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...
Full of Happiness
H.O.T Lyrics
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오직 그대만을 생각했는걸
그런 너는 뭐야? 날 잊었던 거야?
지금 내 눈에선 눈물이 흘러, 배신감 느껴
널 찾아갈까 생각했어
난, 난 잘 모르겠어
이 세상이 돌고 있는 지금
할 말이 없어, 갈 수도 없어
눈물도 없어, 느낌도 없어
네 앞에 서 있는 날 바라봐
이렇게 널 위해 살아있는 날
약속된 시간이 왔어요, 그대 앞에 있어요
두려움에 울고 있지만
눈물을 닦아주었어요, 그때 내 손잡았죠
일어날 거야, 함께해준 그대에게 행복을
눈감고 그댈 그려요
마음속 그댈 찾았죠
나를 밝혀주는 빛이 보여
영원한 행복을 놓칠 순 없죠
그대 나 보이나요? 나를 불러줘요
그대 곁에 있을 거야, 너를 사랑해
함께해요 그대와 영원히
한 번도 난 너를 (너를) 잊어 본적 없어 (없어)
오직 그대만을 생각했는걸 (몰라, 몰라)
그런 너는 뭐야? (뭐야?) 날 잊었던 거야? (거야?)
지금 내 눈에선 눈물이 흘러, 배신감 느껴
약속된 시간이 왔어요, 그대 앞에 있어요
두려움에 울고 있지만
눈물을 닦아주었어요, 그때 내 손잡았죠
일어날 거야, 함께해준 그대에게 행복을
눈감고 그댈 그려요
마음속 그댈 찾았죠
나를 밝혀주는 빛이 보여
영원한 행복을 놓칠 순 없죠
그대 나 보이나요? 나를 불러줘요
그대 곁에 있을 거야, 너를 사랑해
함께해요 그대와 영원히
눈감고 그댈 그려요
마음속 그댈 찾았죠
나를 밝혀주는 빛이 보여
영원한 행복을 놓칠 순 없죠
그대 나 보이나요?
나를 불러줘요 언제라도
그대 마음을 열어 보아요
앞엔 내가 있어요, 나를 불러줘요
그대 곁에 있을 거야, 너를 사랑해
함께해요 그대와 영원히
The lyrics of H.O.T's song "행복" (Happiness) express the intense emotions and longing of a person who has never been able to forget their loved one. The song begins by stating that the person has never once forgotten about their loved one and has only ever had thoughts of them in their mind. The singer wonders what the loved one has become, whether they have forgotten about them, and the pain of betrayal is evident in their tears.
The singer contemplates whether they should go and find their loved one but admits to not knowing what to do. In their eyes, the whole world revolves around the loved one, and they are left confused and lost without them. They express a sense of helplessness and emptiness, with no words, tears, or emotions left to convey their feelings. Despite this, they ask the loved one to look at them and acknowledge their existence, emphasizing that they are living solely for their sake.
The lyrics then mention a promised time when the singer is present before the loved one, despite feeling fearful and crying due to uncertainty. The loved one wipes away their tears and holds their hand, giving them the strength to stand up again. The singer assures the loved one that they will bring them happiness in return for all the support they have given.
The chorus repeats the desire to close their eyes and envision the loved one, stating that they have found them in their heart. The singer sees a light that illuminates them, emphasizing that they cannot afford to miss out on eternal happiness. They plead for the loved one to notice them and call their name, professing their love and expressing a desire to be together forever.
In the final part of the song, the singer continues to imagine the loved one and finds comfort in knowing that they can always be called upon. They ask the loved one to open their heart and accept them, assuring that they will always be by their side and love them forever. The lyrics convey a deep longing for happiness and a strong connection between two individuals who are meant to be together indefinitely.
Line by Line Meaning
한 번도 난 너를 잊어본 적 없어
I have never forgotten you even once
오직 그대만을 생각했는걸
I only thought about you
그런 너는 뭐야? 날 잊었던 거야?
What are you doing? Did you forget about me?
지금 내 눈에선 눈물이 흘러, 배신감 느껴
Right now, tears are flowing in my eyes and I feel betrayed
널 찾아갈까 생각했어
I thought about going to find you
난, 난 잘 모르겠어
I, I don't really know
이 세상이 돌고 있는 지금
In this world that keeps spinning
내 눈에는 너밖에, 뭐지?
In my eyes, there's only you, what is this?
할 말이 없어, 갈 수도 없어
I have nothing to say, I can't go
눈물도 없어, 느낌도 없어
There are no tears, no feelings
네 앞에 서 있는 날 바라봐
Look at me standing in front of you
이렇게 널 위해 살아있는 날
This is how I live for you
약속된 시간이 왔어요, 그대 앞에 있어요
The promised time has come, I'm in front of you
두려움에 울고 있지만
I'm crying in fear
눈물을 닦아주었어요, 그때 내 손잡았죠
You wiped away my tears, you held my hand at that time
일어날 거야, 함께해준 그대에게 행복을
I will rise and give happiness to you, who stayed with me
눈감고 그댈 그려요
I close my eyes and imagine you
마음속 그댈 찾았죠
I found you in my heart
나를 밝혀주는 빛이 보여
I see the light that reveals me
영원한 행복을 놓칠 순 없죠
I can't let go of eternal happiness
그대 나 보이나요? 나를 불러줘요
Do you see me? Call out to me
그대 곁에 있을 거야, 너를 사랑해
I will be by your side, I love you
함께해요 그대와 영원히
Let's be together forever
그대 마음을 열어 보아요
Open your heart
앞엔 내가 있어요, 나를 불러줘요
I am in front of you, call out to me
그대 곁에 있을 거야, 너를 사랑해
I will be by your side, I love you
함께해요 그대와 영원히
Let's be together forever
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Yong Chin Chang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Duma2011
I always hate how some kpop fans always disrespect both the first and second generations groups. H.O.T are literally pioneers and legends!!
@orangepurple9611
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@channingspiros
THIS
@saab9387
Even though they existed years ago, H.O.T still gets mentioned in all-time sales lists and articles so there's no reason not to know about them
@MilaScarllet
They disrespect everyone man T-T
@stephanieavolio4987
I know. They were also the first ever official kpop group
@jamesrawlins735
This song literally screams 90s kpop - the jumpy choreo, that kind of deep, wierd rap, very young style singing with plenty of aegyo
@yeolmaeskitchen4779
Evergreen song for enjoyment
@oswaldosaraiva7583
And still, waaaay better than the actual generation
@jamesrawlins735
@@oswaldosaraiva7583 Sadly I have to agree. While there are some songs that are exceptions (I kind of like New Jeans songs, although it's their mvs that really seal it) but even with groups like Aespa and IVE I'm not usually a fan of the style. Sometimes it seems like they are trying to be Blackpink 2.0 or the NCT127 stuff I'm not a huge fan of (the Firetruck sound)