Voisper

Voisper
Voisper in its live music video for "Missing U", 2018
L–R: Choonggi, Kwangho, Daegwang, Kangsan
Background information
Also known asNorth Incheon Nineteen
OriginIncheon, South Korea
GenresR&B
Years active2016 (2016)–2021 (2021)
LabelsEvermore Music
Past members
  • Daegwang
  • Kwangho
  • Kangsan
  • Choonggi
Websiteevermoremusic.co

Voisper (Korean: 보이스퍼; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean vocal group formed in Incheon. It consisted of vocalists Daegwang, Kwangho, Kangsan, and Choonggi, all of whom became friends in high school. After auditioning on Superstar K6 in 2014 as North Incheon Nineteen, the group was signed to Evermore Music the following January. A portmanteau of the words "voice" and "whisper", the quartet released its first mini-album Voice + Whisper in November 2016. The group disbanded of December 8, 2021 after releasing their last album The Finale.

History

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2014–2016: Formation and debut

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Friends since entering high school,[1] Jung Dae-gwang, Jung Kwang-ho, Kim Kang-san, and Min Choong-gi came together during their second year.[2] Kim proposed to make a group together, which the other three accepted.[3] The quartet first appeared on the sixth season of Mnet's talent show series Superstar K under the name North Incheon Nineteen.[4]

The ensemble signed a contract with Evermore Music in January 2015.[1] To showcase its maturity since partaking in Superstar K, the group name was changed to Voisper.[5] A portmanteau of the words "voice" and "whisper",[3] its formation was announced on February 16, 2016, with a tentative debut towards the end of the month.[2] The group made its first performance on SBS MTV's music program The Show on February 23, where it performed the debut single "In Your Voice".[6] The song was made available on online music stores on March 2.[7] Voisper released its second single "Summer Cold" on June 17.[8] In precedence of its first mini-album, Voisper released its third single "Heart" on October 6.[9] Voice + Whisper and the lead single "Learn to Love" were simultaneously released on November 18.[10]

2017–2021: Wishes, The Finale, and disbandment

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Voisper busking on Arisu Stage in Sinchon, 2017

Voisper participated in the music competition series Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend, making its first appearance covering Kim Jong-chan's "You're Crying Too" on February 25, 2017.[11] They went on to appear on the show a total of seven times that year, winning first place for their performance with Jung Dongha on the June 24 episode and getting their first solo win on the October 28 episode.

On July 13, Voisper released its fourth single "Crush on You".[12] It also included a remake of the 1987 song "Days Gone By" by Yoo Jae-ha.[13] It was followed by the group's fifth single "Save As", released on October 29.[14] Voisper also released "Let's Not Ask" on December 4, the first installment for the original soundtrack of television series Two Cops (2017).[15] On January 6, 2018, Voisper released the single "Missing U".[16] Voisper 1st Whisper, the group's first concert, was held at the Veloso venue in Hongdae, Seoul, on May 12.[17] The quartet released its first studio album Wishes in November 2018.[18]

Voisper disbanded after releasing their final album entitled The Finale on December 8.[19]

Musical style and influences

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Voisper is primarily an R&B group, but has expressed its desire to showcase musical diversity.[3] Its debut single "In Your Voice" is an R&B song that consists of a "dreamlike" melody, accompanied by a "sweet" piano and "powerful" drum.[2] A ballad, the followup "Summer Cold" combines an acoustic guitar with a piano.[8] On Voice + Whisper, the record opens with the dance track "On & On" , which incorporates modern rock and electronic music into its sound.[4] The quartet has cited Sweet Sorrow, Noel, and Brown Eyed Soul as role models. American boy group Boyz II Men, Jung Dong-ha, and Kim Bada were also highlighted as inspirations.[3]

Members

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  • Daegwang – leader, main vocalist[3]
  • Kwangho – main vocalist[3]
  • Kangsan – main vocalist[3]
  • Choonggi – main vocalist[3]

Discography

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Albums

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
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Wishes 85

Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
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Voice + Whisper
  • Released: November 18, 2016
  • Label: Evermore Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 61
The Finale
  • Released: December 8, 2021
  • Label: Evermore Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
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Singles

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Title Year Album
"In Your Voice" (그대 목소리로 말해줘; Geudae Moksoriro Malhaejwo) 2016 Voice + Whisper
"Summer Cold" (여름감기; Yeoreum Gamgi)
"Heart" (넌 지금 어디에; Neon Jigeum Eodie; lit. Where Are You Now)
(featuring Jeon Mi-ri)
"Learn to Love" (어쩌니; Eojjeoni)
"Crush on You" (반했나봐; Banhaess Nabwa) 2017 Non-album singles
"Save As" (다른 이름으로 저장하기; Dareun Ireumeulo Jeojanghagi)
"Missing U" (꺼내보면; Kkeonaebomyeon) 2018
"I Believe"
"Goodbye to Goodbye" Wishes
"Lovesome" (우리 꼭 사귀는 것 같잖아요; Uri Kkok Sagwineun Geot Gatjanhayo)
(featuring Yoon Chae-kyung of April) 		2019 Non-album singles
"Keep Going" 2020
"The Day" (그날; Geu Nal)
"This Is the Day" (말할까봐; Malhalkkabwa) 2021 The Finale

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Album
"Let's Not Ask" (묻지 말기로 해; Mutji Malgiro Hae) 2017 Two Cops OST

Guest appearances

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Title Year Other performer(s) Album Ref.
"Fly Again" 2016 Jung Dong-ha Dream – Special Edition [21]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kim, Ji-yeon (March 3, 2016). [인터뷰] 보이스퍼, 끈끈한 우정이 빚어내는 환상의 하모니. TVing (in Korean). CJ E&M. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Lee, Eun-ho (February 16, 2016). 실력파 보이그룹 보이스퍼, 2월 말 데뷔 예고. 10asia (in Korean). Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Ha, Hye-rin (February 23, 2016). 보이스퍼 "죽마고우의 호흡, 기대되지 않나요?"(인터뷰). News1 Korea (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Kim, Ji-yeon (November 18, 2016). 보컬그룹 보이스퍼 "데뷔 후 첫 쇼케이스, 가슴벅차". TVing (in Korean). CJ E&M. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  5. ^ Kim, Hyeon-shik (December 19, 2016). 보이스퍼 "고등학교 친구들과 데뷔, 꿈꾸는 것 같다". No Cut News (in Korean). CBSi. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  6. ^ '더쇼' 보이스퍼, 죽마고우다운 환상의 호흡 돋보여. Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). February 23, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  7. ^ Jo, Jeong-won (February 25, 2016). 보이스퍼 김강산, 데뷔 전부터 팬덤 형성..'외모+실력+인기' 다 갖췄네. The Financial News (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  8. ^ a b Kim, Na-hee (June 17, 2016). 보이스퍼, 여름 시즌송 '여름감기'…17일 정오 발매. News1 Korea (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  9. ^ Park, Hye-mi (October 4, 2016). 보이스퍼(VOISPER), 가을 분위기 넘치는 '넌 지금 어디에' 티저 이미지 공개. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  10. ^ An, Eun-gyeong (November 9, 2016). 보이스퍼(VOISPER), 새 앨범 'Voice + Whisper' 티저+트랙리스트 공개…'눈길'. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  11. ^ Lee, Sang-eun (February 25, 2017). '불후의 명곡' 보이스퍼, 박완규 꺾었다… 첫 출연에 뜻깊은 승리 '눈물'. Kyeongin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  12. ^ Park, Kun-wook (July 13, 2017). 보이스퍼, 13일(오늘) 신곡 '반했나봐' 발표 '가요계 대전 합류'. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Hankook Ilbo Media Group. Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  13. ^ Lee, Ha-na (July 6, 2017). 보이스퍼, 디지털싱글 '반했나봐' 가사 이미지 공개…'설렘지수UP'. Seoul Economy Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  14. ^ Kim, Eun-ji (October 29, 2017). 보이스퍼, 신보로 '불후' 감동 잇는다..'다른 이름 저장하기' 발매. Herald Pop (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  15. ^ Jang, Su-jeong (December 4, 2017). 보이스퍼, '투깝스' OST 첫 주자…오늘(4일) 공개. TV Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  16. ^ Shin, Mi-rae (January 6, 2018). 보이스퍼, 오늘(6일) 새 싱글 '꺼내보면' 발매…'음악중심' 출격. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Maeil Broadcasting Network. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  17. ^ Jang, Yeong-jun (May 11, 2018). "노래만 하지 않아"…보이스퍼 첫 단독 콘서트 관람 포인트 '넷'. Kyeonggi Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  18. ^ Shin, Yeon-gyeong (November 20, 2018). 보이스퍼의 간절한 소망 '굿바이 투 굿바이' [MK컴백]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  19. ^ @evermore_ent (December 7, 2021). [#Notice] 보이스퍼 팀 활동 종료 안내 (Tweet). Retrieved December 7, 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ a b "Gaon Chart – Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  21. ^ Yu, Byeong-cheol (August 4, 2016). 김바다&정동하, 의리의 약속 지켰다…첫 음악 콜라보레이션. Wow TV (in Korean). Retrieved December 28, 2016.
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