Deux (band)
| Deux | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, Korean hip hop, new jack swing |
| Occupation(s) | Singers, dancers |
| Years active | 1993–1995 |
| Members |
Lee Hyun Do Kim Sung-jae |
| Deux | |
| Hangul | 듀스 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Dyuseu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tyusŭ |
Deux (Hangul: 듀스) was a South Korean hip hop duo popular in early 1990s. They are known for being an important early K-pop group, and some of the first artists to incorporate hip hop into Korean music.[1][2]
History
Deux members Lee Hyun Do and Kim Sung-jae met when they worked as back-up dancers for Korean rapper Hyun Jin-young. They debuted in 1993 with the album, Deux, which featured the hit song, "Turn Around and Look at Me."[1][2] In addition to helping introduce hip hop and new jack swing to Korea, the duo is also notable for popularizing hip hop-influenced choreography and fashion.[2][3] After releasing three more albums, they broke up in 1995 to pursue solo careers.[4]
Only one day after his solo debut, Kim Sung-jae was found dead of an apparent drug overdose. Investigators later found traces of animal anesthesia in his body, and determined that his girlfriend had recently purchased anesthesia. However, there was insufficient evidence to continue the investigation, and the exact circumstances of his death remain unsolved.[2][5]
After Sung-Jae's death, Lee Hyun Do released the greatest hits album, Deux Forever.[2] He went on to work as a producer and composer for popular K-pop artists and has appeared on TV shows YG Win and Show Me The Money.[6][7][2]
Discography
Albums
- Deux (1993)
- Deuxism (1993)
- Rhythm Light Beat Black (1994)
- Force Deux (1995)
- Live 199507121617 (1995)
- Deux Forever (1996)
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Mnet Km Music Video Festival | Mnet PD's Choice Award[8] | Deux | Won |
References
- 1 2 Gang, Il-gwon (강일권) (2008-06-19). "[대중음악 100대 명반]84위 듀스 (Deux) 'Deuxism'". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Way Back Wednesday : Originators of Swag in K-pop, Deux". All Kpop. 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Choe, Seung-hyeon (최승현) (2009-02-27). "[故 김성재 추모 특집] 전설의 뮤지션, 신묘한 댄서, 우리는 지금도 그를 원한다". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Kim, Young-dae (김영대) (2007-12-27). "[대중음악 100대 명반]35위 듀스 'Force Deux'". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ Mun, Gap-sik (문갑식) (2009-01-17). "[Why] 14년만에 다시 쓰는 '듀스' 김성재 살인사건…". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ "MYNAME Holds Hands With Lee Hyun Do From Deux in Comeback Album". Soompi. 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ "Which Team Won the Audience Vote in the Second Battle of YG's "WIN"? The Winner Is…". Soompi. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
- ↑ "MAMA Museum: 2004 Mnet KM Music Video Festival". Mnet. Retrieved 2016-05-06.