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Sunny Hill
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresPop, K-pop, teen pop, dance-pop
Years active2007–present
LabelsFor Everyone Media (2007)
Nega Network (2007-2010)
LOEN Entertainment (2011-Present)
MembersJanghyun
Jubee
Seungah
Kota
Misung

Sunny Hill (Hangul: 써니힐) is a five member South Korean co-ed group under LOEN Entertainment. The members consist of Janghyun, Misung, Jubee, Seung Ah and Kota. From 2007-2011, fans of Sunny Hill were known as 'Sunshines'. Following their rise in popularity, fans voted and had the name officially changed to 'Hiller' (stylized as HːLLЁR). Janghyun is currently not promoting with the group, as he will be carrying out his mandatory military service for the next two years.[1]

Career

2007 - 2009: 'Original' Sunny Hill

Sunny Hill (Janghyun, Jubee & Seung Ah) debuted on September 20, 2007, with the single album Love Letter, which later won the Excellent Newcomer Album award.

Following the success of their first single album, the group released their second single album, 2008 My Summer. The group then went on a musical hiatus, and only released various OST tracks.

2010-2011: Label Changes, Line-Up Changes & Rise in Popularity

Following their musical hiatus, Sunny Hill unexpectedly changed labels to Nega Network, home of girl group Brown Eyed Girls. After the label change, a new member, Kota, was introduced into the group.

Sunny Hill was quickly thrown into their first project under Nega Network by featuring on Narsha's digital single "Mamma Mia". Janghyun did not vocally participate in the track, but was featured in the music video. The group quickly became known as 'Narsha's Group', due to lack of popularity amongst fans of K-Pop. Following promotions of "Mama Mia", the group added their fifth and final member, Misung. The quintet released "Pit-A-Pat", for the Korean drama 'The Greatest Love'. The song attracted much attention and charted high.

After the release of "Pit-A-Pat", Sunny Hill made another unexpected label change to LOEN Entertainment. On June 3, 2011, the group released their first extended play, 'Midnight Circus'. The lead track, "Midnight Circus" drew much attention from its dramatic and creative music video, as well as vocally impressive live performances. On August 4, 2011, Sunny Hill released their follow-up ballad, "Pray". The music video and lyrics were praised for their 'artistic beauty'. The song continued the groups growing popularity and charted on the Top 10 of the Gaon Chart, despite there being no live promotions.

2012: The Grasshoppers & Is The White Horse Coming?

On January 13, 2012, Sunny Hill made their comeback with their first maxi-styled single The Grasshoppers. It was announced during promotions that Janghyun would be entering his mandatory military service at the end of the month.[2] Various idols filled his spot during live performances of the song.[3]

On April 14, 2012, it was officially announced that Sunny Hill would be making a comeback as a four-member girl group. A teaser for their upcoming digital single, Is The White Horse Coming? aka Princess and Prince Charming, was released the same day.[4]

On April 19, 2012, the music video for Is The White Horse Coming? was released along with the digital single.[5] Several days after the group released their new digital single it was confirmed on April 20, 2012, the song had topped music site Soribada and had reached within the top three of several other music sites including Melon, Mnet, and Bugs.[6] On April 20, 2012, Sunny Hill began their promotions for their hit single Is The White Horse Coming? on Music Bank.[7]

Members

Stage name Birth name Date of birth Position
Romanized Hangul Romanized Hangul
Janghyun 장현 Kim Janghyun 김장현 (1985-07-16) July 16, 1985 (age 39) Leader, Sub-vocalist
Misung 미성 Lee Misung 이미성 (1986-04-13) April 13, 1986 (age 38) Vocalist, Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer
JuBee 주비 Kim Eunyoung 김은영 (1986-08-04) August 4, 1986 (age 38) Main Vocalist
SeungA 승아 Lee Seungah 이승아 (1987-03-29) March 29, 1987 (age 37) Vocalist
Kota 코타 Ahn Jinah 안진아 (1987-10-14) October 14, 1987 (age 37) Lead Vocalist, Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Maknae

Member timeline

Discography

Main article: Sunny Hill discography
Extended plays
Single albums
Digital singles
  • Pray (2011)
  • Is The White Horse Coming? (2012)

Awards

Year Awards
2007
2011

References

  1. ^ 써니힐 장현, 오는 31일 현역 입대. 써니힐은 4인조로 활동 지속 Naver News (January 20, 2012). Retrieved on August 8, 2012.
  2. ^ 써니힐 장현, 오는 31일 현역 입대. 써니힐은 4인조로 활동 지속 Naver News (January 20, 2012). Retrieved on August 8, 2012.
  3. ^ 아이유, 써니힐 무대에 정장+넥타이 남장 차림 깜짝등장 Nate News (January 29, 2012). Retrieved on August 8, 2012.
  4. ^ 써니힐, '백마는 오고 있는가' 실시간 차트 1위 '반응폭발' Sports World (April 20, 2012). Retrieved on August 8, 2012.
  5. ^ "Sunny Hill releases music video for "Is The White Horse Coming?"". Allkpop.com. 2012-04-19.
  6. ^ "Sunny Hill's "Is The White Horse Coming?" tops music charts". Allkpop.com. 2012-04-20.
  7. ^ "Sunny Hill asks Music Bank "Is The White Horse Coming?"". Allkpop.com. 2012-04-20.
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