H.O.T.
H.O.T. (Highfive Of Teenagers) was a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment in 1996. They helped define the idol-group model that later K-pop generations would build on.
Quick Facts
- Debut Date: September 7, 1996
- Company: SM Entertainment
- Fandom Name: Club H.O.T.
- Generation: 1st Generation
- Official Colors: White
Members
Use the table below for a quick member overview.
| Name | Role | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Hee-joon | Leader, Vocalist, Dancer | Became a prominent TV personality and solo artist after the group. |
| Jang Woo-hyuk | Main Dancer, Rapper | Known for sharp choreography and solo dance work. |
| Tony An | Vocalist, Rapper | Continued as a singer, host, and entertainment entrepreneur. |
| Kangta | Main Vocalist | Built a long solo career as a singer-songwriter. |
| Lee Jae-won | Rapper, Maknae | Later promoted with JTL alongside Tony An and Jang Woo-hyuk. |
Albums and Major EPs
| Year | Release | Type | Title Track | Official Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | We Hate All Kinds of Violence | Studio album | Candy | Official channel search |
| 1997 | Wolf and Sheep | Studio album | We Are the Future | Official channel search |
| 1998 | Resurrection | Studio album | Hope | Official channel search |
| 1999 | I Yah! | Studio album | I Yah! | Official channel search |
Key Achievements
- Among the first Korean idol groups to build a large, organized fandom.
- Helped establish SM Entertainment's idol training and promotion model.
- Their reunion concerts in 2018 showed the lasting demand for 1st generation K-pop.
Why they are famous
H.O.T. is famous for turning teen idol fandom into a central force in Korean pop culture.