2Yoon Explained

2Yoon
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:2013
Label:Cube
Spinoff Of:4Minute
Past Members:

2Yoon (commonly stylized in all caps) was the first and only sub-group of South Korean girl group 4Minute, formed by Cube Entertainment in 2013. The sub-group consisted of Gayoon and Jiyoon.[1]

History

Gayoon and Jiyoon were the lead singers of 4Minute.[2] Cube Entertainment CEO Hong Seung Sung wanted to pair them in a sub-group after watching the duo perform live at the 2011 United Cube in London.[1]

The duo were known to fans collectively as Ssangyoon[3] (a portmanteau of the Hangul word for "twins" and the last characters of their given name "yoon").[4] However, as the pronunciation of "Ssangyoon" involves a tensed consonant, it was deemed to be ill-fitting for the group's cute image. As such, the sub-unit was renamed as 2Yoon.[5] In addition, "ssangyoon" could be potentially misheard as a profanity,[6] further supporting the basis for the name change.

2Yoon appeared on MBC's Weekly Idol as Ssangyoon, since the show was recorded before the official name change.[7]

Career

On January 7, 2013, Cube Entertainment announced that the 2Yoon debut album, Harvest Moon, was slated for a mid-January release, with "24/7" confirmed as the title track.[8] On January 22, 2013, 2YOON released its album and accompanying music video for "24/7."[9] 2Yoon made its television debut on M! Countdown on January 18, 2013.[10]

2Yoon's members revealed through an interview that they felt motivated and encouraged by Girls' Generation members after a listening session. Gayoon, through another interview, also revealed she lost weight rehearsing to the song's choreography. Due to their innovative efforts, Time Magazine showed interest in 2Yoon's music and observed Korea's potential in the world's music scene.[11] 2Yoon became the first Korean girl group to be interviewed by Time.[11] In the interview with TIME, the members cited that they listened to artists like Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, and that they were used as inspiration to the recording sessions.[12]

24/7

Marc Hogan of Spin called 2Yoon's "24/7" music video "as giddily irresistible as you'd hope", commending the pair for incorporating elements of country music without losing the "characteristically hyper-melodic, electronica"-ness of K-pop. Lily Rothman of Time lauded 2Yoon for attempting the "unlikely union" of country music and K-pop, showing the symbiotic influence that both American-music and K-pop exert on each other. Park Hyun-min of Mnet praised the "light and joyous" execution of the lead single.

"24/7" received polarized reviews, some praising its innovative attempt into bringing country music to Korean pop, while others criticized such aspects as its melody, lyrics, rap style and technique, claiming the song as an experimental failure.[13] [14] [15]

Artistry

2Yoon has been praised by both foreign and domestic music magazines for being the first K-Pop act to release a country-inspired track.[16] [17] [18] [19]

2Yoon became the first sub-unit of a Korean music group to be promoted in Thailand,[20] performing and giving interviews.[21]

Discography

See also: 4Minute discography.

Extended play

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[22]
Harvest Moon 7
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[25] 		KOR Hot
[26]
"24/7"2013813 Harvest Moon
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes and References

  1. News: Lee. Eun-jung. ko:포미닛 가윤·지윤, '쌍윤' 결성..1월 신보. http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/entertainment/2012/12/26/1108000000AKR20121226087900005.HTML . February 25, 2013. Yonhap News. Korean. December 26, 2012., translated to English at Web site: Ssangyoon Sub-Unit to Debut in January . 4-minutes Forum . December 24, 2012 . February 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130110085108/http://4-minute.com/index.php/2012/12/ssangyoon-sub-units-debut-is-imminent/ . January 10, 2013 . dead .
  2. Web site: 4Minute JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE . 4minute-japan.com . December 4, 1999 . February 25, 2013.
  3. News: Eom . Dong-jin . ko:컨트리팝' 선보인 투윤 "쌍윤은 욕 같아서… . 컨트리팝' 선보인 투윤 "쌍윤은 욕 같아서… . February 27, 2013 . . Korean . February 4, 2013 . https://archive.today/20130411054436/http://isplus.live.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.asp?Total_Id=10601833 . April 11, 2013 . dead . mdy-all. - translated into English at Web site: 2YOON Talks Dreams, Expectations, Foreign Attention and Online Comments . 4-minutes Forum . January 10, 2013 . February 27, 2013 . https://archive.today/20130410041159/http://4-minute.com/index.php/2013/02/2yoon-talks-dreams-expectations-foreign-attention-and-online-comments/ . April 10, 2013 . dead .
  4. News: 투윤 원래 이름, "'X윤'이었지만… 된소리 발음때문에 포기!". February 27, 2013. The Dong-a Ilbo. Korean. February 18, 2013.
  5. News: ko:투윤 "원래 이름은 쌍윤이었다". 투윤 "원래 이름은 쌍윤이었다". February 27, 2013. Kookmin Ilbo. Korean. February 18, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052518/http://news.kukinews.com/article/view.asp?gCode=cul&arcid=0006910426&code=41181111. March 4, 2016. dead.
  6. News: The Star. ko:투윤 원래 이름, 삼촌 팬 도망갈 이름 '쌍윤?'. 투윤 원래 이름, 삼촌 팬 도망갈 이름 '쌍윤?'. February 27, 2013. The Chosun Ilbo. Korean. February 18, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140414080337/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/02/18/2013021800901.html. April 14, 2014. dead. mdy-all.
  7. Guest: 2YOON . . . . January 13, 2013.
  8. News: Kim . Young-jin . ko:종합 포미닛 첫 유닛 `투윤` 타이틀곡 `24/7` 확정 . 종합 포미닛 첫 유닛 '투윤' 타이틀곡 '24/7' 확정 . February 25, 2013 . Korea Economic Daily . January 10, 2013 . Korean . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413192424/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201301102413l5906 . April 13, 2014 . dead . mdy-all. - translated into English at Web site: 4Minute's First Unit Group, 2YOON's Title Track Confirmed . 4-minutes Forum . January 10, 2013 . February 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130303044814/http://4-minute.com/index.php/2013/01/4minutes-first-unit-group-2yoons-title-track-confirmed/ . March 3, 2013 . dead .
  9. Web site: 2Yoon - '24/7' (Official Music Video) . . January 16, 2013 . February 25, 2013.
  10. News: Choi. Joon-yong. ko:허가윤·전지윤 뭉친 투윤, 오늘(17일) '24/7' 첫 무대. http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013011708394258846 . February 25, 2013. The Asian Economy Daily. January 17, 2013. Korean.
  11. Web site: Cha. Hanna. 2Yoon is the first girl group to be interviewed by Time. Korea.com Communications Co. Korea.com. 19 March 2013. 16 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130219033915/http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/2yoon-is-the-first-girl-group-to-be-interviewed-by-time/. February 19, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  12. Rothman. Lily. Trend Alert: K-Pop Meets Country Music (and New Jersey). Time Entertainment. TIME. 8 March 2013. February 15, 2013.
  13. Web site: Hogan. Marc. K-Pop Goes Kountry in 2YOON's Marvelously Faux '24/7' Video. Spin Magazine. 19 March 2013. 17 January 2013.
  14. Web site: Chong. Joelle. 2Yoon – Harvest Moon. Xin Entertainment. MSN. 19 March 2013. 4 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130207044533/http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/music-reviews/2yoon-%E2%80%93-harvest-moon. February 7, 2013. dead.
  15. Web site: Kim. Jin K.. 2YOON Interview: Quiet Jun Ji Yoon vs Daring Heo Ga Yoon. https://archive.today/20130412053132/http://my.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/2yoon-interview-quiet-jun-ji-yoon-vs-daring-000600600.html. dead. 12 April 2013. Korea Star Daily. Yahoo! Entertainment Malasya. 19 March 2013. 13 February 2013.
  16. Web site: Peterson. Jacques. 4minute's 2Yoon to Bring Country Music to K-pop With 'Harvest Moon' Mini-Album. popdust.com. January 10, 2013. February 27, 2013.
  17. Rothman. Lily. Trend Alert: K-Pop Meets Country Music (and New Jersey). entertainment.time.com. Time. February 15, 2013. February 27, 2013.
  18. Web site: Hogan. Marc. K-Pop Goes Kountry in 2YOON's Marvelously Faux '24/7' Video. spin.com. Spin. January 17, 2013. February 27, 2013.
  19. Web site: Park. Hyun-min. Why 2Yoon's Attempts are Worthy of Applause. enewsworld.mnet.com. Mnet Media. February 10, 2013. February 27, 2013. https://archive.today/20130419014715/http://m.enewsworld.interest.me/news/news_view.asp?nsID=28386. April 19, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  20. Web site: Park. Hyun-min. 4minute Unit 2Yoon Returns to Korea after Successful Promotions in Thailand. https://archive.today/20130703185350/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/32229. dead. July 3, 2013. enewsworld.mnet.com. Mnet Media. March 25, 2013. July 3, 2013.
  21. News: ทูยุน (2YOON) ยูนิต 4minute บุกไทย โปรโมทซิงเกิ้ลแรก 24/7 ในงาน 2YOON in Thailand . July 3, 2013 . Pingbook Entertainment . Thai . December 26, 2012., translated to English at Web site: 2YOON's Thailand Presscon: Immense love for Thailand, closest with BTOB, Jiyoon's international top secret! . 4-minutes Forum . March 22, 2013 . July 3, 2013 . https://archive.today/20130703185412/http://4-minute.com/2013/03/2yoons-thailand-presscon-immense-love-for-thailand-closest-with-btob-jiyoons-international-top-secret/ . July 3, 2013 . dead . mdy-all.
  22. Web site: ko:2013년 04주차 Album Chart. http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=T&targetTime=04&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. Gaon Music Chart. January 9, 2017. Korean.
  23. Web site: Harvest Moon-EP . itunes.apple.com . January 22, 2013 . July 8, 2015.
  24. Web site: 2013년 01월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. ko. June 23, 2020.
  25. Web site: ko:2013년 05주차 Digital Chart. http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=05&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. Gaon Music Chart. January 9, 2017. Korean.
  26. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=4minute|chart=Korea K-Pop Hot 100}} Korea K-Pop Hot 100 ]. Billboard. March 13, 2013.
  27. Web site: 2013년 Download Chart. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815182808/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year&pageNo=2. dead. August 15, 2016. Gaon Music Chart. Korean. June 23, 2020.

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