Turtles (South Korean band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2008 (disbanded) |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Hip-hop music, albums, singles |
Turtles () was a hip-hop ensemble from South Korea that made their debut in 2001. Their track "Airplane" (bihaengi), featured on their fourth studio album, achieved the number one position on the KBS chart in September 2006.
The group's frontman and rapper, known as "Turtleman" (Lim Sung-hoon), passed away due to a heart attack on April 2, 2008. After his passing, the remaining members Geum Bi and Z-E formally disbanded the group on September 4, 2008. On April 2, 2011, they unveiled "Aigoo," a single found on Turtleman's computer released posthumously. Later that same month, they declared a return with new male vocalist Lee Kang and the single "Protagonist."
Members
- Turtleman (터틀맨, rap and vocals, 2001–2008; deceased)
- Z-E (지이, rap and vocals, 2001–2008)
- Geum Bi (금비, vocals, 2001–2008)
- Su Bin (수빈, vocals, 2001)
- Lee Kang (이강, rap and vocals, 2011)
Albums
- Go! Boogie!, 2001
- Turtles 2, 2003
- Turtles 3, 2004
- Buy Turtles, 2006
- 오방간다 (OhBangGanDa), 2008
Singles
- Turtles: Digital Single – Christmas Mix, 2006
- Turtles: 4.5 – Remake Single, 2007
- Turtles: Digital Single – 분홍빛 크리스마스, 2007
- 아이고 (Aigoo), 2011
- 주인공 (Protagonist), 2011
Compilations
- Turtles Best, The Land of Turtles, 2006
- Turtles Special Album, The Unfinished Story, August 14, 2008
Mnet Asian Music Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Best New Group | "4 Seasons" (사계) | Template:Nom |
| 2004 | Best Group Video | "Come On" | Template:Nom |
| 2006 | Best Dance Performance | "Airplane" | Template:Nom |
| 2007 | Best Mixed Group | "It's Been A Long Time" | Template:Nom |