Vibe () is a South Korean R&B group consisting of singers Yoon Min-soo and Ryu Jae-hyun. They debuted in 2002 as a trio with rapper Yoo Sung-gyu, who left the group after the release of their second album. Vibe has released eight studio albums, and numerous hit songs including "Love Me Once Again", "Long Long Time", "While Looking at the Picture", "That Man, That Woman", "Drinking", and "Come Back to Me".
Career Vibe was formed in 2002 by Yoon Min-soo, former member of vocal group 4Men, and were initially a trio consisting of Yoon, singer-songwriter Ryu Jae-hyun and rapper Yoo Sung-gyu. Their first single "미워도 다시 한번 (Although It Is Hateful, Again)" was a success and a huge hit for the group making them very popular. Their second single "Promise U" was also very successful. Their second album was released in November 2003 and their first single "오래 오래 (Long Long Time)" was a huge hit as was their second single "사진을 보다가 (While Looking at the Picture)". This cemented their status as a popular group and consistent hit makers. During the hiatus between their 2nd and 3rd albums, Yoo left the group as he wished to pursue his own style of music, taking on the stage name Noblesse. Vibe went on to release their 3rd album in 2006 which became a success with their two hits "그 남자, 그 여자 (That Man, That Woman)" and "술이야 (Drinking)". They were on hiatus from 2006 to 2009 as both members enlisted for their mandatory military service. Vibe released their 4th album and their title song was "다시 와주라" (Comeback Again).
While Vibe has not been promoting together on a regular basis, Ryu and Yoon have been individually pursuing their solo careers. In 2011, Yoon joined the cast of MBC's I Am a Singer, and debuted singing "그 남자, 그 여자 (That Man, That Woman)" and "술이야 (Drinking)", obtaining second place behind Insooni (인순이). Ryu gained fame as a composer and producer, composing for the likes of SG Wannabe, SeeYa and F.T. Island. Vibe was the featured legend on Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend episode 531, which aired on November 6, 2021.
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions SalesKORRIAK
KORGaon
AfterglowReleased: February 26, 2002 Label: Warner Music Formats: CD, cassette 24 rowspan="3" KOR: 62,007 Do U Remember?Released: November 28, 2003 Label: Star Factory Formats: CD, cassette 4 KOR: 120,804 Re-FeelReleased: March 1, 2006 Label: Wave Point Formats: CD, cassette 3KOR: 92,926 Vibe in PrahaReleased: May 12, 2010 Label: Music&New Formats: CD, digital download rowspan="6" 3 KOR: 23,995 Organic SoundReleased: May 15, 2013 Label: Music&New Formats: CD, digital download 5KOR: 6,914 RitardandoReleased: February 20, 2014 Label: Music&New Formats: CD, digital download 7KOR: 4,776 7 Part 1: RepeatReleased: April 21, 2016 Label: The Vibe Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 15KOR: 1,993 7 Part 2: Repeat & SlurReleased: November 15, 2016 Label: The Vibe Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 27KOR: 1,130 About MeReleased: October 10, 2018 Label: Major9 Formats: CD, digital download 27KOR: 1,312
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album KOR
"Love Me Once Again" (미워도 다시 한번) 2002 rowspan="4" Afterglow "Promise U" "Long Long Time" (오래 오래) 2003 Do U Remember? "While Looking at the Picture" (사진을 보다가) "That Man, That Woman" (그 남자 그 여자) 200681 KOR: 237,454 Re-Feel "Drink Again" (술이야)65 KOR: 270,111 "Come Back to Me" (다시 와주라) 20102 KOR: 2,308,026 Vibe in Praha "Crazy" (미친거니) 40 KOR: 1,252,244 "For the Last Time" (꼭 한번 만나고 싶다)20134 KOR: 1,024,095Organic Sound "As I'm Getting Older" (이 나이 먹도록) 5 KOR: 728,129 "Heaven" (천국) 5 KOR: 296,576Cumulative sales of "Heaven":
Ritardando "Haeundae" (해운대) 20147 KOR: 345,077 "Lonely Christmas" (나홀로 크리스마스)47 KOR: 32,590 rowspan="3" "Celebrate Love" (축가) 201527 KOR: 95,296 "You're My Christmas" (넌 나의 크리스마스)22 KOR: 98,841 "Lil' Something" (썸타) 201612 KOR: 327,443Cumulative sales of "Lil' Something" and "1 Year, 365 Days":
SM Station Season 1 "1 Year, 365 Days" (1년 365일)12 KOR: 292,044Repeat "Bottoms Up" (원샷)— "A Lonely Guy" (외로운 놈)26 KOR: 73,107Repeat & Slur "Goodbye Santa Claus"2017—Major9 Winter Album "Fall in Fall" (가을 타나 봐) 20183 KOR: 2,500,000 KMCA: Platinum (Downloads) KMCA: Platinum (Streaming) About Me "Not a Love"68 "Call Me Back" (이 번호로 전화해줘) 20195 "Lying" () 2022130 Revibe Vol. 7
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.2006Golden Disc AwardsMain Prize (Bonsang)"That Man, That Woman"Music Video AwardSBS Gayo DaejeonMain Prize (Bonsang)VibeSeoul Music Awards2021 Golden Disc Awards Digital BonsangCall Me Back
References
External links Official website