As One (musical duo)
As One (Korean: 애즈원) was a South Korean R&B girl group consisting of Korean-American singers Lee Min and Crystal.[1] The group debuted in 1999 with the album Day by Day, and released five more albums[2] before announcing their hiatus from the music industry in 2017 with the single, "Goodbye for Now".[3]
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Background information | |
Origin | South Korea |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singers |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | |
Website | Official website |
Members | Lee Min , Crystal (Chae Da Hee) |
History
Their first hit was the song "너만은 모르길" (Only You Wouldn't Know), released in 1999 by Rock Records. Between their fourth and fifth albums, their contract with Rock Records expired and they signed with EMI Music Publishing Korea; a label which also manages other K-pop stars like DJ DOC and Baby V.O.X..[4]
In late 2006, As One released their fifth album 12 Tears of Farewell, and started their promotional activities with the lead track "십이야" (12 Nights).[4]
They are currently under the management of Brand New Music and they host a radio show called K-Popular on TBS eFM radio.[5][6]
In contrast to their usual style, As One released a 19+ rated music video ahead of their October 29, 2014 release date for the single "오늘같은 날" (For the Night).[7] The music video featured labelmate Jae Woong from 4-member hip hop group Troy and fitness model Kim Hae Na.[8]
On June 20, 2016, As One made a comeback with a new single titled "The Pain I Caused".[9] The song is from their sixth album Outlast, which was released on June 21, 2016. The album features ten tracks along with the lead single, "Don't Say Anything", which was released June 21, 2016.[10]
The pair appeared on JTBC's Sugarman 3 on December 13, 2019.[11]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [12][13] | |||
Day By Day |
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27 |
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You're Welcome (천만에요) |
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7 |
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Carolling (Christmas album) |
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31 |
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Never Too Far |
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4 |
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Restoration |
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18 |
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12 Tears Of Farewell (이별이 남기는 12가지 눈물) |
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— | N/A |
Outlast |
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40 | N/A |
Compilation and live albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [12] | |||
One + One |
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36 |
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As One Live |
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— | N/A |
Forever As One |
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— | N/A |
Extended plays
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [13] | |||
So Romantic (우리가 알고있는 사랑 이야기 다섯) |
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— | N/A |
Sponge Remake 2008 As One |
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— | N/A |
You Only Love (사랑은 너 하나뿐) with 2NB |
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— | N/A |
Simply As One |
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40 | N/A |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR [20] | ||||
"For You Not to Know" (너만은 모르길) | 1999 | N/A | N/A | Day By Day |
"Love+" (사랑+) | 2000 | |||
"Day By Day" | ||||
"Ring My Bell" | Non-album single | |||
"You're Welcome" (천만에요) | 2001 | You're Welcome | ||
"Want and Resent" (원하고 원망하죠) | ||||
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" | 2002 | Carolling | ||
"Mr. A-Jo" | 2003 | Never Too Far | ||
"I Hope Not" (아니길 바래요) | ||||
"Great Legacy" (위대한 유산) | 2004 | Restoration | ||
"Twelve Nights" (十二夜) (십이야) | 2006 | 12 Tears Of Farewell | ||
"Jingle Bell Rock" | Non-album single | |||
"Zza Zza La" | 2008 | Sponge Remake 2008 | ||
"Kiss Me" | Non-album single | |||
"You Only Love" (사랑은 너 하나뿐) feat. Zio and Shogun |
You Only Love | |||
"Sonnet" | 2010 | 37 | Non-album singles | |
"History" (연애) | — | |||
"You Are My Baby" | 2011 | 67 | ||
"Nepa Song" (네파송) | — | |||
"Monologue" (혼잣말) | 53 |
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Simply As One | |
"The Lie" (거짓말) | 28 |
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Non-album singles | |
"Only U" feat. Lee Donghae |
2012 | 20 |
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"Day By Day 2012" feat. Verbal Jint |
25 |
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"Awkward Love" (사랑이 어색해) | 2013 | 37 |
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Simply As One |
"What Are We?" (우리 무슨 사이야?) feat. Bumkey |
15 |
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"Want and Resent 2013" (2013 원하고 원망하죠) | 20 |
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Non-album singles | |
"All Day All Night" feat. Kanto |
2014 | — | N/A | |
"For The Night" (오늘같은 날) | 97 |
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Outlast | |
"Even For 1 Minute" (1분만이라도) feat. Hanhae |
2015 | 16 |
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"After Rain" (비 개인 후 비) feat. KittiB |
2016 | — |
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"Don't Say Anything" (아무 말 안해도 돼) | — |
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"The Pain I Caused" (아픈건 좀 어때) | 67 |
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"Something Like Farewell" (이별 같은 거) | — |
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Non-album singles | |
"Goodbye for Now" (잠시만 안녕) | 2017 | — | N/A | |
"It's OK Not to Be OK" (잠시만 안녕) feat. Lee Dae-hwi of AB6IX |
2019 | 194 | ||
"—" denotes release did not chart. |
Collaborative singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR [20] | ||||
"Come To Me Again" ( 다시 내 곁으로) with Son Ho-young |
2007 | N/A | N/A | So Romantic |
"It's Today" (오늘이야) with Leessang | ||||
"Holiday" with 2NB |
Non-album singles | |||
"My Girl" (두근두근쿵쿵) with Shingun |
2008 | |||
"Lovin' Ice Cream" with EZ-Life |
2011 | 97 |
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Kwak Tae-hun Project 4 |
"Love Is Coffee" with Kang Kyun-sung |
2012 | 55 |
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"Together" with FREAKX |
— | N/A | Non-album single | |
"Happy Brand New Year" with Brand New Music artists |
24 |
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Brand New Year | |
"It's Gonna Be Alright" (솧을거야) with Miss S |
2013 | 19 |
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Non-album singles |
"Just Tears" (그저 눈물만) with Sijin |
2014 | 97 |
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"Brand New Day" with Brand New Music artists |
30 |
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Brand New Year Vol. 3 | |
"A Lonely Christmas" (혼자 메리 크리스마스) with Yang Da-il |
2015 | 97 |
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Non-album singles |
"Forever Summer" (여름아 가지마) with Kang Min-hee, Mellie |
2016 | — | N/A | |
"I Wanna Date" (연애하고 싶어) with Romantic City |
— | |||
"—" denotes release did not chart. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR [20] | ||||
"Torn" | 2003 | N/A | N/A | Lavender (熏衣草) OST |
"Do I Have to Be Sorry" (미안해야 하는 거니) | 2005 | Sassy Girl Chun-hyang OST | ||
"Come On B.B" | 2008 | Powerful Opponents OST | ||
"Lalala...Love Song" | Worlds Within OST | |||
"Behind You" (그대 뒤에서) | 2010 | 83 | The Reputable Family OST | |
"Still In Love" (아직도 사랑입니까) | 2012 | — | Can Love Become Money? OST | |
"Sadness and Longing" (아쉬움 또는 그리움) | — | Immortal Classic OST | ||
"Closer Closer" (가까이 가까이) with Verbal Jint |
— | The Thousandth Man OST | ||
"Promise" | — | Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice OST | ||
"Here I Am" | 2014 | — | Tears of Heaven OST | |
"What Should I Do" (어떡하죠) with Eluphant |
2015 | 87 |
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The Man in the Mask OST |
"Happy" (행복해) with Kiggen |
2016 | — | N/A | Five Enough OST |
"—" denotes release did not chart. | ||||
Awards
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2000 | Mnet Km Music Festival | Best R&B Performance | "For You Not To Know" (너만은 모르길)[42][43] | Nominated |
2001 | Mnet Km Music Festival | Best Female Group | "I'm Fine" (천만에요)[44] | Nominated |
2003 | Mnet Km Music Festival | Best Female Group | "Mr.A-Jo"[45] | Nominated |
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