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Choshinsung
Also known as Choshinsung, Supernova, Choshinsei
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop, J-pop
Years active 2007–present
Labels Core Contents Media and Universal Music Japan
Members Jung Yunhak
Kim Sungje
Yoon Sungmo
Kim Kwangsu
Song Jihyuk
Park Geonil
Korean name
Hangul
초신성
Hanja
超新星
Revised Romanization Chosinseong
McCune–Reischauer Ch'osinsŏng

Choshinsung (also known as Supernova or Choshinsei) is a popular six-member South Korean pop boy band. The group is made up of six talented members: Yunhak, Sungje, Sungmo, Kwangsu, Jihyuk, and Geonil.

They first appeared on the TV show M! PICK season 6 in 2007. This show helped new faces become Korean entertainers. Choshinsung is part of a Korean record label called Core Contents Media.

The group started as five members, but they changed members a few times. Because of these changes, their official debut was delayed by one year. Before they debuted, all the members appeared in commercials and music videos for other singers. They officially debuted on August 2nd, 2007.

Meet the Choshinsung Members

Want to know more about the awesome members of Choshinsung? Here's a look at each one:

Name Stage Name Birthday Role in Group
Romanized Japanese Birth Name
Yoonhak ユナク 정윤학 Spica Yoonhak (1984-12-02) December 2, 1984 (age 40) Leader, Vocalist
Sungje ソンジェ 김성제 Sirius Sungje (1986-11-17) November 17, 1986 (age 38) Main Vocal, Main Dancer
Kwangsoo グァンス 김광수 Becrux Kwangsoo (1987-04-02) April 2, 1987 (age 38) Lead Rapper
Sungmo ソンモ 윤성모 Vega Sungmo (1987-06-15) June 15, 1987 (age 37) Lead Vocal
Jihyuk ジヒョク 송헌용 Acrux Jihyuk (1987-07-13) July 13, 1987 (age 37) Rapper, Vocal, Dancer
Geonil ゴニル 박건일 Canopus Geonil (1987-11-05) November 5, 1987 (age 37) Main Rapper, Maknae

Choshinsung in Dramas

Besides singing, the members of Choshinsung have also shown their acting skills! They have appeared in various TV shows and movies in both Japan and Korea.

Japanese Dramas

  • Choshinsung – 2010 Kimi ni Love Song wo
  • Choshinsung – 2011 Bokutachi After☆School
  • Yoonhak – 2010 Love Kimchi

Korean Dramas

  • Choshinsung – 2011 SBS SIGN
  • Geonil – 2003 Sang Doo, Let's Go To School
  • Geonil – 2004 Love is All Around
  • Geonil – 2009 Soul
  • Geonil – 2011 King Geunchogo
  • Geonil – 2012 Amore Mio
  • Kwangsoo – 2011 Real School (Sitcom)
  • Jihyuk – 2011 Bachelor's Vegetable Store
  • Sungje, Kwangsoo – 2012 Twelve Men in a Year

Music Video Appearances

The members of Choshinsung have also been featured in music videos for other artists. This shows how popular and talented they are!

Starring Member Music Video Title
Yoonhak
  • 2007 I'm Happy – FT Island
  • 2007 Let's Get Married – Seeya
Sungje
  • 2006 The Day – Seeya & Brown Eyed Girls
  • 2006 Sentiment – Seeya & Brown Eyed Girls
  • 2007 Lovesick – FT Island
  • 2009 Love Battery – Hong Ji Young
  • 2011 It Hurts – Yangpa
Kwangsoo
  • 2001 Sweet Love – Sugar
  • 2006 The Day – Seeya & Brown Eyed Girls
  • 2006 Sentiment – Seeya & Brown Eyed Girls
  • 2007 Lovesick – FT Island
  • 2009 My Man – Davichi
  • 2010 Don't Worry – G20 (Thailand Girl Group)
Sungmo
  • 2010 Don't Worry – G20 (Thailand Girl Group)
Jihyuk
  • 2006 Even If I Could See You – SG Wannabe
  • 2007 Lovesick – FT Island
  • 2007 Let's Get Married – Seeya
Geonil
  • 2006 Crazy Love Song – Seeya
  • 2007 Lovesick – FT Island
  • 2009 Women Generation / Forever Love – Seeya, Davichi & Jiyeon T-ara
  • 2009 TTL (Time To Love) – T-ara
  • 2010 Don't Worry – G20 (Thailand Girl Group)

Choshinsung's Music Albums

Choshinsung has released many albums, both in Korea and Japan. Here are some of their popular releases:

Korean Albums

  • 1st Album: The Beautiful Stardust (2007)
  • Mini Album: Time To Shine (2010)

Japanese Albums

  • 1st Album: hana (2009)
  • 2nd Album: ★★★★★★ (2010)
  • 3rd Album: Hop Step Jumping! (2010)
  • 4th Album: 4U (2011)

Awards and Achievements

Choshinsung has been recognized for their music and talent. One of their awards includes:

  • Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Ting's Choice Artist award for their song TTL (2009)
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