Luminous (group) explained
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Luminous |
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Origin: | Seoul, South Korea |
Years Active: | –present |
Label: | SE Group |
Current Members: | - Youngbin
- Suil
- Steven
- Woobin
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Luminous (stylized in all caps) is a South Korean idol group signed with SE Group Entertainment (formerly Barunson WIP). Consisting of members Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin, the quartet released the pre-debut mini-album Vision in August 2021 before launching its first mini-album Youth the following month. The group has since released a second mini-album entitled Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) and its first full-length album Luminous in Wonderland in 2022.
History
Luminous was originally set to begin releasing music with a different name and company in 2019, but the group's debut was delayed.[1] Vocal trainer Kim Sung-eun, who had previously worked with numerous artists including BTS and Twice, founded the music agency Barunson WIP and took in the ensemble with members Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin.[2] [3] The name of the group was decided by vote and given the meaning of "a light shining brightly even in the dark".[2] A fictional universe was introduced as part of Luminous's concept and the members symbolize the elements of thunder (Suil), fire (Steven), light (Youngbin), and moonlight (Woobin).[4]
On August 17, 2021, Barunson WIP announced its plans to debut the four-member group produced by Kim and Barunson E&A, with its debut album slated to be issued in early September.[3] Luminous released a surprise pre-debut album entitled Vision and "Dreaming Luminous" two days later. The album also included solo songs composed by each member.[5] Luminous' debut mini-album Youth was scheduled to be released on September 1, but was postponed following Youngbin's COVID-19 diagnosis.[6] It was released along with the lead single "Run" on September 9.[7] The quartet made its first live performance on SBS MTV's music chart program The Show on September 14.[8] Luminous held a mini fan concert on October 4 called Youth: You and I.[9] A music video for the album track "Home Alone" was released later that month.[10]
Luminous released its second mini-album Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) and lead single "All Eyes Down (Advance)" on January 20, 2022.[11] Inspired by the fictional supervillain Joker, the album delves into the "confusion between the real self and the created self" as the lyrics try to determine, "Who am I?".[1] [12] Announced one day prior, the group made the mid-tempo pop song "Wish You Were Here" available on online music platforms on May 21.[13] Luminous released their first studio album Luminous in Wonderland and its two single "Engine" and "Creature" on August 17.[14]
Musical style
Luminous's lyrical theme revolves around youth.[15] The group aims to "convey a message of hope and comfort" to that audience through the songs lyrics.[4] Upon its debut, Luminous laid its music foundation in hip hop integrated with R&B and pop.[7] Luminous's first few singles comprised a dark atmosphere, but the group's music shifted to a "clear, bright" direction with "Engine".[16]
Members
List of members and roles.
- Youngbin – leader, lead vocals, dance[17]
- Suil – sub-vocals, rap, dance[18]
- Steven – sub-vocals, rap[19]
- Woobin – main vocals[20]
Discography
Albums
Extended plays
Singles
Concerts
- Youth: You and I (2021)[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Trudel. Nadia. Rookie K-Pop Group Luminous talk about their first comeback "All eyes down (advance)". The Concordian. November 3, 2022. February 25, 2022.
- Web site: Yoon. Sang-keun. ko:김성은 더블유아이피 대표 "루미너스, 올라운드 아티스트 꿈꾼다"(인터뷰③)[스타메이커]. https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021101812435083916. Starnews. November 3, 2022. ko. October 20, 2021.
- Web site: Seo. Ye-jin. ko:[공식] 'BTS‧트와이스 보컬 트레이너' 김성은, 그룹 '루미너스' 9월 데뷔 확정. https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2021081774824. Ten Asia. Korea Entertainment Media. November 3, 2022. ko. August 17, 2021.
- Web site: Dong. Sun-hwa. K-pop boy group Luminous debuts with first album, 'Youth'. The Korea Times. Dongwha Enterprise. November 3, 2022. September 9, 2021.
- Web site: Kim. Tae-sik. ko:'BTS‧트와이스 보컬 트레이너 제작' 루미너스, 19일 깜짝 프리 데뷔!. http://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=86053. Onews. November 3, 2022. ko. August 18, 2021.
- Web site: Kim. Su-yeong. ko:[단독] 루미너스 영빈, 코로나19 확진…앨범 발매 연기. https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202108231870H. Korea Economic Daily. November 3, 2022. ko. August 23, 2021.
- Web site: Kim. Min-ji. ko:루미너스, 오늘 '유스'로 가요계 출격…청춘 대변할 '특급 신인' 탄생. https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4429108. News1 Korea. November 3, 2022. ko. September 9, 2021.
- Web site: Son. Bong-seok. ko:'더쇼' 루미너스, 데뷔곡 'RUN' 음방 첫 공개. https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202109141925003. Sports Kyunghyang. Kyunghyang Company. November 3, 2022. ko. September 14, 2021.
- Web site: Maeng. Seon-mi. ko:루미너스, 미니 팬 콘서트 성료…글로벌 팬心 사로잡은 4인 4색 매력. http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=212616. BizEnter. November 3, 2022. ko. September 28, 2021.
- Web site: Kim. Ye-na. ko:루미너스, 첫 미니 수록곡 '홈 얼론' MV 공개…따뜻한 영상미. https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1488149. xportsnews. xportsmedia. November 3, 2022. ko. October 19, 2021.
- Web site: An. Ha-na. ko:루미너스, 오늘(20일) 2nd 미니앨범 ‘빛과 어둠 사이’ 발매. https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2022&no=58725. MBN Star. Maeil Broadcasting Network. November 3, 2022. ko. January 20, 2022.
- Web site: Yim. Seung-hye. Rookie boy band Luminous holds its first showcase online. Korea JoongAng Daily. JoongAng Holdings. November 3, 2022. January 19, 2022.
- Web site: Lee. Duk-haeng. ko:루미너스, 1st 싱글 'Wish You Were Here' 깜짝 발매. https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2022052109540098076. Starnews. November 3, 2022. ko. May 21, 2022.
- Web site: Park. Sang-hoo. ko:루미너스, 오늘(17일) 첫 정규 발매… 시리즈 3부작. https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12071145. JTBC News. JTBC. November 3, 2022. ko. August 17, 2022.
- Web site: Jung. Hye-yeon. ko:루미너스 "청춘 키워드? 꿈과 희망 심어주고 힘 되고 싶었다"(일문일답). http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202201211125578217306_1. Herald Pop. Herald Corporation. November 3, 2022. ko. January 21, 2022.
- Web site: Jung. Jin-yeong. ko:'첫 정규' 루미너스 "더욱 심혈 기울여서 준비". https://isplus.com/2022/08/17/enter/entertainment/20220817163719216.html. Ilgan Sports. JTBC Plus. November 3, 2022. ko. August 17, 2022.
- Web site: Chu. Seung-hyeon. ko:'신예 보이그룹' 루미너스 영빈, 개인 콘셉트 포토 공개. https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/22RCXKHXPU. Seoul Economic Daily. November 3, 2022. ko. September 6, 2021.
- Web site: Park. Seo-hyeon. ko:'9월 1일 데뷔' 루미너스 수일, 첫 번째 콘셉트 포토..비주얼로 '눈도장'. http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202108230752424568874_1. Herald Pop. Herald Corporation. November 3, 2022. ko. August 23, 2021.
- Web site: Baek. Ji-eun. ko:[공식] 루미너스, 영빈 코로나19 확진 데뷔연기→9일 '유스' 발표 확정. https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202109020100016540000807&servicedate=20210902. Sports Chosun. Chosun Media. November 3, 2022. ko. September 2, 2021.
- Web site: Seok. Jae-hyun. ko:루미너스 우빈 콘셉트 포토…올블랙 시크 눈빛 장착. http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=282897. Single List. November 3, 2022. ko. September 3, 2021.
- Web site: ko:루미너스. https://search.daum.net/search?w=profile2&q=%EB%A3%A8%EB%AF%B8%EB%84%88%EC%8A%A4&DA=PRF&sct=person&sck=datahub_homo%2Fperforming_group%2F2251282. Daum. November 3, 2022. ko.
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