Topp Dogg

This article is about the Korean boy band. For Snoop Dogg album, see No Limit Top Dogg.
Topp Dogg

First Showcase 2015 Live in U.S., Houston
Background information
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2013 (2013)–present
Labels
  • Hunus Entertainment
Associated acts
Website stardom-ent.com
Members
  • P-Goon
  • Jenissi
  • Hojoon
  • Sangdo
  • Nakta
  • Hansol
  • B-Joo
  • Xero
  • A-Tom
  • Yano
Past members
  • Kidoh
  • Gohn
  • Seogoong

Topp Dogg (Korean: 탑독) is a ten-member hip-hop boy group from South Korea formed by Cho PD under Stardom Entertainment in 2013. Topp Dogg have released 7 albums (including repackages) and 2 singles.

Career

Mixtapes were released in March and April 2012. Members began being introduced in 2013.[1]

In October 22, 2013, the band debuted on TV with "Say it", and two days later their first EP, "Dogg's Out", was released.[2] The Repackaged version included a new title "Cigarette" and a Chinese version for "Say It".[3]

2014: Arario, AmadeuS, "Annie"

On January 13, 2014, Stardom Entertainment released a teaser for the second mini album of Topp Dogg.[4] On January 16, 2014, Topp Dogg made their comeback with their second mini album titled "Arario". They released a 'special' album "Arario Special Edition" in February 2014.

On 9 June 2014, it was revealed that Topp Dogg will release their third mini-album called "AmadeuS" with the title track "TOPDOG". However, a few days before the official release, the entire album was leaked on the internet. The label attempted remove the songs as fast as possible, and later took legal action against the culprit.[5][6]

In August, 25th, Topp Dogg repackaged their last album and released the "AmadeuS Deluxe Edition" with three new tracks in.

For their first anniversary Topp Dogg released a new "old school" song, "Annie", on October 16, 2014.[7] Which is a short for "Anniversary".

2015 The Beat

Concerts for an American tour were held in Houston, Texas; Miami Beach, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia during February 2015.[8] In July 2015, Stardom signed with Hunus Entertainment.

On July 28, 2015, former Under Dogg Member Leon (Cavan Chen) posted on his Instagram account regarding his departure from the group. He cited racism, physical and verbal abuse from a certain Topp Dogg - G member and management as his reason for leaving the group.[9]

Members

Topp Dogg

  • Park Sehyuk (박세혁) - P-Goon
  • Kim Taeyang (김태양) - Jenissi
  • Jeon Hojoon (전호준) - Hojoon
  • Yu Sangdo (유상도) - Sangdo
  • Shin Yooncheol (신윤철) - Nakta
  • Kim Hansol (김한솔) - Hansol
  • Kim Byungjoo (김병주) - B-Joo
  • Shin Jiho (신지호) - Xero
  • Kim Sanggyun (김상견) - A-Tom
  • Seo Sangwon (서상원) - Yano

Former members

  • Park Hyunho - Seogoong
  • Jin Hyosang - Kidoh
  • Kim Dongsung - Gohn

Under Dogg (Sub-Unit)

  • Han Jiwon 지원
  • Hyeontae 현태
  • Shim Jaehoon 재훈

Former members

  • Cavan Chen - Leon


Discography

Albums

Title Album details Track listing[nb 1] Peak chart positions
 Sales
KOR
[10]
Dogg's Out 48
Dogg's Out (Repackage) 33
Arario 27[13]
Arario Special Edition (Repackage) 26
AmadeuS 15
  • KOR: 10,053
Amadeus Deluxe Edition (Repackage)

Original Soundtracks

Year Song Title Member(s) Notes
2016 "Feel Alive"
  • Released: March 3, 2016
 All Please Come Back, Mister OST
"Back Then"
  • Released: March 31, 2016
 Hojoon
"You"
  • Released: April 7, 2016
 Sangdo & Hojoon

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2014 MTV Europe Music Awards[15] Best Korean Act Topp Dogg Nominated
2015 21st Republic of Korea Entertainment Art Awards[16] Best Rookie Award Topp Dogg Won
KMC Radio Awards Best Male Dance Performance Won

Notes

  1. ↑ The tracks in bold are the promotional singles in each album.

References

  1. ↑ "Stardom Entertainment's upcoming group TOPP DOGG releases "TOP" from mixtape". allkpop. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
  2. ↑ "13-member group Topp Dogg unleashes debut MV for 'Say It' + dance practice video". allkpop. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-10-23.
  3. ↑ "Topp Dogg release their smoking 'Cigarette' MV + Chinese version of 'Say It'". allkpop. 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
  4. ↑ "ToppDogg Unveil Teaser Video For Open The Door Comeback". allkpop (January 12, 2014). Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  5. ↑ "탑독, 공개 이틀 전 음원 유출 "법적 책임묻겠다"". Naver. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "ToppDoggs New Mini Album Leaked Agenc To Take Legal Action". soompi. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Topp Dogg reveal teaser for anniversary MV 'Annie'". allkpop (October 16, 2014). Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  8. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (December 5, 2015). "Topp Dogg to Hold First U.S. Showcases in February". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Former Under Dogg member Cavan Chen (Leon) cites abuse and assault as the reason for his leaving". Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  10. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart – November 2013". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  12. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart – December 2013". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  13. ↑ "GAON ALBUM CHART | gaon music chart". Gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  14. 1 2 "GAON ALBUM CHART | gaon music chart". Gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on March 16, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  15. ↑ http://www.koreaboo.com/news/topp-dogg-red-velvet-win-rookie-award-21st-korean-entertainment-arts-awards/ soompi ( September 11, 2014 ). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.
  16. ↑ Topp Dogg and Red Velvet win the Rookie Award at the "21st Korean Entertainment Arts Awards"

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