Two X

Two X (Korean: 투엑스) was a South Korean girl group from J. Tune Entertainment that debuted in 2012. The group's initial line-up consisted of five members: Jiu, Minjoo, Eun, Surin, and Eunyoung.[1] The group released three singles: "Double Up" (2012), "Ring Ma Bell" (2013), and "Over" (2016) before disbanding.[2][3][4]

Two X
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
Years active2012–2017
Labels
Associated actsRain
Past members
  • Jiu
  • Minjoo
  • Eun
  • Surin
  • Eunyoung

History

Debut and initial singles

On August 16, 2012, Two X made their stage debut on the music television program M Countdown and released their debut single "Double Up".[5] This was followed shortly by their second single "Ring Ma Bell".[6]

Hiatus and changes to label and line-up

In 2014, Two X ended their contract with J. Tune Camp and signed a record deal with Star Gaze Entertainment.[7]

In January 2016, it was announced that key member Min-joo had left the group.[8]

On August 23, 2016, the group released the song "Over" in promotion of their new EP, Reboot. It was their first release in three years and their first release as a four-member group.[9]

During the later half of 2017, Two X ceased activities and on June 26, 2018, when a fan asked Eun on Instagram if Two X was disbanded, she confirmed they had disbanded.[10]

Members
  • Jiu
  • Minjoo
  • Eun
  • Surin
  • Eunyoung

Discography

Single albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[11]
Double Up
  • Released: August 16, 2012
  • Label: J. Tune Camp
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 22
Ring Ma Bell
  • Released: February 12, 2013
  • Label: J. Tune Camp
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 13
Reboot
  • Released: August 23, 2016
  • Label: Star Gaze Creative
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 –
"–" denotes release did not chart.

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(Digital)		 Album
KOR
[14]
"Double Up" 2012 — Double Up
"Ring Ma Bell" 2013 56 Ring Ma Bell
"Over" (꽂혀) 2016 – Reboot
"–" denotes release did not chart.

References
  1. 이연정 (2012-08-17). "투엑스 "한국의 스파이스 걸스 될래요"". Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  2. 홍동희 (2013-02-20). "[인터뷰] 투엑스(2X), '섹시' 벗고 '큐트' 입다". The Asia Business Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  3. 유찬희 (2016-08-16). "투엑스, 타이틀곡 꽂혀로 컴백...오늘(16일) 더쇼 통해 첫 공개". The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  4. 이우주 (2019-01-25). "투엑스 수린, 허니문베이비 가졌다…"아기 천사가 찾아왔어요"". MBN Money (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  5. "TWO X debuts with "Double Up" on 'M! Countdown'! | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  6. "Two X's Ring Ma Bell: So Derivative, We're Discussing Etymology". selective-hearing.com. 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  7. "Girl group Two X terminates contract with management company, which delayed their eagerly anticipated comeback". Koreaboo. 2015-04-23. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  8. "[BREAKING] Two X's Minju reveals to have departed from the group + Remaining members to make a comeback soon! - NowKPop". NowKPop. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  9. "Two x to make their 1st comeback in 3 years on 'The Show'! | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  10. "🌸Eunmi&Luna🌸 on Instagram: "황달...? 어제 진짜 배고파서 쓰러지는줄 알았..ㅠㅠ 🤳 ㅋㅋ"".
  11. "Gaon Album Chart "투엑스" Search". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  12. "2012년 08월 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  13. "2013년 02월 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  14. "Gaon Digital Chart "투엑스" Search". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  15. "2013년 7주차 Download Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
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