Clon (duo) explained

Clon
Origin:South Korea
Genre:Dance music, K-pop
Years Active:1996-2005, 2017-present
Associated Acts:Hyun Jin Young and Wawa

Clon (Korean: 클론) is a South Korean dance music duo that debuted in 1996.[1] The group was extremely popular in South Korea in the late 1990s.[2]

Career

The duo debuted as part of "Hyun Jin Young and Wawa" in 1990 but it wasn't until 1996 under the supervision of Kim Chang Hwan, a major figure in the Korean music industry, that they got together and formed Clon. Their debut album, "Are You Ready?", proved to be extremely popular. They were often credited for being one of the first groups to incorporate strong dance routines with catchy beats. Clon was produced through DreamBeat, a record label that was popular for other hit singers as well as bringing western music to Korea.

In November 2000, a tragic and unfortunate motorcycle accident left Kang Won Rae paralyzed from the waist down. Initially the duo decided to disband but in the summer of 2005 they made a comeback with their 5th album, "Victory". The title track of the album was called "Nae Sarang Song-i" (My Love "Song") and was dedicated to Kang's wife, Kim Song, who encouraged and stood by him through those tough 5 years.

Although the duo unofficially disbanded after the album's release, they occasionally met for events or promotional activities.

After 12 years, the duo decided to officially make a comeback.[3] The 21 June 2017, they released their single BAMDEELALILA featuring Ailee. The 28 June 2017, they released Everybody starring as a dancer in the music video the previous concurrent of Produce 101 Season 2 Lee Woo Jin, they are both from the same company.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[4]
Are You Ready?
  • Released: May 1, 1996
  • Label: KC Harmony
  • Formats: CD, cassette
  • KOR: 1,120,000+[5]
One More Time
  • Released: June 8, 1997
  • Label: Line Production
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Funky Together
  • Released: March 27, 1999
  • Label: Retro
  • Formats: CD, cassette
8
  • KOR: 265,008+[6]
New World
  • Released: April 6, 2000
  • Label: KC Harmony
  • Formats: CD, cassette
2
  • KOR: 418,987+[7]
Victory
  • Released: July 8, 2005
  • Label: Media Line
  • Formats: CD, cassette
16
  • KOR: 16,281+[8]

Extended plays

Awards

Mnet Asian Music Awards

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YearCategoryWorkResult
Best Dance Performance"Choryeon"[11] [12]
Best Male Group
2001Achievement Award[13]
2005Best Dance Performance"My Love Song" (Korean: links=no|내 사랑송 이)[14]

Notes and References

  1. News: 클론, 평창 동계패럴림픽 개회식 무대 오른다. Lee. Eun-jeong. 2018-03-07. Yonhap News Agency. 2018-05-26. ko-KR.
  2. News: '클론' 카리스마 넘치는 댄스곡 '불후의 명작'으로 다시 듣는다. Kwon. Sang-guk. 2009-08-20. Busan Ilbo. 2018-05-26. ko.
  3. Web site: Veteran duo Clon to make an official comeback after 12 years.
  4. Web site: K-Pop Album Sales Volume. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418092921/http://riak.or.kr/chart/mcdc.asp. 2018-04-18. dead.
    • Web site: Funky Together charting. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512043635/http://www.riak.or.kr/chart/riakpdf.asp?hit_year=1999&hit_month=3. 2018-05-12. dead.
    • Web site: New World charting. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180520054450/http://riak.or.kr/chart/riakpdf.asp?hit_year=2000&hit_month=4. 2018-05-20. dead.
    • Web site: Victory charting. https://web.archive.org/web/20060115174124/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200507.htm. 2006-01-15. dead.
    • Web site: The Best Hits of Clon charting. https://web.archive.org/web/20060221020224/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200206.htm. 2006-02-21. dead.
  5. News: '런닝맨' 박준형-김건모-DJ DOC, 90년대 레전드의 음반판매량은?. Lee. Ji-hyeon. 2015-08-17. The Chosun Ilbo. 2018-09-07. ko.
  6. Web site: August 1999 K-Pop Album Sales Volume. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20161012063023/http://www.riak.or.kr/chart/riakpdf.asp?hit_year=1999&hit_month=8. 2016-10-12. dead.
  7. Web site: August 2000 K-Pop Album Sales Volume. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180501094755/http://www.riak.or.kr/chart/riakpdf.asp?hit_year=2000&hit_month=8. 2018-05-01. dead.
  8. Web site: August 2005 K-Pop Album Sales Volume. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20060221020335/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200508.htm. 2006-02-21. dead.
  9. Web site: 2002 K-Pop Album Sales Volume. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228162941/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2002_2h.htm. 2009-02-28. dead.
  10. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 2018-05-26.
  11. http://mama.interest.me/history?type=winner&year=2000 "2000 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list"
  12. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6484 "2000 MMF part 1"
  13. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6487 "2001 MMF part 1"
  14. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6499 "2005 MKMF part 1"

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