JQT (band)
JQT 제이큐티 | |
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| File:JQT from acrofan.jpg JQT in November 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2009–2012 |
| Labels | GP Entertainment (South Korea) Konvict Muzik (United States) |
| Website | http://www.gpjqt.com/ |
| Members | Min Jung (2009–2012) Ga Jin (2009–2012) Ji Eun (2009–2012) Jin Kyung (2011–2012) |
| Past members | Min Sun (2009–2011) |
JQT (Korean: 제이큐티) was a four-member South Korean girl group that was under GP Entertainment. The 'J' in the group's name comes from the common letter in each of the members' names, while the 'QT' stands for 'Quality' and 'Quartet'.[1] Three of the four members are from the disbanded group i-13, a girl group that was considered the female equivalent of Super Junior. The group originally debuted in 2009 with Min Jung, Ga Jin, Ji Eun and Min Sun. In September 2011, it was announced that Min Sun would be leaving the group to focus on a career in acting.[2] She was replaced by Lee Jin Kyung, who was previously a trainee at GP Entertainment.[3] On February 20, 2012, it was announced that JQT's contracts with GP Entertainment expired and would not be renewed; henceforth, they disbanded.
History
2009: Debut
At the end of September 2009, a teaser was published on various Korean websites. It showed three men spreading the letters 'JQT' across the city of Seoul with spray paint and colored paper. Many people thought they were advertising for a new boy group, but a few days later, it was revealed that JQT was a four-membered girl group. On October 12, their first showcase was released online. The group also released their first digital single 'BLING BLING', as well as the music video to "I Fell For You", on the same day. Following the release of their single, the group began to appear on various Korean shows.
2010: No Need To Know
On August 13, JQT made an unexpected return to the music scene by releasing their second digital single 'FOURFUME'. On August 13, a music video was released for the song "No Need To Know", which was promoted on various Korean music stations.[4] On August 30, the group released an OST song for the anime "Shugo Chara!!". Nearly a month later, the group released two songs ("AH! Republic of Korea (Ver.1)" & "AH! Republic of Korea (Ver. 2)") for the 'G20 2010 Seoul Summit'. On December 15, JQT won their first ever award at the '18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards'.[5]
2011: PeeKaBoo, Line-up Change and US Promotions
After a three-month musical hiatus, GP Entertainment announced that JQT would be releasing their first mini-album. The album, which contained six songs, dropped on January 13, along with the music video to “PeeKaBoo”.[6] Promotions for “PeeKaBoo” began on January 14, on Music Bank. On May 11, it was announced that JQT would begin their advancement into America with American producer Melvin Brown. On September 5, 2011, it was announced that Min Sun officially withdrew from JQT. She was officially replaced by GP Entertainment trainee Jin Kyung on October 16. It was announced on December 17, that JQT officially signed under Konvict Muzik, a label created by American producer Akon.[7]
2012: Disbandment
On February 20, 2012, it was announced that JQT's contracts with GP Entertainment expired and would not be renewed. GP Entertainment stated, “The members of JQT did not want to renew their contracts with GP Entertainment. That is why we have decided to disband JQT.”[8] It was later announced that three members of JQT (Min Jung, Ji Eun & Ga Jin) would be switching labels to re-debut under the name S the ONE.
Members
Min Jung (민정)
- Real Name: Park Min Jung (박민정)
Ga Jin (가진)
- Real Name: Park Ga Jin (박가진)
Ji Eun (지은)
- Real Name: Lee Ji Eun (이지은)
Jin Kyung (진경)
- Real Name: Lee Jin Kyung (이진경)
Former
Min Sun (민선)
- Real Name: Joo Min Sun (주민선)
Timeline
| Members | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | October–December | January–February | |||||
| Ji Eun | |||||||
| Min Sun | |||||||
| Ga Jin | |||||||
| Min Jung | |||||||
| Jin Kyung | |||||||
Discography
Digital Singles
- [2009/10/12] BLING BLING
- [2010/08/13] FOURFUME
- [2010/10/27] G20 2010 Seoul Summit
Mini Albums
- [2011/01/14] PeeKaBoo
Collaborations
- [2009/12/02] Shugo Chara!! Doki OST
- [2010/10/08] Sesang, Gajang Areumdaun Sarameun Dangsinijyo
Music Videos
| Year | Music video | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "I Fell For You" | 3:32 |
| 2010 | "No Need To Know" | 3:16 |
| 2011 | "PeeKaBoo" | 3:20 |
| "One By One" | 3:26 |
Awards
| Year | Program | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards | New Generation Popular Music Teen Singer Award | Won |
References
- ↑ "Three of JQT's members originally formed i-13" (in Korean). Newsen. December 18, 2010.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "JQT's Min Sun withdraws from the group". allkpop. December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "JQT reveals newest member, Lee Jin Kyung". allkpop. December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "JQT releases 'No Need to Know' music video". allkpop. December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "Winners at the 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards". allkpop. December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "JQT reveals "PeeKaBoo" music video". allkpop. December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "JQT's choreographer reveals a sneak peek into their debut US single". allkpop. December 18, 2010.
- ↑ "JQT dropped from their Korean label after contracts expire" (in Korean). Star.MK. February 20, 2012.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
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