Led Apple

Led Apple (Korean: 레드애플) was a three-member South Korean rock band formed by Starkim Entertainment in 2010 originally as LEDApple. The band's final lineup consisted of Seo Youngjun (Jun), Lee Kyumin (Kei) and Kim Hyoseok (AKi)

Led Apple
Also known asLedt
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresPop rock, alternative rock, electronic rock, power pop
Years active2010–2016
LabelsStarKim Entertainment
Universal D
Websitehttp://www.starkiment.co.kr/
Past membersJunyeong
I-OH
Sunghyun
Minyong
Chihoon
Jaehoon
Keon U
Hanbyul
Kwangyeon
Kyosung
JUN
AKi
Kei

The part "Led" in LEDApple stood for "Logic Egoism Delete" and was promoted during their debut but they stopped referring to it since their CODA mini-album was released. Instead they replaced it with a practical explanation of "shining as brightly as LED whenever they perform" which was eventually referred to as a tribute to their role-model, Led Zeppelin. The word "Apple" in the band's name is supposed to represent their fresh image as idols and fresh music that they release.[1] On August 16, 2015 it was announced that the band would be changing their name to LedT starting on September 1, 2015.[2]

The band made their debut on October 6, 2010 with their promotional single, "Dash" (Korean: 대쉬), a remake of Baek Ji-young's song of the same name.[3][4] Since their debut, the band have released six singles and three mini-albums.[5] The band disbanded March 6, 2016.[6]

History

2010–11: Debut and line-up Changes

Prior to debut, member Minyong had been a contestant on the show Superstar K. The band was first revealed on September 27, 2010 as a five-member group and marketed as a new "idol rock band".[3] The teaser for their debut single was released on September 29.[7] On October 6, 2010, Led Apple performed their debut promotional single "Dash", which is a remake of a song originally sung by Baek Ji-young at the Busan International Film Festival and the music video was released the next day.[4][8] The band's single was released alongside their single album, Logic Egoism Delete.[5] They later performed the promotional single on November 11, 2010 on Mnet's M! Countdown as their debut stage.[9]

On February 1, 2011, member I-OH announced his departure from the group on Twitter due to tuberculosis,[10] however he did state that he would remain with the company.[11] Vocalists of the group Minyong and Sunghyun later left due to personal reasons that were not publicly revealed. Three new members joined the band for the release of their mini-album, Niga Mwonde (Korean: 니가 뭔데; lit. Who Do You Think You Are); Hyoseok, Jaehoon and Kyumin with Jaehoon becoming leader of the band. On June 13, 2011, the band released a comeback teaser for their mini-album and title track of the same name.[12] However, the teaser was criticized for featuring the band in a club and drinking alcohol. Three members of Led Apple were minors at the time, and so the teaser was considered a bad influence towards youths.[13]

The band's first mini-album, Niga Mwonde and lead single of the same name were released on June 15, 2011 alongside two different music videos; a regular version and a drama version.[14][15] However, the band faced another controversy after many internet communities claimed that Led Apple's single "Niga Mwonde" had plagiarized CN Blue's song, "Love".[16] However, Starkim Entertainment later released a statement addressing the plagiarism issue, stating that both songs were composed by Lee Sang-ho which is why they sounded similar.[17] Niga Mwonde peaked at number sixty-seven on the Gaon Chart.[18]

On July 19, 2011, Led Apple released their second promotional single from the mini-album Niga Mwonde, "Birthday Killer".[19] The song was released in an attempt to make anti-fans realise that their hate comments can cause idols to do extreme things out of their misery.[20] The music video was praised for being "powerful" in bringing out a message by critics and fans alike.[21] However the song was not a commercial success and didn't manage to peak within the top one-hundred on the Gaon Chart.[18]

After ending their promotions for the Niga Mwonde mini-album, leader Jaehoon left the band citing personal reasons; no other information was disclosed. On October 28, 2011, the band announced a new member would be joining them for their upcoming single, Keon U who is well known as the son of famous composer, Park Kwang-hyun.[22] Another new member, Hanbyul was also announced on November 3 as the new appointed leader of the group alongside teaser photos of the rest of the band, thus making them a six-member group.[23]

On November 7, the teaser for their next mini-album, CODA was released and it also revealed Led Apple's new sci-fi concept. An extended nine-minute version of the teaser was also released on November 9 and was dubbed the "drama teaser".[24] The music video for their next single, "Eojjeoda Majuchin" (Korean: 어쩌다 마주친; lit. Ran Into You By Chance) was released on November 11 and it featured former SeeYa member, Nam Gyu-ri as a cyborg and love interest in the video.[25] In the week beginning December 2, the band's mini-album, CODA managed to reach an impressive number six on the Gaon Chart.[18] On December 15, 2011, Led Apple was nominated for the "Anticipated Super Rookies for 2012" award at the Wave K Super Rookies Awards.[26] The band managed to achieve the third highest number of votes for the award losing out to RaNia and B1A4, respectively.[27]

2012–2014: K-Rookies Party, Vol. 1 and solo concerts

On January 29, 2012, Led Apple revealed a teaser for their newest single, "Time Is Up".[28] It was later announced that Led Apple appointed the new leader of the band to be Youngjun.[29] On February 2, the band made their comeback stage on Mnet's M! Countdown with their newest single, "Time Is Up" and the song was released the next day. The music video was released on February 6 and the single was heavily promoted on music shows.[30][31] On February 12, it was announced that Led Apple would star in their own reality television show titled, Led Apple Entertainment where the six members have to start up and control their own fictional entertainment company whilst also having trainee singers join their company.[32] The show began airing on February 15 and the final episode aired on March 21 on SBS MTV.[32]

On March 5, Led Apple announced on their Facebook page that the band would cease their promotions for "Time Is Up" and be releasing a new digital single titled, "Sadness".[33][34] Their single was released on March 9 and they also performed it on KBS's Music Bank as their comeback stage.[35] On March 16, the band made their Japanese debut after attending the K-Rookies Party, Vol. 1 concert that took place in the Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan.[36] The band performed four of their songs as part of the concert's finale and later expressed their desire to come back to Japan during the press conference.[37] On March 26, Led Apple released the music video for "Sadness" and the song peaked at number 58 on the Gaon Chart.[18][38]

After ending their promotions for "Sadness", the group announced that they would be holding their first solo concert titled, Now Playing – Led Apple in Seoul, Vol. 1.[39] The concert took place on May 11, at the Soundholic City in Seoul.[40] It also featured the band, Toxic, the winner of KBS2's Band Survival: TOP band as guest performers.[41] Due to the success of their first solo concert, the band held two extra provincial concerts in Daegu and Busan on May 18 and 19, respectively.[42] The group also announced their return to Japan with their second solo concert.[43] Their second solo concert was held on June 23, at the Shinagawa Prince Stellar Ball in Tokyo, however Keon U was unable to perform alongside the group due to health problems.[44][45]

On July 5, 2012, Led Apple released a music video for their song "Run To You" from their third mini-album "Run To You". The song is currently being promoted on music shows. Former member KeonU departed from the group due to health issues shortly after the song was released.

On October 5, 2012, Led apple had their "Now playing Led apple vol.2" concert at Hongdae, v-hall.

On November 15, 2012, Led apple released their single "Let The Wind Blow".

Led apple performed a 'Music Note' series on their official YouTube channel, where once a week they performed a cover. The profits that were made from the advertisements that appear when playing Music Note were donated to the international organisation that protect Children's Rights, "Save The Children". 50 'Music Note' videos were made in the time period from January 7, 2013, to December 31, 2013. Led apple has hinted that they would be continuing the series as soon as possible.

On June 16, 2013, Led apple released their third mini album "Bad Boys". A bit later, on July 31, they released a Japanese single "Gimme kimi love".

On November 3, 2013, a Korean digital single "With The Wind" and its music video was released, and on December 25, they released a Japanese album "The Greatest World".

On January 22, 2014, Led apple released a digital single "Left Alone". Later in the year, on March 20, they released the music video for the single "Who Are You". A bit later a Japanese version of it was also made.

2014-2016 Line-up changes and disbandment

On October 28, 2014, not long after the celebration of LED Apple's 4th anniversary, it was confirmed that Hanbyul, Kyumin, and Kwangyeon would be leaving LED Apple. Hanbyul stated that his desire to pursue a solo career motivated his choice to leave the group, whilst Kyumin asserted that he wanted to launch himself into the Hip-Hop genre. Kwangyeon cited medical problems for leaving the group. The agency supported the decisions of Hanbyul, Kyumin, and Kwangyeon to leave. A final performance with all of the members was held in December, 2014. In 2015, three new members joined LED Apple.[46]

However, on January 1, 2015 the LEDApple official site stated that Kyumin would not leave the band.[47] On January 5, 2015 Steroyal official Facebook announced 2 of LEDApple's new members, Hyunsang and Kyosung.[48]

The information on LEDA JAPAN Facebook was edited as well: "With the outstanding vocal, Hyeonsang at the centre of the group, vocal Kyumin, bassist Kyosong , guitarist Youngjun, and drummer Hyoseok form a five-members band. Along with the unique formation, their music perfectly mixes the basic band sound with guitar, drum, bass, and the trendy electronic sound to proudly demonstrate LEDApple’s unique music style. On top of this, by adding the superb dance performance that could not be found in the existing bands, they are gaining attention in and out of Korea with the unique concept of ‘Dance-Rock Band’ which lets the audience enjoy the stage with them”.[49]

In 2016, the group disbanded.

2014: International Tour

European Tour
Date City Country Venue Event Title
February 14, 2014 Rotterdam Netherlands Maassilo 2014 World Tour Netherlands
February 15, 2014 Bucharest Romania Turbohalle 2014 World Tour Romania
February 21, 2014 Cologne Germany Die Kantine LEDApple in Germany
February 22, 2014 Milan Italy FACTORY Milano 2014 World Tour Italy

Japanese Tour
Date City Venue Event Title
January 31, 2014 Shibuya, Tokyo SHIBUYA-AX 2014 World Tour Japan
April 4, 2014 Osaka Azalea Taishō, Taishō-ku, Osaka 1st Photo Session & Mini Live
April 6, 2014 Shibuya ASTRO HALL 1st Photo Session & Mini Live
May 7, 2014 Shibuya Tower Records Shibuya Who Are You Event
June 7, 2014 Osaka BIG CAT Hot Summer with Osaka
June 15, 2014 Tokyo 渋谷Club Quattro Hot Summer with Tokyo
August 2, 2014 Shibuya Shibuya Kōkaidō Jump!! with Japan
October 19, 2014 Tokyo Toyosu, 6 chome, Toyosu PIT "Kiss me" Ledapple JAPAN BIG LIVE 2014

(PS: The Starting of Live - 2014 F/W New Mini Album "Kiss Me Darling")

2nd European Tour
Date City Country Venue Event Title
August 9, 2014 Paris France Divan Du Monde Hot Summer in Paris
August 10, 2014 Berlin Germany Columbia Club Hot Summer in Berlin
August 22, 2014 Vienna Austria ((szene)) Wien LEDApple in Vienna
August 23, 2014 Moscow Russia VOLTA Club LEDApple in Moscow
August 24, 2014 Helsinki Finland Gloria LEDApple in Helsinki
August 30, 2014 Warsaw Poland Klub Progresja LEDApple in Warsaw
October 31, 2014 Athens Greece KYTTARO Live Club / ΚΥΤΤΑΡΟ LEDApple Jump! in Athens
November 1, 2014 Istanbul Turkey Bronx Pi Sahne LEDApple Jump! in Istanbul
November 2, 2014 Barcelona Spain BIKINI Barcelona LEDApple Jump! in Barcelona

In 2014 Led apple has been busy touring around, especially Europe. They are planning to release a Japanese mini album later this year, which will include at least two songs called "Kiss Me Darling" and "Because Of You". These two songs have already been performed in some of the concerts they have had this year.

LEDApple 2014 The Last Live Tour 「ありがとね　LEDA」
Date City Venue Event Title
December 21–22, 2014 Shibuya, Tokyo Shibuya VUENOS LEDApple Day
December 23–25, 2014 Shibuya, Tokyo Shibuya THE GAME Happy Christmas Day
December 27, 2014 Osaka Osaka LIVE SQUARE 2ndline LEDApple Day in OSAKA
December 29, 2014 Shibuya, Tokyo Shibuya WWW Music Note Day Vol.1
December 30, 2014 Tokyo Omotesando GROUND Music Note Day Vol.2, New Year's Eve Countdown
December 31, 2014 Tokyo Omotesando GROUND New Year's Eve Countdown

Former members
  • I-OH (이오)
  • Sunghyun (성현)
  • Minyong (민용)
  • Jaehoon (재훈)
  • Keon U (건우)
  • Hanbyul (한별)
  • Kwangyeon (광연)
  • Kyo (교)
  • JUN 준)
  • AKi (아키)
  • Kei (케이)

Timeline

Discography

Mini album
Title Album details Track listing Peak chart positions
KOR
[18]
Niga Mwonde
Track listing
  1. "니가 뭔데 (Niga Mwonde)"
  2. "밤밤밤 (Bam Bam Bam)"
  3. "Birthday Killer"
  4. "너를원해 (니가뭔데 Prologue) (Neoreurwonhae (Niga Mwonde Prologue))"
  5. "니가 뭔데 (Inst.) (Niga Mwonde)"
 67
Run To You
Track listing
  1. "런투유 (Run To You (Swing))"
  2. "영희야 (YoungHee-ya)"
  3. "Yeah"
  4. "Something Wrong (Keon U solo, Feat. Kyumin)"
  5. "Run To You (Inst.)"
 12
Bad Boys
Track listing
  1. "INTRO"
  2. "Bad Boys (Feat. 강예빈)"
  3. "밥은 제때 먹는지 (Are You Eating Well)"
  4. "배반 (Betrayal)"
  5. "난 널 첫사랑해 (You're My First Love)"
  6. "With Coffee (Feat 지아 & 한별)"
 -
KISS Tour
Track listing
  1. "ギミ・君・ (Gimme Kimi Love)"
  2. "Fly High"
  3. "Someone Met By Chance"
  4. "Run to You"
  5. "Time's Up"
  6. "Sadness"
 -
Greatest World
Track listing
  1. "Greatest World"
  2. "Far Far Away"
  3. "Want to Go Home"
  4. "Now, Call My Name"
  5. "Now, Call My Name (Inst.)"
  6. "Greatest World (Inst.)"
 -
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Single album
Title Album details Track listing Peak chart positions
KOR
[18]
Logic Egoism Delete
Track listing
  1. "Dash (대쉬)"
  2. "Geojitgateun Sarang (거짓같은 사랑)"
  3. "Baraem (바램)"
 –
CODA
Track listing
  1. "INTRO"
  2. "Eojjeoda Majuchin (어쩌다 마주친)"
  3. "Niga Mwonde (DJ Clazzi Remix) (니가 뭔데)"
 6

Digital singles
Year Single Peak positions Album
KOR
[18]
2012 Sadness 61
Non-album release
Time Is Up 146
바람아 불어라 (Let The Wind Blow) 58
2013 I'll Be There for You 72 Non-album release
밥은 제때 먹는지 (Are You Eating Well) —
바람따라 (With the Wind) —
2014 Left Alone —
Who Are You —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional singles
Year Single Peak positions Album
KOR
[18]
2010 "Dash" –
Logic Egoism Delete
2011 "니가 뭔데" 83
니가 뭔데
"Birthday Killer" 109
"어쩌다 마주친" 89
CODA
2012 Run To You (Swing) 62
Run To You
2013 Bad Boys 72
Bad Boys
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtracks

Music Videos
Korean Music Video
Year Title Length Notes
2010 Dash 4:03 Remake of Baek Ji-young's Dash
2011 How Dare You (Drama Ver.) 5:21
Birthday Killer 4:20
How Dare You 3:37
Someone Met By Chance 5:44 Features actress Nam Gyu-ri
Someone Met By Chance (English Lyric Ver.) 5:44 Features actress Nam Gyu-ri
2012 Time is Up 4:11
Sadness 4:31
Run To You 4:31
Let The Wind Blow 3:41
2013 Bad Boys 3:20 Features actress Kang Ye Bin (강예빈)
With the Wind 4:45
2014 Who Are You 3:33
Japanese Music Video
Year Title Length Notes
2013 LOVE(Gimme Kimi Love) 3:45
Song of Hope 4:36
Want to Go Home 6:05
Far Far Away 5:13
Greatest World 5:24
2014 Who Are You 5:01

Tours and concerts

Main concerts

Guest participation
  • K-Rookies Party, Vol. 1 (2012)

Awards
Year Award/Critics Category Works Result
2011 Wave K Super Rookies Awards [26] Anticipated Super Rookies for 2012 LED Apple Nominated
2012 20th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards Rookie Award (Idol Division Male) LED Apple Won
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