Trouble Maker (duo)

Trouble Maker
Trouble Maker in 2014
Trouble Maker in 2014
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2011–2014
LabelsCube
Past members
Websitecubeent.co.kr/troublemaker

Trouble Maker (Korean: 트러블 메이커) was a South Korean duo formed by Cube Entertainment in 2011, composed of Hyunseung and Hyuna.

Career

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2011: Formation and debut with Trouble Maker

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In November 2011, Cube Entertainment labelmates Hyun-seung (former member of Beast) and Hyuna (former member of 4Minute and Wonder Girls) formed the duo Trouble Maker.[1] Hyuna had previously released two singles, but both described the sub-unit as something different to either of their respective groups. The sub-unit was officially billed as 'JS & Hyuna', which Hyun-seung went on to reveal on his Twitter included his new stage name for the subunit, Jay Stomp.

On November 25, the unit started revealing teaser photos for the album, revealing a private-party concept.[2] The duo also gave a teaser performance at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards, which included an on-stage kiss.[3] The duo's first mini-album and single, both eponymously titled "Trouble Maker", were released on December 1, 2011.[4]

The duo's live performances of "Trouble Maker" on weekly music shows were criticized by the Korean media for their sexually suggestive choreography. In response, Cube Entertainment altered the choreography for the rest of the promotion period of "Trouble Maker".[5] The duo also performed "Trouble Maker" at the United Cube concerts in London and Brazil in December 2011.[6] Trouble Maker went on to win the triple crown on M! Countdown for "Trouble Maker".

2013: Chemistry

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In October 2013, Cube Entertainment confirmed Trouble Maker's upcoming comeback with a racy photoshoot.[7] On October 28, the group released the single "Now" from its Chemistry EP. The single's music video, which drew inspiration from serial criminals Bonnie and Clyde, earned a 19+ rating for its heavy references to sex, alcohol, and cigarettes.[8] "Now" had the highest score ever recorded on music show Inkigayo, maxing out at 11,000 points.

2018—2021: Departures from Cube Entertainment

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On September 13, 2018, Hyuna was announced to have been removed from Cube Entertainment alongside Pentagon's E'Dawn, following the announcement they had been dating.[9] The next day, Cube withdrew the decision due to severe backlash from fans and a drop in stocks, and announced they would further discuss it with the two. On October 5, it was announced Hyuna would end her contract with Cube due to Cube's previous violation.[10]

On August 2, 2021, Hyunseung also left Cube Entertainment.[11]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[12] 		TWN
[13] 		TWN East Asian
[14][A] 		US World
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Trouble Maker 2 13 1 —
Chemistry
  • Released: October 28, 2013
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 2[17] — 3 8
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

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Title Year Peak positions Sales
(DL) 		Album
KOR
Gaon
 KOR
Hot 100 		JPN
Hot 100
"Trouble Maker" 2011 1 2 95 Trouble Maker
"Now (There Is No Tomorrow)" 2013 1 1 — Chemistry
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2012 Mnet 20's Choice Awards Hot Performance Star Trouble Maker Won
14th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Collaboration Performance Won
4th Melon Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated
Best Global Artist Nominated
Best Music Video Nominated
Hot Trend Song Won
27th Golden Disk Awards Best Dance Performance Won
MSN International Award Nominated
2014 World Music Awards World's Best Song Now Nominated
World's Best Video Nominated
Singapore Entertainment Awards Most Popular K-pop Music Video Nominated
2015 3rd European K-POP / J-POP Music Award Best TV Stage Performance Won

Notes

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  1. ^ Position was taken from 2012 week 5 for Troublemaker, 2013 week 46 for Chemistry.

References

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  1. ^ Lee, Kyung-nam. "Hyuna and Jang Hyun Seung are Trouble Makers". Mwave. CJ E&M Corp. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. ^ "[News] 4minute HyunA & B2ST Hyunseung to form duo unit". 24 November 2011.
  3. ^ Lee, Kyung-nam. "Trouble Maker Shocks With Surprise Kiss During Performance". Mwave. CJ E&M Corp. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. ^ Park, Hyun-min. "Trouble Maker Releases Much Anticipated Music Video". Mwave. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  5. ^ Park, Hyun-min. "Trouble Maker to Modify Sexy Choreography". Mwave. CJ E&M, Corp. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  6. ^ Jeremy (12 December 2011). "Trouble Maker at United Cube London [GALLERY] - K-pop Concerts". kpopconcerts.com.
  7. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (23 October 2013). "PSY's "Gangnam Style" co-star joins up with Beast member Hyunseung for a new single as the Trouble Maker duo". Billboard. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  8. ^ Yoon, Min-sik (28 October 2013). "Trouble Maker releases new album, music video". The Korea Times. The Korea Times. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  9. ^ "Hyun a and E'Dawn part ways with Cube Entertainment". International Business Times. 6 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Hyun a and E'Dawn part ways with Cube Entertainment". International Business Times. 6 October 2018.
  11. ^ "[전문] 장현승, 큐브와 11년 동행 마침표". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). August 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  13. ^ "G-Music Combo Chart" (in Chinese). G-Music. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "G-Music J-Pop Chart" (in Chinese). G-Music. Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  15. ^ "US WORLD ALBUMS". Billboard Chart. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
  16. ^ Cumulative Sales for Trouble Maker:
  17. ^ "Gaon Album Chart - 2013년 11월 2주차" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  18. ^ Cumulative Sales for Chemistry:
  19. ^ "Gaon Download Chart 2011" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
    "Gaon Download Chart 2012" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  20. ^ "Gaon Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
    "Gaon Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. January 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
    "Gaon Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. February 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
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