100% () was a South Korean boy band formed by Shinhwa's Andy Lee under TOP Media in 2012. The group debuted in September 2012 with their single album, "We, 100%". The group consisted a total of seven members: Minwoo, Rockhyun, Jonghwan, Chanyong, Changbum, Hyukjin and Sanghoon. Throughout their career, Sanghoon took time off from the group since 2014, Changbum departed from the group in 2016 while Minwoo died in March 2018 due to cardiac arrest. The group disbanded on October 9, 2021, after the members' contracts expired.
Career Pre-debut In 2009, Rockhyun—under the stage name Rocky ()—was in Andy Lee's duo Jumper () along with Park Dong-min that released two singles: "Yes!" featuring Eric of Shinhwa and "Dazzling" () featuring Kang Ji-young.
The same year, Minwoo was featured during Andy Lee's promotion for his song "Single Man," along with Park Dong-min (). Minwoo had also been active as an actor. He starred in KBS2's 2006 drama Sharp 3 (),"반올림3 (2006)" . Daum Movie. Retrieved 2012-10-01. SBS's 2007 drama The King and I"King and I (Drama - 2007) - Cast". HanCinema. Retrieved 2012-10-01. and in two movies, Crazy Waiting (2007)"기다리다 미쳐 (2007) - Cast". Daum Movie. Retrieved 2012-10-01. "The Longest 24 Months (Movie - 2007) - Cast". HanCinema. Retrieved 2012-10-01. and Where Are You Going? () (2009)."특별시 사람들 (2009)". Daum Movie. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
2012–2013: Debut and sub-unit Between June and September 2012, 100% were featured in SBS MTV's variety show Teen Top Rising 100% (), in which they starred alongside fellow TOP Media artist Teen Top and its founder Andy Lee."Teen Top Rising 100%". SBS MTV. Retrieved 2012-10-01. Their debut single album "We,100%" was released on September 18. It consists of four tracks, including the instrumental version of "나쁜놈 (Bad Boy)", which were all written and produced by Super Changddai."Discography - We, 100%" . 100% official website. Retrieved 2012-10-01. The same day, the music video for its lead track "나쁜놈 (Bad Boy)" went online on the band's official YouTube channel. 100% made their live debut of "나쁜 놈 (Bad Boy)" on September 21 on KBS Music Bank, followed by MBC Music Core and SBS Inkigayo that same weekend."Schedule 2012.09" . 100% official website. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
On October 23, MBC held a press conference for 100% and Teen Top's second variety program in Jangan-dong, Seoul. Teen Top & 100% Rising Brothers () premiered on MBC Music three days later, showing the two groups accomplishing missions. The group's first digital single "나 같은 놈 (Guy like me)", written by Minigun and Super Changddai, was released on December 7 along with its music video.
100% released their first extended play Real 100% and a music video for "Want U Back" on May 23, 2013. 100% V, a sub-unit consisting of Rockhyun, Jonghwan, and Hyukjin along with rapper Chanyong, was announced by TOP Media on November 14. The sub-unit released a single consisting of lead track "퇴근길 (Missing you)" and two others on November 20. They made their first live performance on Music Bank.
2014–2016: Minwoo's military service and members departure In February 2014, TOP Media announced on both 100%'s official website and fancafe that leader Minwoo had to enlist in the Korean military starting on March 4. In March, the agency announced that Sanghoon will take some personal time off until he finalizes on what to do in the future. With five members remaining, 100% released their second extended play Bang the Bush and music video for "Beat" () on March 17. On July 7, the five members released their second single album, "100% Cool Summer Album 'SUNKISS'" with the title track being, "니가 예쁘다 (U beauty)", and it debuted three times on the Gaon chart in the following weeks of July after its release that same year.url|=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=29&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|
On September 12, 2016, TOP Media made an official announcement that Changbum had left the group. The remaining members would continue as five and prepare for a comeback in October. 100% released their third extended play Time Leap and a music video for "Better Day" () on October 13.
2017–2019: Japanese debut, The Unit, Minwoo's death, Sunshine, RE:tro, and military service 100% making their Japanese debut with released single "How to Cry" in January 2017. The group later released their fourth mini album Sketchbook on February 22, with the title track, "Sketch U" (). On June 28, 100% released their second Japanese single "Warrior". In October, it was confirmed all members of 100% would be competed in The Unit. Member Rockhyun and Hyukjin passed the audition. Hyukjin was eliminated in 34th place due the second elimination round while Rockhyun did not enter on TOP9 and only finished in 14th place due the final round.
100% released their third Japanese single "Song for You" on February 14, 2018 On March 25, 2018, it was reported that Minwoo had died from cardiac arrest at his home at the age of 33. On April 2, it was announced that 100% would resume career and their mini tour announced before Minwoo's death. 100% released their fourth Japanese single "Summer Night" on June 27. On July 26, 100% made their first Korean comeback in over a year and a half with the digital single "Grand Bleu", then they announced the fifth mini album release, Sunshine, with title track named "맘 (Heart)".
100% carried on with their Japanese promotion and released their fifth Japanese single "28°C". After that, they held "Walking On The Clouds" concerts from January 25 to 27, 2019.
On March 14, 100% released their fifth mini album RE:tro, with the title track "Still Loving You", and promoted their comeback in Korea.
On June 25, it was announced that all four members would be enlisting during the latter half of the year. Rockhyun and Chanyong enlisted on July 15, Jonghwan on July 22, and Hyukjin on August 26.
2021: Disbandment On September 23, 2021, TOP Media announced that 100% would disband after the expiration of their contracts on October 9.
On September 27, before their disbandment, they released their last single, "Can't say goodbye" ().
Members Adapted from the official website:
Former Minwoo () (2012–2018, his death) Rockhyun () (2012–2021) Jonghwan () (2012–2021) Chanyong () (2012–2021) Changbum () (2012–2016) Hyukjin () (2012–2021) Sanghoon () (2012–2014)
Discography Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR
JPN Real 100% Released: May 23, 2013 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download 3 — KOR: 9,783+ Bang the Bush Released: March 17, 2014 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download 4 — KOR: 11,915+ Time Leap Released: October 13, 2016 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download 4 — KOR: 14,576+ Sketchbook Released: February 22, 2017 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download 5 — KOR: 13,261+ Sunshine Released: September 3, 2018 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download 6 46 JPN: 1,494+ KOR: 17,156+ RE:tro Released: March 14, 2019 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download 3 39 JPN: 1,611 KOR: 22,416 "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR JPN
Album
Digital
Hot
"Bad Boy" () 2012 6 112 — — KOR: 6,080+ KOR: 26,921+ We, 100% "Guy Like Me" () — 76 — — KOR: 35,258+ "Want U Back" 2013 — 108 — — KOR: 25,656+ Real 100% "퇴근길 (Missing you)" 7 84 82 — KOR: 25,843+ KOR: 4,504+ 100% V "Beat" () 2014 — 66 97 — KOR: 24,696+ Bang The Bush "니가 예쁘다 (U beauty)" 5 62 55 — KOR: 8,285+ KOR: 33,965+ Sunkiss "Better Day" () 2016 — — — — Time Leap "Sketch U" () 2017 — — — — Sketchbook "Grand Bleu" 2018 — — — — — "맘 (Heart)" — — — — — Sunshine "Still Loving You" 2019 — — — — rowspan="2" RE:tro "Can't say goodbye" () 2021 — — — — Japanese "How To Cry" 2017 — — — 12 JPN: 9,974+ rowspan="5" "Warrior" — — — 12 JPN: 8,777+ "Song For You" 2018 — — — 10 JPN: 17,322+ "Summer Night" — — — 7 JPN: 15,339+ "28°C" — — — 12 JPN: 11,985+ 100% V "Missing You" 2013 — — — — 100% V "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Videography Music videos Year Song Director 2012 "Bad Boy" Kim Hye-Jung "Still Again" Jonghwan and Minwoo (100%) "나 같은 놈 (Guy like me)" Minigun and 슈퍼창따이 (Super Changddai) 2013 "Want U Back" Hyuk Shin & Ross Lara "Only U" Stereo (KOR) "퇴근길 (Missing you)" Brave Brothers 2014 "Beat" 슈퍼창따이 (Super Changddai) "Phone" 박준용 (Park Jun Yong) "U Beauty" Solver and 220 Volt "Summer Hero" Troubleshooter 2016 "Better Day" Sweetune 2017 "Sketch U" 2018 "Grand Bleu" 찬용 (Chanyong) (100%) "Heart" 찬용 (Chanyong) (100%) and 김이나 (Kim Eana) 2019 "Still Loving You" Han Gil Japanese 2017 "How To Cry" rowspan="5" "Warrior 2018 "Song For You" "Summer Night" "28°C"
Filmography Television Year Title Note(s) 2012 Teen Top Rising 100% Cast members with Teen Top and Andy Pops in Seoul's 'New Star.com''' | Featured artist |- | Teen Top & 100% Rising Brothers'' Cast members with Teen Top
Concerts and tours Tours Date City Country Venue Tour December 24, 2013 Fukuoka Japan Fukuoka Convention Center ZEPP Tour - 100% X'mas Show December 25, 2013 Osaka Namba Hatch December 27, 2013 Tokyo Zepp Tokyo June 16, 2018 Tokyo Differ Ariake 100% Premium Showtime 2018 ~Summer Night~ June 17, 2018 June 23, 2018 Nagoya Nagoya International Legend Hall June 30, 2018 Osaka Zepp Osaka Bayside
Concerts Date City Country Venue Concert August 24, 2013 Tokyo Japan Shinagawa Stellar Ball Live Event in Japan Real 100% December 29, 2013 Seoul South Korea Blue Square Samsung Card Hall 1st Solo Concert - All 100% January 18, 2014 Taipei Taiwan ATT Show Box All 100% in Taiwan July 20, 2014 Chiba Japan Maihama Amphitheater 100% 2014 Japan Cool Live October 5, 2014 Tokyo Laforet Museum Roppongi 100% 2014 Japan Fall In Live December 24, 2016 Osaka Osaka Business Park Enkei Hall 100% Xmas Live 2016 "LOVE%" December 25, 2016 Tokyo Meiji Yasuda Seimei Hall March 14, 2017 Tokyo Billboard Live Tokyo 100% Premium Live - "White Love" March 17, 2017 Osaka Billboard Live Osaka April 21, 2018 Tokyo Yamano Hall 100% Spring Concert 2018 -Blossom- April 30, 2018 Osaka Osaka Business Park Enkei Hall December 24, 2018 Tokyo Shibuya Cultural Center Owada Densho Hall 100% Special Winter Stage 2018 "28°C" January 25, 2019 Seoul South Korea CKL Stage 100% Walking On The Clouds January 26, 2019 January 27, 2019
Showcases Date City Country Venue Showcase November 20, 2016 Tokyo Japan Nicofarre 100% Showcase in Japan - 'Time Leap' January 22, 2017 Osaka HEP Hall 100% "How To Cry" Japan Showcase January 29, 2017 Tokyo Nicofarre
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