Voisper
| Company type | Vocal ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Defunct | 2021-12-08 |
| Headquarters | Incheon , South Korea |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Owner | Evermore Music |
Voisper (; presented in all caps) was a vocal ensemble originating from Incheon, South Korea. The group consisted of Daegwang, Kwangho, Kangsan, and Choonggi—friends from high school who made their debut after participating in Superstar K6 in 2014 under the name North Incheon Nineteen. They entered into a contract with Evermore Music in January 2015. The name Voisper is a fusion of the words "voice" and "whisper." Their debut mini-album, titled Voice + Whisper, was released in November 2016. The group officially disbanded on December 8, 2021, following the release of their final album, The Finale.
2014–2016: Origins and debut
Jung Dae-gwang, Jung Kwang-ho, Kim Kang-san, and Min Choong-gi established the group during their high school years after Kim suggested forming a band. Initially going by North Incheon Nineteen, they took part in the sixth season of Mnet's Superstar K.[1]
After signing with Evermore Music in January 2015, they adopted the name Voisper to present a more refined image.[2] Their debut was announced in February 2016 and planned for later that month.[3] Their first live appearance occurred on SBS MTV's The Show on February 23 with the single "In Your Voice," which was digitally released on March 2.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Subsequent singles included "Summer Cold" on June 17,[4] and "Heart" on October 6.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The group simultaneously released their debut mini-album Voice + Whisper along with its title track "Learn to Love" on November 18.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
2017–2021: Wishes, The Finale, and conclusion
Voisper took part in the music competition program Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend, making their first appearance with a rendition of Kim Jong-chan's "You're Crying Too" on February 25, 2017. Throughout that year, they appeared seven times, achieving a collaborative win with Jung Dongha on June 24 and earning their first solo victory on October 28.
On July 13, Voisper unveiled their fourth single "Crush on You," which featured a remake of Yoo Jae-ha's classic 1987 track "Days Gone By." Their fifth single, "Save As," was released on October 29. On December 4, they contributed the song "Let's Not Ask" to the soundtrack of the television drama Two Cops (2017). The single "Missing U" followed on January 6, 2018. The group held their inaugural concert, Voisper 1st Whisper, at the Veloso venue in Hongdae, Seoul on May 12. Later that year in November, they released their first full-length album titled Wishes.
Voisper officially disbanded after issuing their final album, The Finale, on December 8, 2021.
Musical style and influences
Primarily identified as an R&B ensemble, Voisper sought to express a wide range of musical styles. Their debut single "In Your Voice" is characterized by a "dreamlike" tune featuring "sweet" piano melodies alongside "powerful" drum elements. The follow-up ballad "Summer Cold" blends acoustic guitar with piano accompaniment. The opening track of Voice + Whisper, named "On & On," integrates elements of modern rock and electronic music. The group acknowledges Sweet Sorrow, Noel, and Brown Eyed Soul as significant influences. Additionally, they draw inspiration from American boy band Boyz II Men, as well as artists Jung Dong-ha and Kim Bada.
Members
- Daegwang – leader and principal vocalist
- Kwangho – lead vocalist
- Kangsan – lead vocalist
- Choonggi – lead vocalist
Studio albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart rankings |
|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||
| Wishes |
|
85 |
Extended plays
| Title | Album information | Highest chart rankings |
|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||
| Voice + Whisper |
|
61 |
| The Finale |
|
— |
Singles
| Title | Year | Associated album |
|---|---|---|
| "In Your Voice" | 2016 | Voice + Whisper |
| "Summer Cold" | ||
| "Heart" (featuring Jeon Mi-ri) | ||
| "Learn to Love" | ||
| "Crush on You" | 2017 | rowspan="4" Template:N/A |
| "Save As" | ||
| "Missing U" | 2018 | |
| "I Believe" | ||
| "Goodbye to Goodbye" | Wishes | |
| "Lovesome" (featuring Yoon Chae-kyung of April) | 2019 | rowspan="3" Template:N/A |
| "Keep Going" | 2020 | |
| "The Day" | ||
| "This Is the Day" | 2021 | The Finale |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Let's Not Ask" (Template:Korean/auto) | 2017 | Two Cops OST |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Collaborating artist(s) | Album title |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Fly Again" | 2016 | Jung Dong-ha | Dream – Special Edition |
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