CUBE Entertainment has been considered one of the worst entertainment companies in South Korea due to mistreatment and mismanagement of its artists. Despite this, the company is also known for putting out high-quality music, and some of them are remembered even at present. Here's a list of six iconic K-pop songs from CUBE Entertainment.
6 Iconic K-pop Songs From CUBE Entertainment
HyunA - "Bubble Pop!"
One of the most unforgettable songs by HyunA when she was still part of CUBE Entertainment is "Bubble Pop!," the title track of her debut EP of the same name. Four days after its release on July 5, 2011, the music video for the song earned 3.9 million views, which is already an impressive number at that time. In fact, this view count earned her the No. 1 spot on YouTube's weekly music section.
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Moreover, HyunA's "Bubble Pop!" became the first music video of a female Korean soloist to hit 100 million views on YouTube. Its catchy and youthful melody no doubt made the track popular.
4Minute - "Hot Issue"
Longtime K-pop fans probably won't forget about 4Minute's "Hot Issue," which is arguably one of the most iconic debut songs in the K-pop scene. The track was so popular in South Korea that it debuted at No. 20 on the MelOn Yearly Chart for 2009. It even recorded a combined estimated sales of 3 to 4 million with the second track "Muzik."
With their smash hit "Hot Issue," 4Minute was nominated for Best New Female Artist at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA).
Trouble Maker - "Trouble Maker"
"Trouble Maker" may have only been released by a duo (HyunA and BEAST Hyunseung) but it surely is an iconic K-pop song from CUBE Entertainment. Released on Dec. 1, 2011, "Trouble Maker" was an instant hit, debuting at No. 1 on the Circle Digital Chart and ranking second on Billboard K-pop 100 chart.
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The song also recorded over 4.4million downloads in South Korea alone by the end of 2011. It even won the Best Collaboration award at the 2012 MAMA.
BEAST - "Shock"
This song is known for introducing a new genre called Rocktronic, which is a combination of rock and electronic music. BEAST's "Shock" was not only well-received in South Korea but also in Japan after a Japanese version of it was released. It peaked at No. 3 on the Circle Digital Chart, while it peaked at No. 2 on Oricon Singles Chart.
PENTAGON - "Shine"
PENTAGON's "Shine" is definitely an iconic K-pop song released by CUBE Entertainment. PENTAGON was one of K-pop's most underrated artists for a while after their debut in 2016, but thanks to "Shine" they finally got the recognition they deserve.
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Notably, "Shine" didn't receive much attention at the time of its release on April 2, 2018. But it went viral a month later due to many K-pop idols doing the "hammer dance" choreography of the song. As the track gained popularity, it became the group's first song to enter MelOn's top 100 real-time chart.
(G)I-DLE - "Tomboy"
Finally, (G)I-DLE's "Tomboy" is the latest hit song from CUBE Entertainment. This track achieved numerous milestones shortly after its release on March 14, 2022, and even months later.
Serving as the title track of (G)I-DLE's first studio album "I NEVER DIE," "Tomboy" became one of the most successful K-pop songs of 2022 and further boosted the girl group's popularity. It made (G)I-DLE the first K-pop group in 2022 to achieve a perfect all-kill, which is an indication of a public domestic popularity.
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