Trouble Maker (duo)

Trouble Maker (Korean: 트러블 메이커) is a duo formed by Cube Entertainment in 2011, composed of Hyuna and Jang Hyun-seung.

Trouble Maker
Trouble Maker in 2014
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2011 (2011)–2018[lower-alpha 1]
LabelsCube
Associated acts
Websitecubeent.co.kr/troublemaker
Past members

Career

2011: Formation and debut with Trouble Maker

In November 2011, Cube Entertainment labelmates Hyun-seung (former member of Beast) and Hyuna (former member of 4Minute and Wonder Girls) formed the duo Trouble Maker.[1] Hyuna had previously released two singles, but both described the sub-unit as something different to either of their respective groups. The sub-unit was officially billed as 'JS & Hyuna', which Hyun-seung went on to reveal on his Twitter included his new stage name for the subunit, Jay Stomp.

On November 25, the unit started revealing teaser photos for the album, revealing a private-party concept.[2] The duo also gave a teaser performance at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards, which included an on-stage kiss.[3] The duo's first mini-album and single, both eponymously titled "Trouble Maker", were released on December 1, 2011.[4]

The duo's live performances of "Trouble Maker" on weekly music shows were criticized by the Korean media for their sexually suggestive choreography. In response, Cube Entertainment altered the choreography for the rest of the promotion period of "Trouble Maker".[5] The duo also performed "Trouble Maker" at the United Cube concerts in London and Brazil in December 2011.[6] Trouble Maker went on to win the triple crown on M! Countdown for "Trouble Maker".

2013: Chemistry

In October 2013, Cube Entertainment confirmed Trouble Maker's upcoming comeback with a racy photoshoot.[7] On October 28, the group released the single "Now" from its Chemistry EP. The single's music video, which drew inspiration from serial criminals Bonnie and Clyde, earned a 19+ rating for its heavy references to sex, alcohol, and cigarettes.[8] "Now" had the highest score ever recorded on music show Inkigayo, maxing out at 11,000 points.

2018: Departures

On September 13, Hyuna was announced to have been removed from Cube Entertainment alongside Pentagon's E'Dawn, following the announcement they had been dating.[9] The next day, Cube withdrew the decision due to severe backlash from fans and a drop in stocks, and announced they would further discuss it with the two. On October 5, it was announced Hyuna would end her contract with Cube due to Cube's previous violation.[10]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[11]		 TWN
[12]		 TWN East Asian
[13][upper-alpha 1]		 US World
[14]
Trouble Maker
  • Released: December 1, 2011
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 2131—
Chemistry
  • Released: October 28, 2013
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
 2[16]—38
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles
Title Year Peak positions Sales
(DL)		 Album
KOR
Gaon
 KOR
Hot 100		 JPN
Hot 100
"Trouble Maker" 2011 1295 Trouble Maker
"Now (There Is No Tomorrow)" 2013 11— Chemistry
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2012 Mnet 20's Choice Awards Hot Performance Star Trouble Maker Won
14th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Collaboration Performance Won
4th Melon Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated
Best Global Artist Nominated
Best Music Video Nominated
Hot Trend Song Won
27th Golden Disk Awards Best Dance Performance Won
MSN International Award Nominated
2014 World Music Awards World's Best Song Now Nominated
World's Best Video Nominated
Singapore Entertainment Awards Most Popular K-pop Music Video Nominated
2015 3rd European K-POP / J-POP Music Award Best TV Stage Performance Won

Notes
  1. Position was taken from 2012 week 5 for Troublemaker, 2013 week 46 for Chemistry.
  1. Indefinite hiatus

References
  1. Lee, Kyung-nam. "Hyuna and Jang Hyun Seung are Trouble Makers". Mwave. CJ E&M Corp. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. "[News] 4minute HyunA & B2ST Hyunseung to form duo unit".
  3. Lee, Kyung-nam. "Trouble Maker Shocks With Surprise Kiss During Performance". Mwave. CJ E&M Corp. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. Park, Hyun-min. "Trouble Maker Releases Much Anticipated Music Video". Mwave. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  5. Park, Hyun-min. "Trouble Maker to Modify Sexy Choreography". Mwave. CJ E&M, Corp. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  6. Jeremy. "Trouble Maker at United Cube London [GALLERY] - K-pop Concerts". kpopconcerts.com.
  7. Benjamin, Jeff. "PSY's "Gangnam Style" co-star joins up with Beast member Hyunseung for a new single as the Trouble Maker duo". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  8. Yoon, Min-sik (28 October 2013). "Trouble Maker releases new album, music video". The Korea Times. The Korea Times. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  9. https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hyun-edawn-part-ways-cube-entertainment-782323
  10. https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hyun-edawn-part-ways-cube-entertainment-782323
  11. "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
  12. "G-Music Combo Chart" (in Chinese). G-Music. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  13. "G-Music J-Pop Chart" (in Chinese). G-Music. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  14. "US WORLD ALBUMS". Billboard Chart. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
  15. Cumulative Sales for Trouble Maker:
  16. "Gaon Album Chart - 2013년 11월 2주차" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  17. Cumulative Sales for Chemistry:
  18. "Gaon Download Chart 2011" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
    "Gaon Download Chart 2012" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  19. "Gaon Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
    "Gaon Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. January 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
    "Gaon Download Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. February 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
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