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Luminous (group)

{{Short description|South Korean boy band (2021–2025)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| background = group_or_band

| name = Luminous

| image = LUMINOUS (루미너스) 220819.png

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| alt =

| caption = Luminous in August 2022
L–R: Youngbin, Woobin, Suil, and Steven.

| origin = Seoul, South Korea

| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|hip hop|R&B}}

| years_active = {{Start date|2021}}–{{End date|2025}}

| label = {{hlist|SE Group|EVA}}

| past_members =

  • Youngbin
  • Suil
  • Steven
  • Woobin

| website =

}}

Luminous ({{Korean|루미너스||Rumineoseu}}, stylized in all caps) was a South Korean Korean boy band formed and managed by SE Group Entertainment (formerly Barunson WIP). The group consisted of four members: Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin. They debuted on September 9, 2021, with the extended play (EP) Youth and disbanded on February 9, 2025.

History

Luminous was originally set to begin releasing music with a different name and company in 2019, but the group's debut was delayed.{{cite web|last=Trudel|first=Nadia|title=Rookie K-Pop Group Luminous talk about their first comeback "All eyes down (advance)"|url=https://theconcordian.com/2022/02/keep-your-eyes-on-luminous/|website=The Concordian|access-date=November 3, 2022|date=February 25, 2022}} Vocal trainer Kim Sung-eun, who had previously worked with numerous artists including BTS and Twice, founded the music agency Barunson WIP and took in the ensemble with members Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin.{{cite web|last=Yoon|first=Sang-keun|script-title=ko:김성은 더블유아이피 대표 "루미너스, 올라운드 아티스트 꿈꾼다"(인터뷰③)[스타메이커]|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021101812435083916|website=Starnews|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=October 20, 2021}}{{cite web|last=Seo|first=Ye-jin|script-title=ko:[공식] 'BTS‧트와이스 보컬 트레이너' 김성은, 그룹 '루미너스' 9월 데뷔 확정|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2021081774824|website=Ten Asia|publisher=Korea Entertainment Media|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=August 17, 2021}} The name of the group was decided by vote and given the meaning of "a light shining brightly even in the dark". A fictional universe was introduced as part of Luminous's concept and the members symbolize the elements of thunder (Suil), fire (Steven), light (Youngbin), and moonlight (Woobin).{{cite web|last=Dong|first=Sun-hwa|title=K-pop boy group Luminous debuts with first album, 'Youth'|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/10/398_315295.html|website=The Korea Times|publisher=Dongwha Enterprise|access-date=November 3, 2022|date=September 9, 2021}}

On August 17, 2021, Barunson WIP announced its plans to debut the four-member group produced by Kim and Barunson E&A, with its debut album slated to be issued in early September. Luminous released a surprise pre-debut EP entitled Vision and its lead single "Dreaming Luminous" two days later. The EP also included solo songs composed by each member.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Tae-sik|script-title=ko:'BTS‧트와이스 보컬 트레이너 제작' 루미너스, 19일 깜짝 프리 데뷔!|url=http://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=86053|website=Onews|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=August 18, 2021}} Luminous' debut EP Youth was scheduled to be released on September 1, but was postponed following Youngbin's COVID-19 diagnosis.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Su-yeong|script-title=ko:[단독] 루미너스 영빈, 코로나19 확진…앨범 발매 연기|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202108231870H|website=Korea Economic Daily|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=August 23, 2021}} It was released along with the lead single "Run" on September 9.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Min-ji|script-title=ko:루미너스, 오늘 '유스'로 가요계 출격…청춘 대변할 '특급 신인' 탄생|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4429108|website=News1 Korea|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=September 9, 2021}} The quartet made its first live performance on SBS M's music chart program The Show on September 14.{{cite web|last=Son|first=Bong-seok|script-title=ko:'더쇼' 루미너스, 데뷔곡 'RUN' 음방 첫 공개|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202109141925003|website=Sports Kyunghyang|publisher=Kyunghyang Company|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=September 14, 2021}} Luminous held a mini fan concert on October 4 called Youth: You and I.{{cite web|last=Maeng|first=Seon-mi|script-title=ko:루미너스, 미니 팬 콘서트 성료…글로벌 팬心 사로잡은 4인 4색 매력|url=http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=212616|website=BizEnter|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=September 28, 2021}} A music video for the album track "Home Alone" was released later that month.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|script-title=ko:루미너스, 첫 미니 수록곡 '홈 얼론' MV 공개…따뜻한 영상미|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1488149|website=xportsnews|publisher=xportsmedia|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=October 19, 2021}}

Luminous released its second EP Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) and its lead single "All Eyes Down (Advance)" on January 20, 2022.{{cite web|last=An|first=Ha-na|script-title=ko:루미너스, 오늘(20일) 2nd 미니앨범 ‘빛과 어둠 사이’ 발매|url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2022&no=58725|website=MBN Star|publisher=Maeil Broadcasting Network|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=January 20, 2022}} Inspired by the fictional supervillain Joker, the EP delves into the "confusion between the real self and the created self" as the lyrics try to determine, "Who am I?".{{cite web|last=Yim|first=Seung-hye|title=Rookie boy band Luminous holds its first showcase online|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/01/19/entertainment/kpop/luminous-barunsonWIP-all-eyes-down/20220119163142313.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|publisher=JoongAng Holdings|access-date=November 3, 2022|date=January 19, 2022}} Announced one day prior, the group made the mid-tempo pop song "Wish You Were Here" available on online music platforms on May 21.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Duk-haeng|script-title=ko:루미너스, 1st 싱글 'Wish You Were Here' 깜짝 발매|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2022052109540098076|website=Starnews|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=May 21, 2022}} Luminous released their first studio album Luminous in Wonderland and its two singles "Engine" and "Creature" on August 17.{{cite web|last=Park|first=Sang-hoo|script-title=ko:루미너스, 오늘(17일) 첫 정규 발매… 시리즈 3부작|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12071145|website=JTBC News|publisher=JTBC|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=August 17, 2022}} The group disbanded on February 9, 2025.{{cite tweet||user=LMN5_official|number=1888498387462562242|date=February 9, 2025|script-title=ko:안녕하세요. 바른손더블유아이피입니다.|trans-title=Hello. This is Barunson WIP.|language=ko|access-date=February 11, 2025}}

Musical style

Luminous's lyrical theme revolves around youth.{{cite web|last=Jung|first=Hye-yeon|script-title=ko:루미너스 "청춘 키워드? 꿈과 희망 심어주고 힘 되고 싶었다"(일문일답)|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202201211125578217306_1|website=Herald Pop|publisher=Herald Corporation|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=January 21, 2022}} The group aims to "convey a message of hope and comfort" to that audience through the songs lyrics. Upon its debut, Luminous laid its music foundation in hip hop integrated with R&B and pop. Luminous's first few singles comprised a dark atmosphere, but the group's music shifted to a "clear, bright" direction with "Engine".{{cite web|last=Jung|first=Jin-yeong|script-title=ko:'첫 정규' 루미너스 "더욱 심혈 기울여서 준비"|url=https://isplus.com/2022/08/17/enter/entertainment/20220817163719216.html|website=Ilgan Sports|publisher=JTBC Plus|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=August 17, 2022}}

Members

  • Youngbin – leader, vocal, dance{{cite web|last=Chu|first=Seung-hyeon|script-title=ko:'신예 보이그룹' 루미너스 영빈, 개인 콘셉트 포토 공개|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/22RCXKHXPU|website=Seoul Economic Daily|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=September 6, 2021}}
  • Suil – vocal, rap, dance{{cite web|last=Park|first=Seo-hyeon|script-title=ko:'9월 1일 데뷔' 루미너스 수일, 첫 번째 콘셉트 포토..비주얼로 '눈도장'|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202108230752424568874_1|website=Herald Pop|publisher=Herald Corporation|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=August 23, 2021}}
  • Steven – vocal, rap{{cite web|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|script-title=ko:[공식] 루미너스, 영빈 코로나19 확진 데뷔연기→9일 '유스' 발표 확정|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202109020100016540000807&servicedate=20210902|website=Sports Chosun|publisher=Chosun Media|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=September 2, 2021}}
  • Woobin – vocal{{cite web|last=Seok|first=Jae-hyun|script-title=ko:루미너스 우빈 콘셉트 포토…올블랙 시크 눈빛 장착|url=http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=282897|website=Single List|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko|date=September 3, 2021}}

Discography

=Studio albums=

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! scope="col" rowspan="2"|Sales

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|KOR
Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:

  • Luminous in Wonderland: {{cite web|title=Album Chart 2022 Weeks 35|url=https://circlechart.co.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=35&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|website=Circle Chart|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko}}
  • Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego): {{cite web|title=Album Chart 2022 Weeks 04|url=https://circlechart.co.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=04&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|website=Circle Chart|access-date=November 3, 2022|language=ko}}

scope="row"|Luminous in Wonderland

|

{{hidden|Track listing|

  1. "Marionette"
  2. "Creature"
  3. "Engine"
  4. "Your Ocean"
  5. "Crazy" (열대야)
  6. "Far"
  7. "Hologram"
  8. "Upside Down"
  9. "Talking Myself"
  10. "Legend"

}}

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  • KOR: 1,354

==Extended plays==

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! scope="col" rowspan="2"|Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2"|Details

! scope="col"|Peak chart positions

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|KOR
scope="row"|Vision

|

  • Released: August 19, 2021
  • Label: Barunson WIP, Kakao
  • Format: Digital download

{{hidden|Track listing|

  1. "Dreaming Luminous" ({{lang|ko|끔루 (꿈을 꾸는 루미너스)}})
  2. "ROD (Ride Or Die)"
  3. "Up All Night"
  4. "Star" ({{lang|ko|별}})
  5. "Orbit" ({{lang|ko|여행}})

}}

| —

scope="row"|Youth

|

  • Released: September 9, 2021
  • Label: Barunson WIP, Kakao
  • Format: CD, digital download

{{hidden|Track listing|

  1. "Intro"
  2. "Run"
  3. "Home Alone"
  4. "Run ({{abbr.|Inst.|Instrumental}})"
  5. "Home Alone (Inst.)"

}}

| —

scope="row"|Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego)

|

  • Released: January 20, 2022
  • Label: Barunson WIP, Kakao
  • Format: Digital download

{{hidden|Track listing|

  1. "Matryoshka"
  2. "Trouble"
  3. "All Eyes Down" ({{lang|ko|비상}})
  4. "Blind" ({{lang|ko|섬광증}})
  5. "Want It More?"

}}

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colspan="4" style="font-size:85%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

=Singles=

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! scope="col"|Title

! scope="col"|Year

! scope="col"|Album

scope="row"|"Dreaming Luminous" ({{lang|ko|꿈루 (꿈을 꾸는 루미너스)}})

| rowspan="2"|2021

| Vision

scope="row"|"Run"

| Youth

scope="row"|"All Eyes Down (Advance)" ({{lang|ko|비상}})

| rowspan="4"|2022

| Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego)

scope="row"|"Wish You Were Here"

| {{Non-album single}}

scope="row"|"Engine"

| rowspan="2"|Luminous in Wonderland

scope="row"|"Creature"

Concerts

  • Youth: You and I (2021)

References

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Category:South Korean contemporary R&B musical groups

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