Two X Explained
| Two X |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Origin: | South Korea |
| Years Active: | 2012–2017 |
| Associated Acts: | Rain |
| Past Members: | - Jiu
- Minjoo
- Eun
- Surin
- Eunyoung
|
Two X (Korean: 투엑스) was a South Korean girl group from J. Tune Entertainment that debuted in 2012. The group's initial line-up consisted of five members: Jiu, Minjoo, Eun, Surin, and Eunyoung.[1] The group released three singles: "Double Up" (2012), "Ring Ma Bell" (2013), and "Over" (2016) before disbanding.[2] [3] [4]
History
Debut and initial singles
On August 16, 2012, Two X made their stage debut on the music television program M Countdown and released their debut single "Double Up".[5] This was followed shortly by their second single "Ring Ma Bell".[6]
Hiatus and changes to label and line-up
In 2014, Two X ended their contract with J. Tune Camp and signed a record deal with Star Gaze Entertainment.[7]
In January 2016, it was announced that key member Min-joo had left the group.[8]
On August 23, 2016, the group released the song "Over" in promotion of their new, Reboot. It was their first release in three years and their first release as a four-member group.[9]
During the later half of 2017, Two X ceased activities. On June 26, 2018, when a fan asked Eun on Instagram if Two X was disbanded, she confirmed the disbandment.[10]
Discography
Single albums
Singles
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 이연정. 2012-08-17. 투엑스 "한국의 스파이스 걸스 될래요". 2020-08-15. . ko.
- Web site: 홍동희. 2013-02-20. [인터뷰] 투엑스(2X), '섹시' 벗고 '큐트' 입다]. 2020-08-15. The Asia Business Daily. ko.
- Web site: 유찬희. 2016-08-16. 투엑스, 타이틀곡 꽂혀로 컴백...오늘(16일) 더쇼 통해 첫 공개. 2020-08-15. The Korea Economic Daily. ko.
- Web site: 이우주. 2019-01-25. 투엑스 수린, 허니문베이비 가졌다…"아기 천사가 찾아왔어요". 2020-08-15. MBN Money. ko.
- News: TWO X debuts with "Double Up" on 'M! Countdown'! allkpop.com. Allkpop. 2016-12-18.
- Web site: Two X's Ring Ma Bell: So Derivative, We're Discussing Etymology. 2013-02-15. selective-hearing.com. 2016-12-18. 2017-03-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20170326153324/http://selective-hearing.com/two-xs-ring-ma-bell-so-derivative-were-discussing-etymology/. dead.
- News: Girl group Two X terminates contract with management company, which delayed their eagerly anticipated comeback. 2015-04-23. Koreaboo. en-US. 2016-12-18.
- News: [BREAKING] Two X's Minju reveals to have departed from the group + Remaining members to make a comeback soon! - NowKPop]. NowKPop. 2016-12-18. 2016-12-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220160027/https://www.nowkpop.com/2016/01/09/breaking-two-xs-minju-reveals-to-have-departed-from-the-group-remaining-members-to-make-a-comeback-soon/. dead.
- News: Two x to make their 1st comeback in 3 years on 'The Show'! allkpop.com. Allkpop. 2016-12-18.
- Web site: Eunmi&Luna on Instagram: "황달...? 어제 진짜 배고파서 쓰러지는줄 알았..ㅠㅠ ㅋㅋ".
- Web site: Gaon Album Chart "투엑스" Search. 2020-08-15. Gaon. Korea Music Content Association. ko.
- Web site: 2012년 08월 Album Chart. 2016-12-18. Gaon. Korea Music Content Association. ko.
- Web site: 2013년 02월 Album Chart. 2016-12-18. Gaon. Korea Music Content Association. ko.
- Web site: Gaon Digital Chart "투엑스" Search. 2020-08-15. Gaon. Korea Music Content Association. ko.
- Web site: 2013년 7주차 Download Chart. 2020-08-15. Gaon. Korea Music Content Association. ko.
