Astro (South Korean band)
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Fantagio |
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Astro (Hangul: 아스트로) (stylized as ASTRO) is a South Korean boy band formed by Fantagio in 2015. The group is composed of six members: Jinjin, MJ, Cha Eunwoo, Moonbin, Rocky, and Yoon Sanha.[1] On August 14, Fantagio released information about the new group via their social media, including pictures and profiles of each member and the announcement of the group's name. Astro means 'star' in Spanish, so the group was named that so they can be stars to those who love them.[2] Astro released their debut mini album Spring Up on February 23, 2016.[3] They released their first music video Hide & Seek on February 22, 2016.
History
Predebut project
Before Astro was formed, the members started out as trainees under Fantagio iTeen, a rookie talent development program under Fantagio Entertainment. They were previously known as iTeen Boys.
Through the same technique as how Fantagio formed 5urprise, Astro starred in a web drama series, titled To Be Continued on August 2015.[4] The members starred as themselves along with Kim Sae-ron, 5urprise member Seo Kang-joon and Hello Venus.[5]
On January 2016, Astro starred in their own reality show, Astro OK! Ready, which was aired on MBC Every1 at 7PM KST.[6] The group also made an appearance on KBS variety show, Golden Bell Challenge.[7]
2016: Debut with Spring Up
Astro's first mini album, Spring Up was released on February 23, 2016 with the title song "Hide & Seek".[8] They also announced their official fanclub name: AROHA, which is an abbreviation for ASTRO Hearts All Fans.[9]
Only three weeks after their debut, Spring Up entered the Billboard World Albums Chart at number 6.[10]
Members
- Jinjin (진진) (birth name: Park Jin Woo; 박진우) born March 15, 1996
- MJ (엠제이) (birth name: Kim Myung Joon; 김명준) born March 5, 1994
- Cha Eunwoo (은우) (birth name: Lee Dong Min; 이동민) born March 30, 1997
- Moon Bin (문빈) born January 26, 1998
- Rocky (라키) (birth name: Park Min Hyuk; 박민혁) born February 25, 1999
- Sanha (산하) (birth name: Yoon San Ha: 윤산하) born March 21, 2000
Discography
EPs
- Spring Up (2016)
Filmography
Dramas
| Year | Network | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Naver TVCast | To Be Continued | Web drama |
Reality show
| Year | Network | Title | Member(s) | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | tvN | Korea's Got Talent | Rocky | Contestant |
| 2016 | MBCMusic | Astro OK! Ready | All |
Variety show
| Year | Network | Title | Member(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KBS1 | Star Golden Bell | All | Ep. 800 |
| 2016 | Arirang | After School Club | All | Ep. 202[11] |
| 2016 | KBS2 | 1vs100 | Eunwoo, Moonbin, MJ[12] |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hide & Seek | Spring Up |
| Cat's Eye |
References
- ↑ Fantagio introduce the six members of new boy group Astro. Allkpop. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ "판타지오 뉴 보이그룹, 팀명 '아스트로' 확정". entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
- ↑ Astro finally makes debut with 'Hide & Seek' MV!. Allkpop. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ Astro Kick Off Debut Promotions With New Web Drama 'To Be Continued'. KpopStarz. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ Seo Kang Jun to act alongside rookie boy group Astro and Kim Sae Ron in 'To Be Continued'. Allkpop. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ Just Before Their Debut, Astro To Star In A New Reality Show. Officially Kmusic. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ Netizens go crazy over handsome student on Golden Bell. Koreaboo. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Spring Up". Naver Music. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ↑ Astro DEBUT SHOWCASE [Spring Up]. V App. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ "World Albums 2016-03-12". Billboard. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ↑ ARIRANG (2016-03-09), After School Club(Ep.202) Astro(아스트로) _ Full Episode _ 030816, retrieved 2016-03-30
- ↑ "Astro's Cha Eun Woo ranks 2nd place on KBS2 quiz program! | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-03-30.