U-BeS
U-BeS was a South Korean boy band formed in 1997. The group consisted of four members: Jang Ho-geun, Kim Mu-kyung, Lee Choong-in, Kim Joon-woo. U-BeS is part of the first generation of modern Korean idol groups; groups that debuted the same year include S.E.S, Sechs Kies, N.R.G, Taesaja, and more.
The group released two full-length albums: U-BeS and You Will Be with Us. Despite the group being inactive since 1999, U-BeS' disbandment has never been officially announced. Leader Hogeun eventually resumed his music career, and now performs as a trot singer under the moniker Jang Minho.
History
1997–1998: Debut and disbandment
When the group debuted in 1997, the leader Hogeun and Kim Mukyung were university students, and the other two members were in high school. With releasing their first album, the group started to appear in many TV shows with the title track, Legend of the Stars. This song was written in memory of the younger brother of Lee Choongin, one of the members, who died young. Their choreography received huge attention that mixed the movements of kendo and Chinese martial arts. The group was also active in collaborating with other musicians, such as the Australian band Human Nature with producing a duet song.They released their second studio album You Will Be with Us in 1998. However, the group split up due to poor album sales and disagreements with the agency.