H.O.T. (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
H.O.T.
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 1996–2001 2018–present |
| Labels | SM Entertainment |
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H.O.T. (pronounced "H. O. T.") was a very important South Korean boy band. Their name stands for "Highfive Of Teenagers." SM Entertainment created the group in 1996. H.O.T. is often called the first K-pop idol group. They set the standard for many K-pop groups that came after them. The group had five members: Moon Hee-joon, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony An, Kangta, and Lee Jae-won.
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The Rise of H.O.T.
H.O.T. quickly became very popular. They sold over 6.4 million records in South Korea. This made them one of the best-selling groups of their time. Their music was a mix of K-pop, dance, and hip hop.
Spreading K-pop Across Asia
H.O.T. was also very successful in other countries. They were popular in China and Japan. This helped start the "Korean Wave" in Asia. The Korean Wave is when South Korean culture, like music and TV shows, becomes popular worldwide.
Group Breakup and Reunion
The group broke up in 2001. This happened because of disagreements about their contracts. Many fans were very sad about this. They even protested against their music company.
Coming Back Together
After many years, H.O.T. reunited in 2018. They started performing together again. This made many old fans very happy. It also introduced their music to new fans.
