# Buzz (band)

Buzz (Korean: 버즈) is a South Korean pop rock band formed in 2000. The band currently consists of members Yoon Woo-hyun (guitars), Min Kyung-hoon (vocals), Son Sung-hee (guitars), Kim Ye-joon (drums), and Shin Joon-ki (bass).. The band found major success in South Korea, becoming one of the most influential South Korean rock bands of the 2000s. Buzz's major success in 2006 was marked by three of the band's songs reaching the MTV-Korea top 10 list in a mere week, consecutively- "My Love," "My Darling," and "남자를 몰라" (You don't know men). In addition, the song "은인" (Savior) made it to the top 14 list.
In July 2007, the band officially went on hiatus as four of the band members began, or had already begun, to serve the 26 month mandatory service in the South Korean Army required of all South Korean men. Min Kyung-hoon, the vocalist of the group proceeded in a solo career while the anticipated fourth album was due to be completed once the band completed their duties. A new vocalist, Na Do-Kyun, was auditioned at a later stage. After Na left the group, he debuted with HISTORY, a boy band under LOEN Entertainment that has since disbanded.

## History
### Forming process

In 1998. Buzz began its formation after guitarist Son Sung-hee heard of drummer Kim Ye-jun was popular for playing the drums at Sangmun High School although dance music had been dominating the Korean music scene with the advent of Seo Tai-ji and Boys in 1992.
After a year, Son and Kim joined Aiwon Entertainment and was suggested to fill the rest of the band. After some time, Son and Kim met with the Yun Woo-Hyun, who signed the contract with Aiwon Entertainment before the two. Eventually, Aiwon Entertainment hired Shin Jun-ki and Park Jeong-hoon, who was replaced by Min Kyung-hoon in 2002.
In 2000, the pop-rock band Buzz was formed, a band formed by the long-activated youths in the underground market who all had the wish to perform in a band.

### 2003–2007: Debut and successful first albums

Buzz made their official debut with the album "Morning of Buzz" on October 11, 2003. Following their debut album, Buzz's second album, "Buzz Effect", was released on March 3, 2005. It contains several songs, such as "Coward", "Thorn" and "Travel to me". In their third album "Perfect", the song "You Don't Know Men" was well received. On May 17, 2007, Buzz disbanded temporarily due to the members' military service. Min was confirmed to continue solo activities while the members were in the military. On June 25, 2007, Buzz released their last single, "Love Is My Heart, Part 2".

### 2014–present

On April 8, 2014, following the members' discharge from military service, Buzz announced their comeback. Through the digital singles "Summer of the Eight Years" and "Train", Buzz demonstrated the change of musical style over the years. On November 26, 2014, Buzz's 4th album "Memorize" was released.
In 2017, Buzz released their first mini album "Be One". The title song, "The Love" ("사랑하지 않은 것처럼") charted very well on Korean music charts and its music video on YouTube has reached 12 million views as of date.
On December 14, 2018, Buzz released their second mini album "<15>", with the title song "척" ("Missing you"). On December 12, 2019, Buzz released a new single for Christmas called "Christmas Song".
On March 10, 2021, they comeback with their third mini album "The Lost Time" (잃어버린 시간).

## Members
### Current members

* Kim Ye-joon (김예준) – drums, percussion, leader (2000–2007; 2010–present)
* Yoon Woo-hyun (윤우현) – guitars (2000–2007; 2010–present)
* Shin Joon-ki (신준기) – bass guitar (2000–2007; 2010–present)
* Son Sung-hee (손성희) – guitars (2000–2007; 2010–present)
* Min Kyung-hoon (민경훈) – lead vocals (2002–2007; 2014–present)

### Former members

* Park Jeong-hoon (박정훈) – lead vocals (2000–2002)
* Na Do-kyun (나도균) – lead vocals (2010–2012)
* Min Dae-hong (민대홍) – lead vocals (2012–2014)

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Morning of Buzz | Released: October 10, 2003 Label: Yejeon Media Formats: CD, cassette Track listing Monologue 어쩌면... 1st B612 The... 사랑 뒤의 사랑 약속 어느 소녀의 희망 잘 살아요 가버려! It's U To.FAN Morning of Buzz | 10 | KOR: 82,399+ |
| Effect | Released: March 3, 2005 Label: Yejeon Media Formats: CD, cassette Track listing 겁쟁이 벌 1st 거짓말 나에게로 떠나는 여행 Funny Rock 내가 아니죠... 가시 비망록 (스물 의 노래) Tomorrow 일기 | 1 | KOR: 251,733+ |
| Perfect | Released: April 24, 2006 Label: Yejeon Media Formats: CD, cassette Track listing Intro My Darling (End) My Love (And) 은인 약자의 눈물 행복하세요 남자를 몰라 가버려! 일년쯤이면... 미완예찬 Reds, go together 우리 이별앞에 지지말아요 | 2 | KOR: 118,447+ |
| Memorize | Released: November 26, 2014 Label: Stone Music Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing Memorize Train (2014 song) 안녕 나무 Good Day 그대여 그림자 8년만의 여름 너는 나의 꽃이야 나무 (Original Ver.) Star | 11 | KOR: 2,236+ |

### Extended plays

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Be One | Released: July 28, 2017 Label: Stone Music Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing Just One 사랑하지 않은 것처럼 (The Love) 동행 (Accompany) Tonight 그때 우리 (Then, Us) | 9 | KOR: 5,301+ |
| 15 | Released: December 14, 2018 Label: Stone Music Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 너의 이름은 (Your Name Is) 척 (Missing You) 돈키호테 (Don Quixote) 너밖에 없다 (No One Else But You) 손깍지 (Handfold) 척 (Missing You) inst. | — | — |
| The Lost Time (잃어버린 시간) | Released: March 10, 2021 Label: Stone Music Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download Track listing 아날로그 (Analogue) 그대라서 (Because It's You) Lighthouse 비 (Rain) 위로 (Console) 내일은 (Tomorrow) | 33 | — |

### Singles

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR Gaon | KOR Hot 100 | Album |
| "A Poor Love" (가난한 사랑) | 2004 | No data | No data | Non-album singles |
| "Love Comes From the Heart" (사랑은 가슴이 시킨다) | 2005 | No data | No data | Non-album singles |
| "Don't Cry" (울지마) | 2006 | No data | No data | Non-album singles |
| "Love Comes From the Heart 2" | 2007 | No data | No data | Non-album singles |
| "My Heart Is Crying" (가슴이 운다) | 2012 | 41 | 71 | Buzz Returns single album |
| "The First Summer in 8 Years" (8년만의 여름) | 2014 | 23 | No data | Memorize |
| "Train" | 2014 | 95 | No data | Memorize |
| "If You're a Man" (남자라면) | 2015 | — | No data | Non-album singles |
| "Forever Love" | 2015 | 14 | No data | Non-album singles |
| "Love Comes From the Heart 3" | 2015 | 19 | No data | Non-album singles |
| "Still with You" (넌 살아있다) | 2016 | 21 | No data | Non-album singles |
| "The Love" (사랑하지 않은 것처럼) | 2017 | 6 | 48 | Be One |
| "Missing You" (척) | 2018 | — | — | 15 |
| "Christmas Song" (크리스마스의밤) | 2019 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Analogue" (아날로그) | 2021 | 116 | — | The Lost Time |
| "Dreaming" | 2021 | — | — | |
| "—" denotes song did not chart. The Gaon Digital Chart was launched in 2010. The Kpop Hot 100 was launched in 2011, discontinued in May 2014, and relaunched in May 2017. |||||

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2004 | 2004 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best New Group Video | "Monologue" | Nominated |
| 2004 | SBS Gayo Daejeon | Rock Division | — | Won |
| 2005 | 2005 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Male Group | "Coward" | Nominated |
| 2005 | 2005 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Rock Performance | "Coward" | Won |
| 2006 | 2006 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Artist of the Year | "You Don't Know Man" | Nominated |
| 2006 | 2006 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Song of the Year | "You Don't Know Man" | Nominated |
| 2006 | 2006 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Group | "You Don't Know Man" | Nominated |
| 2006 | 2006 Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Rock Performance | "You Don't Know Man" | Won |