Luv (band)

LUV
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop R&B Pop
Years active	2002–2003
Labels	SidusHQ
Associated acts	JTL
Past members	Eun-byul Bin Hatnim
Notable instruments
Vocals

LUV (Korean: 러브 Reobeu, Korean pronunciation: [ləːbɯ]) was a short-lived K-pop girls group founded by SidusHQ, consisting of Jo Eun-byul, Jeon Hye-bin, and Oh Yeon-seo.^[1] As stated by LUV in an interview, LUV stands for "Love yoUr Voice", stating that everyone should love themselves and their strengths and flaws in their hearts.^[2]

Biography

2002: Debut

They were first featured on JTL's "A Better Day" as the female singers on the song. Shortly thereafter, they debuted with "Orange Girl", which was very popular, as it was performed numerous times. They released their second single, "I Still Believe in You", with an accompanying music video soon thereafter. Their first album, Story, was released on May 15, 2002. Sometime in August, LUV promoted "Tears" from the same album and performed it at a military concert along with groups such as S.E.S. and Fin.K.L. They were credited as having massive potential, and were compared numerous times to S.E.S.^[3]

2003: Disbandment

Although the band was popular and had a large fanbase, they did not last long, as each member had their own dream. The band quickly split after one year of mild success and pursued personal goals. Jeon Hye-bin released a solo album and pursued an acting career, and her past experiences in the group led to her success as a singer. Oh Yeon-seo pursued an acting career, and Jo Eun-byul has been working as a stage actress in musicals in the playhouse district of Daehangno since LUV disbanded, although she was featured in a performance of JTL's "A Better Day" in 2005. Eun-byul, now known as LeeBie (이비), has released a solo mini-album titled 오늘 하루만 (This Day) on October 26, 2009.^[4] On November 11, 2009, LUV reunited for an showcase, but a reunion is not completely clear.^[5] On March 30, 2010, their album, Story was released for purchase on iTunes after eight years.

2014

Jeon Hye-bin and Oh Yeon-seo are currently still in the acting business. Hye-bin last starred in the drama special, Taste of Curry, which aired January 26, 2014 while Yeon-seo is starring in Jang Bo-ri is Here! which started airing April 5, 2014. Eun-byul is still pursuing a career in musicals and is now known as Evie Cho.^[6][7][8]

Members

• Eunbyul
• Hatnim
• Bin

Discography

Studio albums

Album Information	Track Listing
Story - Orange Girl Released: May 15, 2002 Label: Yejeon Media	Luv Theme I Still Believe In You Orange Girl 이뻐졌음 좋겠어요 Bye Bye Blue Little Baby Down Down Down 약속 Alright Tears For U I Still Believe In You (Remix) Luv Story

Music videos

• "Orange Girl"
• "I Still Believe in You"

References

1. "LUV" (in Korean). Naver.
2. "LUV" (in Korean). Nate.
3. "여성신인 3인조 ‘러브(LUV)’ 인기급상승" (in Korean). Naver.
4. "Luv 출신 이비, "스타 보단 '대중가수'로 거듭나고파"(인터뷰)" (in Korean). TV Report.
5. "오연서-전혜빈-이비, ‘LUV 노래’ 너무 쑥스럽네요" (in Korean). Newsen.
6. Jeon Hye Bin, Oh Yeon-seo, Evie Cho Reunite for a LUV Group Photo
7. Jeon Hye Bin Hancinema profile
8. Oh Yeon-seo Hancinema profile