Sharp (South Korean band)

Sharp

Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	1998
Defunct	2002
Headquarters	South Korea
Products	Pop music albums and singles

Sharp (also presented as S#arp; ) was a mixed-gender South Korean pop vocal ensemble active between 1998 and 2002.

Initially, the group consisted of Lee Ji-hye, Seo Ji-young, Jang Seok-hyun, John Kim, and Oh Hee-jong, with Chris appearing as a guest member. Following their debut release The S#arp in 1998, John Kim and Oh Hee-jong left the group. Subsequently, Chris and newcomer Sori officially became members for their sophomore album, The S#arp+2 (1999). After Sori's departure, the lineup released several albums: The Four Letter World Love (2000), 4ever Feel So Good (2001), Flat Album (2001), and Style (2002). The group ultimately dissolved in 2002 due to internal disputes between Ji-hye and Ji-young, which reportedly involved both verbal and physical confrontations.

During a period dominated by gender-specific groups such as S.E.S., Fin.K.L, Shinhwa, and g.o.d, Sharp stood out as one of the rare co-ed acts. They enjoyed commercial acclaim with multiple chart-topping tracks on South Korean music shows including Inkigayo and Music Bank, most notably the 1999 single "Tell Me Tell Me."

Final lineup

• Jang Seok-hyun – leader (1999–2002), rapper (1998–2002)
• Lee Ji-hye – vocalist (1998–2002)
• Seo Ji-young – rapper, vocalist (1998–2002)
• Chris – rapper (1999–2002)

Former members

• John Kim – leader, rapper (1998–1999)
• Oh Hee-jong – rapper (1998–1999)
• Sori – rapper (1999–2000)

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR
The S#arp	Released: November 17, 1998 Label: World Music Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	15	KOR: 83,047
The S#arp+2	Released: October 4, 1999 Label: World Music Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	4	KOR: 195,908
The Four Letter Word Love	Released: August 12, 2000 Label: World Music Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	3	KOR: 170,894
4ever Feel So Good	Released: February 20, 2001 Label: World Music Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	5	KOR: 214,049
Flat Album	Released: November 5, 2001 Label: World Music Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	2	KOR: 194,671
Style	Released: September 6, 2002 Label: World Music Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	5	KOR: 137,785

Compilation albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR
Smart & Smooth	Released: January 24, 2003 Label: World Music Entertainment Formats: CD, cassette	19	KOR: 17,848

Mnet Asian Music Awards

Year	Award Category	Title	Outcome
2000	Best Mixed Group	"Great!" (잘됐어)	Template:Won
2001		"100 Days Prayer" (백일기도)	Template:Nom
2002		"Kiss Me" (내 입술..따뜻한 커피처럼)	Template:Nom