Jinjin & Rocky Explained
| Jinjin & Rocky |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Origin: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Years Active: | 2022–2023 |
| Label: | Fantagio |
| Spinoff Of: | Astro |
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Jinjin & Rocky was the second official sub-unit of South Korean boy band Astro. The duo was formed by Fantagio in 2022, and was composed of two members: Jinjin and Rocky. Their debut extended play, Restore, was released on January 17, 2022.
Career
Pre-debut
On December 27, 2021, Fantagio released a surprise image teaser announcing that Jinjin and Rocky would form a duo and release their EP Restore the next month.[1] It was revealed that the EP title means Recovery and the duo planned to deliver healing in their own way from the COVID-19 situation.[2] Both Jinjin & Rocky were active as the main rappers and dancers of Astro.
2022–2023: Debut with Restore and disbandment
On January 17, Jinjin & Rocky officially debuted with the EP Restore and its lead single, "Just Breath" (Korean: 숨좀쉬자).[3] The EP contains five songs of various genres—two songs sung by Jinjin & Rocky, two solo songs sung by Rocky and one song sung by Jinjin that features Weki Meki's Choi Yoo-jung.[4] Jinjin and Rocky were actively involved in the production of all songs.
On February 28, 2023, Rocky did not renew his contract and thus left Fantagio and Astro, thereby ending the duo sub-unit.[5]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Notes and References
- Web site: 아스트로 진진&라키, 1월 17일 첫 유닛 앨범 'Restore' 발매..펑키 듀오의 등장(공식). ASTRO's Jinjin & Rocky release their first unit album 'Restore' on January 17th..A funky duo appears (official). 2022-01-20. n.news.naver.com. ko.
- Web site: 이승훈. 아스트로 진진&라키, 유닛 데뷔앨범 'Restore' 오늘(4일) 예판..소장 욕구 높인 굿즈. ASTRO Jinjin & Rocky, unit debut album 'Restore' today (4th) pre-order... Goods that increase the desire to own. 2022-01-20. n.news.naver.com. ko.
- Web site: 진진&라키, 문빈 지원사격에 'Restore' 쇼케이스 성료…첫 무대부터 에너지 풀 충전. Jinjin & Rocky, 'Restore' showcase successfully completed with Moonbin's support shooting... Full energy charge from the first stage. 2022-01-20. n.news.naver.com. ko.
- Web site: 아스트로 진진·라키, 첫 유닛 앨범 타이틀곡은 '숨 좀 쉬자'. ASTRO's Jinjin and Rocky, the title track of their first unit album is 'Let's Breathe'. 2022-01-20. n.news.naver.com. ko.
- Web site: 판타지오 "아스트로 라키, 전속계약 만료…팀 탈퇴" . February 28, 2023 . ko . February 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230228144107/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/437/0000333844 . live .
- Web site: Restore (2022). Gaon Music Chart. ko. February 3, 2022.
- Web site: Restore. Oricon. ja. January 26, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220126032540/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-01-31/p/2/. January 26, 2022.
- Web site: Album Chart First Half 2022. Circle Chart. July 8, 2022. ko.
- Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-01-31/p/2/. ja:週間 CDアルバムランキング 2022年01月31日付. Weekly CD Album Ranking for January 31, 2022. Oricon. January 26, 2022. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20220126032540/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-01-31/p/2/. January 26, 2022. dead.
- Web site: https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20220127/111459842/1. ko:임영웅 OST, 가온차트 주간 3관왕. Lim Young-woong OST wins 3 Weekly Gaon Chart crowns. Sports Donga. Jeon. Hyo-jin. ko. January 27, 2022. January 27, 2022.
