Brown Eyes (band)

For other uses, see Brown eyes (disambiguation).
Brown Eyes
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop, R&B
Years active 2001–present
Members Yoon Gun
Naul

Brown Eyes (Korean: 브라운아이즈) is a South Korean male duo consisting of members, Yoon Gun and Naul. Brown Eyes released their first album, Brown Eyes on June 7, 2001.[1]

History

Despite having no television appearances, Brown Eyes managed to have record sales of 640,000 and 618,026 for their first and second albums, respectively.[2]

In May 2002, Brown Eyes performed the Korean version of the Official Anthem along with Lena Park for the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan.[3]

Disbandment

In the midst of their popularity, Brown Eyes announced their official disbandment in April 2003. However, after five years, they got back together for a third album Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects in 2008.[2]

Members

Yoon Gun

After leaving Brown Eyes in 2003, Yoon Gun went solo and released a self-titled album that same year.[4]

Yoon Gun has also branched out to do collaborations with artists such as Seohyun of Girls' Generation and Hyori.[5][6]

2012

Yoon Gun joined Sony Music and released his solo album "Far East 2 Bricklane" on October 18.[7][8]

Yoon Gun replaced PSY as a judge on the 4th season of Superstar K as PSY was unable to continue due to promotional activities abroad.[9]

Naul

In 2003 after the disbandment of Brown Eyes, Naul formed a separate group Brown-eyed Soul with three other members Jung Yeop, Young Jun, and Sang Hoon.[10]

Discography

Albums

Album Information Track list
Brown Eyes
  • Release Date: June 7, 2001
Reason 4 Breathing?
  • Release Date: November 26, 2002
Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects
  • Release Date: August 20, 2008

Awards

Mnet Asian Music Awards

Year Category Work Result
2008 Album of the Year Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5 Objects[11] Nominated
Best Ballad/R&B Performance "Don't Go Don't Go"[12] Won

References

  1. ↑ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-24). "Former Brown Eyes Members Naul and Yoon Gun to Face-Off With Respective Solo Albums". mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  2. 1 2 Gil, Hye-seong (2008-06-19). '백만장 듀오' 브라운아이즈, 5년만에 새 앨범 (in Korean). starnews. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  3. ↑ Kim, Chol-hwan (2002-03-04). "Singers From all Continents to Open World Cup". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  4. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (2014-01-13). "Yoon Gun changes his agency". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  5. ↑ Kim, JiYeon (2012-02-10). "Seohyun and Yoon Gun to Sing Out Their Valentine's Gift". mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  6. ↑ Kang, Seung-hun (2009-05-15). "윤건-이효리, 5월말 '이뻐요' 싱글 발표". Asia Economy Daily. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  7. ↑ "Yoon Gun signs with Sony Music". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  8. ↑ "Yoon Gun releases mini album 'Far East 2 Bricklane' + "October Rain" MV". allkpop. 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  9. ↑ "Brown Eyes singer to replace Psy". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  10. ↑ "Artist Of The Week – Brown Eyed Soul". Soompi. 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  11. ↑ "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1". MAMA. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  12. ↑ "Winners from Past Years: 2008". MAMA. Retrieved 2013-01-10.

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