LC9 (band)

LC9
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, dance-pop
Years active	2013–2015
Labels	Nega Network
Website	neganetwork.com
Past members	Rasa J-Hyo King Jun AO E.Den

LC9 (Korean: 엘씨나인) was a South Korean pop boy band formed by Nega Network. The group initially consisted of six members^[1] until member E.Den left to pursue his studies. Their name, LC9, means League of Competition #9. They debuted on May 9, 2013 with "MaMa Beat" on Mnet M! Countdown. The music video was released on the same day.

On January 23, 2016, the group's label announced that LC9 disbanded. Their contract wasn't renewed back in December 21, 2015, which led the group to an end.

History

2013–15: Career beginnings

Around April, Nega Network announced that they would be debuting a male group, currently nicknamed Brown Eyed Boys inspired by their fellow label seniors Brown Eyed Girls.^[2] After a series of teasers introducing each of the members, they made their official debut as LC9 on May 9, 2013 with their first mini album Skirmish, with the title track "MaMa Beat" featuring label-mate Gain.^[3] On the same day, LC9 held their debut stage on Mnet M! Countdown.

2016: Disbandment

On January 23, 2016, Nega Network revealed that the group's contract ended on December 21 of the previous year. None of the members renewed their contracts, and LC9 dissolved as a result.^[4]

Members

Former

• Rasa (Park Gun-woo 박건우) – leader, vocals, rapper
• J-Hyo (Kim Jong-hyo 김종효) – vocals, rapper
• King (Dong Woo-seok 동우석) – vocals
• Jun (Park Jun-young 박준영) – rapper
• AO (Kang Hyun-su 강현수) – vocals, rapper ^[5]
• E.Den (Park Hyung-jin 박형진) – rapper^[5]

Trivia

• Their official fanclub name is Love Beat.
• E.Den was born in Korea but when he was 5, his family moved to Canada.^[6] He was raised there and his International name is Carlos, but he changed it to Jaedyn later. He was an ulzzang before.^[7]
• E.Den left the group and moved back to Canada to study.
• Rasa is currently fulfilling his military service.

Discography

Extended plays

Information	Track listing	Peak positions	Sales
		KOR
Skirmish Released: May 9, 2013 Language: Korean Label: Nega Network Format: CD, digital download	Track list  "전초전" (Skirmish) "MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)" "Hold On" "Ready Set Go" "전초전" (Instrumental) "MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)" (Instrumental) "Hold On" (Instrumental) "Ready Set Go" (Instrumental)	12	KOR: 1,727+[8]

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales	Album
		KOR
"MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)"	2013	86	46,374 (digital)	Skirmish

Videography

Music videos

Year	Music video	Length
2013	"MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)"	4:03
	"MaMa Beat (feat. Gain) (Dance ver.)"	3:23
	"Just A Dream (Cover of Nelly)"	4:05
	"What Makes You Beautiful (Cover of One Direction)"	3:22
2014	"East of Eden"	3:39

Music video appearances

Year	Music Video	Artist	Member(s)
2012	"DIRTY"	Miryo	J-Hyo
	"One Summer Night"	Brown Eyed Girls	E.Den
2013	"Call My Name"	Lee Yu Rim	J-Hyo

References

1. "LC9 Reveals Last Member E.Den – 2011 Soompi Ullzzang Winner". soompi.com. May 8, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
2. "'Brown Eyed Boys', New Artist_9 reveal full debut teaser". April 23, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-30.
3. "Rookie Group LC9 Unveils Violent and Bloody MV for "Mama Beat"". soompi.com. May 8, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
4. LC9 공식팬카페 (in Korean). Nega Network. January 23, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016. (registration required (help)).
5. "LC9 Profile". Nega Network Official Website. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
6. "LC9 International Answered Questions". LC9 International. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
7. "LC9 International Answered Questions". LC9 International Admin V. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
8. "Gaon Monthly Albums Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved June 6, 2013.

External links

• Official website