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Jewelry (group)

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Jewelry
Company typeGirl group
IndustryMusic
Founded2001
FounderStar Empire Entertainment
Defunct2015
Headquarters
South Korea
Area served
South Korea, Japan
ProductsMusic albums, singles

Jewelry () was a South Korean girl group established in 2001 by Star Empire Entertainment. Throughout their 14-year tenure, the group underwent multiple member changes before officially disbanding in 2015. During this period, Jewelry released six studio albums and delivered popular tracks including "I Really Like You" (2003), "Superstar" (2005), and "One More Time" (2008). They also ventured into the Japanese music scene, achieving notable success with several singles.

The group received numerous accolades, such as Best Female Group at the 2003 and 2005 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and secured Song of the Year for "One More Time" at the 2008 Golden Disc Awards.

2001–2003: Formation, member shifts, Again & Beloved

Jewelry debuted in 2001 with original members Park Jung-ah, Lee Ji-hyun, Jun Eun-mi, and Jung Yoo-jin, releasing their first studio album Discovery. Following moderate commercial performance, Jun Eun-mi and Jung Yoo-jin exited the group and were succeeded by Seo In-young and Cho Min-ah.

Their sophomore album, Again, arrived a year later featuring prominent R&B ballads with two top-charting singles — "Again" and "Tonight" — which elevated their public profile. The third album, Beloved, embraced a playful concept highlighted by the catchy single "니가 참 좋아" ("I Really Like You") alongside the title track Be My Love. Despite solid sales for both Again and Beloved, Jewelry aimed to evolve beyond their youthful image.

2004–2007: Japanese market debut, breakthrough with Superstar & lineup evolution

Following the success of their second album, Jewelry expanded into Japan in 2004 by releasing the single Kokoro ga Tomaranai under the independent label Giza Studio. After moderate reception abroad, they refocused efforts on Korea to launch their fourth studio album.

In early 2005, with the release of Superstar, Jewelry transitioned from their earlier "cute" persona to a more mature and sultry style that aligned with prevailing K-pop trends. The title track "Superstar", penned by Shinhwa's Lee Min-woo, featured a rock-infused sound and was followed by the well-received R&B single "Passion". Both tracks prominently showcased Seo In-Young, drawing considerable media attention.

In 2006, Jewelry temporarily halted Korean promotions to concentrate on activities in Japan. During this time, member Ji-hyun departed to pursue an acting career. Later that year, Cho Min-ah also left, prompting their label to search for new members. With Park Jung-Ah and Seo In-young engaged in solo endeavors, anticipation for a new group album grew until mid-2007.

2008: Member additions, surge in popularity with Kitchi Island & Everybody Shh!

In early 2008, Jewelry re-emerged with fresh members Baby J and Eunjung, unveiling their fifth album Kitchi Island on February 20. The lead single "One More Time", a cover of In-Grid's track composed by Sannie Carlson (Whigfield), equaled the impact of their 2005 hit "Superstar" within South Korea. It quickly climbed to No. 1 on MBC's Music Core and KBS's Music Bank charts within two weeks and dominated multiple online platforms such as Melon, Dosirak, Bugs Music, M.Net.com, Muz, and Juke On. This single became Jewelry's most triumphant release, holding the top position for seven straight weeks on both music shows.

During spring 2008 promotions, the group followed up with the single "모두 다 쉿" ("Everybody Shh!"). That year Jewelry earned a Daesang (대상, "Top Award") recognizing the highest digital sales achievement of 2008.

2009: Jewelry S, Rally, Sophisticated & Member Transitions

At the start of 2009, Baby J and Eunjung reappeared in the Korean music scene as the sub-unit "Jewelry S." Their mini-album, Sweet Song, was initially released digitally on January 22, with the complete single following on February 6. They marked their live return on M. Countdown on February 5, showcasing the songs "들어봐" ("Listen") and the lead track "데이트" ("Date"). The "Date" music video featured guest appearances by Jewelry members Park Jung-ah and Seo In-young.

In June 2009, Jewelry introduced the single "Super Star," which included rapper Nassun on the song "Rally," produced for MNet's talent competition Superstar K. The accompanying music video highlighted their performance on Mnet's M! Countdown interspersed with clips from Superstar K.

Shortly before releasing their next album, the digital single "Strong Girl" was made available. Their sixth studio album, Sophisticated, was launched on August 27, with the title track "Vari2ty" premiering its music video at the same time.

By December 2009, Seo In-young and Park Jung-ah declared their exit from the group. Industry rumors suggested that Semi, a top 10 finalist from Superstar K, might join as a new member. On December 17, a repackaged version of their sixth album titled End And.. was released, featuring the single "Love Story."

2010–2011: Member Additions, Back It Up, Pass & Forget It

Semi officially became part of Jewelry on June 14, 2010, with plans for a comeback initially aimed for later that year but eventually scheduled for 2011.

On January 18, 2011, Kim Ye-won joined the lineup. They released the digital single "Back It Up" on January 27 accompanied by a music video and a comeback stage on M! Countdown. While it achieved moderate success, it did not reach the popularity levels of earlier releases.

On May 9, Star Empire Entertainment shared rehearsal clips of Jewelry. Two days afterward, teaser images announced a new single titled "Pass," which was released on May 16 along with a teaser music video featuring labelmate Hwang Kwang Hee from ZE:A. However, no full-length video was produced for "Pass."

In September, Semi and Ye-won formed the sub-unit Jewelry S again, releasing the single "Ames Room Vol.2" with its lead track "Forget It" on September 20 alongside an official music video. Additionally, Ye-won represented Jewelry on the popular variety program Invincible Youth 2, which aired from November 17, 2011 to November 12, 2012.

2012–2013: Look At Me & "Hot & Cold"

Jewelry’s comeback in 2012 was postponed from July to October. On September 21, they revealed plans for their first extended play titled Look At Me, officially released on October 11 with its title track sharing the same name. The single entered the Gaon Digital Charts at #42 and peaked at #23, while the mini-album reached #7 on Gaon’s National Physical Album Charts. The release was supported by a music video and a comeback stage on Music Bank immediately afterward.

In mid-November, Star Empire Entertainment delayed a digital single originally scheduled for early December to allow additional preparation time.

In 2013, Star Empire announced Jewelry’s digital release of "Hot & Cold," planned for July.

2014–2015: Departure of Members and Group Dissolution

Eunjung exited the group on March 3, 2014, following the expiration of her contract. Subsequently, Yewon shifted focus to acting, appearing in the drama Hotel King and co-hosting M Countdown Begins alongside K.Will in April. Meanwhile, Semi took part in the sitcom Boarding House no 24.

On November 19, 2014, Baby J declared her departure after her contract ended in August; Semi also opted not to renew her contract during the same month.

The group formally disbanded on January 7, 2015.

2018–2022: Reunion Activities

On April 8, 2018, Baby J, Eunjung, Inyoung, and Jungah came together again on JTBC's Sugarman 2, delivering a performance of their 2008 track "One More Time".

Later, on January 20, 2022, this lineup reunited once more on Mama The Idol, where Jungah participated as a contestant. They performed both One More Time and Super Star.

Line-ups

  • Initial line-up: Jun Eunmi, Jung Yoo-jin, Lee Ji-hyun, Park Jung-ah
  • Second line-up: Lee Ji-hyun, Cho Min-ha, Park Jung-ah, Seo In-young
  • Third line-up: Park Jung-ah, Seo In-young, Baby J, Eunjung
  • Final line-up: Baby J, Eunjung, Kim Ye-won, Semi

Member timeline

  • Kim Ye-won (김예원) (2011–2015) – vocalist
  • Park Semi (박세미) (2010–2015) – main vocalist
  • Baby J (하주연) (2007–2015) – main rapper and vocalist
  • Kim Eun-jung (김은정) (2007–2015) – leader and lead vocalist
  • Park Jung-ah (박정아) (2001–2010) – main vocalist and lead dancer
  • Seo In-young (서인영) (2002–2010) – lead vocalist and dancer
  • Min-ah (조민아) (2001–2006) – vocalist and dancer
  • Lee Ji-hyun (이지현) (2001–2006) – rapper, vocalist, and dancer
  • Jun Eun-mi (전은미) (2001–2002) – vocalist
  • Jung Yoo-jin (정유진) (2001–2002) – vocalist

Timeline

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Korean Studio Albums

Japanese Studio Albums

  • Jewelry First (2005)
  • Super Star (2005)

Awards and Nominations

Award Event Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Outcome
Golden Disc Awards 2008 Album Bonsang Kitchi Island Template:Won
Digital Daesang (Song of the Year) "One More Time" Template:Won
KBS Song Festival 2003 Main Award (Bonsang) Jewelry Template:Won
2005 Best Female Group Template:Won
KMTV Korean Music Awards 2002 Best New Group Template:Won
2003 Main Award (Bonsang) Template:Won
Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2008 Hot Online Song "One More Time" Template:Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2002 Best Female Group "Again" Template:Nom
2003 "I Really Like You" Template:Won
2005 "Superstar" Template:Won
2008 "One More Time" Template:Nom
Best House & Electronic Award "One More Time" Template:Won
2009 Best Female Group "Vari2ty" Template:Nom
SBS Gayo Daejeon 2002 SBS Producer's Award Jewelry Template:Won
2003 Main Award (Bonsang) Template:Won
2005 Template:Won
Seoul Music Awards 2003

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External links

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