Untouchable (band) explained

Untouchable
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:Hip-hop
Years Active:2006–2019
Label:TS Entertainment
Past Members:Sleepy
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Untouchable (Korean: Korean: 언터쳐블) was a South Korean hip hop duo managed by TS Entertainment. The group released their first single, "Ready To Shot", on 24 July 2006, but made their official debut on October 10, 2008, with the hit single "It's Okay".

History

2008–2010: Debut & success

Untouchable made their official debut on November 10, 2008 with their single "It's Okay" ft. Hwayobi. They released their first full album entitled "Quiet Storm" on January 8, 2009. Their single "Tell Me Why" ft. Hwa Young became a hit and topped online music charts. They followed this with the song "Oh", which was featured in their mini album "Untouchable", released June 9, 2009.

On February 4, 2010 their 2nd mini album "Untouchable: 2nd Mini Album" was released, featuring the vocals of Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha in the song "Living in the Heart."[1] On February 9, Untouchable's "Living in the Heart" topped online music charts.[2]

Untouchable's second album was postponed in 2010 due to the Yeonpyeong Island tragedy.[3] The album "Who's Hot" was released in December with the title track "Make a fuss".[4]

2011: "You you" release & military enlistment

Untouchable released their digital single "You you" on May 4, 2011.[5]

Both members started their mandatory military service in August 2011.[6] [7]

2013: "Trips" and release from military

They returned from military service on May 1, 2013 and took a break before making their music comeback at the end of the year. They released Vain featuring Koonta of Rude Paper in November and followed up with a second track Trip which was released on their agency YouTube page on the December 5.

2014: "Take out"

The duo returned in July with Take out featuring Mayson the Soul.

2015: "Cigarette & Liquor", "Mask On", "Crayon", collaborations & solo debut

On January 16, 2015, Untouchable released their 8th digital single album titled Cigarette & Liquor. On February 24, 2015 they made their comeback with a digital single called Mask On. On March 18, 2015 they released their 5th mini album titled HEIIVEN, the track Crayon served as the title track.

2019: Disbandment

On September 14, 2019, it was announced that Sleepy left TS Entertainment via lawsuit, and the duo disbanded.

Former Members

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[8]
Quiet Storm rowspan="2"
Who's Hot
  • Released: December 2, 2010
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
43
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
1st Mini Album
  • Released: June 9, 2009
  • Label: TS Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
rowspan="5"
2nd Mini Album
  • Released: February 4, 2010
  • Label: TS Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
16
3rd Mini Album
  • Released: December 30, 2010
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
56
Trip
  • Released: November 11, 2013
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
49
Heiiven
  • Released: March 18, 2015
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
38
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Charted singles

TitleYearPeak chart
positions
Sales (DL)Album
KOR
[9]
As lead artist
"Live in the Heart" (가슴에살아)
201062nd Mini Album
"Merry Go Round" (회전목마)16
"Make a Fuss" (난리 브루스)
48Who's Hot
"Only You" (단 한사람)
343rd Mini Album
"You You"
201145
"Call Me" (연락 좀 자주 해)
201317 Trip
"Vain" (배인)
27
"Take Out"
201438
"I See The Path" (길이 보여)
Heiiven
"Smoke" (거꾸로 문 담배)
2015
"Crayon" (크레파스)55 Heiiven
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.allkpop.com/2010/02/untouchable-to-release-2nd-mini-album-this-week Untouchable To Release 2nd Mini Album This Week
  2. http://www.allkpop.com/2010/02/untouchable-is-1-on-the-music-charts Untouchable Is #1 On Music Charts
  3. Web site: Brown Eyed Soul and Untouchable postpone album release due to Yeonpyeong Island tragedy.
  4. Web site: Untouchable releases new album and reveals MV for "To make a fuss".
  5. Web site: Untouchable releases comeback single, "You You".
  6. Web site: 힙합듀오 언터쳐블 디액션-슬리피 8월 동반입대. 22 June 2011.
  7. Web site: Hip hop duo Untouchable enlists for the army. Allkpop. 30 January 2013. 2011-08-02.
  8. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart.
  9. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart.
  10. Web site: 2011년 05월 Download Chart.
  11. Web site: 2013년 07월 Download Chart.
  12. Cumulative sales of "Vain":
  13. Cumulative sales of "Take Out":
  14. Cumulative sales of "I See The Path":
  15. Web site: 2015년 05주차 Download Chart.
  16. Web site: 2015년 13주차 Download Chart.