S.M.ROOKIES

 Jeno






Seulgi

Taeyong

SM Entertainment is certainly keeping itself busy with the year drawing to a close! In addition to comeback announcements and year-end concert activities, the agency has now announced the launch of a pre-debut team called 'S.M.ROOKIES'!

SMTOWN's Facebook had fans flocking over to check out some fresh faces as they went on a posting spree, introducing us to 3 upcoming stars that we can expect to see. They also launched a Facebook page for this 'pre-debut team' and announced in several languages, "SMTOWN will be launching 'SMROOKIES' to meet the upcoming stars, Pre-Debut Team beforehand!"

The excitement doesn't end there as we've also been treated to a few video clips of one of the members of S.M.ROOKIES, Seulgi, who not only shows off her cute, natural charms but her singing ability as well. Seulgi is also drawing attention as she seems to be the trainee Seulgi that Kyuhyun and the f(x) members once mentioned on 'Radio Star'.

The other two members introduced to us so far as being a part of this 'S.M.ROOKIES' team are two males - Jeno and Taeyong!

Check out their photos as well as Seulgi's video clips below and stay tuned for more details to come!

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[Update] - SM has revealed to allkpop additional details regarding this pre-debut team!

Seulgi (19), Jeno (13), Taeyong (18), are kicking off the introduction of 'S.M.ROOKIES', which is a pre-debut team, as in a team that is formed to showcase rookies to the public before their debut. The pre-debut team has no conditions or requirements in regards to its formation or number of members and will give rookies a chance to collaborate in various ways and forms.

You'll soon get to witness SM's star-making process as the rookies' talents and their everyday lives are shown through various contents released, some of which include the release of remake songs of their sunbae singers.

In addition to observing the growth and progress leading up to each trainee's official debut, it's said the public will be able to directly participate in the whole process, so it seems we'll have to keep our eyes peeled for updates!

Read more: http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/12/sm-entertainment-introduces-pre-debut-team-smrookies-with-photos-and-video-clips#ixzz2mevb8Amc
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Boys Republic (소년공화국) Member Profile

Boys Republic (소년공화국)

Will be debuting in June 2013 and are managed by Universal Music (유니버설 뮤직) & Happy Tribe Entertainment (해피트라이브엔터테인먼트). Official Facebook, Daum Cafe, Twitter & Youtube.

Fullname: Jo Weon Joon (조원준)
Stagename: One Junn (원준)
Date Of Birth: 22-11-1988
Constellation: Sagittarius
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Hobby: Composition & Arrangement
Favorites: Home Cooking
Position: Leader & Vocalist
Official Website: Twitter

Fullname: Choi Da Bin (최다빈)
Stagename: Dabin (다빈)
Date Of Birth: 12-03-1992
Constellation: Pisces
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Bloodtype: B
Hobby: Swimming
Favorites: Pork, Coffee & Home Sweet Home
Position: Vocalist
Official Website: Twitter
Former member of TOUCH

Fullname: Park Seong Joon (박성준)
Stagename: Sungjun (성준 )
Date Of Birth: 17-12-1992
Constellation: Sagittarius
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Hobby: Street Dance & Rap Making
Favorites: Looking at the moon on the roof of his home
Position: Rapper & Dancer

Fullname: Kim Min Su (김민수)
Stagename: Min Su (민수)
Date Of Birth: 15-04-1993
Constellation: Aries
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Position: Rapper & Dancer
Hobby: Rap Making, Making Choreography & Skateboarding
Favorites: Challenging
Official Website: Twitter

Fullname: Lee Su Woong (이수웅)
Stagename: Suwoong (수웅)
Date Of Birth: 20-01-1995
Constellation: Aquarius 
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 56 kg
Hobby: Playing Soccer
Favorites: Working Out
Position: Vocalist & Maknae

LC9 Member Profile

LC9 (League of Competition #9)

Debuted in 2013, managed by Nega Network. Official Me2day, Twitter, Facebook & Youtube.

Fullname: Park Keon Woo (박건우)
Stagename: RASA (라사)
Date Of Birth: 09-08-1989
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Position: Leader, Vocalist & Rapper
Website: Twitter

Fullname: Park Hyung Jin (박형진)
Stagename: E.den (이든)
Date Of Birth: 04-03-1991
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Position: Main Rapper
Website: Twitter

Fullname: Kim Jong Hyo (김종효)
Stagename: J-HYO (제이효)
Date Of Birth: 05-06-1992
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper & Lead Dancer
Website: Twitter

Fullname: Dong Woo Seok (동우석 )
Stagename: King (킹)
Date Of Birth: 03-04-1993
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Position: Main Vocalist
Website: Twitter

Fullname: Park Jun Young (박준영)
Stagename: Jun (준)
Date Of Birth: 23-02-1994
Height: 175.5 cm
Weight: 57 kg
Position: Vocalist & Visual
Website: Twitter

Fullname:
Stagename: AO (아오)
Date Of Birth: 18-06-1996
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Position: Maknae, Sub Vocalist & Main Dancer
Website: Twitter

Before You Exit - Biography

Very rarely do a group of young musicians come together as effortlessly as Before You Exit, but when a couple of kids have a united goal of making music everyone can fall in love with - it seems meant to be. But don't let their easy formation fool you; these guys have been planning their musical domination since their days on the playground.

Before You Exit, made up of brothers Connor McDonough (vocals/guitar), Riley McDonough (vocals/bass), Thomas Silvers (drums/backing vocals), Braiden Wood (guitar/backing vocals) were playing instruments at ages other kids were beginning to learn how to add and subtract.

They all had their eye set on music; it was just a matter of time before they crossed paths. By the time they were in middle school, fate had led them to be friends, who all had one thing in common- they wanted to start a band. Before You Exit was born and the opportunities came pouring in.

"Being in a band with your best friends comes with endless possibilities," says Connor McDonough, "and partaking in this journey is something we all are incredibly excited to experience."

An experience is nothing short of what Before You Exit has had since their start. With the recording of two EP's under their belt, a brand new album in the works, and touring with acts like All Time Low, Before You Exit is on quite the journey.

After releasing their latest EP "Letting Go," Before You Exit began to go viral, which ultimately landed them a spot on the All Time Low and A Rocket To The Moon tour- all while still being in high school. The release of "Letting Go" and their first supporting tour proved to be a mile stone in the band's career.

"Both of those bands have become like older brothers to us and showed us the ropes to touring and have helped us out with our music. It is a memory we can never forget," states Riley McDonough.

Before You Exit's friendships continued when both lead singer Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low and lead singer Nick Santino of Rocket To The Moon agreed to help the band on the recording of their newest album, to be released in Spring 2012. With help from the pop rock veterans, the CD will be taking a new direction- one that focuses much more on radio friendly pop.

Working with other big league producers on their latest venture such as Dan Book and Alexei Misoul (Hot Chelle Rae), Bobby Huff, and Robert Ellis Orall (Taylor Swift), the band is ready to release their debut album.

The band couldn't be more excited about what 2012 has in store for them, and reminiscing on how fast they grew in the past year. Who the band says they have to

thank for all their success? Their fans. Before You Exit will never forget the fact that where they are today and where they are headed, is in large part thanks to the people that support them.

"We love our fans and appreciate everything that they do for us. There is absolutely no way that we would be where we are without them. Their support is no doubt the driving force behind this band," exclaims drummer, Thomas Silvers.

With their driving force in tow, Before You Exit is on the fast track to an extremely busy new year and shows no signs of slowing down. With another supporting act on a two month long tour starting in January and recording their new album, this band proves that hard work and loving what you do can get you exactly where you want to be.

"The most important thing to us is to see our music reach every single person that it can," says Connor. "Experiencing someone enjoying a work of art that you as a band have created from scratch is such an overwhelming feeling. We want to tour and play our music for the world."

Before You Exit's debut album will be released in Spring of 2012 and they just finished supporting Allstar Weekend on tour in Winter of 2012.

B.A.P (Best.Absolute.Perfect) (비에이피) Profile

 

B.A.P is a six member idol group signed to TS Entertainment.  In 2011, leader Bang Yong Guk was featured in label mate Song Ji Eun‘s (Secret) solo single “Going Crazy“ and immediatly caught headlines for his talent and rapping skills.  It was later revealed from TS that he would be debuting in a new rookie group.  During the course of the year members Himchan and Zelo were also revealed through variety shows and music. Finally in 2012, their group name, B.A.P, was revealed as well as the other members.  From the talent that Bang Yong Guk, Zelo, and Himchan have already shown, B.A.P has become one of the most anticipated boy groups of 2012.  Their name is an acronym for “Best-Absolute-Perfect“. On January 26, 2012, B.A.P made their recording debut with the single Warrior, followed by the release of their debut EP, Warrior on February 2, 2012. 

 Member's Profile 

Birth Name: Bang Yong Gook (방용국)

Stage Name: Yongguk (용국)

Bunny: Red

Artistic Name: Jepp Blackman

Nickname: Inversion Rapper

Position: Leader, Main Rapper

Birth Date: March 31, 1990

Blood Type: O

Height: 182 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Education: KyungHee Cyber University

Hobbies: Baseball, basketball, playing by himself

Special Talents: Writing songs and lyrics, composing

Personality: Tough, brusque

Fun Facts:

- his respected musician is 1TYM’s Teddy

- his ideal type of woman is a virtuous woman

- Yongguk is apparently awkward when he’s alone together with Daehyun

- he shares the same top bunk beds with Jongup and Himchan

- his favorite movie is Constantine

- each of them has their respective chores, and Yongguk manages what goes on in the dorm

- he is the closest to Himchan

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BAP_Bangyongguk

Birth Name: Kim Him Chan (김힘찬)

Stage Name: Himchan (힘찬)

Bunny: Pink

Nickname: Instrument Ulzzang

Position: Sub-Vocalist, Rapper, Face of The Group

Birth Date: April 19, 1990

Blood Type: O

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 69 kg

Personality: Gentle, against war, peacemaker. Cheerful and a bit hyperactive

Education: National School for Traditional Music

Fun Facts:

- his ideal type of woman is a kind woman

- he shares the same top bunk beds with Jongup and Yongguk

- he is the closest to Yongguk

- each of them has their respective chores, and Himchan throws out the garbage

- Himchan’s sister is very interested in B.A.P and she even designed the members’signatures

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Himchanchan

Birth Name: Jung Dae Hyun (정대현)

Stage Name: Daehyun (대현)

Bunny: White

Nickname: Busan’s Won Bin

Position: Main Vocalist

Birth Date: June 28, 1993

Blood Type: A

Height: 177 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Hometown: Busan

Personality: Shy, Tough

Education: Busan Computer and Science High School

Fun Facts:

- his respected singer is 4Men’s Shin Yongjae

- his ideal type of woman is Shin Saimdang

- he is the closest to Youngjae

- he shares the same bottom bunk beds with Zelo and Youngjae

- Daehyun is apparently awkward when he’s alone together with Yongguk

- he’s also known as B.A.P.’s Hidden Card

- each of them has their respective chores, and Daehyun cleans the restroom

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BAP_Daehyun

Birth Name: Yoo Young Jae (유영재)

Stage Name: Youngjae (영재)

Bunny: Yellow

Nickname: Brain

Position: Lead Vocalist

Birth Date: January 24, 1994

Blood Type: AB

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 65 kg

Personality: Calm but a person who has lots of ups and downs

Education: Politic Industry High School

Fun Facts:

- his respected musician is Musiq Soulchild

- his ideal type of woman is someone who likes him a lot

- he shares the same bottom bunk beds with Daehyun and Zelo

- he is the closest to Daehyun

- each of them has their respective chores, and Youngjae keeps everything organized

he loves electronic gadgets a lot

- he also like finding things and explaining them to the members

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BAP_Youngjae

Birth Name: Moon Jong Up (문종업)

Stage Name: Jongup (종업)

Bunny: Green

Nickname: Dance Shindong

Birth Date: February 6, 1995

Blood Type: B

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 66 kg

Position: Sub-Vocalist & Main Dancer

Personality: Shy

Education: Hanlim Arts High School

Fun Facts:

- he has no specific type for his ideal woman

- his respected musician is Chris Brown

- he shares the same bottom bunk beds with Yongguk and Himchan

- he is the closest to Zelo

- each of them has their respective chores, and Jongup does the dishes

- also known as the awkward in the group

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BAP_Jongup

Birth Name: Choi Jun Hong (최준홍)

Stage Name: Zelo (젤로)

Bunny: Blue

Nickname: 15-Year Old Genius

Position: Maknae, Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer

Birth Date: October 15, 1996

Blood Type: A

Height: 182 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Specialty: Rap, dance, beatbox

Personality: Introspective

Education: Sungdae Middle School

Fun Facts:

- his ideal type of woman is a person who’s good at English & have pretty smile

- his respected musicians are Kanye West and Will.i.am

- his favorite movie is 2012

- he shares the same bottom bunk beds with Daehyun and Youngjae

- he is the closest to Jongup

- each of them has their respective chores, and Zelo does the laundry

- since Zelo is the maknae, he has to wash last and as a result he gets tired of waiting and falls asleep again

- he is fond in hip hop, and practice 20 hours a day and he still feel like it was’nt enough

- also known as the “Fighter Robot” of B.A.P.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/zelo9