Double S 301
{{Short description|South Korean boy group}}
{{Redirect|SS301|the submarine|USS Roncador (SS-301)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| caption = Double S 301 in showcase 081216
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| alias = {{flatlist|
- SS301
- SS501 Special Project Group
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| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 2016–2017
| spinoff_of = SS501
| website = [http://doubles301.jp/ Official Website (JP)]
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Double S 301 (SS301) is a subgroup of the South Korean boy band SS501. It is composed of three SS501 members: Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong and Kim Hyung-jun.
Double S 301 made their unofficial debut under DSP Media in 2008 with the EP, "UR Man," as "SS501 Special Project Group" in the absence of SS501 members, Kim Hyun-joong and Park Jung-min.
In 2015, the three members signed under CI Entertainment, who rebranded the group as Double S 301 before releasing their official debut album, Eternal 5, the following year.
Member Hyungjun enlisted for mandatory military service in 2017, temporarily putting the group on hiatus. On December 29, 2018, he was officially discharged from the military, though the group has not returned since 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000937898|title = [엑's 현장] "2막 시작 잘해보겠다" SS501 김형준, 성실하게 의경 생활 마치고 무사 전역}}
History
=Formation=
In 2008, both Park Jung Min and Kim Hyun Joong were given solo projects for the Grease musical{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20120405232903/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2908014 "SS501, the 1st Asia Tour Persona in Seoul"]}} Joongang Daily. 29 July 2010. Retrieved 2011-10-31 and the Boys Over Flowers series,Boys Over Flowers. Dir. Ki-sang Jun. Perf. Ku Hye-sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Bum, and Kim Joon. 2009. TV Series. respectively. Nevertheless, the three remaining members, with Heo as the leader, continued to tour, dubbed as the SS501 Project Group. They released a project album named U R Man in November 2008, with the high-tempo dance title track "UR Man".SS501. U R Man. 2008. CD. They also contributed to the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack with "내 머리가 나빠서" (Because I'm Stupid),{{in lang|zh}} Yesasia.com [http://www.yesasia.com/global/boys-over-flowers-ost-kbs-tv-drama/1014045582-0-0-0-en/info.html Boys Over Flowers Original Soundtrack: Part 1 album info] 23 January 2009. Retrieved 2013-02-18 and appeared as a cameo in episode four, performing their track, "U R Man". The track won Song of the Month for February at the 32nd Cyworld Digital Music Awards on March 28, 2009.[http://www.allkpop.com/2010/03/in-progress-winners-at-2009-cyworld-digital-music-awards "2NE1 dominates at 2009 Cyworld Digital Music Awards"] Retrieved. 2013-02-18 as well as the Best OST of the year during the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards.[http://mama.interest.me/history?type=winner&year=2009 "2009 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127113325/http://mama.interest.me/history?type=winner&year=2009 |date=January 27, 2013 }}. MAMA. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
=2016: Official debut as 'Double S 301', anniversary album, and tour=
In August 2015, B2M Entertainment told MyDaily “Kim Hyung Jun, Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong are in discussion of making a comeback as a trio sub-unit. Even though plans are not finalized yet, the members are very determined and our side is also very supportive of it.” Heo also confirmed the comeback during his 'Hello Again' fan meeting.[https://quainte501.wordpress.com/2015/08/31/0831-news-ss301-coming-kim-hyungjun%C2%B7heo-youngsaeng%C2%B7kim-kyujong-makes-a-comeback-next-year-as-a-sub-unit/ SS301 Coming! Kim Hyung Jun, Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong makes a comeback next year as a sub-unit] At the time, both Hyun Joong and Jung Min were unable to participate due to their military enlistments.
On January 20, 2016, CI Entertainment said “Finally Double S 301 will make a comeback. It is a long-awaited comeback so the members’ anticipation and passion for the preparation of this album is tremendous. You can look forward to Double S 301’s new fresh look, we hope that fans can support Double S 301 for their upcoming comeback.”[https://quainte501.wordpress.com/2016/01/15/0114-news-heo-youngsaeng-kim-kyujong-and-kim-hyungjun-confirms-comeback-after-7-years-as-double-s-301/ Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong and Kim Hyung Jun confirms comeback after 7 years as Double S 301]
'Double S 301' is the transcribed pronunciation of SS501, altered to represent the group's member loss. Also, it's a nod to SS501's Official fanclub, Triple S.[http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/266335/20160113/ss501-comeback-double-s-301.htm SS501 Members Reunite as Double S 301]kpopstar.
The group was set to have a concert at BLUE SQUARE Samsung Card Hall on March 19 and 20, 2016 entitled "2016 Double S 301 CONCERT〈U R MAN IS BACK〉IN SEOUL".[http://newstvgenre.altervista.org/info-2016-double-s-301-concert-u-r-man-is-back-in-seoul/ 2016 Double S 301 CONCERT "U R MAN IS BACK" IN SEOUL] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301063211/http://newstvgenre.altervista.org/info-2016-double-s-301-concert-u-r-man-is-back-in-seoul/ |date=2016-03-01 }}
This marked the first major event held by SS501 since their departure from DSP Media in 2010, and their 2013 concert.
Double S 301 held its comeback showcase at Art Hall of Lotte Card Art Center on February 15 at 8pm KST, and released their official debut mini-album ETERNAL 5 on the following day.{{Cite web |url=http://m.mwave.interest.me/mobileweb/enewsworld/en/article/102467/double-s-301-to-hold-concert-in-seoul |title=Double S 301 to hold concert in seoul |access-date=2016-12-10 |archive-date=2016-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205122357/http://m.mwave.interest.me/mobileweb/enewsworld/en/article/102467/double-s-301-to-hold-concert-in-seoul |url-status=dead }}
The tickets for the said concert were sold out 3 mins upon release.{{cite web|url=http://m.news1.kr/sports/category/?detail&2566621&|title=더블에스 301, 서울 콘서트 2600석 전석 매진|website=News1|date=February 4, 2016}}
Following their Korean debut, the group made their Japanese debut with "'Eternal S", followed by a concert in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. Particularly in Tokyo Dome City Hall and Orix Theater on April 25 and 27 respectively.{{Cite web |url=http://doubles301.ponycanyon.co.jp/ |title=Double S 301 ponycanyon jp |access-date=2016-12-10 |archive-date=2016-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222073330/http://doubles301.ponycanyon.co.jp/ |url-status=dead }}
In May 2016, to celebrate the group's 11th anniversary, CI Ent announced thru Twitter that Double S 301 would return with a special album.
The special album 'ESTRENO' was released on June 9, with the first comeback stage on June 8. The word means 'debut' in Spanish, which alludes to the album coming out on SS501's 11th debut anniversary.
After 6 months on hiatus, the group returned with their 2nd mini album 'Eternal 0' and 'Eternal 1' in December 2016, thus completing the "Eternal" series.
=2017-2018: Hyung-jun's enlistment and Unison Volume 1=
In February 2017, Hyung-jun began his mandatory military enlistment and is expected to return in 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=004&oid=044&aid=0000182150|title=SS301's Kim Hyung-jun to enter police force}}{{Cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3028033|title = Kim Hyung-jun accepted to Gyeonggi police| date=29 December 2016 }}
On June 8, Double S 301 returned with their single, Unison Volume 1, to mark SS501's 12th anniversary.{{Cite web|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000570452|title = 더블에스301, 오늘(8일) 데뷔 12주년 기념 'Unison Volume 1' 발매 [공식]}}
On December 29, 2018, Hyungjun was discharged from his military duty.
Discography
=Extended plays=
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| U R Man[http://www.yesasia.com/global/ss501-special-mini-album-u-r-man/1013085558-0-0-0-en/info.html "SS501 Special Mini Album - U R Man info"] YesAsia. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
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| Eternal 5
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| Eternal 0 & Eternal 1
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=Special albums=
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| Unison No.1{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DoubleS301.official/posts/1542569005775155|title=Double S 301|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2017-06-12}}
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# Hello Mello (Korean Ver.)
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=Japanese albums=
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| U R Man[http://www.yesasia.com/global/special-album-first-press-limited-edition-japan-version/1014297944-0-0-0-en/info.html "Special Album (First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version) info"] YesAsia. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
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| Eternal S
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| S
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| Unison No.1
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Concerts and Showcase
- "Double S 301 CONCERT〈U R MAN IS BACK〉IN SEOUL" (March 19–20, 2016)
- "Double S 301 KCON IN UAE" ( March 25, 2016/Abu Dhabi)
- "Double S 301 CONCERT〈U R MAN IS BACK〉IN JAPAN" (April 25, 2016/Tokyo )
- "Double S 301 CONCERT〈U R MAN IS BACK〉IN JAPAN" (April 27, 2016/Osaka )
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Facebook|DoubleS301.official}}
{{SS501}}
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Category:South Korean dance music groups
Category:South Korean boy bands
Category:Musical groups from Seoul