ZE:A (Hangul: 제국의 아이들), also known as Children of Empire, is a South Korean 9-member boy band formed under Star Empire Entertainment. The group debuted with their EP Nativity and lead single, "Mazeltov" on 7 January 2010, alongside their showcase performance five days later.
Pre-debut
Under the name Child of Empire, following their appearance on Mnet's Office Reality,[citation needed] the group gained attention by performing various guerilla shows and creating UCC videos. They have also appeared in a documentary-styled show 'Star Empire', and later getting their own documentary show titled 'Empire Kids Returns', showing them performing in wingcar performances around Seoul and training. The group faced controversy in December following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls's Jea. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications.
2010: Debut
Releasing teasers beforehand, the group debuted with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A, on 7 January 2010. Immediately they garnered attention, reaching #1 on both the Album Chart and Artist Chart on Daum on their debut day.
The group made a comeback in march with the release of their second mini album, Leap for Detonation. Produced by Brave Brothers, title song 'All Day Long' is melodramatic and featured a major change in style. The group's third single, "Level Up", was released on July 9, 2010.
The group have started off their asia promotion tour starting with Thailand at the end of July 2010. Other showcases and promotional events occurred in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and more in this tour.
The group have started off their asia promotion tour starting with Thailand at the end of July 2010. Other showcases and promotional events occurred in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and more in this tour.
On December 21, 2010, ZE:A released their Japanese single album, “Love Letter / My Only Wish,” and placed second on Oricon daily chart.
The group released their first full length album, Lovability, on March 17, 2011, including songs from their previous albums as well as a few new ones.
On July 7, 2011, "Watch Out!!" MV was released. They had their comeback with their special single "Exciting!".
MEMBERS
Kevin
born: February 23, 1988 (age 23)
Korean name: Kim Ji Yeop
Hangul: 김지엽
KwangHee
born: August 25, 1988 (age 22)
full name: Hwang Kwang Hee
Hangul: 황광희
SiWan
born: December 1, 1988 (age 22)
real name: Im Woong Jae
Hangul: 임웅재
JunYoung
leader
born: February 9, 1989 (age 22)
full name: Moon Jun Young
Hangul: 문준영
TaeHeon
rapper
born: June 18, 1989 (age 22)
full name: Kim Tae Heon
Hangul: 김태헌
HeeChul
born: December 9, 1989 (age 21)
full name: Jung Hee Cheol
Hangul: 정희철
MinWoo
main dancer
born: September 6, 1990 (age 20)
full name: Ha Min Woo
Hangul: 하민우
HyungShik
born: November 16, 1991 (age 19)
full name: Park Hyung Shik
Hangul: 박형식
Dongjun
born: February 11, 1992 (age 19)
full name: Kim Dong Jun
Hangul: 김동준
Promotional Singles
2010: "Mazeltov"
2010: "All Day"
2010: "Level Up"
2010: "My Only Wish"
2011: "Here I Am"
2011: "Exciting"
Singles
Nativity (Korean)
Leap For Detonation (Korean)
Love Letter (Japanese)
Lovability (Korean)
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