Luminous (group)

Luminous (Korean: 루미너스, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean idol group signed with SE Group Entertainment (formerly Barunson WIP). Consisting of members Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin, the quartet released the pre-debut mini-album Vision in August 2021 before launching its first mini-album Youth the following month. The group has since released a second mini-album entitled Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) and its first full-length album Luminous in Wonderland in 2022.

Luminous
Luminous in August 2022
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2021 (2021)–present
LabelsSE Group
Members
  • Youngbin
  • Suil
  • Steven
  • Woobin
Websitecafe.daum.net/lmn.

History

Luminous was originally set to begin releasing music with a different name and company in 2019, but the group's debut was delayed.[1] Vocal trainer Kim Sung-eun, who had previously worked with numerous artists including BTS and Twice, founded the music agency Barunson WIP and took in the ensemble with members Youngbin, Suil, Steven, and Woobin.[2][3] The name of the group was decided by vote and given the meaning of "a light shining brightly even in the dark".[2] A fictional universe was introduced as part of Luminous's concept and the members symbolize the elements of thunder (Suil), fire (Steven), light (Youngbin), and moonlight (Woobin).[4]

On August 17, 2021, Barunson WIP announced its plans to debut the four-member group produced by Kim and Barunson E&A, with its debut album slated to be issued in early September.[3] Luminous released a surprise pre-debut album entitled Vision and "Dreaming Luminous" two days later. The album also included solo songs composed by each member.[5] Luminous' debut mini-album Youth was scheduled to be released on September 1, but was postponed following Youngbin's COVID-19 diagnosis.[6] It was released along with the lead single "Run" on September 9.[7] The quartet made its first live performance on SBS MTV's music chart program The Show on September 14.[8] Luminous held a mini fan concert on October 4 called Youth: You and I.[9] A music video for the album track "Home Alone" was released later that month.[10]

Luminous released its second mini-album Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) and lead single "All Eyes Down (Advance)" on January 20, 2022.[11] Inspired by the fictional supervillain Joker, the album delves into the "confusion between the real self and the created self" as the lyrics try to determine, "Who am I?".[1][12] Announced one day prior, the group made the mid-tempo pop song "Wish You Were Here" available on online music platforms on May 21.[13] Luminous released their first studio album Luminous in Wonderland and its two single "Engine" and "Creature" on August 17.[14]

Musical style

Luminous's lyrical theme revolves around youth.[15] The group aims to "convey a message of hope and comfort" to that audience through the songs lyrics.[4] Upon its debut, Luminous laid its music foundation in hip hop integrated with R&B and pop.[7] Luminous's first few singles comprised a dark atmosphere, but the group's music shifted to a "clear, bright" direction with "Engine".[16]

Members

List of members and roles.

  • Youngbin – leader, lead vocals, dance[17]
  • Suil – sub-vocals, rap, dance[18]
  • Steven – sub-vocals, rap[19]
  • Woobin – main vocals[20]

Discography

Studio albums
Title[21] Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Luminous in Wonderland
Track listing
  1. "Marionette"
  2. "Creature"
  3. "Engine"
  4. "Your Ocean"
  5. "Crazy" (열대야)
  6. "Far"
  7. "Hologram"
  8. "Upside Down"
  9. "Talking Myself"
  10. "Legend"
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Extended plays
Title[21] Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Vision (꿈을 꾸는 루미너스; Kkumeul Kkuneun Lumineoseu)
  • Released: August 19, 2021
  • Label: Barunson WIP, Kakao
  • Format: Digital download
Track listing
  1. "Dreaming Luminous" (끔루 (꿈을 꾸는 루미너스))
  2. "ROD (Ride Or Die)"
  3. "Up All Night"
  4. "Star" (별)
  5. "Orbit" (여행)
 —
Youth
  • Released: September 9, 2021
  • Label: Barunson WIP, Kakao
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Intro"
  2. "Run"
  3. "Home Alone"
  4. "Run (Inst.)"
  5. "Home Alone (Inst.)"
 —
Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego) (빛과 어둠 사이; Bitgwa Eodum Sai)
  • Released: January 20, 2022
  • Label: Barunson WIP, Kakao
  • Format: Digital download
Track listing
  1. "Matryoshka"
  2. "Trouble"
  3. "All Eyes Down" (비상)
  4. "Blind" (섬광증)
  5. "Want It More?"
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Singles
Title[21] Year Album
"Dreaming Luminous" (꿈루 (꿈을 꾸는 루미너스); Kkumnu (Kkumeul Kkuneun Lumineoseu)) 2021 Vision
"Run" Youth
"All Eyes Down (Advance)" (비상; Bisang) 2022 Between Light and Darkness (Self n Ego)
"Wish You Were Here" Non-album single
"Engine" Luminous in Wonderland
"Creature"

Concerts
  • Youth: You and I (2021)[9]

References
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  22. Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
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