Brown Eyes (band) explained

Brown Eyes
Origin:South Korea
Genre:K-pop, R&B
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2001–2002, 2008
2019-present
Associated Acts:Brown Eyed Soul
Current Members:Yoon Gun
Naul

Brown Eyes was a South Korean singing duo that debuted in 2001.[1] They are considered one of South Korea's most important R&B groups, given their immense commercial success.[2]

History

Despite having no television appearances, Brown Eyes managed to have record sales of 640,000 and 618,026 for their first and second albums, respectively.[3]

In May 2002, Brown Eyes performed the Korean version of the Official Anthem along with Lena Park for the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan.[4]

In the midst of their popularity, Brown Eyes announced their official disbandment in April 2003. However, after five years, they got back together for a third album Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects in 2008.[3]

Members

Yoon Gun

After leaving Brown Eyes in 2003, Yoon Gun went solo and released a self-titled album that same year.[5] Yoon Gun has also branched out to do collaborations with artists such as Seohyun of Girls' Generation and Hyori.[6] [7] In 2012, Yoon Gun joined Sony Music and released his solo album "Far East 2 Bricklane" on October 18.[8] [9] He replaced PSY as a judge on the 4th season of Superstar K as PSY was unable to continue due to promotional activities abroad.[10]

Naul

In 2003 after the disbandment of Brown Eyes, Naul formed a separate group Brown Eyed Soul with three other members Jungyup, Young Jun, and Sang Hoon.[11]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[12]
Brown Eyes
  • Released: June 7, 2001
  • Label: Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: CD, cassette
3
Reason 4 Breathing?
  • Releases: November 26, 2002
  • Label: Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: CD, cassette
1
Two Things Needed for the Same Purpose and 5 Objects
  • Released: June 19, 2008
  • Label: Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: CD
6

Awards

Mnet Asian Music Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2001Best New GroupBrown Eyes
2008Album of the YearTwo Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects[16]
Best Ballad/R&B Performance"Don't Go Don't Go"[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Brown Eyes Members Naul and Yoon Gun to Face-Off With Respective Solo Albums. Ho. Stewart. 2012-09-24. Mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214600/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/15798/former-brown-eyes-members-naul-and-yoon-gun-to-face-off-with-respective-solo-albums. 2016-03-03. 2014-10-30.
  2. Book: Lie, John. K-Pop: Popular Music, Cultural Amnesia, and Economic Innovation in South Korea. University of California Press. 2014. 978-0520283121. 62.
  3. Web site: '백만장 듀오' 브라운아이즈, 5년만에 새 앨범. Gil. Hye-seong. 2008-06-19. Star News. ko. 2013-11-06.
  4. Web site: Singers From all Continents to Open World Cup. Kim. Chol-hwan. 2002-03-04. The Chosun Ilbo. 2014-11-06.
  5. Web site: Yoon Gun changes his agency. Lee. Sun-min. 2014-01-13. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-11-07.
  6. Web site: Seohyun and Yoon Gun to Sing Out Their Valentine's Gift. Kim. JiYeon. 2012-02-10. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 2014-11-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20141107091440/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3392/seohyun-and-yoon-gun-to-sing-out-their-valentines-gift. 2014-11-07. dead.
  7. Web site: 윤건-이효리, 5월말 '이뻐요' 싱글 발표. Kang. Seung-hun. 2009-05-15. Asia Economy Daily. 2014-11-07.
  8. Web site: Yoon Gun signs with Sony Music. 2012-10-12. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-10-30.
  9. Web site: Yoon Gun releases mini album 'Far East 2 Bricklane' + "October Rain" MV. 2012-10-18. Allkpop. 2014-10-30.
  10. Web site: Brown Eyes singer to replace Psy. 2012-10-20. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-10-30.
  11. Web site: Artist Of The Week – Brown Eyed Soul. 2010-05-10. Soompi. 2014-10-30.
  12. Web site: K-Pop Album Sales Volume. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko. 2019-11-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418092921/http://riak.or.kr/chart/mcdc.asp. 2018-04-18. dead.
  13. Cumulative sales of Brown Eyes:
    • Web site: 2001 K-pop Album Sales Volume. Music Industry Association of Korea. https://web.archive.org/web/20040926015035/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2001_2h.htm. 2004-09-26. dead. August 4, 2018.
    • Web site: 2002 K-pop Album Sales Volume. Music Industry Association of Korea. https://web.archive.org/web/20040902010320/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2002_2h.htm. 2004-09-02. dead. August 4, 2018.
  14. Cumulative sales of Reason 4 Breathing?:
    • Web site: 2002 K-pop Album Sales Volume. Music Industry Association of Korea. https://web.archive.org/web/20040902010320/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2002_2h.htm. 2004-09-02. dead. August 4, 2018.
    • Web site: 2003 K-pop Album Sales Volume. Music Industry Association of Korea. https://web.archive.org/web/20040902011524/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2003_2h.htm. 2004-09-02. dead. August 4, 2018.
  15. Web site: September 2008 K-pop Album Sales Volume. Music Industry Association of Korea. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221100843/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200809.htm. 2009-02-21. dead. 2019-11-12.
  16. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=87840 "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1"
  17. Web site: Winners from Past Years: 2008. MAMA. 2013-01-10. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121225061446/http://mama.interest.me/history?type=winner&year=2008. 2012-12-25.

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