LC9 (band) explained

LC9
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop, dance-pop
Years Active:2013–2015
Label:Nega Network
Past Members:
  • Rasa
  • J-Hyo
  • King
  • Jun
  • AO
  • E.Den

LC9 (Korean: 엘씨나인) was a South Korean pop boy band formed by Nega Network. The group initially consisted of six members[1] until member E.Den left to pursue his studies. Their name, LC9, means League of Competition #9. They debuted on May 9, 2013, with "MaMa Beat" on Mnet M! Countdown. The music video was released on the same day.

On January 23, 2016, the group's label announced that LC9 disbanded. Their contract wasn't renewed back on December 21, 2015, which led the group to an end.

History

2013–15: Career beginnings

Around April, Nega Network announced that they would be debuting a male group, currently nicknamed Brown Eyed Boys inspired by their fellow label seniors Brown Eyed Girls.[2] After a series of teasers introducing each of the members, they made their official debut as LC9 on May 9, 2013, with their first mini album Skirmish, with the title track "MaMa Beat" featuring label-mate Gain.[3] On the same day, LC9 held their debut stage on Mnet M! Countdown.

2016: Disbandment

On January 23, 2016, Nega Network revealed that the group's contract ended on December 21 of the previous year. None of the members renewed their contracts, and LC9 dissolved as a result.[4]

Members

Former

Discography

Extended plays

InformationTrack listingPeak
positions
Sales
KOR
Skirmish 12
  • KOR: 1,727+[6]

Singles

Videography

Music videos

YearMusic videoLength
2013"MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)"4:03
"MaMa Beat (feat. Gain) (Dance ver.)"3:23
"Just A Dream (Cover of Nelly)"4:05
"What Makes You Beautiful (Cover of One Direction)"3:22
2014"East of Eden"3:39

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LC9 Reveals Last Member E.Den – 2011 Soompi Ullzzang Winner . . May 8, 2013 . 2013-05-19.
  2. Web site: 'Brown Eyed Boys', New Artist_9 reveal full debut teaser . https://archive.today/20130629225339/http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/music/2013/04/23/brown-eyed-boys-new-artist9-reveal-full-debut-teaser . dead . June 29, 2013 . April 23, 2013 . 2013-06-30 .
  3. Web site: Rookie Group LC9 Unveils Violent and Bloody MV for "Mama Beat" . . May 8, 2013 . 2013-05-19.
  4. Web site: ko:LC9 공식팬카페. http://i1.wp.com/www.hellokpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160123_lc9.jpg?w=774. Nega Network. January 24, 2016. Korean. January 23, 2016. registration .
  5. News: LC9 Profile . Nega Network Official Website . July 30, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402112043/http://www.neganetwork.com/artist/LC9/profile.asp?menucode=lc%2F . April 2, 2015 .
  6. Web site: Gaon Monthly Albums Chart . Gaon . June 6, 2013 . Korean . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120119045148/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/album/list.gaon . January 19, 2012 .