Feature [10] Shinhwa

Hey guys, I have a new feature for you, however with this one I will break one of my own rules that I follow when I write features. And that rule is, that I never feature a group/solo artist that has won first place on M! Countdown or similar shows to M! Countdown. If they have managed to win first place on shows like that then that group/solo artist is clearly not unknown by kpop fans. However i'm going to make a special exception for Shinhwa, because I know that there are people out there who like myself, were introduced to Kpop later in the game and are not very aware of who Shinhwa is and what they have accomplished in the world of Kpop. So sit back and relax and allow me to introduce you to The Legends.

(Shinhwa Early Days)

 (Shinhwa Now)

(The Real Shinhwa lol)

MEMBERS:

Eric (Leader, Main Rapper)

Minwoo (Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist)

Dongwan (Lead Vocalist)

Hyesung (Main Vocalist)

Junjin (Vocalist, Visual, Lead Dancer)

Andy (Lead Rapper, Maknae)

This is going to be a long bio since this group has been together for fourteen years, so there's a lot to talk about.

BIO: Shinhwa (which means Legend) debut in 1998 under SM Entertainment. Their first album did not perform well and SM Entertainment was greatly considering disbanding the group, however the they was saved by their second album T.O.P which helped move the group away from a cute image and helped establish them as a fierce and edgy group with amazing dance skills.
     As Shinhwa grew in popularity they were not without problems. For their fourth album Hey, Come On!, Andy did not take part in this album leading the media to speculate as to why he was not involved and leaving fans to worry that he had left the group. However Andy returned in time for their fifth album Perfect man.
     In 2003 when Shinhwa's contract expired with SM Entertainment it is rumored that SM only wanted to resign a few members of the group and not all of them. So the members that were offered contracts turned them down and the whole group signed with Good Entertainment. However Shinhwa did not have an easy transition to Good Entertainment. SM Entertainment claimed they owned the rights to the name Shinhwa and the members of Shinhwa had to bring SM Entertainment to court for use of their name. They won their court battle and started their new life at Good Entertainment.
     Under Good Entertainment Shinhwa began having more control over the songs they sang and the concepts they put out. The year 2003 also marked when members began pursuing different solo projects, such things as acting in dramas, making their own solo singing debuts, and solo CF's.
     In 2007 after releasing very well received albums under Good Entertainment, Shinhwa members decided to branch out and sign individual contracts with different companies. However they were very adamant that they would still preform together as Shinhwa even though they were under different companies.
     At their 10th anniversary concert the members made what came to be known as "The Promise" which they stated that they would return after all the members had finished their mandatory military enlistment. In 2008 Eric and Dongwan enlisted in for military service, Junjin enlisted in 2009, Andy and Minwoo 2010, Hyesung was exempt from military service due to a knee injury he had sustained in 2001. Minwoo was the last to be discharged from the military in March of 2012, setting in motion Shinhwa's return.

(It's ok if you feel like skipping the top part this next part is what you should read because it talks about what they are doing now.)

Shinhwa created their own company, rightfully named Shinhwa Company in 2011, with Eric and Minwoo being co-CEO's and the rest of the members as share holders. In March 2012 Shinhwa announced their comeback, they released their 10th studio album The Return that same month. They have since participated in various variety shows in which they are more open about past experiences and troubles they've gone through over the years. They also have their own TV show named Shinhwa Broadcast, with the theme of the show being that each week they try out different TV show formats. Shinhwa is the longest running boy band in Korea, and truly are legends.

OFFICIAL WEBSITES: Website: http://www.shinhwacompany.co.kr/
                                          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shinhwacompany
                                         Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/shinhwacompany
                                         Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/SHINHWACOMPANY

Shinhwa Broadcast:

(Shinhwa has released a totally of 25 videos over the years so i'm just going to pick my favorites.)
MUSIC VIDEOS:

T.O.P-

Wild Eyes-

Brand New-

Throw My Fist-

Once In A Life Time-

Run-

Venus-

They really are an amazing group, not only are they talented but they are so much fun to watch on variety shows. If nothing else watch the first three episodes of Shinhwa Broadcast and you will fall in love with them I'm sure of it.

Please support Shinhwa by purchasing their music legally you can find it here at their itunes page http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sinhwa-shinhwa/id398937836