Untouchable (band)

Untouchable (Korean: 언터쳐블) was a South Korean hip hop duo managed by TS Entertainment. The group released their first single, "Ready To Shot", on 24 July 2006, but made their official debut on October 10, 2008, with the hit single "It's Okay".

Untouchable
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresHip-hop
Years active2008–2019
LabelsTS Entertainment
Past membersSleepy
D.Action
Websitewww.tsenter.co.kr/untouchable/

History

2008–2010: Debut & success

Untouchable made their official debut on November 10, 2008 with their single "It's Okay" ft. Hwayobi. They released their first full album entitled "Quiet Storm" on January 8, 2009. Their single "Tell Me Why" ft. Hwa Young became a hit and topped online music charts. They followed this with the song "Oh", which was featured in their mini album "Untouchable", released June 9, 2009.

On February 4, 2010 their 2nd mini album "Untouchable: 2nd Mini Album" was released, featuring the vocals of Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha in the song "Living in the Heart."[1] On February 9, Untouchable's "Living in the Heart" topped online music charts.[2]

Untouchable's second album was postponed in 2010 due to the Yeonpyeong Island tragedy.[3] The album "Who's Hot" was released in December with the title track "Make a fuss".[4]

2011: "You you" release & military enlistment

Untouchable released their digital single "You you" on May 4, 2011.[5]

Both members started their mandatory military service in August 2011.[6][7]

2013: "Trips" and release from military

They returned from military service on May 1, 2013 and took a break before making their music comeback at the end of the year. They released Vain featuring Koonta of Rude Paper in November and followed up with a second track Trip which was released on their agency YouTube page on the December 5.

2014: "Take out"

The duo returned in July with Take out featuring Mayson the Soul.

2015: "Cigarette & Liquor", "Mask On", "Crayon", collaborations & solo debut

On January 16, 2015, Untouchable released their 8th digital single album titled Cigarette & Liquor. On February 24, 2015 they made their comeback with a digital single called Mask On. On March 18, 2015 they released their 5th mini album titled HEIIVEN, the track Crayon served as the title track.

2019: Disbandment

On September 14, 2019, it was announced that Sleepy left TS Entertainment via lawsuit, and the duo disbanded.

Former Members

  • Sleepy (슬리피)
  • D.Action (디액션)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[8]
Quiet Storm
Who's Hot
  • Released: December 2, 2010
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
43
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[8]
1st Mini Album
  • Released: June 9, 2009
  • Label: TS Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
2nd Mini Album
  • Released: February 4, 2010
  • Label: TS Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
16
3rd Mini Album
  • Released: December 30, 2010
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
56
Trip
  • Released: November 11, 2013
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
49
Heiiven
  • Released: March 18, 2015
  • Label: TS Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
38
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Charted singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[9]
As lead artist
"Live in the Heart" (가슴에살아)
feat. Narsha
2010 6 2nd Mini Album
"Merry Go Round" (회전목마) 16 Non-album single
"Make a Fuss" (난리 브루스)
feat. Vasco
48 Who's Hot
"Only You" (단 한사람)
feat. Mellow
34 3rd Mini Album
"You You"
feat. Oh Jin-seok
2011 45 Non-album single
"Call Me" (연락 좀 자주 해)
feat. Andrew Choi
2013 17 Trip
"Vain" (배인)
feat. Koonta
27
"Take Out"
feat. Mayson The Soul
2014 38 Non-album single
"I See The Path" (길이 보여)
feat. Vasco, Giriboy
Heiiven
"Smoke" (거꾸로 문 담배)
feat. Outlaw
2015 Non-album single
"Crayon" (크레파스) 55 Heiiven
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

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