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On January 1, 2021, it was announced that Yuna would leave FNC following the expiration of her contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fncent.com/b/notice/46914|title=소속 아티스트 서유나와의 전속 계약 종료 안내|website=FNC Entertainment|date=January 1, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2021|archive-date=January 1, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210101013055/https://fncent.com/b/notice/46914|url-status=live}}</ref> |
On January 1, 2021, it was announced that Yuna would leave FNC following the expiration of her contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fncent.com/b/notice/46914|title=소속 아티스트 서유나와의 전속 계약 종료 안내|website=FNC Entertainment|date=January 1, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2021|archive-date=January 1, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210101013055/https://fncent.com/b/notice/46914|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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AOA Black's popularity and the effect they had on the K-pop industry. In spite of the extremely short career that AOA Black had, it did leave great marks within the K-pop scene since its fresh and new concept was rather refreshing for the audience, considering that year. AOA Black's musical style is more in a band format with live instruments, segregating them from the really choreographed performances and purely electronic pop of K-pop music. Going from their usual idol concepts, theirs was a style most would definitely give attention to, having them be more mature and edgy, which many were gravitating toward at that very moment. AOA Black's debut single 'Moya' came up with a mix of both rock and pop elements: something quite unusual in the circle of K-pop then. |
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The commercial success of Moya was only modest, but the song's bold musicality helped carve out a niche for the group within the broader K-pop scene. It was different from other idol groups, with emphasis on live instruments and showcasing member talents as musicians. Fans just loved the authenticity of a band format-the skill of the AOA members showcased, especially Youkyung on the drums. Performances, such as on Music Triangle and Music Bank, cemented their status as a subgroup with a more defined musical direction. |
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Although short, these appearances allowed AOA Black to amass a small but dedicated fanbase. The chance to perform with live instruments added even more credibility to the group image and was an opportunity to stand out in the K-pop industry, which had been trending toward more digital and produced performances. While AOA Black never reached the popularity of the main group, their impact definitely occurred in how K-pop concepts began to diversify. Truth be told, this subgroup literally paved the way for other idol groups to express themselves via rock and band concepts, giving an additional perspective to the innovative genre of K-pop as it already is. One such precursor for other groups who later explored similar ideas with rock and other genres. |
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However, the inactivity of the group, which in turn saw members depart like Youkyung, Choa, Mina, and Yuna, gave a complete end to whatever developments there might have been for AOA Black. |
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The emptiness within the K-pop that resulted was yet to have much research to date since only a very few groups attempted the Live band concept akin to AOA. Departures by some of its members after 2014 but mainly scandals and controversies after Jimin's departure in 2020 finally gave AOA Black an inactive reputation with fast-diminishing group influence. Yet, the legacy of AOA Black remains a testament to how K-pop can change and experiment with new sounds and concepts. Their short but impactful career showed that the genre could mix elements of rock and live performance with mainstream idol music. This influence continues to inspire both K-pop artists and fans, reminding them that there is room for diversity and innovation within the industry. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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AOA Black | |
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 Members Yuna, Mina, Jimin in October 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–2014 |
| Labels | |
| Spinoff of | AOA |
| Past members | |
AOA Black is a subgroup of the South Korean girl group AOA, formed by FNC Entertainment in 2013. The group is composed of AOA members: Choa, Mina, Jimin, Yuna, and Youkyung. The group was known for their debut single, "Moya". The group has been inactive since 2014, which was followed by all the group members' departures from FNC.
History
During the early year of 2013, FNC Entertainment officially announced the formation of the subgroup.[1] In early July of the same year, the label began providing teasers of the members on their upcoming debut.[2]
Their debut single album, "Moya", was released on July 26, 2013. Download sales were up to 171,475 with physical CD sales at 2,692 according to Gaon Music Chart.[3]
AOA Black made their first comeback appearance on the October 10, 2014 broadcast of KM's Music Triangle and performed the band version of "Get Out" for the first time.[1] The band made their second appearance on the October 12 broadcast of Music Bank.[1]
In an interview made by FNC in January 2016, it was announced that the group will most likely to have their comeback.[4]
On October 15, 2016, it was announced that Youkyung had left the agency and group following the end of her contract, but would be a guest member in any future AOA Black activities.[5] Soon afterwards Jimin posted a photo of all eight members on Instagram with the caption simply reading "AOA".[6]
On June 22, 2017, Choa announced her departure from AOA.[7] FNC Entertainment initially denied the statement,[8] but on June 30, they confirmed Choa left the group.[9]
On May 13, 2019, it was announced that Mina would be leaving AOA after deciding not to renew her contract with FNC Entertainment in order pursue an acting career.
On July 4, 2020, it was announced that Jimin would leave AOA following bullying allegations by former member Mina.[10]
On January 1, 2021, it was announced that Yuna would leave FNC following the expiration of her contract.[11]
AOA Black's popularity and the effect they had on the K-pop industry. In spite of the extremely short career that AOA Black had, it did leave great marks within the K-pop scene since its fresh and new concept was rather refreshing for the audience, considering that year. AOA Black's musical style is more in a band format with live instruments, segregating them from the really choreographed performances and purely electronic pop of K-pop music. Going from their usual idol concepts, theirs was a style most would definitely give attention to, having them be more mature and edgy, which many were gravitating toward at that very moment. AOA Black's debut single 'Moya' came up with a mix of both rock and pop elements: something quite unusual in the circle of K-pop then.
The commercial success of Moya was only modest, but the song's bold musicality helped carve out a niche for the group within the broader K-pop scene. It was different from other idol groups, with emphasis on live instruments and showcasing member talents as musicians. Fans just loved the authenticity of a band format-the skill of the AOA members showcased, especially Youkyung on the drums. Performances, such as on Music Triangle and Music Bank, cemented their status as a subgroup with a more defined musical direction.
Although short, these appearances allowed AOA Black to amass a small but dedicated fanbase. The chance to perform with live instruments added even more credibility to the group image and was an opportunity to stand out in the K-pop industry, which had been trending toward more digital and produced performances. While AOA Black never reached the popularity of the main group, their impact definitely occurred in how K-pop concepts began to diversify. Truth be told, this subgroup literally paved the way for other idol groups to express themselves via rock and band concepts, giving an additional perspective to the innovative genre of K-pop as it already is. One such precursor for other groups who later explored similar ideas with rock and other genres.
However, the inactivity of the group, which in turn saw members depart like Youkyung, Choa, Mina, and Yuna, gave a complete end to whatever developments there might have been for AOA Black.
The emptiness within the K-pop that resulted was yet to have much research to date since only a very few groups attempted the Live band concept akin to AOA. Departures by some of its members after 2014 but mainly scandals and controversies after Jimin's departure in 2020 finally gave AOA Black an inactive reputation with fast-diminishing group influence. Yet, the legacy of AOA Black remains a testament to how K-pop can change and experiment with new sounds and concepts. Their short but impactful career showed that the genre could mix elements of rock and live performance with mainstream idol music. This influence continues to inspire both K-pop artists and fans, reminding them that there is room for diversity and innovation within the industry.
Discography
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon[12] |
KOR Hot 100[13] | |||
| "Moya" | 2013 | 33 | 21 | Moya |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Notes
References
- ^ a b c "AOA to Promote ′Get Out′ in First Week with Five Member Band Unit, AOA Black". enewsworld.mnet.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
- ^ "AOA's band unit, AoA Black, put on their thinking caps for a new teaser image". Allkpop. July 11, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
- ^ "Circle Chart" 2012년 10월 (October 2012) Album Chart. Circle Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ "AOA Shares Plans for New Album in 2016 and AOA Black Comeback". January 2016.
- ^ Do, K. (October 14, 2016). "AOA's Youkyung Leaves FNC Entertainment, Agency Explains".
- ^ Do, K. (October 15, 2016). "AOA's Jimin Posts On Instagram Following Youkyung's Departure".
- ^ "초아, 팀 탈퇴…에이오에이(AOA)는 초아의 빈자리를 채울 수 있을까?" (in Korean). Top Star News. June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ "초아 "AOA 탈퇴" VS FNC "결정된 사안 아냐"… 엇갈린 의견" (in Korean). Ten Asia. 2017-06-22. Archived from the original on 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
- ^ "[단독] AOA 초아, 사실상 팀 탈퇴 확정" (in Korean). eNews24.
- ^ "지민, AOA 탈퇴...FNC 측 "모든 연예 활동 중단"(공식)". Naver. July 3, 2020.
- ^ "소속 아티스트 서유나와의 전속 계약 종료 안내". FNC Entertainment. January 1, 2021. Archived from the original on January 1, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Gaon chart". 2015-02-05. Archived from the original on 2015-02-05.
- ^ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
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