
Position: Main Rapper

credits to matsujun ph + kimbin03 of shrine of boa phil