Typhoon (South Korean band)
South Korean group marketed as the second Koyote.
Typhoon (타이푼) is a South Korean musical act that first appeared in 2006. They were managed by Trifecta Entertainment, the same label behind the co-ed group Koyote, and were promoted as a follow-up to that group—often called "the second Koyote." Their first album, Troika, earned recognition from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as the top rookie album of July 2006.
In 2008, member Solbi’s packed schedule kept her from taking part in Typhoon’s third album, Rendezvous. Another female vocalist stepped in for that release, but Solbi was not officially removed from the group; she stayed on as a member and returned to work when her schedule allowed.
Hana left the group on January 30, 2009, after only two months as a member. Singer Lee Kyung, known for singing on the OST of the MBC drama *Wise Mothers and Good Wives*, took her place on February 6 of that year.
Typhoon disbanded in 2010, then got back together in 2017.
- Origin
- South Korea
- Debut
- 2006
- Disbanded
- 2010
- Reunited
- 2017
- Label
- Trifecta Entertainment
- Genre
- K-pop
Lore & Background
Typhoon debuted in 2006 under Trifecta Entertainment, the same label as co-ed group Koyote. Their debut album Troika was recognized as the best rookie album of July 2006 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The group originally consisted of Solbi, Woo Jae, and Ji Hwan.
In 2008, Solbi was unable to participate in Typhoon's third album Rendezvous due to her busy schedule, so another female vocalist replaced her for that album. However, this did not confirm Solbi's departure; she remained a member and worked again when able. Hana joined as a vocalist in 2008 but officially left on January 30, 2009, after only two months. Singer Lee Kyung, who sang for the OST of MBC drama Wise Mothers and Good Wives, officially replaced her on February 6, 2009.
Typhoon disbanded in 2010 and reunited in 2017. The current line-up includes original members Solbi, Woo Jae, and Ji Hwan.
Reader's Guide
Typhoon holds a modest place in South Korean pop history as a group that was deliberately positioned as a successor to the popular co-ed group Koyote. Their debut album Troika earned official recognition from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, marking a notable achievement for a rookie act. The group's career was marked by lineup instability, particularly among female vocalists: Solbi's intermittent participation due to scheduling conflicts, Hana's brief two-month tenure, and the late addition of Lee Kyung. Despite disbanding in 2010, Typhoon reunited in 2017, demonstrating lasting appeal among their fanbase. Their significance lies in representing the co-ed group trend of the mid-2000s and the challenges of maintaining a consistent lineup in the K-pop industry.
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