Led Apple
{{short description|South Korean rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Led Apple
| image = Ledapple.png
| landscape = yes
| alt =
| caption =
| alias = Ledt
| origin = South Korea
| genre = {{hlist|Pop rock|rock|alternative rock|electronic rock|K-pop|ballad|R&B}}
| years_active = 2010–2016
| label = {{hlist|StarKim Entertainment|Universal Music Japan}}
| website =
| past_members = Hanbyul
Junyeong
I-OH
Sunghyun
Minyong
Chihoon
Jaehoon
Keon U
Kwangyeon
Kyosung
JUN
AKi
Kei
}}
Led Apple ({{Korean|hangul=레드애플}}; stylized as LEDApple) was a South Korean rock band formed by StarKim Entertainment in 2010. The band's final lineup consisted of Seo Youngjun (Jun), Lee Kyumin (Kei) and Kim Hyoseok (AKi)
The part "Led" in LEDApple stood for "Logic Egoism Delete" and was promoted during their debut but they stopped referring to it since their CODA mini-album was released. Instead they replaced it with a practical explanation of "shining as brightly as LED whenever they perform" which was eventually referred to as a tribute to their role-model, Led Zeppelin. The word "Apple" in the band's name is supposed to represent their fresh image as idols and fresh music that they release.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/exclusive-ledapple-opens-up-about-their-band-name-ideal-types-and-more |title=(Exclusive) LEDApple opens up about their band name, ideal types, and more |publisher=Allkpop |date=December 14, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=March 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304054301/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/exclusive-ledapple-opens-up-about-their-band-name-ideal-types-and-more |url-status=live }} On August 16, 2015, it was announced that the band would be changing their name to LedT starting on September 1, 2015.{{cite web |title=LEDApple is no more; Welcome the new LedT |date=28 August 2015 |url=https://www.koreaboo.com/news/ledapple-is-no-more-welcome-the-new-ledt/ |publisher=Koreaboo |access-date=7 June 2019 |archive-date=7 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607043059/https://www.koreaboo.com/news/ledapple-is-no-more-welcome-the-new-ledt/ |url-status=live }}
The band made their debut on October 6, 2010, with their promotional single, "Dash" ({{langx|ko|대쉬}}), a remake of Baek Ji-young's song of the same name.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/led-apple-to-debut-with-remake-of-baek-ji-youngs-dash |title=LEDApple to debut with remake of Baek Ji Young's "Dash" |publisher=Allkpop |date=September 27, 2010 |access-date=February 12, 2012 |archive-date=October 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025091523/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/led-apple-to-debut-with-remake-of-baek-ji-youngs-dash |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/led-apple-reveals-dash-mv |title=LEDApple reveals "Dash" MV |publisher=Allkpop |date=October 7, 2010 |access-date=February 12, 2012 |archive-date=October 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101009120744/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/led-apple-reveals-dash-mv |url-status=live }} Since their debut, the band have released six singles and three mini-albums.{{cite web |url=http://search.nate.com/search/all.html?q=%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD |title=레드애플(Led apple) 프로필 |publisher=Nate |language=Korean |access-date=February 14, 2012 |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908114050/http://search.nate.com/search/all.html?q=%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD%EF%BF%BD |url-status=live }} The band disbanded March 6, 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/03/06/rock-band-ledt-disbands-members-post-goodbye-on-instagram/|title=Rock Band LedT Disbands; Members Post Goodbye on Instagram|last=notclaira|website=Soompi|date=7 March 2016 |access-date=2016-03-09|archive-date=2016-03-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309121632/http://www.soompi.com/2016/03/06/rock-band-ledt-disbands-members-post-goodbye-on-instagram/|url-status=live}}
History
=2010–2011: Debut and line-up changes=
Prior to debut, member Minyong had been a contestant on the show Superstar K. The band was first revealed on September 27, 2010, as a five-member group and marketed as a new "idol rock band". The teaser for their debut single was released on September 29.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/led-apples-dash-music-video-teaser-released |title=LEDApple's 'DASH' music video teaser released |publisher=Allkpop |date=September 29, 2010 |access-date=February 12, 2012 |archive-date=September 30, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930133610/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/led-apples-dash-music-video-teaser-released |url-status=live }} On October 6, 2010, Led Apple performed their debut promotional single "Dash", which is a remake of a song originally sung by Baek Ji-young at the Busan International Film Festival and the music video was released the next day.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/led-apple-is-already-preparing-for-japan |title=LEDApple is already preparing for Japan |publisher=Allkpop |date=October 6, 2010 |access-date=February 12, 2012 |archive-date=October 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101009120737/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/led-apple-is-already-preparing-for-japan |url-status=live }} The band's single was released alongside their single album, Logic Egoism Delete. They later performed the promotional single on November 11, 2010, on Mnet's M! Countdown as their debut stage.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/11/led-apple-makes-a-debut-on-m-countdown |title=LEDApple makes a debut on M! Countdown |publisher=Allkpop |date=November 11, 2010 |access-date=February 12, 2012 |archive-date=November 14, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114114503/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/11/led-apple-makes-a-debut-on-m-countdown |url-status=live }}
On February 1, 2011, member I-OH announced his departure from the group on Twitter due to tuberculosis,{{cite web |url=http://www.soompi.com/news/led-apple-ioh-quit-because-of-tuberculosis |title=LED Apple I-OH Quit Because of Tuberculosis |publisher=Soompi |date=February 1, 2011 |access-date=March 8, 2012 |archive-date=August 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814064500/http://www.soompi.com/2011/02/01/led-apple-ioh-quit-because-of-tuberculosis/ |url-status=live }} however he did state that he would remain with the company.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/i-oh-to-leave-ledapple-due-to-sickness |title=I-OH to leave LEDApple due to sickness |publisher=Allkpop |date=February 1, 2011 |access-date=February 12, 2012 |archive-date=February 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215084904/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/i-oh-to-leave-ledapple-due-to-sickness |url-status=live }} Vocalists of the group Minyong and Sunghyun later left for personal reasons that were not publicly revealed. Three new members joined the band for the release of their mini-album, Niga Mwonde ({{langx|ko|니가 뭔데}}; lit. Who Do You Think You Are); Hyoseok, Jaehoon and Kyumin with Jaehoon becoming leader of the band. On June 13, 2011, the band released a comeback teaser for their mini-album and title track of the same name.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apple-releases-comeback-teaser-for-who-do-you-think-you-are |title=LEDApple releases comeback teaser for "Who Do You Think You Are" |publisher=Allkpop |date=June 12, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=October 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025083034/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apple-releases-comeback-teaser-for-who-do-you-think-you-are |url-status=live }} However, the teaser was criticized for featuring the band in a club and drinking alcohol. Three members of Led Apple were minors at the time, and so the teaser was considered a bad influence towards youths.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apples-who-do-you-think-you-are-teaser-criticized-for-inappropriate-content |title=LEDApple's "Who Do You Think You Are" teaser criticized for inappropriate content |publisher=Allkpop |date=June 13, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=August 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110821145011/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apples-who-do-you-think-you-are-teaser-criticized-for-inappropriate-content |url-status=live }}
The band's first mini-album, Niga Mwonde and lead single of the same name were released on June 15, 2011, alongside two different music videos; a regular version and a drama version.{{cite web |url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ledapple-releases-mv-for-how-dare-you |title=LEDApple releases MV for "How Dare You" |publisher=Soompi |date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=March 8, 2012 |archive-date=March 19, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319171459/http://www.soompi.com/2011/06/15/ledapple-releases-mv-for-how-dare-you/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apple-releases-who-do-you-think-you-are-mv-english-version |title=LEDApple releases "Who Do You Think You Are" MV |publisher=Allkpop |date=June 15, 2010 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=October 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025111636/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apple-releases-who-do-you-think-you-are-mv-english-version |url-status=live }} However, the band faced another controversy after many internet communities claimed that Led Apple's single "Niga Mwonde" had plagiarized CN Blue's song, "Love".{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/netizens-find-similarities-between-cnblues-love-and-led-apples-who-do-you-think-you-are |title=Netizens find similarities between CNBLUE's "Love" and LEDApple's "Who Do You Think You Are" |publisher=Allkpop |date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=February 12, 2012 |archive-date=October 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009072738/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/netizens-find-similarities-between-cnblues-love-and-led-apples-who-do-you-think-you-are |url-status=live }} However, Starkim Entertainment later released a statement addressing the plagiarism issue, stating that both songs were composed by Lee Sang-ho which is why they sounded similar.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apple-addresses-the-plagiarism-issue |title=LEDApple addresses the plagiarism issue |publisher=Allkpop |date=June 17, 2011 |access-date=February 14, 2012 |archive-date=October 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026074234/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/led-apple-addresses-the-plagiarism-issue |url-status=live }}
On July 19, 2011, Led Apple released their second promotional single from the mini-album Niga Mwonde, "Birthday Killer".{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/07/ledapple-reveals-birthday-killer-mv |title=LEDApple reveals "Birthday Killer" MV |publisher=Allkpop |date=July 19, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=August 23, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823032959/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/07/ledapple-reveals-birthday-killer-mv |url-status=live }} The song was released in an attempt to make anti-fans realise that their hate comments can cause idols to do extreme things out of their misery.{{cite web |url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ledapple-releases-birthday-killer-mv |title=LEDApple releases "Birthday Killer" MV |publisher=Soompi |date=July 19, 2011 |access-date=March 8, 2012 |archive-date=October 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003003659/http://www.soompi.com/2011/07/19/ledapple-releases-birthday-killer-mv/ |url-status=live }} The music video was praised for being "powerful" in bringing out a message by critics and fans alike.{{cite web |url=http://fareastvibes.com/?p=1563 |title=LEDApple Releases MV For 'Birthday Killer' |publisher=Far East Vibe |date=July 19, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=August 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814052557/http://fareastvibes.com/?p=1563 |url-status=live }} However the song was not a commercial success and didn't manage to peak within the top one-hundred on the Gaon Chart.
After ending their promotions for the Niga Mwonde mini-album, leader Jaehoon left the band citing personal reasons; no other information was disclosed. On October 28, 2011, the band announced a new member would be joining them for their upcoming single, Keon U who is well known as the son of famous composer, Park Kwang-hyun.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/ledapple-prepares-for-comeback-next-month-with-a-special-new-member |title=LEDApple prepares for comeback next month with a special new member |publisher=Allkpop |date=October 28, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=February 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130222082730/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/ledapple-prepares-for-comeback-next-month-with-a-special-new-member |url-status=live }} Another new member, Hanbyul was also announced on November 3 as the new appointed leader of the group alongside teaser photos of the rest of the band, thus making them a six-member group.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/ledapple-reveals-pictures-from-upcoming-album-with-new-members |title=LEDApple reveals pictures from upcoming album with new members |publisher=Allkpop |date=November 3, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=January 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106182829/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/ledapple-reveals-pictures-from-upcoming-album-with-new-members |url-status=live }}
On November 7, the teaser for their next mini-album, CODA was released and it also revealed Led Apple's new sci-fi concept. An extended nine-minute version of the teaser was also released on November 9 and was dubbed the "drama teaser".{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/ledapple-releases-mv-teaser-for-coda |title=LEDApple releases MV teaser for "Coda" |publisher=Allkpop |date=November 7, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=January 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126100838/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/ledapple-releases-mv-teaser-for-coda |url-status=live }} The music video for their next single, "Eojjeoda Majuchin" ({{langx|ko|어쩌다 마주친}}; lit. Ran Into You By Chance) was released on November 11 and it featured former SeeYa member, Nam Gyu-ri as a cyborg and love interest in the video.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/ledapple-releases-mv-for-ran-into-you-by-chance |title=LEDApple releases MV for "Ran Into You By Chance" |publisher=Allkpop |date=November 11, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=January 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122083837/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/11/ledapple-releases-mv-for-ran-into-you-by-chance |url-status=live }} In the week beginning December 2, the band's mini-album, CODA managed to reach an impressive number six on the Gaon Chart. On December 15, 2011, Led Apple was nominated for the "Anticipated Super Rookies for 2012" award at the Wave K Super Rookies Awards. The band managed to achieve the third highest number of votes for the award losing out to RaNia and B1A4, respectively.{{cite web |url=http://en.korea.com/event/?p=5565 |title=Winners Announcement: Live Broadcast of Wave K Super Rookies for 2012 |publisher=Korea.com |date=December 22, 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813234027/http://en.korea.com/event/?p=5565 |archive-date=August 13, 2014 }}
=2012–2014: ''K-Rookies Party, Vol. 1'' and solo concerts=
On January 29, 2012, Led Apple revealed a teaser for their newest single, "Time Is Up".{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/led-apple-reveals-time-is-up-mv-teaser |title=LED Apple reveals "Time Is Up" MV teaser |publisher=Allkpop |date=January 29, 2012 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=March 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305120135/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/led-apple-reveals-time-is-up-mv-teaser |url-status=live }} It was later announced that Led Apple appointed the new leader of the band to be Youngjun.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ledapple-appoints-new-leader-young-jun |title=LEDApple appoints new leader, Young Jun |publisher=Allkpop |date=February 1, 2012 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=March 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306164109/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ledapple-appoints-new-leader-young-jun |url-status=live }} On February 2, the band made their comeback stage on Mnet's M! Countdown with their newest single, "Time Is Up" and the song was released the next day. The music video was released on February 6 and the single was heavily promoted on music shows.{{cite web |url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ledapple-unveils-full-music-video-for-time-is-up |title=LED Apple unveils "Time Is Up" MV |publisher=Soompi |date=February 6, 2012 |access-date=March 8, 2012 |archive-date=August 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814070135/http://www.soompi.com/2012/02/06/ledapple-unveils-full-music-video-for-time-is-up/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ledapple-releases-new-single-time-is-up |title=LEDApple releases new single "Time Is Up" |publisher=Allkpop |date=February 2, 2012 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-date=March 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308145309/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/02/ledapple-releases-new-single-time-is-up |url-status=live }} On February 12, it was announced that Led Apple would star in their own reality television show titled, Led Apple Entertainment where the six members have to start up and control their own fictional entertainment company whilst also having trainee singers join their company. The show began airing on February 15 and the final episode aired on March 21 on SBS MTV.{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaboo.com/index.html/_/shows/ledapple-to-star-in-mtv-reality-show-leda-r13062 |title=LEDapple to star in MTV Reality show "LEDapple Entertainment" |publisher=Koreaboo |date=February 12, 2012 |access-date=February 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320123155/http://www.koreaboo.com/index.html/_/shows/ledapple-to-star-in-mtv-reality-show-leda-r13062 |archive-date=March 20, 2012 }}
On March 5, Led Apple announced on their Facebook page that the band would cease their promotions for "Time Is Up" and be releasing a new digital single titled, "Sadness".{{cite web |url=http://kpopparazzi.me/2012/03/led-apple%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Csadness%E2%80%9D-revealed/ |title=LED Apple to reveal "Sadness" |publisher=Kpopparazzi |date=March 5, 2012 |access-date=March 9, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315181908/http://kpopparazzi.me/2012/03/led-apple%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Csadness%E2%80%9D-revealed/ |archive-date=March 15, 2012 }}{{cite web |url=https://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/led-apple%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Csadness%E2%80%9D-is-finally-unveiled/ |title=LED Apple's "Sadness" is finally unveiled |publisher=Korea.com |date=March 5, 2012 |access-date=March 9, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813231004/https://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/led-apple%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Csadness%E2%80%9D-is-finally-unveiled/ |archive-date=August 13, 2014 }} Their single was released on March 9 and they also performed it on KBS's Music Bank as their comeback stage.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/reviewsingle-ledapple-sadness |title=(Review) (Single) LEDApple – Sadness |publisher=Allkpop |date=March 7, 2012 |access-date=March 9, 2012 |archive-date=April 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411171101/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/reviewsingle-ledapple-sadness |url-status=live }} On March 16, the band made their Japanese debut after attending the K-Rookies Party, Vol. 1 concert that took place in the Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/ledapple-to-perform-the-finale-for-japanese-rookie-concert |title=LEDApple to perform the finale for Japanese rookie concert |publisher=Allkpop |date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=March 27, 2012 |archive-date=May 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515230700/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/ledapple-to-perform-the-finale-for-japanese-rookie-concert |url-status=live }} The band performed four of their songs as part of the concert's finale and later expressed their desire to come back to Japan during the press conference.{{cite web |url=http://www.dkpopnews.net/2012/03/nwes-new-charms-of-k-pop-k-rookies.html |title=(NEWS) New Charms of K-Pop, 'K-Rookies Party' Revealed |publisher=Daily K Pop News |date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=March 27, 2012 |archive-date=April 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427050756/http://www.dkpopnews.net/2012/03/nwes-new-charms-of-k-pop-k-rookies.html |url-status=live }} On March 26, Led Apple released the music video for "Sadness" and the song peaked at number 58 on the Gaon Chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/ledapple-releases-new-music-video-for-sadness |title=LEDApple releases new music video for "Sadness"! |publisher=Allkpop |date=March 26, 2012 |access-date=March 27, 2012 |archive-date=June 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627002253/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/03/ledapple-releases-new-music-video-for-sadness |url-status=live }}
After ending their promotions for "Sadness", the group announced that they would be holding their first solo concert titled, Now Playing – Led Apple in Seoul, Vol. 1.{{cite web |url=http://kpopseven.com/9604/ledapple-to-hold-first-solo-concert-in-seoul-in-may/ |title=LEDApple to hold first solo concert in May |publisher=Kpopseven |date=April 24, 2012 |access-date=April 28, 2012 |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505055331/http://kpopseven.com/9604/ledapple-to-hold-first-solo-concert-in-seoul-in-may/ |url-status=dead }} The concert took place on May 11, at the Soundholic City in Seoul.{{cite web |url=http://www.soompi.com/news/ledapple-to-hold-first-live-concert-with-top-band-winner-toxic |title=LEDApple to Hold First Live Concert with "TOP Band" Winner Toxic |publisher=Soompi |date=April 24, 2012 |access-date=April 28, 2012 |archive-date=August 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814072628/http://www.soompi.com/2012/04/25/ledapple-to-hold-first-live-concert-with-top-band-winner-toxic/ |url-status=live }} It also featured the band, Toxic, the winner of KBS2's Band Survival: TOP band as guest performers.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/ledapple-to-hold-a-live-concert-featuring-top-band-winner-toxic |title=LEDApple to hold a live concert featuring 'TOP Band' winner, Toxic |publisher=Allkpop |date=April 24, 2012 |access-date=April 28, 2012 |archive-date=July 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710054810/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/ledapple-to-hold-a-live-concert-featuring-top-band-winner-toxic |url-status=live }} Due to the success of their first solo concert, the band held two extra provincial concerts in Daegu and Busan on May 18 and 19, respectively.{{cite web |url=http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/photo-news/led-apple-holds-successful-live-band-concert/ |title=LED Apple holds successful live band concert |publisher=Korea.com |date=May 16, 2012 |access-date=July 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813234023/http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/photo-news/led-apple-holds-successful-live-band-concert/ |archive-date=August 13, 2014 }} The group also announced their return to Japan with their second solo concert.{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaboo.com/index.html/_/concerts/ledapple-to-hold-their-first-concert-in-japan-o-r14320 |title=LEDapple to hold their first concert in Japan on June 23rd |publisher=Koreaboo |date=April 13, 2012 |access-date=April 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813232728/http://www.koreaboo.com/index.html/_/concerts/ledapple-to-hold-their-first-concert-in-japan-o-r14320 |archive-date=August 13, 2014 }} Their second solo concert was held on June 23, at the Shinagawa Prince Stellar Ball in Tokyo, however Keon U was unable to perform alongside the group due to health problems.{{cite web |url=http://angelique-net.jp/top/event/ledapple/index.html |title=Led apple 1st Concert in Japan |publisher=Angelique-net |language=Japanese |date=April 27, 2012 |access-date=April 28, 2012 |archive-date=June 23, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623201540/http://angelique-net.jp/top/event/ledapple/index.html |url-status=live }}
On July 5, 2012, Led Apple released a music video for their song "Run To You" from their third mini-album "Run To You". The song is currently being promoted on music shows. Former member KeonU departed from the group due to health issues shortly after the song was released.
On October 5, 2012, Led apple had their "Now playing Led apple vol.2" concert at Hongdae, v-hall.
On November 15, 2012, Led apple released their single "Let The Wind Blow".
Led apple performed a 'Music Note' series on their official YouTube channel, where once a week they performed a cover. The profits that were made from the advertisements that appear when playing Music Note were donated to the international organisation that protect Children's Rights, "Save The Children". 50 'Music Note' videos were made in the time period from January 7, 2013, to December 31, 2013. Led apple has hinted that they would be continuing the series as soon as possible.
On June 16, 2013, Led apple released their third mini album "Bad Boys". A bit later, on July 31, they released a Japanese single "Gimme kimi love".
On November 3, 2013, a Korean digital single "With The Wind" and its music video was released, and on December 25, they released a Japanese album "The Greatest World".
On January 22, 2014, Led apple released a digital single "Left Alone". Later in the year, on March 20, they released the music video for the single "Who Are You". A bit later a Japanese version of it was also made.
= 2014–2016 Line-up changes and disbandment =
On October 28, 2014, not long after the celebration of LED Apple's 4th anniversary, it was confirmed that Hanbyul, Kyumin, and Kwangyeon would be leaving LED Apple. Hanbyul stated that his desire to pursue a solo career motivated his choice to leave the group, whilst Kyumin asserted that he wanted to launch himself into the Hip-Hop genre. Kwangyeon cited medical problems for leaving the group. The agency supported the decisions of Hanbyul, Kyumin, and Kwangyeon to leave. A final performance with all of the members was held in December, 2014. In 2015, three new members joined LED Apple.{{cite web |url=http://ohayoseoul.net/2014/10/30/ledapples-hanbyul-kyumin-kwangyeon-leaving/ |title=LEDApple's Hanbyul, Kyumin and Kwangyeon Leaving |publisher=OhayoSeoul |date=October 30, 2014 |access-date=October 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030010717/http://ohayoseoul.net/2014/10/30/ledapples-hanbyul-kyumin-kwangyeon-leaving/ |archive-date=October 30, 2014 |url-status=usurped }}
However, on January 1, 2015, the LEDApple official site stated that Kyumin would not leave the band.{{cite web|url=http://ledapple.jp/free/news/#newsID149|title=2015年からのLedappleバンド活動について|last=|first=|date=January 1, 2015|website=|publisher=ledapple.jp|access-date=January 5, 2015}} On January 5, 2015, Steroyal official Facebook announced 2 of LEDApple's new members, Hyunsang and Kyosung.{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/steroyal/photos/a.470315863023199.1073741825.179800485408073/754505204604262/?type=1 |title=SteRoyal updated their cover photo |publisher=Steroyal Official Facebook |date=January 5, 2015 |access-date=January 5, 2015 |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203053823/https://www.facebook.com/steroyal/photos/a.470315863023199.1073741825.179800485408073/754505204604262/?type=1 |url-status=live }}
The information on LEDA JAPAN Facebook was edited as well:
"With the outstanding vocal, Hyeonsang at the centre of the group, vocal Kyumin, bassist Kyosong , guitarist Youngjun, and drummer Hyoseok form a five-members band. Along with the unique formation, their music perfectly mixes the basic band sound with guitar, drum, bass, and the trendy electronic sound to proudly demonstrate LEDApple’s unique music style. On top of this, by adding the superb dance performance that could not be found in the existing bands, they are gaining attention in and out of Korea with the unique concept of ‘Dance-Rock Band’ which lets the audience enjoy the stage with them”.{{cite web|url=http://applepieledapple.tumblr.com/post/107225125728/let-s-welcome-hyunsang-and-kyosung-to-the-ledapple|title=Let´s welcome Hyunsang and Kyosung to the LEDApple family ~|last=|first=|date=January 5, 2015|website=|publisher=applepieledapple.tumblr.com|access-date=January 5, 2015|archive-date=January 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105203801/http://applepieledapple.tumblr.com/post/107225125728/let-s-welcome-hyunsang-and-kyosung-to-the-ledapple|url-status=live}}
In 2016, the group disbanded.
2014: International Tour
=European Tour=
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February 14, 2014
| Maassilo | 2014 World Tour Netherlands |
February 15, 2014
| Romania | Turbohalle | 2014 World Tour Romania |
February 21, 2014
| Cologne | Germany | Die Kantine | LEDApple in Germany |
February 22, 2014
| Milan | Italy | FACTORY Milano | 2014 World Tour Italy |
=Japanese Tour=
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January 31, 2014
| 2014 World Tour Japan |
April 4, 2014
| Osaka | Azalea Taishō, Taishō-ku, Osaka | 1st Photo Session & Mini Live |
April 6, 2014
| Shibuya | ASTRO HALL | 1st Photo Session & Mini Live |
May 7, 2014
| Shibuya | Tower Records Shibuya | Who Are You Event |
June 7, 2014
| Osaka | BIG CAT | Hot Summer with Osaka |
June 15, 2014
| Tokyo | 渋谷Club Quattro | Hot Summer with Tokyo |
August 2, 2014
| Shibuya | Jump!! with Japan |
October 19, 2014
| Tokyo | Toyosu, 6 chome, Toyosu PIT | "Kiss me" Ledapple JAPAN BIG LIVE 2014 (PS: The Starting of Live - 2014 F/W New Mini Album "Kiss Me Darling") |
=2nd European Tour=
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August 9, 2014
| Paris | France | Hot Summer in Paris |
August 10, 2014
| Berlin | Germany | Columbia Club | Hot Summer in Berlin |
August 22, 2014
| Vienna | Austria | ((szene)) Wien | LEDApple in Vienna |
August 23, 2014
| Moscow | Russia | VOLTA Club | LEDApple in Moscow |
August 24, 2014
| Helsinki | Finland | Gloria | LEDApple in Helsinki |
August 30, 2014
| Warsaw | Poland | Klub Progresja | LEDApple in Warsaw |
October 31, 2014
| Athens | Greece | KYTTARO Live Club / ΚΥΤΤΑΡΟ | LEDApple Jump! in Athens |
November 1, 2014
| Istanbul | Turkey | Bronx Pi Sahne | LEDApple Jump! in Istanbul |
November 2, 2014
| Spain | BIKINI Barcelona | LEDApple Jump! in Barcelona |
=LEDApple 2014 The Last Live Tour 「ありがとね LEDA」=
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December 21–22, 2014
| Shibuya VUENOS | LEDApple Day |
December 23–25, 2014
| Shibuya, Tokyo | Shibuya THE GAME | Happy Christmas Day |
December 27, 2014
| Osaka | Osaka LIVE SQUARE 2ndline | LEDApple Day in OSAKA |
December 29, 2014
| Shibuya, Tokyo | Shibuya WWW | Music Note Day Vol.1 |
December 30, 2014
| Tokyo | Omotesando GROUND | Music Note Day Vol.2, New Year's Eve Countdown |
December 31, 2014
| Tokyo | Omotesando GROUND | New Year's Eve Countdown |
Former members
- I-OH ({{lang|ko|이오}})
- Sunghyun ({{lang|ko|성현}})
- Minyong ({{lang|ko|민용}})
- Jaehoon ({{lang|ko|재훈}})
- Keon U ({{lang|ko|건우}})
- Hanbyul ({{lang|ko|한별}})
- Kwangyeon ({{lang|ko|광연}})
- Kyo ({{lang|ko|교}})
- JUN ({{lang|ko|준}})
- AKi ({{lang|ko|아키}})
- Kei ({{lang|ko|케이}})
=Timeline=
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Discography
=Extended plays=
=Single albums=
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=Singles=
=Soundtrack appearances=
- 2012: "Smile Again" - Lovers of Haeundae OST
- 2013: "Going to You" - Bel Ami OST
- 2014: "Call My Name" - Marriage, Not Dating OST
Tours and concerts
=Main concerts=
- Now Playing – Led Apple in Seoul, Vol. 1 (2012)
- LEDApple 1st Concert in Japan (2012)
- LEDApple World Tour Concert (2014) - Japan, Netherlands, Romania, Germany, Italy, Greece
- Hot Summer with (2014) - Tokyo, Osaka
- Hot Summer in (2014) - France, Germany, Poland
- LEDApple Mini Tour in Europe (2014) - Austria, Russia, Finland
- LEDApple 2014 The Last Live Tour 「ありがとね LEDA (Thank you, LEDA)」 (2014) - Shibuya, Osaka, Tokyo
=Guest participation=
- K-Rookies Party, Vol. 1 (2012)
Awards and nominations
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| Anticipated Super Rookies for 2012 | LED Apple | {{nom}} |
align="center" | 2012
| 20th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards | Rookie Award (Idol Division Male) | LED Apple | {{ Won }} |
Notes
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