Street Boys

**Street Boys** (스트릿 보이즈 or 스보 / Seubo) is a 9-member boy group under DNS Media. They officially debuted on June 19, 2014 with the title track 'Hunger'. The group specializes in hip-hop, and they are the representative of the beast-dol concept in the 3rd generation. After the top idol New Black, they, alongside Teen Spirit and x, form the top 3 idol boy groups.

## Background

Due to the long-standing rivalry between DNS Media and Lemon Entertainment's CEOs, they were forced to compete with The New Black before and during their debut. The two groups didn't get along at first, but they eventually became close friends after the joint stage performance for TBC Song Festival.

Similar to other rookie groups, they weren't given the opportunity to have any input regarding their music or performances. It was the complete opposite of New Black's hands-on approach to their projects. During the planning of the joint stage performance, they were given the opportunity to voice out their thoughts for the first time after Woojoo actively sought out for their opinions. Thanks to that stage, the manager agreed to include their opinions in the succeeding activities.

### Current concept: Beast-dol

"Street Boys, who made a comeback with a new album, looked completely different from before. Being an idol, there is a limit to bulking up, so I am still slim, but overall, my muscles have become very clear. Their skin is also slightly tanned, so it's like elementary school friends who went to grandma's house and played hard during summer vacation." - Woojoo on their new appearance.

> "“Last year’s nominees for the Rookie of the Year did well, and everyone's solidifying their position. Blink is performance, Serenity is visual...”
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> “I had a long discussion with the head of the department and the staff of the company’s planning team. Recently, hip-hop has been a bit sluggish in the music market. I thought it would be a bit difficult..."
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> So, it seemed like they were talking about going with the concept of 'hip-hop + beast-dol'. It is a position that is not yet available among 3rd generation idols like us. It seemed like a plan to fill the seats of the 2nd generation beast-dol seniors who were still empty." - Hanzo and Woojoo's conversation.
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### Chemistry with New Black

Despite the initial rivalry, the two groups easily became close friends since they have a similar temperament and humor code as a group -- with Hanzo and Woojoo often suffering at the hands ~~noise~~ of their younger brothers. They like spending time in each other's waiting rooms during events or promotions. When this happens, Woojoo describes them as loud monkeys or insufferable golden retrievers reuniting after several years. They appeared together in several entertainment shows. Off-work, Woojoo hangs out with Hanzo and Jiho plays games with them. With New Black, they form a group called "Minchodan" (민트초코단) and the "Nojam".

## Members

1. Hanzo / 한조가 (1993) - leader, rapper
	* Nickname: 할조라고 (Grandpa Hanzo)
	* 'He is the type to be careful with every word he says, and rather than create trouble, he's the type to let go.' - Woojoo
	* Quite similar to Woojoo - sentimental lines, old man taste, school uniforms
	* For the same reason, he is often teased by his members
2. LB / 감나무 - rapper
	* Also sentimental like Woojoo
	* Often bullied by his brothers (same manner as Leehyuk)
	* Plays games with Jiho
3. Younghan
4. Yoo Gun
5. Rex - rapper
6. Saebom
7. ?
8. ?
9. Kiwon (1998) - maknae, main vocal
	* Knows Leehyuk; from Ouillim Entertainment
	* Same year and school as Jiho

## Discography

* Hunger - debut track
* Deeper - first comeback (before New Black's Masquerade)
* Unnamed track - third title track; said to be a success; released in May 2015 (after New Black's Windflower)

## Awards

160 episode 160

160 - messages

Hello, I’m New Black, can I contact you now?”  '\*^^\*'

hello. Street Boys. ٩(•◡•)۶

Hello, we're Street Boys. ٩(•◡•)۶

안녕하세요. 스트릿 보이즈입니다. ٩(•◡•)۶

-Are you available for video calls now? ٩(๑•̀o•́๑)و

yes! We are ready too! ٩(•◡•)۶

- SB official color: We use the official color... What is it? We use the color mixed with toothpaste as a gradation.

- creation of 민트초코단 Mint Choco Squad

- 트렌드 Trend idol group

- It was a group that gained popularity regardless of gender and age with popular songs that harmonized hip-hop and vocals.

> 힙합적인 색이 강한 ‘패’와 보컬적인 색깔이 강한 ‘햇살’이었다. 두 곡 모두 대중들에게 어마어마한 인기를 끌었던 명곡.

It was "Pae" with a strong hip-hop color and "Sunshine" with a strong vocal color. Both songs were very popular with the public.

- performed Deeper at the 2014 HBS awards

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buff Hanzo

The last time I saw you was at the awards ceremony at the end of January. But in just three months, this has changed.

His diligent and handsome college student-like appearance has now turned into this year's firefighter pictorial.

The skin was also slightly tanned.

I laughed at the picture of it. The drip that said, 'The tree has become a real log' made me laugh again.

- wanted to win first place to get their phones back 258

1. ↑ Episode 164-165
2. ↑ Episode 258
3. ↑ Episode 245
4. ↑ Episode 59