Triple H (band)
South Korean trio formed by Cube Entertainment.
Triple H (트리플 H) was a South Korean musical group put together by Cube Entertainment. Its members were Hyuna, who had previously been in 4minute, along with Hui and E'Dawn from the boy band Pentagon. The group put out two extended plays: *199X* in 2017 and *Retro Futurism* in 2018. The group ended after Cube dismissed Hyuna and E'Dawn in 2018, following an unauthorized press release in which they confirmed they were dating.
The group was first announced in March 2017, with Cube revealing that Hyuna would be forming a project group with unnamed labelmates for a May debut. By April 4, the label had named Hui and E'Dawn as the other members and said the trio would star in a reality show called *Triple H Fun Agency*. On May 1, Triple H released their first EP, *199X*, along with the single "365 Fresh" and its music video. The EP reached number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart and number 10 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. The music video for "365 Fresh" sparked controversy for showing sex, suicide, and crime.
In June 2018, Cube announced that Triple H would return in July. On July 18, they released their second EP, *Retro Futurism*, with a music video for the single "Retro Future". That EP hit number 8 on the Gaon Album Chart. On August 2, 2018, Hyuna revealed that she and E'Dawn had been dating since May 2016. On September 13, Cube said they would terminate the pair's contracts, citing a loss of trust, but added that discussions would continue. On October 5, a source reported that Hyuna and E'Dawn had confirmed their departures from Cube. Cube officially confirmed Hyuna's departure on October 15 and E'Dawn's departure on November 14.
Quick Facts
- Landscape
- yes
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Genre
- K-pop · dance-pop · hip-hop
- Years Active
- 2017–2018
- Label
- Cube
- Past Members
- Hyuna / Hui / E'Dawn
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Lore & Background
Triple H debuted in May 2017 with the extended play 199X and the single '365 Fresh'. The music video for '365 Fresh' sparked controversy due to its depictions of sex, suicide, and crime. The EP reached number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart and number 10 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
In July 2018, the group released their second EP, Retro Futurism, with the single 'Retro Future'. The EP reached number 8 on the Gaon Album Chart. On August 2, 2018, Hyuna revealed that she had been dating E'Dawn since May 2016, leading to their dismissal from Cube Entertainment and the end of the group.
Reader's Guide
Triple H was a short-lived project group that combined the popularity of Hyuna with members of Pentagon. Their debut EP 199X achieved moderate chart success, but the group is most remembered for the controversy surrounding the '365 Fresh' music video and the subsequent relationship disclosure that led to their disbandment. The group's significance lies in how a personal relationship between members, confirmed without agency approval, resulted in the termination of contracts and the end of the group. Their legacy is tied to the broader K-pop industry's handling of artist relationships and agency control.
Did You Know?
- Triple H's debut EP 199X reached number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart.
- The music video for '365 Fresh' was controversial for depictions of sex, suicide, and crime.
- Hyuna and E'Dawn had been dating since May 2016, revealed in August 2018.
- Cube Entertainment confirmed the end of Triple H after dismissing Hyuna and E'Dawn in 2018.
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