Bohemian (band) explained

Bohemian
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Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:Pop
Years Active:–present
Label:Kingpin Entertainment, prior
HMG Entertainment (South Korea)
LOEN Entertainment (South Korea)
Website:
Current Members:Park Sang Woo
Kim Yong Jin
Yoo Kyu Sang

Bohemian (Korean: 보헤미안, Japanese: ボヘミアン; stylized as BOHEMIAN), is a three-member South Korean pop/ballad group,[1] that along with group endeavors, has recorded many soundtracks, abbreviated as OSTs, for South Korean films and Korean drama or k-drama for television in South Korea, as individual artists. The group is composed of Park Sang Woo (Korean: 박상우), Kim Yong Jin (Korean: 김용진), and Yoo Kyu Sang (Korean: 유규상). Bohemian debuted in 2010 with members Park Sang Woo and Yoo Kyu Sang.[2] In 2012, they were joined by Kim Yong Jin.[3] The group is managed by HMG Entertainment,[4] with recordings released by their distribution company, LOEN Entertainment. Through a LOEN Entertainment agreement with Viki, a video streaming site, both Kim Yong Jin and Bohemian are listed as artists, and their music videos can be viewed.[5] [6]

History

Park Sang Woo is the group's leader. He was born on April 16, 1986, is 185 cm tall and has a level 2 Taekwondo certification. Park is a regular cast member of Saturday Night Live Korea or SNL Korea on cable network TVN or tvN.[7] One of Park's OSTs was "I Love You Again and Again" for the 2009 drama The City Hall.[4] [8] From December, 2013 - January, 2014 Park performed as dancer/chorus, with solo[9] for the musical "December: Unfinished Song", written and directed by Jang Jin and performed at Sejong Center, with lead roles performed by Junsu of JYJ and actor/singer Park Gun-hyung.[10] On March 14, 2014, Park announced on Twitter his sudden decision to enter the military,[11] and entered quietly on March 18.[12]

Yoo Kyu Sang, the youngest of the group, was born on June 22, 1988, and is 181 cm tall. Yoo started an early modeling career at Cheonan High School, and participated in a 2010 music video released by Psy and Kim Jang-hoon, "Ring For Me Once Again".[4] [13]

The duo debuted as Bohemian in 2010, released their first album, "Love Letter",[14] and appeared on several televised music programs with the single of the same title.[2]

Kim Yong Jin, the oldest of the group, was born on October 18, 1982, and is 178 cm tall. Kim graduated from Yeoju Institute of Technology and has completed his Conscription in South Korea. Kim is also known by the single letter "I"[6] and released his first album, "Soulmate" in 2007. One of Kim's latest OSTs was the theme song "Hurt" for the drama Cruel City, also known as Heartless City, which aired on JTBC from May–July, 2013.[15] [16] On December 3, 2015, Kim appeared as a "skilled vocalist" participant on I Can See Your Voice, singing one of his Spring Day OSTs.[17]

After Kim Yong Jin joined Bohemian in 2012, the group released albums "Don't Hurt" and "There Is No Sun",[18] followed by appearances on several music programs with singles, of the same titles.[19] On variety shows, Park Sang Woo has done singing impressions, including Girls' Generation "The Boys". Also on variety shows, Bohemian members Park Sang Woo and Yoo Kyu Sang have done a dance parody of Michael Jackson "Billie Jean" and Rain "Rainism";[20] [21] and Kim Yong Jin has performed a couple's dance with comedian Sayuri.[21] Bohemian's latest digital single, "Send, Bye, Sorry" was released August 2, 2013.[22]

Discography

Albums

Title[23] Album detailsPeak chart positionsTrack listing
KOR
Soulmate[24] font-size:85%;"
Love Letter
  • Released: August 25, 2010
  • Label: Kingpin Entertainment
  • Artists: Park Sang Woo, Yoo Kyu Sang
font-size:85%;"
Don't Hurt
(아프지마)
  • Released: March 16, 2012
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Artists: Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang
font-size:85%;"
There is no Sun
(태양은 없다)
  • Released: June 29, 2012
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Artists: Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang
font-size:85%;"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsTrack listing
KOR
I Love You Noona
("사랑해요 누나)
  • Released: July 10, 2008
  • Label: Kingpin Entertainment
  • Artist: Park Sang Woo
font-size:85%;"
Don't Say
(말하지마)
  • Released: September 26, 2008
  • Label: Kingpin Entertainment
  • Artist: Park Sang Woo
font-size:85%;"
Is There Love
(사랑이 있을까)
font-size:85%;"
Knockin On My Heart
(내 마음에 노크)
  • Released: May 20, 2009
  • Label: Kingpin Entertainment
  • Artist: Park Sang Woo
font-size:85%;"
Don't Be Sick
(아프지마)
font-size:85%;"
Send, Bye, Sorry
(보.헤.미안)
  • Released: August 2, 2013
  • Label: LOEN Entertainment
  • Artists: Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang
font-size:85%;"
It's Not
(아니라고)
font-size:85%;"
Calling Out (불러본다) font-size:85%;"
Nonsense (헛소리)[25] font-size:85%;"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtracks

Film

YearTitleFilmArtist
2003"Happy End (행복 한 끝)"Garden of Heaven Kim Yong Jin
2005"Remember Me (기억해줘)"Sad Movie Kim Yong Jin
2006"After Effect (후유증)"How the Lack of Love Affects Two Men Kim Yong Jin
2008"Fool(바보)"BABO Kim Yong Jin
2008"Outside Love (외사랑)"BABO Kim Yong Jin

TV Series

YearTitleTV SeriesArtist
2004"Unfinished Story (끝나지 않은 이야기)"Match Made in Heaven Kim Yong Jin
2005"Spring Days (봄날)"Spring Day Kim Yong Jin
"Don't Go (봄날)"Spring Day Kim Yong Jin
"Rather (차라리)"Spring Day Kim Yong Jin
"Remember Me (기억해줘)"Spring Day Kim Yong Jin
2008"Real Bad (참 못됐습니다)"Robber Kim Yong Jin
"Don't Tell Me (말하지마)"Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single Park Sang Woo
2009"Is There Love (사랑이 있을까)"Will It Snow for Christmas? Kim Yong Jin
"Knockin On My Heart (내 마음에 쫓 고)"Cinderella Man Park Sang Woo
"Always (항상)"No Limit Park Sang Woo
"And Now (그리고 지금)"DreamPark Sang Woo
"A Song For A Fool (바보를 위한 노래)"You're Beautiful Park Sang Woo
"I Love You Again and Again (사랑하고 사랑합니다)"The City Hall Park Sang Woo
2010"That Man (그사람)"Jejungwon Park Sang Woo
2011"Deep Love (깊은 사랑)"Deep Rooted Tree Kim Yong Jin
2012"You In My Arms (그대 내 품에)" Bridal Mask Kim Yong Jin
2013"Hurt (상처)"Cruel City Kim Yong Jin
"Waiting For You (기다린다)"[26] Hold My Hand Kim Yong Jin
2014"Love...Remember (사랑... 기억)" Only Love Kim Yong Jin
"Knife (칼)" The Three Musketeers Kim Yong Jin
2015"Two Leaf Clover (두잎 클로버)" Bird That Doesn't Cry Kim Yong Jin
"Trying To Forget (잊어보려한다)" The Mother and Daughter-in-Law Kim Yong Jin
"Us (우리)" A Daughter Just Like You Kim Yong Jin
"Close My Eyes (눈감아도)" Witch's Castle Kim Yong Jin
2016"Call (부른다)" Glamorous Temptation Kim Yong Jin

Concerts and Performances

Television

Music Shows

Inkigayo

Year DateSong Artist(s)
2007April 22"Talk About Separation"Kim Yong Jin
2010October 31"Love Letter"Park Sang Woo, Yoo Kyu Sang
November 21
December 5
2012March 11"Don't Hurt"Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang
April 1

Music Bank

Year Date Song Artist(s)
2010October 1"Love Letter" Park Sang Woo, Yoo Kyu Sang
2012March 16"Don't Hurt" Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang

M Countdown

Year Date SongArtist(s)
2010December 23"Love Letter" Park Sang Woo, Yoo Kyu Sang
2012March 8"Don't Hurt" Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang

Show Champion

Year Date SongArtist(s)
2012April 10 "Don't Hurt" Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang
2012July 10 "There Is No Sun" Park Sang Woo, Kim Yong Jin, Yoo Kyu Sang

Other appearances

YearTitleEp./ArtistNetwork
2012Simply Kpop, "Don't Hurt", Stevie Wonder's "Lately"[31] [32] 5/22/12, BohemianArirang
Love Quest, "You Raise Me Up" 6/9/12, Bohemian
World Changing Quiz ShowEp. 147, Bohemian
Quiz Show Q Pt. 3 K Pop Star, Bohemian
2013Faldo Rambling Band (팔도 방랑밴드)[33] Ep. 2, Park Sang Woo TVN

Others

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:보헤미안 "이승철에게 ‘촉망 받을 그룹’이란 평 들어"[인터뷰]. http://sbsespn.sbs.co.kr/news/news_content.jsp?article_id=E10000497699. March 9, 2012. SBS Sports. Korean. January 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150122060257/http://sbsespn.sbs.co.kr/news/news_content.jsp?article_id=E10000497699. January 22, 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: ko:보헤미안 "비주얼 팀? 저희는 보컬그룹입니다". http://sports.donga.com/3/02/20120228/44387861/1. February 28, 2012. Sports Donga. Korean. January 21, 2015.
  3. Web site: ko:'컴백’ 보헤미안 "그룹 존재감 알리겠다". http://news.nate.com/view/20120314n28478. Naver. December 17, 2013. Lee, Kyung-ran. Korean. March 14, 2012.
  4. Web site: HMG Bohemian, translated by Polina Osmolovskaya, Belarus. HMG Entertainment. December 21, 2013. Korean. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217224412/http://www.hmgent.co.kr/. December 17, 2013. dead.
  5. Web site: Artist - Bohemian. Viki. December 17, 2013.
  6. Web site: Artist - Kim Yong Jin. Viki. December 17, 2013.
  7. Web site: SNL KOREA. YouTube. December 17, 2013.
  8. Web site: ko:박상우(PSW). http://music.naver.com/artist/home.nhn?artistId=110326. Naver Music. Korean. December 17, 2013.
  9. Web site: Musical December Chorus . YouTube. November 30, 2013 . December 21, 2013.
  10. Web site: ko:뮤지컬 '디셈버', 왜 하필 故 김광석 노래일까 . http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201311291622524425. My Daily. December 21, 2013. Choi JI-such . Korean. November 29, 2013.
  11. Web site: 'SNL 코리아' 박상우, 18일 돌연 입대… "갑작스럽게 결정". Naver. April 30, 2014. Korean. March 15, 2014.
  12. Web site: ko:강동호-박상우, 18일 조용히 입대… 軍 러시 본격화". http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=382&aid=0000187792&sid1=001&lfrom=twitter&spi_ref=m_news_twitter. Naver. April 30, 2014. Korean. March 18, 2014.
  13. Web site: Ring For Me Once Again. YouTube. June 8, 2010 . December 21, 2013.
  14. Web site: ko:KMB출신 가수 "보헤미안(유규상)" 뮤직비디오 러브레터. http://www.kmbmusic.co.kr/board/read.php?np=&pid=42731&uid=2382217. November 10, 2010. KMB Music Academy. Korean. January 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150122060502/http://www.kmbmusic.co.kr/board/read.php?np=&pid=42731&uid=2382217. January 22, 2015. dead.
  15. Web site: '보헤미안 용진의 '무정도시' OST '상처', 극 몰입도 고조 '호평'. WStarNews. December 17, 2013. Han,Kyung. Korean. June 10, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217225250/http://wstarnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=09&c1=09&c2=09&c3=00&nkey=201306101356581&mode=sub_view. December 17, 2013. mdy-all.
  16. Web site: ko:김용진. http://music.naver.com/artist/home.nhn?artistId=10928. Naver Music. Korean. December 17, 2013.
  17. Web site: ko:‘너목보’ 김용진, 알고보니 봄날OST 부른 실력파 가수…끝내주는 고음. http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20151203001184. December 3, 2015. The Korea Herald. Korean. April 26, 2016.
  18. Web site: ko:보헤미안 '태양은 없다', 대형 가수 줄컴백 속 잔잔한 인기[출처] 본 기사는 조선닷컴에서 작성된 기사 입니다. http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/07/06/2012070602169.html. July 6, 2012. Sports Chosun. Korean. January 21, 2015.
  19. Web site: ko:보컬그룹 보헤미안 ′스케치북′서 매력 발산. http://gaonchart.co.kr/news/news_view.php?f_seq=1274&sgenre=kpop. March 30, 2012. Gaon Music Chart. Korean. January 21, 2015.
  20. Web site: World Changing Quiz Show . YouTube. May 3, 2012 . December 21, 2013.
  21. Web site: Park Myeong-su . YouTube. December 21, 2013.
  22. Web site: Send Bye Sorry. Korea Observer. December 18, 2013. Lee, Eun-Jung. August 2, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131219225417/http://www.koreaobserver.com/ktube/k-pop-mv-bohemian-%eb%b3%b4%ed%97%a4%eb%af%b8%ec%95%88-send-bye-sorry/-10095/. December 19, 2013. dead.
  23. Web site: ko:보헤미안(Bohemian). http://music.naver.com/artist/home.nhn?artistId=141207. Naver Music. Korean. December 17, 2013.
  24. Web site: 1집 Soul mate. Naver. December 17, 2013. Korean.
  25. Web site: Kwak. Min-Gu. ko:아우라, ‘너목보 스타’ 김용진 신곡 ‘헛소리’ 뮤비 감독 참여. http://www.focus.kr/view.php?key=2016022400152821469. February 24, 2016. Focus News. Korean. February 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305062137/http://www.focus.kr/view.php?key=2016022400152821469. March 5, 2016. dead.
  26. Web site: ko:보헤미안 김용진, MBC '내 손을 잡아' OST 지원사격. http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2014021417250816310. February 14, 2014. The Asia Economy Daily. Korean. January 21, 2015.
  27. Web site: Lotte World - Don't Hurt. YouTube. December 23, 2013.
  28. Web site: Lotte World - There Is No Sun. YouTube. December 23, 2013.
  29. Web site: Lotte World Concert . YouTube. August 19, 2012 . December 23, 2013.
  30. Web site: Banpo Music Festival Pt.2. December 23, 2013. June 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130723135947/http://news.seocho.go.kr/. July 23, 2013. dead.
  31. Web site: Simply Kpop - Don't Hurt . YouTube. December 23, 2013.
  32. Web site: Simply Kpop - Stevie Wonder's Lately . YouTube. December 23, 2013.
  33. Web site: TVN . YouTube. December 5, 2013 . December 21, 2013.
  34. Web site: This Beautiful Morning, This is Kim Chang-wan - Spring Day . YouTube. April 5, 2012 . December 23, 2013.
  35. Web site: This Beautiful Morning, This is Kim Chang-wan - Don't Hurt . YouTube. April 5, 2012 . December 23, 2013.