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Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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Years active | 2021 | –present
Labels | SE Group |
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Luminous ( Korean: 루미너스, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean idol group signed with SE Group Entertainment (formerly Barunson WIP). Consisting of members Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin, the quartet released the pre-debut mini-album Vision in August 2021 before launching its first mini-album Youth the following month. The group has since released a second mini-album entitled Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) and its first full-length album Luminous in Wonderland in 2022.
Luminous was originally set to begin releasing music with a different name and company in 2019, but the group's debut was delayed. [1] Vocal trainer Kim Sung-eun, who had previously worked with numerous artists including BTS and Twice, founded the music agency Barunson WIP and took in the ensemble with members Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin. [2] [3] The name of the group was decided by vote and given the meaning of "a light shining brightly even in the dark". [2] A fictional universe was introduced as part of Luminous's concept and the members symbolize the elements of thunder (Suil), fire (Steven), light (Youngbin), and moonlight (Woobin). [4]
On August 17, 2021, Barunson WIP announced its plans to debut the four-member group produced by Kim and Barunson E&A, with its debut album slated to be issued in early September. [3] Luminous released a surprise pre-debut album entitled Vision and "Dreaming Luminous" two days later. The album also included solo songs composed by each member. [5] Luminous' debut mini-album Youth was scheduled to be released on September 1, but was postponed following Youngbin's COVID-19 diagnosis. [6] It was released along with the lead single "Run" on September 9. [7] The quartet made its first live performance on SBS MTV's music chart program The Show on September 14. [8] Luminous held a mini fan concert on October 4 called Youth: You and I. [9] A music video for the album track "Home Alone" was released later that month. [10]
Luminous released its second mini-album Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) and lead single "All Eyes Down (Advance)" on January 20, 2022. [11] Inspired by the fictional supervillain Joker, the album delves into the "confusion between the real self and the created self" as the lyrics try to determine, "Who am I?". [1] [12] Announced one day prior, the group made the mid-tempo pop song "Wish You Were Here" available on online music platforms on May 21. [13] Luminous released their first studio album Luminous in Wonderland and its two single "Engine" and "Creature" on August 17. [14]
Luminous's lyrical theme revolves around youth. [15] The group aims to "convey a message of hope and comfort" to that audience through the songs lyrics. [4] Upon its debut, Luminous laid its music foundation in hip hop integrated with R&B and pop. [7] Luminous's first few singles comprised a dark atmosphere, but the group's music shifted to a "clear, bright" direction with "Engine". [16]
List of members and roles.
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Luminous in Wonderland |
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Vision (꿈을 꾸는 루미너스; Kkumeul Kkuneun Lumineoseu) |
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Youth |
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Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) (빛과 어둠 사이; Bitgwa Eodum Sai) |
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Title [21] | Year | Album |
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"Dreaming Luminous" (꿈루 (꿈을 꾸는 루미너스); Kkumnu (Kkumeul Kkuneun Lumineoseu)) | 2021 | Vision |
"Run" | Youth | |
"All Eyes Down (Advance)" (비상; Bisang) | 2022 | Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) |
"Wish You Were Here" | Non-album single | |
"Engine" | Luminous in Wonderland | |
"Creature" |