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F1RST (퍼스트) was a co-ed group under KN Media. Originally as eight, they made their debut on August 27, 2010 with their self-titled digital single "F1RST".
The group presumably disbanded in late 2013.
History
2010: Debut with "F1RST"
On August 27, 2010, F1RST made their debut with their self-titled digital single "F1RST". The lineup consisted of Haji, Lina, Ray, Racoon, Sulhee, Hansaem, Jenny and Jung Hoon.
2011: Haji, Lina and Ray's departure, addition of Minkyung and Doa & first comeback with "Ma Ma My"
In February 2011, it was reported that F1RST would make their first comeback in March.[1] However, for unknown reasons, the comeback was delayed.
On November 25, 2011, they returned with their second digital single "Ma Ma My". It appeared that the group had underwent some lineup changes as Haji, Lina and Ray were missing and two new members: Minkyung and Doa were introduced.
2012: Jenny's departure & Racoon's enlistment
In March 2012, the group started promoting without Jenny, unofficially confirming her departure.[2]
In November 2012, Racoon temporarily left the group to enlist in the military for his mandatory military service. With this, Hansaem took on the role as the group's leader.[3]
2013: Addition of Hyeyoung and Donghwan, Donghwan and Minkyung's departure, FameUs & disbandment
In early 2013, two new members were spotted with the group during their promotions in Malaysia: Hyeyoung and Donghwan.[4] However, Donghwan presumably left the group shortly after this.
In April 2013, Minkyung appeared to have left the group as she was missing from their activities.[5]
In June 2013, it was announced that the group would returned with a male members only sub-unit.[6][7]
In August 2013, the remaining male members of F1RST: Hansaem, Jung Hoon, and Doa, appeared as members of FameUs.[8] While it was initially announced that FameUs was only a sub-unit and that F1RST hadn't disbanded, the group became inactive and was assumed to have disbanded.[9]
Aftermath
- FameUs made their debut on September 4, 2014 with the digital single "Crazy". They later disbanded in 2016.
- Jung Hoon and Doa went on to debut as members of AxisB in 2016. The group disbanded in 2017.
- Jung Hoon later made his debut as a soloist on March 15, 2022 with the digital single "고속도로", as well as participating in the trot survival shows Mr. Trot and Burning Trotman.
- Racoon returned to being active as a member of the B-boy crew M.B Crew, as well as debuting in the hip hop duo Dual Number on April 16, 2015 with their first digital single "Nola".[10]
- Ray became active as a DJ.
- Sulhee became active as a freelance announcer, MC and instructor.[11]
- Minkyung became active as a model under TSP Model.
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Haji (하지) | Vocalist | 2010–2011 |
| Lina (리나) | Vocalist | 2010–2011 |
| Ray (레이) | Vocalist | 2010–2011 |
| Racoon (라쿤) | Leader (2010-2012), Main Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist | 2010–2013 |
| Sulhee (설희) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2010–2013 |
| Hansaem (한샘) | Leader (2012-2013), Vocalist, Rapper | 2010–2013 |
| Jenny (제니) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2010–2012 |
| Jung Hoon (정훈) | Main Vocalist, Maknae | 2010–2013 |
| Minkyung (민경) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2011–2013 |
| Doa (도아) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2011–2013 |
| Hyeyoung (혜영) | N/A | 2013 |
| Donghwan (동환) | N/A | 2013 |
Discography
Digital singles
Trivia
- Racoon has been a member of the B-boy dance crew M.B Crew since 2002.[12]
- Lina and Haji are former beauty pageant contestants. Both of them participated in 2008 Miss Korea.[13]
- Hansaem and Ray are former models.[12]
Gallery
References
- ↑ (KR) Newsen: 리나, 신묘년 퍼스트와 함께 힘차게 새출발해요~‘깜찍 한복인사’[포토엔]
- ↑ YouTube: F1RST(퍼스트) 120317 롯데월드 Where u at
- ↑ @fyf1rst on Tumblr (February 7, 2013)
- ↑ @fyf1rst on Tumblr (February 11, 2013)
- ↑ YouTube: 퍼스트 F1RST at K-Pop Concert Gangnam
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 혼성아이돌 그룹 F1RST(퍼스트), 29일 하루에만 2회 공연
- ↑ (KR) Daum Cafe: 남성6인조로 활동이라뇨?
- ↑ YouTube: 비발디파크 오션월드에 뜬 6인조 아이돌 잘하네.. 노래도 좋고 ^^
- ↑ (KR) Cafe Daum: 페임어스(FameUs)
- ↑ (KR) Brunch: [틈새공략 프로젝트] 나는 광진구의 일꾼이다
- ↑ (KR) Naver Blog: 강설희 아나운서 프로필
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 (KR) Naver: 4남4녀 막강그룹 '퍼스트'…너 나 좋아해 나 너 좋아해
- ↑ (KR) Bugs: F1RST artist profile
Official links
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