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Loveholics (), previously known as Loveholic () was a South Korean modern rock group founded in April 2002 who released their first album in 2003. The band successfully released six albums, including a short compilation album and a reissue of the original album with additional tracks before separating. The band is well known for their success, beginning with their first album and the success of its pop song, " (Come On)", and the cover of member Kang Hyun-min's song, " (Doll's Dream)" as well as having its songs featured in many films. The band's song " (Mirage)" also was used as the ending theme to the Japanese anime, Black Blood Brothers soon after the song's album release. They have participated in many soundtracks for MBC and KBS.

After Ji-sun's departure, the remaining duo renamed the band Loveholics and featured guest vocals to supplement the band's sound up until disbandment.

Members

Kang Hyun-min (; born September 15, 1969) made his debut as a pop musician by winning the silver prize at the 3rd Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest. Kang Hyun-min was once a member of the defunct male duo Ilgiyebo (meaning "weather forecast"). In 2001, he released his own solo album. He has produced music for many artists including; The The, Park Hye-kyung, Shin Hyo-beom, Lee Moon-se, Suh Young-eun, K2, Park Ki-young, Sung Si-kyung and Yim Hyoung-joo. He has been working in various fields of the pop music industry also creating music for various films like Christmas in August, A Pure Love Story and The Wonderful Days. Beside Jisun, he is the second most featured lead vocalist for Loveholic.

Lee Jae-hak (; born December 31, 1971) is a veteran songwriter who used to be a member of a band called The Elephant. He is one of the principal lyricists for the Loveholics and he is the composer and lyricist of the band's eponymous song, "Loveholic". He also composed most of the songs on the soundtrack for the 2009 film Take Off.

Hwang Ji-sun (; born October 23, 1979), who had been singing at Hongdae clubs was auditioned by Kang Hyun-min and Lee Jae-hak who had wanted to start a band. Jisun left Loveholic in 2007. Reasons for the split were vague but it was clear that the paths that both Jisun and the rest of the group wanted to go down differed. She was later signed up by Woollim Entertainment, and her solo album was released in February 2009.

Discography

Studio albums

Title

Album details

Peak chart positions

Sales

KOR

Florist

  • Released: April 25, 2003

  • Label: Fluxus Music

  • Formats: CD, cassette

11

  • KOR: 74,254+

Invisible Things

  • Released: August 26, 2004

  • Label: Fluxus Music

  • Formats: CD, cassette

15

  • KOR: 27,711+

Nice Dream

  • Released: April 13, 2006

  • Label: Fluxus Music

  • Formats: CD, cassette

6

  • KOR: 24,042+

In The Air

  • Released: September 14, 2009

  • Label: Fluxus Music

  • Formats: CD

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*

"—" denotes releases that did not chart.*Data not available for 2009.

Special albums

Title

Album details

Peak chart positions

KOR

Re-Wind

  • Released: November 23, 2006

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Dramatic & Cinematic

  • Released: March 11, 2008

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"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

Year

Title

Album

2003

"Come On" (놀러와)

Singles OST

"Doll's Dream" (인형의 꿈)

Good People OST

"Dream"

2005

"Sculpture" (조각)

Wonderful Life OST

"Because I Love You" (사랑하니까)

Loveholic OST

"Farewell without Farewell" (이별 못한이별)

My Name is Kim Sam Soon OST

"Do Not Go Alone" (혼자 가지마)

Mobile Fighter G Gundam OST

"Full House / Sweet Love"

Full House Sweet Love OST (Taiwan Version)

"April Snow" (외출)

April Snow OST

"You Are" (너는)

2006

"One Love"

'Spring Waltz OST

"You Are" (그대는)

Great Expectations OST

"If I Had Only You" (그대만 있다면)

One Fine Day OST

"Echo" (메아리)

The Snow Queen OST

"Superstar" (슈퍼스타)

200 Pounds Beauty OST

2007

"Bless You" (가사 첨부)

Que Sera, Sera OST

2008

"You Are the Reason I Cry" (눈물나는 사람 너야) (feat. Woo Mi-jin - 우미진)

Who Are You? OST

"I Will Remember" (기억할게요)

"Merry Go Round" (feat. Han Jip - 한집)

"Flowerpot" (화분)

We Got Married OST

"Mirage" (신기루)

Black Blood Brothers OST

2009

"What Do I Do" (어떡하죠)

Boys Over Flowers OST

"Butterfly"

Take Off OST

"Superstar" (슈퍼스타)

I Love You OST

Solo works

Jisun

Studio albums

Title

Album details

Peak chart positions

KOR

(Mermaid... Come Home)

  • Released: February 2, 2009

  • Label: Mnet

—

Extended plays

Title

Album details

Peak chart positions

KOR

(Wish)

  • Released: June 10, 2011

  • Label: Woolim Entertainment, Loen Entertainment

—

Single albums

Title

Album details

Peak chart positions

KOR

What a Feeling

  • Released: March 3, 2009

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Awards

Mnet Asian Music AwardsMnet Asian Music Awards

Year

Category

Work

Result

2003

Best Mixed Group

"Loveholic"

2004

Best Mixed Group

"Sky"

2004

Best Group Video

"Sky"

2006

Best OST

"그대만 있다면"

SBS Gayo DaejeonSBS 가요대전 Gayo Awards

Year

Category

Work

Result

2006

Rock Award

"차라의숲"

2006

Bonsang

"차라의숲"

References