Topp Dogg

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This article is about the Korean boy band. For Snoop Dogg album, see No Limit Top Dogg.
Topp Dogg
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First Showcase 2015 Live in U.S., Houston
Background information
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop
Years active 2013 (2013)–present
Labels
  • Hunus Entertainment
Associated acts
Website stardom-ent.com
Members
  • P-Goon
  • Jenissi
  • Hojoon
  • Sangdo
  • Nakta
  • Hansol
  • B-Joo
  • Xero
  • A-Tom
  • Yano
Past members
  • Kidoh
  • Gohn
  • Seogoong

Topp Dogg (Korean: 탑독) is a ten-member hip-hop boy group from South Korea formed by Cho PD under Stardom Entertainment in 2013. Topp Dogg have released 7 albums (including repackages) and 2 singles.

Career

Mixtapes were released in March and April 2012. Members began being introduced in 2013.[1]

In October 22, 2013, the band debuted on TV with "Say it", and two days later their first EP, "Dogg's Out", was released.[2] The Repackaged version included a new title "Cigarette" and a Chinese version for "Say It".[3]

2014: Arario, AmadeuS, "Annie"

On January 13, 2014, Stardom Entertainment released a teaser for the second mini album of Topp Dogg.[4] On January 16, 2014, Topp Dogg made their comeback with their second mini album titled "Arario". They released a 'special' album "Arario Special Edition" in February 2014.

On 9 June 2014, it was revealed that Topp Dogg will release their third mini-album called "AmadeuS" with the title track "TOPDOG". However, a few days before the official release, the entire album was leaked on the internet. The label attempted remove the songs as fast as possible, and later took legal action against the culprit.[5][6]

In August, 25th, Topp Dogg repackaged their last album and released the "AmadeuS Deluxe Edition" with three new tracks in.

For their first anniversary Topp Dogg released a new "old school" song, "Annie", on October 16, 2014.[7] Which is a short for "Anniversary".

2015 The Beat

Concerts for an American tour were held in Houston, Texas; Miami Beach, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia during February 2015.[8] In July 2015, Stardom signed with Hunus Entertainment.

On July 28, 2015, former Under Dogg Member Leon (Cavan Chen) posted on his Instagram account regarding his departure from the group. He cited racism, physical and verbal abuse from a certain Topp Dogg - G member and management as his reason for leaving the group.[9]

Members

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Track listing[nb 1] Peak chart positions
 Sales
KOR
[10]
Dogg's Out <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Dogg's Out
  2. Follow Me (말로해)
  3. A Girl Like You (너 같은 여자) (Kidoh Solo)
  4. Cute Girl(귀여운 걸)
  5. Playground
 48
Dogg's Out (Repackage) <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Dogg's Out
  2. Follow Me (말로해)
  3. Cigarette
  4. A Girl Like You (너 같은 여자) (Kidoh Solo)
  5. Cute Girl(귀여운 걸)
  6. Playground
  7. Say It (Chinese Ver.)
 33
Arario <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Arario (아라리오)
  2. Open The Door (들어와)
  3. R-Uh (알어)
  4. Fever (종말론자)
  5. Open The Door(Inst.)
 27[13]
Arario Special Edition (Repackage) <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Arario (아라리오)
  2. Keep Smiling
  3. Open The Door (들어와)
  4. R-Uh (알어)
  5. Fever (종말론자)
  6. Arario (아라리오) (Remix)
  7. R-Uh (알어) (Japanese Ver.)
  8. Arario (아라리오)(Inst.)
 26
AmadeuS <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Intro
  2. Amadeus (아마데우스)
  3. Topdog
  4. Salieri (살리에리)
  5. Topdog (Instrumental)
 15
  • KOR: 10,053
Amadeus Deluxe Edition (Repackage) <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Intro
  2. Amadeus (아마데우스)
  3. Topdog
  4. Salieri (살리에리)
  5. Topdog (Instrumental)
  6. Ain't Right (이건 아니지 않나 싶어) (feat ZoPD)
  7. Oh My Baby
  8. Peekaboo
The Beat <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Runaway
  2. The Beat
  3. O.A.S.I.S
  4. All Eyez On Me
  5. Emotion
  6. Sweetheart
 22

Original Soundtracks

Year Song Title Member(s) Notes
2016 "Feel Alive"
  • Released: March 3, 2016
 All Please Come Back, Mister OST
"Back Then"
  • Released: March 31, 2016
 Hojoon
"You"
  • Released: April 7, 2016
 Sangdo & Hojoon

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2014 MTV Europe Music Awards[16] Best Korean Act Topp Dogg Nominated
2015 21st Republic of Korea Entertainment Art Awards[17] Best Rookie Award Topp Dogg Won
KMC Radio Awards Best Male Dance Performance Won

Notes

  1. ↑ The tracks in bold are the promotional singles in each album.

References

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  16. ↑ http://www.koreaboo.com/news/topp-dogg-red-velvet-win-rookie-award-21st-korean-entertainment-arts-awards/ soompi ( September 11, 2014 ). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.
  17. ↑ Topp Dogg and Red Velvet win the Rookie Award at the "21st Korean Entertainment Arts Awards"

External links

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