Brown Eyes (band)

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Brown Eyes
OriginSouth Korea
GenresK-pop, R&B
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2001–2003, 2008
2019-present
Associated actsBrown Eyed Soul
MembersYoon Gun
Naul

Brown Eyes (Korean: 브라운아이즈) was a South Korean singing duo that debuted in 2001.[1] They are considered one of South Korea's most important R&B groups, given their immense commercial success.[2][3]

History[]

Despite having no television appearances, Brown Eyes managed to have record sales of 640,000 and 618,026 for their first and second albums, respectively.[2]

In May 2002, Brown Eyes performed the Korean version of the Official Anthem along with Lena Park for the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan.[4]

In the midst of their popularity, Brown Eyes announced their official disbandment in April 2003. However, after five years, they got back together for a third album Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects in 2008.[2]

Members[]

Yoon Gun[]

After leaving Brown Eyes in 2003, Yoon Gun went solo and released a self-titled album that same year.[5] Yoon Gun has also branched out to do collaborations with artists such as Seohyun of Girls' Generation and Hyori.[6][7] In 2012, Yoon Gun joined Sony Music and released his solo album "Far East 2 Bricklane" on October 18.[8][9] He replaced PSY as a judge on the 4th season of Superstar K as PSY was unable to continue due to promotional activities abroad.[10]

Naul[]

In 2003 after the disbandment of Brown Eyes, Naul formed a separate group Brown Eyed Soul with three other members Jungyup, Young Jun, and Sang Hoon.[11]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[12]
Brown Eyes
  • Released: June 7, 2001
  • Label: Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: CD, cassette
Track listing
 3
Reason 4 Breathing?
  • Releases: November 26, 2002
  • Label: Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: CD, cassette
Track listing
 1
Two Things Needed for the Same Purpose and 5 Objects
  • Released: August 20, 2008
  • Label: Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: CD
Track listing
 6

Awards[]

Mnet Asian Music Awards[]

Year Category Work Result
2008 Album of the Year Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects[16] Nominated
Best Ballad/R&B Performance "Don't Go Don't Go"[17] Won

References[]

  1. ^ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-24). "Former Brown Eyes Members Naul and Yoon Gun to Face-Off With Respective Solo Albums". Mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Gil, Hye-seong (2008-06-19). "'백만장 듀오' 브라운아이즈, 5년만에 새 앨범". Star News (in Korean). Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  3. ^ Lie, John (2014). K-Pop: Popular Music, Cultural Amnesia, and Economic Innovation in South Korea. University of California Press. p. 62. ISBN 978-0520283121.
  4. ^ Kim, Chol-hwan (2002-03-04). "Singers From all Continents to Open World Cup". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  5. ^ Lee, Sun-min (2014-01-13). "Yoon Gun changes his agency". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  6. ^ Kim, JiYeon (2012-02-10). "Seohyun and Yoon Gun to Sing Out Their Valentine's Gift". mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2014-11-07. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  7. ^ Kang, Seung-hun (2009-05-15). "윤건-이효리, 5월말 '이뻐요' 싱글 발표". Asia Economy Daily. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  8. ^ "Yoon Gun signs with Sony Music". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  9. ^ "Yoon Gun releases mini album 'Far East 2 Bricklane' + "October Rain" MV". allkpop. 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  10. ^ "Brown Eyes singer to replace Psy". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  11. ^ "Artist Of The Week – Brown Eyed Soul". Soompi. 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  12. ^ "K-Pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  13. ^ Cumulative sales of Brown Eyes:
  14. ^ Cumulative sales of Reason 4 Breathing?:
  15. ^ "September 2008 K-pop Album Sales Volume". Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2009-02-21. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  16. ^ "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1" Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. MAMA. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  17. ^ "Winners from Past Years: 2008". MAMA. Archived from the original on 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
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