Jewelry (band)

Jewelry

Jewelry in August 2011
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2001 (2001)–2015 (2015)
Labels
Associated acts
Past members

Jewelry (Korean: 쥬얼리) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2001 by Star Empire Entertainment. The group was the longest-running Korean girl group (with more than 2 members), surpassing super-group Baby V.O.X., until their disbandment in 2015.[1]

History

2001–2003: Debut, line-up changes, Again & Beloved

Jewelry founding members Park Jung-ah, Lee Ji-hyun, Jun Eun-mi and Jung Yoo-jin debuted in 2001 with their first album Discovery. After less-than-stellar sales of the first album, two of the singers (Jun Eun-mi and Jung Yoo-jin) were replaced by Seo In-young and Cho Min-ah.[2]

A year later, their second album, Again, was released, with much better results. Full of strong R&B ballads (as opposed to the sexy dance songs that were popular at that time), the album quickly yielded two high-charting singles — "Again" and "Tonight" — which started the group's rise to popularity. This was quickly followed by their third album Beloved, which had a very cutesy theme. Their first single "니가 참 좋아" ("I Really Like You") was very poppy and had Jewelry adopt a cutesy concept to match the song, with colorful outfits and perky dances. The title track, Be My Love, was also promoted. Even though album sales for Again and Beloved were great, the group was unhappy with their current image, and did not want to be known for only their cute and innocent songs.

2004–2007: Entry into Japan, breakout album: Superstar & line-up changes

After the success of their second album, Jewelry left for Japan to start on their career there in 2004 with their first single Kokoro ga Tomaranai under the independent label Giza Studio. After releasing a few materials there with mediocre sales, the group eventually left to return to their native country to release their fourth album.

By the time their fourth album Superstar came out in the beginning of 2005, Jewelry has since shed their "cute image" concept. Following the trend in Korean pop, they became sexier and more womanly, which helped bring about their current level of success. The first single "Superstar" (written by Shinhwa member Lee Min-woo) was a driven rock song and surprisingly became a huge hit. They followed this up with the sexy R&B number "Passion", which also charted strongly. Both of these singles prominently featured "sexy" member Seo In-Young dance scantily-clad in short shorts, which brought the group much press attention (both positive and negative).

In 2006, Jewelry took a break from the Korean music industry in order to focus on Japan. During that time, member Ji-hyun left to pursue an acting career.[3] In early November, news leaked out that another member, Cho Min-ah, had also left, which forced their record company to look for a second replacement member. As Park Jung-Ah and Seo In-young had solo projects, a new album was not expected until mid-2007.[4]

2008: Line-up changes, rise in fame with Kitchi Island & Everybody Shh!

In early 2008, Jewelry returned to the music scene with their new members Baby J and Eunjung with the release of their fifth album, Kitchi Island. Released on February 20, 2008, the album featured the single "One More Time", a cover of In-Grid's song, composed by Sannie Carlson (Whigfield). "One More Time" has mirrored the success of Jewelry's 2005 hit single, "Superstar" in South Korea, reaching the No. 1 spot on MBC's Music Core and KBS's Music Bank, two weeks after the song's debut.[5][6][7] The single has also achieved success online, topping the charts of various music websites, including Melon, Dosirak, Bugs Music, M.Net.com, Muz and Juke On.[8] "One More Time" became the most successful single of Jewelry to date, staying on the no.1 spot for 7 weeks in a row on MBC's Music Core and KBS's Music Bank.[9][10] In spring of 2008, a second single, "모두 다 쉿" ("Everybody Shh!"), was released and promoted.

The group was awarded with a Daesang (대상, a "Top Award"), for highest digital sales in 2008.[11]

2009: Jewelry S, Rally, Sophisticated & line-up changes

Jewelry S

In early 2009, members Baby J and Eunjung returned to the Korean music market, under the name "Jewelry S", debuting as a sub-group.[12] Their mini-album, Sweet Song was released in digital format on January 22, and the full single was made available on February 6. Baby J and Eunjung made their live comeback on M. Countdown on February 5, where they sang "들어봐" ("Listen") and the lead single from their mini-album, "데이트" ("Date"). The music video for "Date" features cameo appearances from Jewelry members Park Jung-ah and Seo In-young.

Jewelry released a new single in June 2009 titled "Super Star" with the song "Rally" featuring rapper Nassun. The song was for MNet's talent competition, Superstar K. A music video was also released and featured the group's performance of the song on Mnet's M! Countdown as well as scenes of Superstar K.[13]

About a week prior to the album release, the song "Strong Girl" was released as a digital single.[14] Their 6th album, Sophisticated, was released on August 27 [15] with the music video for the title track, "Vari2ty", being released on the same day.[16]

In December 2009 Seo In-young and Park Jung-ah announced their departure. Korean media reported that Superstar K top 10 contender Semi was likely to replace them.[17][18][19] A repackaged edition of their 6th album, End And.. was released on December 17, 2009 with the single "Love Story".[20]

2010–2011: Line-up changes, Back It Up, Pass & Forget It

On June 14, 2010, it was announced Semi would be joining Jewelry with a comeback happening later during the year.[21] A few months later it was announced the groups comeback would occur in 2011.

On January 18, 2011, Kim Ye-won joined Jewelry.[22] A digital single, "Back It Up" was released on January 27 [23] along with its accompanying music video. They made their comeback performance during the same day on M! Countdown. The single reached a certain amount of success however it was not as successful as their previous works.

On May 9, Jewelry's label, Star Empire Entertainment, shared some old videos of Jewelry rehearsing various songs. Two days later they announced with teaser photos the group would release a new single which was later revealed to be "Pass". The single was released on May 16 along with a teaser MV featuring label mate Hwang Kwang Hee of ZE:A.[24] No music video was released for "Pass".

On September, Semi and Yewon joined the sub-unit Jewelry S and announced they would release a single entitled "Ames Room Vol.2", the title track being the song "Forget It".[25] The single was released on September 20, and the music video was released the same day. Yewon joined the hit variety show Invincible Youth 2 to represent her group. The show started on November 17, 2011 and ended on November 12, 2012.

2012–2013: Look At Me & "Hot & Cold"

In 2012, Jewelry was originally scheduled to make a comeback in July. However, this was delayed until October. On September 21, Jewelry announced their comeback with their first mini album "Look At Me",[26] with the title track as the same name. The mini album was released on October 11. "Look At Me" debuted at #42 on the Gaon Digital Charts and later peaked at #23. The mini album also debuted at #7 on the Gaon National Physical Album Charts.[27] The music video was also released during the same day and the group had their comeback performance on Music Bank the next day.

During mid November, Jewelry was announced to release a digital single around early December. But towards the end of November, Star Empire Entertainment, announced the digital single was postponed and the group would spend more time preparing for their next release.[28]

In 2013, Star Empire announced that Jewelry will release a digital single in July called "Hot & Cold".[29]

2014–2015: Eunjung, Baby J, Semi's departure and disbandment

On March 3, 2014, it was revealed that Eunjung's contract had expired and she would be leaving the group.[30] Yewon was cast in the weekend drama Hotel King, in the role of an enthusiastic front desk officer. On April 17, 2014, Yewon hosted the Mnet talk show M Countdown Begins with K.Will. Semi will star in a new sitcom, Boarding House no 24 as Park Semi.

On November 19, 2014, Baby J revealed that she will be leaving Jewelry as her contract expired last August.[31][32] It was also revealed that Semi would not be renewing her contract after it expired that month.

On January 7, 2015, the group was officially confirmed as disbanded.[1]

Members

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Main article: Jewelry discography

Korean albums

  • Discovery (2001)
  • Again (2002)
  • Beloved (2003)
  • Super Star (2005)
  • Kitchi Island (2008)
  • Sophisticated (2009)

Japanese albums

  • Jewelry First (2005)
  • Super Star (2005)

Awards and nominations

Music programs

Inkigayo

Year Date Song
2005 May 1 "Super Star"
May 8
2008 March 16 "One More Time"
March 23
March 30

Music Bank

Year Date Song
2008 March 7 "One More Time"
March 14
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 11
April 18

M! Countdown

Year Date Song
2005 April 28 "Super Star"
2008 March 13 "One More Time"

Awards

Years Awards
2002
  • iTV Awards: New Generation Award (Best Rookie Award)
  • KmTV Music Awards: Best Rookie Award
2003
2005
2008

References

  1. 1 2 걸그룹 쥬얼리, 데뷔 14년만에 해체 선언 [Girl group Jewelry, breaks up 14 years after their debut] (in Korean). The Korea Herald. January 7, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ 쥬얼리 원년멤버 전은미, 연극무대 올라 [Jewelry founding member Jun Eun-mi, goes up on center stage] (in Korean). The Korea Times. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  3. ↑ "Jewelry to choose new member through international audition". KBS. 2006-04-07.
  4. ↑ "Jewelry to Come Back with New Members]". KBS. 2006-11-16. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
  5. ↑ 2년 만에 컴백한 ‘쥬얼리’ 2주 만에 ‘감격의 눈물’ 1위, Retrieved March 9, 2008.
  6. ↑ 쥬얼리, 컴백 2주 만에 공중파 1위…온오프라인 평정!, Retrieved March 9, 2008.
  7. ↑ ‘여자 세븐’ 메이다니 데뷔, ‘쇼 음악중심’ 강타.. 쥬얼리는 ‘눈물’, Retrieved March 9, 2008.
  8. ↑ 쥬얼리 앨범 발매 2주 만에 온라인 평정, 8 March 2008, Retrieved March 9, 2008.
  9. ↑ http://star.moneytoday.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2008041818484305363&type=1&outlink=1
  10. ↑ http://news.mk.co.kr/outside/view.php?year=2008&no=261186
  11. ↑ Jin, Hyang-hui.추락하는 `골든 디스크 상`…10만장으로 `티격태격`? (Falling "Golden Disk Awards"...Bickering over 100,000?). Maeil Gyungjae. December 10, 2008. Retrieved December 10, 2008.
  12. ↑ "Jewelry S". KBS World. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  13. ↑ "Jewelry "Rally" for "Superstar K" | POPSEOUL!". Popseoul.wordpress.com. 2009-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  14. ↑ https://web.archive.org/20110124093053/http://www.allkpop.com:80/2009/08/jewelry_reveals_strong_girl. Archived from the original on January 24, 2011. Retrieved February 18, 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ↑ "Jewelry comeback 6th album ‘Sophisticated’ released! | K Bites". Sookyeong.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  16. ↑ Archived March 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
  17. ↑ Archived December 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  18. ↑ "'쥬얼리' 박정아·서인영 팀 탈퇴… 홀로서기 날갯짓 - 1등 인터넷뉴스 조선닷컴". News.chosun.com. 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  19. ↑ http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/200912/h20091211125922111780.htm
  20. ↑ https://web.archive.org/20100420042053/http://www.allkpop.com:80/2009/12/its_been_a_love_story_for_seo_in_young_and_park_jung_ah_of_jewelry. Archived from the original on April 20, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  21. ↑ "Park Se Mi of Superstar K joins Jewelry". allkpop.com. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  22. ↑ "Jewelry reveals their fourth member through a unique puzzle game". allkpop.com. 2011-01-19. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  23. ↑ "Jewelry releases "Back it Up"". allkpop.com. 2011-01-26. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  24. ↑ "Jewelry releases 'Pass' MV teaser starring ZE:A's Kwanghee". allkpop.com. 2011-05-16. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  25. ↑ "Jewelry’s subunit duo ‘Jewelry-S’ to release digital single, "Forget It"". Allkpop. 2011-09-15. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  26. ↑ "Jewelry to release new mini-album "Look At Me" + Yewon image teaser". Koreaboo.com. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  27. ↑ "GAON ALBUM CHART | gaon music chart". Gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  28. ↑ "Jewelry postpones release of new single". allkpop.com. 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  29. ↑ "Jewelry to join the girl group comeback rush in July with "Hot & Cold"!". allkpop.com. 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  30. ↑ 쥬얼리 김은정, 전속 계약 만료 '팀 떠난다'. Heraldcorp (March 3, 2014). Retrieved on March 3, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Jewelry’s Ha announces departure". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-11-20. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
  32. ↑ Yoo, Hyeon-soo (2014-11-19). 쥬얼리 하주연, 탈퇴 심경 밝혀…"많이 속상하고 울컥해" [Jewelry's Ha Joo-yeon discloses her feelings of dropping out "All of a sudden very distressed"] (in Korean). Money Today News. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
  33. ↑ "Baby J (Jooyeon) writes to fans about leaving Jewelry". Allkpop. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  34. ↑ [주간조선] 그룹 쥬얼리 출신 배우 조민아 [[Chosun Weekly] Ex-Jewelry member. actress Cho Min-ah] (in Korean). Chosun Ilbo. 2009-05-04. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  35. ↑ "Winners from Past Years: 2008". MAMA. Retrieved 2013-01-10.

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