Two X (Korean: 투엑스) was a South Korean girl group from J. Tune Entertainment that debuted in 2012. The group's initial line-up consisted of five members: Jiu, Minjoo, Eun, Surin, and Eunyoung.[1] The group released three singles: "Double Up" (2012), "Ring Ma Bell" (2013), and "Over" (2016) before disbanding.[2][3][4]
Two X | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | South Korea |
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| Years active | 2012–2017 |
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History
editDebut and initial singles
editOn August 16, 2012, Two X made their stage debut on the music television program M Countdown and released their debut single "Double Up".[5] This was followed shortly by their second single "Ring Ma Bell".[6]
Hiatus and changes to label and line-up
editIn 2014, Two X ended their contract with J. Tune Camp and signed a record deal with Star Gaze Entertainment.[7]
In January 2016, it was announced that key member Min-joo had left the group.[8]
On August 23, 2016, the group released the song "Over" in promotion of their new EP, Reboot. It was their first release in three years and their first release as a four-member group.[9]
During the later half of 2017, Two X ceased activities. On June 26, 2018, when a fan asked Eun on Instagram if Two X was disbanded, she confirmed the disbandment.[10]
Discography
editSingle albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [11] | |||
| Double Up |
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22 |
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| Ring Ma Bell |
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13 |
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| Reboot |
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| "—" denotes release did not chart. | |||
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (Digital) |
Album |
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| KOR [14] | ||||
| "Double Up" | 2012 | — | Double Up | |
| "Ring Ma Bell" | 2013 | 56 |
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Ring Ma Bell |
| "Over" (꽂혀) | 2016 | — | Reboot | |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | ||||
References
edit- ^ 이연정 (2012-08-17). "투엑스 "한국의 스파이스 걸스 될래요"". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ 홍동희 (2013-02-20). "[인터뷰] 투엑스(2X), '섹시' 벗고 '큐트' 입다". The Asia Business Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ 유찬희 (2016-08-16). "투엑스, 타이틀곡 꽂혀로 컴백...오늘(16일) 더쇼 통해 첫 공개". The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ 이우주 (2019-01-25). "투엑스 수린, 허니문베이비 가졌다…"아기 천사가 찾아왔어요"". MBN Money (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "TWO X debuts with "Double Up" on 'M! Countdown'! | allkpop.com". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ^ "Two X's Ring Ma Bell: So Derivative, We're Discussing Etymology". selective-hearing.com. 2013-02-15. Archived from the original on 2017-03-26. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ^ "Girl group Two X terminates contract with management company, which delayed their eagerly anticipated comeback". Koreaboo. 2015-04-23. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ^ "[BREAKING] Two X's Minju reveals to have departed from the group + Remaining members to make a comeback soon! - NowKPop". NowKPop. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ^ "Two x to make their 1st comeback in 3 years on 'The Show'! | allkpop.com". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ^ "🌸Eunmi&Luna🌸 on Instagram: "황달...? 어제 진짜 배고파서 쓰러지는줄 알았..ㅠㅠ 🤳 ㅋㅋ"".
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart "투엑스" Search". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "2012년 08월 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ^ "2013년 02월 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart "투엑스" Search". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "2013년 7주차 Download Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
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