LC9 (Korean: 엘씨나인) was a South Korean pop boy band formed by Nega Network. The group initially consisted of six members[1] until member E.Den left to pursue his studies. Their name, LC9, means League of Competition #9. They debuted on May 9, 2013, with "MaMa Beat" on Mnet M! Countdown. The music video was released on the same day.

LC9
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop, dance-pop
Years active2013–2015
LabelsNega Network
Past members
  • Rasa
  • J-Hyo
  • King
  • Jun
  • AO
  • E.Den
Websiteneganetwork.com/artist/LC9/about.asp?menucode=lc [dead link]

On January 23, 2016, the group's label announced that LC9 disbanded. Their contract wasn't renewed back on December 21, 2015, which led the group to an end.

History

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2013–15: Career beginnings

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Around April, Nega Network announced that they would be debuting a male group, currently nicknamed Brown Eyed Boys inspired by their fellow label seniors Brown Eyed Girls.[2] After a series of teasers introducing each of the members, they made their official debut as LC9 on May 9, 2013, with their first mini album Skirmish, with the title track "MaMa Beat" featuring label-mate Gain.[3] On the same day, LC9 held their debut stage on Mnet M! Countdown.

2016: Disbandment

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On January 23, 2016, Nega Network revealed that the group's contract ended on December 21 of the previous year. None of the members renewed their contracts, and LC9 dissolved as a result.[4]

Members

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Former

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  • Rasa – leader, vocals, rapper
  • J-Hyo – vocals, rapper
  • King – vocals
  • Jun – rapper
  • AO – vocals, rapper [5]
  • E.Den – rapper[5]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Information Track listing Peak
positions
Sales
KOR
Skirmish
Track list
  1. "전초전" (Skirmish)
  2. "MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)"
  3. "Hold On"
  4. "Ready Set Go"
  5. "전초전" (Instrumental)
  6. "MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)" (Instrumental)
  7. "Hold On" (Instrumental)
  8. "Ready Set Go" (Instrumental)
12

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
"MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)" 2013 86 46,374 (digital) Skirmish

Videography

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Music videos

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Year Music video Length
2013 "MaMa Beat (feat. Gain)" 4:03
"MaMa Beat (feat. Gain) (Dance ver.)" 3:23
"Just A Dream (Cover of Nelly)" 4:05
"What Makes You Beautiful (Cover of One Direction)" 3:22
2014 "East of Eden" 3:39

References

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  1. ^ "LC9 Reveals Last Member E.Den – 2011 Soompi Ullzzang Winner". Soompi. May 8, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
  2. ^ "'Brown Eyed Boys', New Artist_9 reveal full debut teaser". April 23, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-30.
  3. ^ "Rookie Group LC9 Unveils Violent and Bloody MV for "Mama Beat"". Soompi. May 8, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
  4. ^ LC9 공식팬카페 (in Korean). Nega Network. January 23, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "LC9 Profile". Nega Network Official Website. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "Gaon Monthly Albums Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
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