Often credited as one of the first k-pop boy bands and the forerunners of the "idol group" trend in the Korean music industry. H.O.T. successfully turned mainstream Korean music into music for the younger generation. Made up of five teenagers at the time of their debut, they were formed to specifically target teenagers, hence their name "High-five Of Teenagers".
Member : (YEAR 2015)
Heejun 희준 Moon Hee-jun 문희준 文熙俊 March 14, 1978 (age 37)
Woohyuk우혁 Jang Woo-hyuk 장우혁 張佑赫 May 8, 1978 (age 37)
Tony An 토니안 An Seung-ho 안승호 安勝浩 June 7, 1978 (age 37)
Kangta 강타 An Chil-hyun 안칠현 安七炫 October 10, 1979 (age 36)
Jaewon 재원 Lee Jae-won 이재원 李在元 April 5, 1980 (age 35)
HISTORY
H.O.T. was formed by producer Lee Soo-man, the head of SM Entertainment, in 1996.Their music comprises a mixture of rap, ballads, dance, and later Rock. Singer Kangta provided most of the ballad vocals.
The first member that Lee Soo-man picked was Kangta. The manager saw him dancing and singing with a friend at an amusement park, and was impressed. Second was Moon Hee-joon, who after auditioning was accepted into the band. Hee-joon then invited his friend Lee Jae-won to audition, who was subsequently also admitted. The fourth to join the band was Jang Woo-hyuk, after winning first place in a dancing contest. He was asked to try out and became the fourth member to join.
SM Entertainment then traveled to LA to hold auditions. Tony An, originally discovered by Brothers Entertainment in the United States, and his friend Andy Lee both joined the band. However, Lee's parents later withdrew support, causing him to leave the band and join Shinhwa in 1998. The new group was called H.O.T. - High Five of Teenagers.
CAREER
H.O.T. was a group that enjoyed massive success in their career, allowing them to become major influences on the future of boy bands and the rest of the music scene in Korea. Their popularity also led to the creation of female groups in Korea.
H.O.T. made their debut with their first album, We Hate All Kinds of Violence in September 1996. This album and its first single, Junsa Ae Hoo Yeh, sparked controversy because some of their songs apparently plagiarized others, and lawsuits were placed against the group.
Despite their controversial debut, they released a second single from the album, Candy, which became the first of their hit songs.
They released their second album in June 1997, entitled Wolf & Sheep. This became another controversial release, since the title track featured strong language that caused it to be banned from all the major radio stations. However, a second single from this album, “We Are the Future” brought them back into the spotlight with another #1 hit. In 1998, the music video for "We Are The Future"s earned an American MTV Award for Best International Video.
The next year the group had their first live tour, starting with the Seoul Olympic Stadium. H.O.T. was the first Kpop group to hold a concert here, thanks to their large fanbase. Owing to their popularity, they were seen frequently in advertisements. At one point, they had their own soda brand with the catch phrase "I only drink H.O.T." They released their third album, Resurrection, in September 1998. This album featured a more “serious” style, with music gravitating towards rock.
On 25 June 1999, H.O.T, together with its label-mate S.E.S., performed at Michael Jackson's concert "Michael Jackson and Friends - The Adventure of Humanity".
They released their fourth album, Iyah!, and a “Best of” album in the following year, 1999. They also starred in a "Space Jam"-like movie called "Age of Peace", for which they also released a soundtrack consisting songs that the members themselves composed. Everything in the film except for the five members were computerized, and the film was released in Japan during promotional activities for their fourth album. They won numerous awards from KMTV, and various popular music shows in Korea for their fourth album and the soundtrack.
They released their fifth and final album, Outside Castle, in September 2000. All of the members took part in composing the lyrics. H.O.T. enjoyed great success with all of their albums, and were known for their talent of writing and composing many of their own songs. In addition, Moon Hee-joon and Jang Woo-hyuk were also known for their dancing abilities, and often choreographed the groups routines.
They maintained a friendly rivalry with other K-pop bands such as Sechs Kies, and were close friends with Kim Hwan-sung of N.R.G., who died from pneumonia a week or two prior to his 20th birthday. Kangta was heartbroken by his friend's death, and when N.R.G. released their album after Kim Hwan-sung's death, he wrote the main track of their album.
DISBANDMENT ;-; and post-H.O.T.
H.O.T. disbanded in May 2001. As the members of H.O.T. neared the end of their contracts with SM Entertainment, it was rumored that financial issues caused the group to split. However, because the real reasons for the breakup were never officially released to the public, financial contract issues still remain an unverified rumor to this day.
After the split, Kangta and Moon Hee-joon were offered lucrative contracts to SM Entertainment as solo artists and released moderately successful albums. While Kangta's music was usually mainstream soul or R&B, Moon Hee-joon in the beginning, like Kangta, started with the mainstream R&B, but later attempted to establish a rock music career. However, Hee-joon was overshadowed by his teen idol image and was met with harsh criticism.
The remaining members, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony An, and Lee Jae-won, formed a three-member group called jtL under another label, and sold moderately successful albums. Later, Jang Woo-hyuk and a partner created their own dance company with Woo-hyuk leading his own team and school named Newest.
A few years after forming JTL, Tony An released a solo album, created his own entertainment company, Tn Entertainment, a successful school uniforms company, Skoolooks and an undergarment company, Shinenihs. In September 2010, Tony completed his 2-year army duty and released a new song, "Going To Meet You Now".
In 2005, Moon Hee-joon left SM Entertainment, creating his own company, PS Entertainment, and releasing one album. Later that year, Hee-joon headed off to military service, a duty required for every male Korean citizen. In 2008, he completed his 2-year army duty and signed with a company called SidusHQ.
Lee Jae-won also left SM Entertainment, and on April 4, 2005, he released his first post-H.O.T. album, "No Pain, No Gain". Lee has since then completed his military duty in 2011.
On September 12, 2005, Jang Woo-hyuk released his first solo album No More Drama, performing with the renowned American hip-hop group Elite Force, who was also a former dance team for Will Smith. Woo-hyuk was the last member to release a solo album, and he earned a reputation as "The Prince of Dance Music". In year 2010, he signed with a Chinese Entertainment Company and is currently active in China. His recent collaborations are with Singaporean Mandarin pop singer JJ Lin and Hong Kong singer/actor Karen Mok.
On September 2010, Kangta remains as a shareholder in SM Entertainment and released his new Chinese electro-pop title song, "Love, Frequency" or better known as "Breaka Shaka". Few days later he also released his first digital mini album, Love, Frequency.
Tony An released a solo mini album "Topstar" with top pop song under same name of album on April 4, 2011.
Jang Woo-hyuk new album released May 25 entitled " I am The Future ", with singles including Time is [L]over, I am the Future, and Minimalism.
Kangta expressed an interest in having the band reunite in the first half of 2011. However in March 2012 members Moon Hee Jun and Tony stated that it would be difficult for the group to come together again.
It's hard for them to reunited again because kpop industry nowadays have many newcomer that so competitive and talented + handsome look & young. They should reunited in year 2001 - 2002, 2003 - 2010 TVXQ ruled it kpop industry for 2nd Generation Idol. For now 2010s 3rd Generation Idol EXO ruled it, hope TVXQ can reunited again before they enter millitiary service ;-; ~~ SM ARTIST was so talented & legend !! ;-; but I dont like how they ending their artits like this...
Candy
H.O.T Lyrics
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널 만날 거야 이런 날 이해해
어렵게 맘 정한 거라 네게 말할 거지만
사실 오늘 아침에 그냥 나 생각한 거야
햇살에 일어나 보니 너무나 눈부셔
모든 게 다 변한 거야 널 향한 마음도
그렇지만 널 사랑 않는 게 아냐
너 몰래 몰래 몰래 다른 여자들과 비교 비교했지
자꾸만 깨어지는 환상 속에 혼자서 울고 있는
초라하게 갇혀 버린 나를 보았어
널 떠날 거야 음! 널 떠날 거야 음!
하지만 아직까지 사랑하는걸
그래 그렇지만 내 맘속에 너를 잊어 갈 거야
머리 위로 비친 내 하늘 바라다보며
널 향한 마음을 이제는 굳혔지만
웬일인지 네게 더 다가갈수록
우린 같은 하늘 아래 서 있었지
"단지 널 사랑해" 이렇게 말했지
이제껏 준비했던 많은 말을 뒤로한 채
언제나 니 옆에 있을게
이렇게 약속을 하겠어 저 하늘을 바라다보며
(Hit me!)
(내게 하늘이 열려 있어) 내게 하늘이 열려 있어
그래 그래 너는 내 앞에 서 있고
(그래 그래 너는 내 앞에 서 있고) 그래 다른 연인들은 키스를 해
하지만 항상 나는 너의 뒤에 있어야만 해
(그래 다른 연인들은 키스를 해) 이제 그만해 음! 나도 남잔데 음!
내 마음 너도 알고 있는 걸 알아
그래 이제 나도 지쳐서 하늘만 바라볼 수밖에 (왜 너의 뒤에 있어야 할까?)
햇살에 일어나 보니 너무나 눈부셔
모든 게 다 변한 거야 널 향한 마음도
그렇지만 널 사랑 않는 게 아냐
이제는 나를 변화시킬 테니까
머리 위로 비친 내 하늘 바라다보며
널 향한 마음을 이제는 굳혔지만
웬일인지 네게 더 다가갈수록
우린 같은 하늘 아래 서 있었지
"단지 널 사랑해" 이렇게 말했지
이제껏 준비했던 많은 말을 뒤로한 채
언제나 니 옆에 있을게
이렇게 약속을 하겠어 저 하늘을 바라보며
한 번 더, 한 번 더 말했지
이제껏 준비했던 (이제껏 많은 말을 뒤로한 채)
많은 말을 뒤로한 채 (다시 널 사랑한다고 했지)
언제나 니 옆에 있을게
다신 너 혼자 아냐, 너의 곁엔 내가 있잖아
(Hit me!)
The lyrics of the H.O.T song Candy depict the singer's dilemma in his relationship. He wants to break up with his lover, but he still loves her. He wakes up to the blinding sunlight, finding that everything has changed, including his feelings toward her. He used to compare her to other women and cry alone in his delusions, but now he firmly decides to change himself and be closer to her. The singer promises her that he will always be by her side and love only her, despite how difficult it may be.
One of the interesting aspects of the song is the various meanings of the word "candy." It can represent a sweet treat, a nickname for a loved one, or a symbol of temptation. Additionally, the use of the phrase "hit me" at the end of the lyrics is unclear and can be interpreted in different ways.
Line by Line Meaning
사실은 오늘 너와의 만남을 정리하고 싶어
To be honest, I want to sort out our meeting today
널 만날 거야 이런 날 이해해
I'm going to meet you, so be prepared for this day
어렵게 맘 정한 거라 네게 말할 거지만
It was hard to make up my mind, but I'll tell you anyways
사실 오늘 아침에 그냥 나 생각한 거야
Actually, this morning I just thought about myself
햇살에 일어나 보니 너무나 눈부셔
Waking up to the sunlight was too dazzling
모든 게 다 변한 거야 널 향한 마음도
Everything has changed, including my feelings towards you
그렇지만 널 사랑 않는 게 아냐
But it doesn't mean I don't love you anymore
이제는 나를 변화시킬 테니까
Now, I will change myself
너 몰래 몰래 몰래 다른 여자들과 비교 비교했지
I secretly compared you with other women
자꾸만 깨어지는 환상 속에 혼자서 울고 있는
I keep crying alone in this dream that keeps breaking apart
초라하게 갇혀 버린 나를 보았어
You saw me trapped in pathetic loneliness
널 떠날 거야 음! 널 떠날 거야 음!
I'll leave you, um! I'll leave you, um!
하지만 아직까지 사랑하는걸
But I still love you
그래 그렇지만 내 맘속에 너를 잊어 갈 거야
Yes, but I will forget you in my heart
머리 위로 비친 내 하늘 바라다보며
Looking up at the sky that reflects on my head
널 향한 마음을 이제는 굳혔지만
Although my heart is now hardened towards you
웬일인지 네게 더 다가갈수록
Strangely, the closer I get to you
우린 같은 하늘 아래 서 있었지
We were standing under the same sky
"단지 널 사랑해" 이렇게 말했지
"I just love you," I said
이제껏 준비했던 많은 말을 뒤로한 채
Leaving behind many prepared words
언제나 니 옆에 있을게
I will always be by your side
이렇게 약속을 하겠어 저 하늘을 바라다보며
I promise while looking at the sky
(Hit me!)
(Hit me!)
(내게 하늘이 열려 있어) 내게 하늘이 열려 있어
(The sky is open to me) The sky is open to me
그래 그래 너는 내 앞에 서 있고
Yes, you're standing in front of me
(그래 그래 너는 내 앞에 서 있고) 그래 다른 연인들은 키스를 해
(Yes, you're standing in front of me) Yes, other lovers are kissing
하지만 항상 나는 너의 뒤에 있어야만 해
But I always need to be behind you
(그래 다른 연인들은 키스를 해) 이제 그만해 음! 나도 남잔데 음!
(Yes, other lovers are kissing) Stop it now, um! I'm a man too, um!
내 마음 너도 알고 있는 걸 알아
You know what's in my heart
그래 이제 나도 지쳐서 하늘만 바라볼 수밖에 (왜 너의 뒤에 있어야 할까?)
Yes, I'm tired and can only look up at the sky now (Why do I have to be Behind you?)
한 번 더, 한 번 더 말했지
I said it one more time, one more time
이제껏 준비했던 (이제껏 많은 말을 뒤로한 채)
Prepared from before (leaving many words behind)
많은 말을 뒤로한 채 (다시 널 사랑한다고 했지)
Leaving behind many words (I said I love you again)
언제나 니 옆에 있을게
I will always be by your side
다신 너 혼자 아냐, 너의 곁엔 내가 있잖아
You're not alone anymore, I'm by your side
(Hit me!)
(Hit me!)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yong Jin Jang
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@erikristinathompson
This song will always go down in history as one of the most iconic and legendary KPOP songs ever, especially because NCT Dream covered it beautifully.
@iliterallylovethis2212
I love how they're singing so happily about breaking someone's heart and leaving them lmaoooo
@annabethyeung8512
But the point is that they don’t actually end up leaving lol
@justarandom_girl
lmao do you really get the meaning?this song is about boy trying to break up with the girl but as he face the girl he forgot all the words he gathered/prepared instead he said he loves her and will never leave her alone.
that is why this is a happy song. it's a happy ending.
@iliterallylovethis2212
@@justarandom_girl ik what they fully said🙄 but they still talked about breaking up and leaving the person and they did it so happily
@v1ol4t0r
True alpha enregy
@white4845
LMGAOSODKWJBD FRR LIKE WHY IS THEY SO HAPPY
@koRnissoslay
man there is just something about 90s kpop that will never be replicated. the style, the sound, everything.
@mateobanda6808
NCT Dream has covered this song so well. Great song. Love H.O.T.
@lunar-guitar
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