I. Introduction
100% is a four-member boy group under TOP Media. They debuted on September 18, 2012 with the single album "We, 100%". Originally a seven-piece group, Sanghoon took time off from the group since 2014, Changbum departed from the group in 2016 while their leader Minwoo died in March 2018 due to cardiac arrest.
II. Career
Between June and September 2012, 100% were featured in SBS MTV's variety show Teen Top Rising 100%, in which they starred alongside fellow TOP Media artist Teen Top and its founder Andy Lee. Their debut single "We, 100%" was released on September 18. 100% made their live debut of "Bad Boy" on September 21 on KBS Music Bank, followed by MBC Music Core and SBS Inkigayo that same weekend.
100% released their first extended play Real 100% and a music video for "Want U Back" on May 23, 2013. On July 17, the group's official fanclub, Perfection, was announced by TOP Media.
With five members remaining, 100% released their second extended play Bang the Bush and music video for "심장이 뛴다 (Beat)" on March 17, 2014.
On September 12, 2016, TOP Media made an official announcement that Changbum had left the group. The remaining members would continue as five and prepare for a comeback in October. 100% released their third extended play Time Leap and a music video for "지독하게 (Better Day)" on October 13, 2016.
100% made their Japanese debut with released single "How to Cry" in January 2017. The group later released their fourth mini album Sketchbook on February 22 with the title track "Sketch U." On June 28, 100% released their second Japanese single "Warrior".
100% released their third Japanese single "Song for You" on February 14, 2018. On April 2, 2018, it was announced that 100% would resume career and their mini tour announced before Minwoo's death. 100% released their fourth Japanese single "Summer Night" on June 27, 2018. On July 26, 100% made their first Korean comeback in over a year and a half with the digital single "Grand Bleu" then they announced the 5th mini album release "Sunshine" with title track named "Heart(맘)".
100% released their 5th mini album RE:tro on March 14, 2019 and promoted their comeback in Korea.
On June 25, it was announced all 4 members would be enlisting during the latter half of the year.
III. Members
Member | Profile |
Stage Name: Rockhyun (록현) Real Name: Kim Rockhyun (김록현) Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: February 10, 1991 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 175 cm (5’9″) Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs) Blood Type: B Instagram: @k_rockhyeon |
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Stage Name: Jonghwan (종환) Real Name: Jo Jonghwan (조종환) Position: Vocalist Birthday: November 23, 1992 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs) Blood Type: AB Twitter: @100per_jonari Instagram: @jonghwaan |
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Stage Name: Chanyong (찬용) Real Name: Kim Chanyong (김찬용) Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist Birthday: April 29, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Height: 180 cm (5’11”) Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs) Blood Type: O Instagram: @kimchanyong2 |
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Stage Name: Hyukjin (혁진) Real Name: Jang Hyukjin (장혁진) Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Maknae Birthday: December 20, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 176 cm (5’9″) Weight: 64 kg (140 lbs) Blood Type: B Twitter: @100per_hyukjin Instagram: @100per_hj |
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Stage Name: Minwoo (민우) Real Name: Seo Minwoo (서민우) Position: Leader, Vocalist, Lead Dancer Birthday: February 8, 1985 Death: March 25, 2018 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs) Blood Type: O |
Former Member(s)
Changbum (창범) | Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist | 2012–2016 |
Sanghoon (상훈) | Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group, Maknae | 2012–2014 |
IV. Discography
Mini Albums
Album | Title | Date of Release |
Real 100% | 2013 | |
Bang the Bush | 2014 | |
Time Leap | 2016 | |
Sketchbook | 2017 | |
Sunshine | 2018 | |
RE:tro | 2019 |
Single Albums
Digital Singles
Japanese
Singles
Single | Title | Date of Release |
"How to Cry" | 2017 | |
"Warrior" | 2017 | |
"Song for You" | 2018 | |
"Summer Night" | 2018 | |
"28°C" | 2018 |
V. Videography
Music videos
Year | Title | Director |
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2012 | "Bad Boy" | Kim Hye-jung (Catpower) |
"Still Again" | Unknown | |
"Guy Like Me" | ||
2013 | "Want U Back" | Im Sung-kwan |
"Only U" | Unknown | |
"Missing You" | Joo Hee-sun | |
2014 | "Beat" | Dragon |
"Phone" | Unknown | |
"U Beauty" | ||
"Summer Hero" | ||
2016 | "Better Day" | Kim Hong-sik (Kyle) |
2017 | "How To Cry" | Unknown |
"Sketch U" | Lee Sagan (Zanybros) | |
"Warrior" | Unknown | |
2018 | "Song For You" | |
"Summer Night" | ||
"Grand Bleu" | ||
"Heart" | Lee Sagan (Zanybros) | |
"28℃" | ||
2019 | "Still Loving You" | Unknown |
Television
Year | Network | Title | Note(s) |
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2012 | SBS MTV | Teen Top Rising 100% | Cast members with Teen Top and Andy |
Arirang TV | Pops in Seoul's ‘New Star.com' | Featured artist | |
MBC Music | Teen Top & 100% Rising Brothers | Cast members with Teen Top |