Argon (band)
Argon | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2019–2021 |
| Labels | MSH Entertainment |
| Past members |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 아르곤 |
| Revised Romanization | Areugon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Arŭgon |
Argon (Korean: 아르곤, stylized as ARGON) was a six-member boy band from South Korea. The group made their debut on March 11, 2019, with the release of their first single album Master Key, and its lead single of the same name.
History
[edit]Pre-debut
[edit]In 2016, Jaeun made his debut as a member of the boy band INX, using the stage name Win.[1] INX released their debut digital single in 2016, and an album in April 2017 before filing a lawsuit against their agency. The group won the lawsuit in June 2018 and their contracts were terminated.[2]
Kain previously worked as a backing dancer for BTS and has stated that he wanted to become a singer after touring with the group.[3]
2019—present: Debut
[edit]Argon's name is taken from the colourless chemical element Argon, meaning that the group is "not limited to a single color" and they can "absorb multiple genres". The name is also an acronym for "Art Go On", meaning that "art continues".[4]
Argon released their first single album, Master Key, through various platforms on March 11, 2019. They held their debut showcase at the Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam the same day.[4] The single album charted at number 70 on the Gaon Album Chart.[5] On April 28, the group held their Argon 2019 1st Japan Live 'Masterkey' showcase in Tokyo, Japan, which kicked off a three-month Japanese promotional period for Master Key.[6]
The group released their first extended play, titled Go Forward: Wide Dream, on October 2, 2019.[7] The EP was fronted by its lead single, "Give Me Dat", and entered the Gaon Album Chart at number 54.[8] The lyrics of "Give Me Dat" tell of the group's wishes to "rise to the top".[7]
Members
[edit]List of members and their positions, adapted from MSH Entertainment.[9]
- Kain (카인) — Leader, rapper
- Haneul (하늘) — Rapper, vocalist
- Roel (로엘) — Vocalist
- Yeoun (여운) — Vocalist
- Gon (곤) — Vocalist
- Jaeun (재운) — Rapper
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [10] | |||
| Go Forward: Wide Dream |
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54 |
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Single albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [10] | |||
| Master Key |
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70 |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales (DL) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | ||||
| "Master Key" | 2019 | — | — | Master Key |
| "Give Me Dat" | — | — | Go Forward: Wide Dream | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "'인엑스(INX)', 멤버 5인 공개…신인 아이돌 데뷔곡 '오나'". 국제신문. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (June 22, 2018). [대국민 스타 릴레이] 코로나19 극복 응원 메시지강다니엘 송가인 김다미 김혜윤 옥택연 이달의소녀 김보성 양경원 남궁민 이수혁 [단독]"한끼 안먹는다고 안죽는다" 소송 승소 男아이돌은 인엑스 [[Exclusive] Winning a lawsuit saying "I don't die for not eating one meal"]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Hong, Ji-soo (October 22, 2019). '아이돌 라디오' 아르곤 카인 "방탄소년단과 월드투어를 다니면서 가수의 꿈을 가졌다" ['Idol Radio' Argon Cain "I had a dream of being a singer while going on a world tour with BTS"]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Hwang, Mi-hyun (February 27, 2019). 아르곤, 6인조 신예 3월 11일 데뷔 "여러장르 흡수" [Argon debuts on March 11, a six-member rookie "absorbing multiple genres"]. News 1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Master Key album charting". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Kim, Sol-ji (April 18, 2019). 아르곤, 일본 활동 나선다…장기 프로모션 돌입 [Argon's Japanese Activities… Enter long-term promotion]. MBN Star (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Son, Jin-ah (October 1, 2019). 아르곤, 두 번째 미니앨범 하이라이트 메들리 공개 [Argon, Second Mini-Album Highlight Medley Released]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Go Forward:Wide Dream album charting". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Argon's profile at MSH Entertainment". MSH Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ a b "Album charting for Argon". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Sales figures for Go Forward: Wide Dream". Archived from the original on July 4, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Sales figures for Master Key". Archived from the original on July 4, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.