Vromance
| Company type | Vocal ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | July 12, 2016 |
| Defunct | September 20, 2024 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Headquarters | South Korea , South Korea |
Area served | South Korea |
Key people | Park Jang-hyun (leader), Park Hyun-kyu, Yoon Eun-o (Lee Chan-dong), Lee Hyun-seok |
| Products | Extended plays, singles |
| Owner | RBW |
Number of employees | 4 (members) (2016–2024) |
| Parent | RBW |
VROMANCE (stylized in all caps), was a South Korean vocal ensemble established by RBW in 2016. The group officially launched on July 12, 2016, with their debut extended play (EP) titled The Action, and ultimately disbanded on September 20, 2024.
Pre-debut
Prior to their official debut, the quartet worked as vocal coaches for K-pop artists and recorded guide vocals. In August 2011, the leader Park Jang-hyun participated in the competition show Superstar K3, though he was eliminated during the process. He joined RBW (formerly WA Entertainment) in 2012. Both Park Jang-hyun and Park Hyun-kyu were involved in creating "Love Is..." for the 2013 SBS drama The Heirs soundtrack. In 2014, Park Hyun-kyu appeared on "Goodbye Rain," a track by Jeon Min-ju and Euna Kim, who later debuted with The Ark and Khan respectively. In February 2016, Park Jang-hyun collaborated with Huh Gak on the song "Already Winter". RBW announced Vromance's upcoming debut in June 2016.
2016–2017: Debut with The Action, Romance, and Mix Nine
Vromance made their debut on July 12, 2016, with the EP The Action, featuring the lead single "She," recognized for its swing-inspired and funky sound.
Their initial digital single "Fishery Management" was released on September 14, 2016, showcasing a mid-tempo arrangement highlighted by bright guitar riffs and a powerful chorus.
On January 6, 2017, they unveiled their second EP titled Romance, led by the tender ballad "I'm Fine". A comeback showcase was held one day before the EP's release.
Their follow-up digital single "Wake Me Up" came out on March 14, 2017.
In October of that year, members Park Hyun-kyu and Lee Chan-dong took part in YG Entertainment's survival reality program Mix Nine, competing alongside trainees from various agencies for a spot in YG's project group; both were eliminated by episode ten.
2018–2024: Subsequent singles and disbandment
On January 17, 2018, Vromance released their fifth single "Flower," produced by Jungkey, with minimal promotional activities. This was succeeded by their sixth single "Star" on February 21, also receiving limited promotion.
Their seventh single "Oh My Season," released on April 6, 2018, was promoted through performances on multiple music programs. On May 25 of the same year, they contributed the original soundtrack "Now" for the Korean version of the American series Suits.
The final release of 2018 was the single "Basic Instinct," issued on August 3 without accompanying music video or promotional efforts. On March 1, 2019, they released their eighth single "Unlike", again with sparse promotion.
RBW announced Vromance's return on June 26, 2019; the single "You Can Lean on Me" was released the following day. All four members participated despite Hyun-kyu's enlistment into mandatory military service earlier that month.
On December 15, 2019, Vromance dropped "The Cure," featuring full member involvement despite the military enlistments of Jang-hyun, Hyun-kyu, and Chan-dong. The group engaged in several live performances afterward.
"Always You" was released on June 22, 2020, once more including all members amid ongoing military duties; a lyric video followed two days later.
On May 31, 2021, they introduced the track "The Moment." Subsequently, on October 5, Lee Chan-dong officially adopted the stage name Yoon Eun-o for his future endeavors.
On September 20, 2024, RBW confirmed that Vromance had chosen to conclude their group activities and expressed appreciation to fans for supporting them over eight years.
Personal activities
In 2019, Jang-hyun commenced his supplementary service as public service personnel beginning April 26. Hyun-gyu joined the police force on June 13, 2019, and completed his service on January 7, 2021. Chan-dong fulfilled active military duties with the Goseong 22nd Division from August 5, 2019, until February 25, 2021. Hyun-seok started his enlistment on June 17, 2020.
Jang-hyun revealed on July 17, 2020, that he planned to marry a non-celebrity in August; their wedding ceremony was eventually held on March 21, 2021.
Former members
- Park Jang-hyun ()
- Park Hyun-kyu ()
- Yoon Eun-o ()
- Lee Hyun-seok ()
Extended plays
| Title | Album Information | Highest chart position | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| The Action |
|
28 | over 567 |
| Romance |
|
32 | over 657 |
| A dash ("—") indicates releases that did not enter the charts or were not issued in that territory. | |||
Singles
}Collaborations
| Title | Year | Highest chart ranking | Sales (Downloads) |
Associated album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "She" (Template:Korean) | 2016 | — |
|
The Action |
| "Selfish" (Template:Korean) | — | — | Romance | |
| "I'm Fine" | 2017 | — | ||
| "Wake Up Call" (Template:Korean) | — | rowspan="10" Non-album single | ||
| "Flower" (Template:Korean) | 2018 | — | ||
| "Star" (Template:Korean) | — | |||
| "Oh My Season" (Template:Korean) | — | |||
| "Primordial Instinct" (Template:Korean) | — | |||
| "Unlike" (Template:Korean) | 2019 | — | - | |
| "You Can Expect Me" (Template:Korean) | — | - | ||
| "The Cure" (Template:Korean) | — | - | ||
| "Always You" | 2020 | — | ||
| "The Moment" (Template:Korean) | 2021 | — |
| Title | Year | Highest chart position | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "Already Winter"
(collaboration with Huh Gak) |
2015 |
67 |
|
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) |
Album | Member(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||||
| "Love Is..." | 2013 | 69 |
|
The Heirs OST | Jang-hyun & Hyun-kyu |
| "Two People" (Template:Korean) | 65 |
|
Jang-hyun | ||
| "Love Is... (acoustic ver.)" | — | — | Hyun-kyu | ||
| "I Fall In Love" (feat. Obroject) |
2017 | 99 |
|
Strong Girl Bong-soon OST | All |
| "Full of Wonders" | — | — | Man to Man OST | ||
| "Alone" | — | — | Rude Miss Young-Ae 16 OST | Jang-hyun | |
| "Now" | 2018 | — | — | Suits OST | All |
| "At The End of The Route" | 2019 | — | — | Rude Miss Young-Ae 17 OST | Jang-hyun |
| "Tonight" | — | — | Search: WWW OST | Chan-Dong | |
| "Hide and Seek" | 2021 | — [lower-alpha 1] | — | The King's Affection OST | |
| "Full of You" (with Haeyoon (Cherry Bullet)) |
— | — |
Television shows
| Year | Network | Title | Member(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MBC | Duet Song Festival | Park Jan-Hyun | Episode 22 - Champion |
| 2017 | King of Mask Singer | Appearance in Episode 119 as A Boy Drowning in My Song | ||
| 2017–2018 | JTBC | Mix Nine | Park Hyun-Kyu, Lee Chan-Dong | Final placements: 37th and 28th respectively |
| 2018 | MBC Plus | Casting Call | Chan-Dong | Winner of Episode 5 (secured part in musical Gwanghwamun Sonata) |
| 2018–2019 | JTBC | "Awesome Feed" | Park Hyun-Kyu | Regular cast member |
| 2018–2019 | Channel A | Vocal Play | Entire group | Participated in Season 1 |
| 2019 | MBC | King of Mask Singer | Park Hyun-Kyu | Episodes 189–191 performing as Pavarotti |
Musical
| Year | Title | Hangul | Member(s) | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Gwanghwamun Sonata | 광화문연가 | Chan-Dong | Myeong-Woo | |
| 2019 | Like a Butterfly | 나빌레라 | Chan-Dong | Lee Chae-Rok | |
| 2020 | Return: The Promise of the Day | 귀환 | Chan-Dong | Hae-Il | Production related to military musical theater |
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