COOL

COOL debuted in 1994 with the release of its first full-length album, The Reason I Wanted You, and its debut song shares the same title. The co-ed group, made up of two men and one woman, has been loved by listeners for a long time.

COOL's members are Kim Sung-soo, Lee Jae-hoon and Yuri. The group had a different lineup on its first album, and Yuri joined from the second album, forming the current trio. COOL is best known for this three-member combination, which appears on most of its hit songs.

Most of COOL's title tracks and hit songs are refreshing dance songs, so the group is regarded as one of Korea's classic summer music acts. Many people go back to COOL's songs whenever summer comes around. Just like the group's name, a cool and refreshing feel is its hallmark.

Widely known COOL songs include "Destiny" (1997), "Woman on the Beach" (1997), "Sorrow" (1998), "Truth" (2002) and "If You're Going to Get Married" (2003). The list mixes upbeat summer dance songs with more emotional tracks. If you are new, these are good songs to start with.

COOL won the album daesang at the 2002 Golden Disc Awards for its seventh album, 7even, which is known as the first daesang won by a co-ed group. The group also received bonsang awards several times at the KBS Music Awards and the SBS Gayo Daejeon. Check each ceremony's records for details.

COOL mainly performed dance songs and ballads, and many of its songs are easy to sing along to, which made them karaoke favorites. Lee Jae-hoon's vocals in particular drew a lot of attention. Listening to both the refreshing dance tracks and the emotional ballads shows the full appeal of the group.

COOL debuted in 1994 and released albums steadily until 2005, then returned in 2008 with its 10.5th album. The group released its eleventh album in 2009 and marked its 20th anniversary in 2014 with a new song. Since then, the members have come together on stage from time to time.

Since 2005, COOL has not had regular group activities, though the members have reunited on stage from time to time. The group can currently be considered on a break. If there is news of new stages or concerts, the notices on official channels are the most accurate source.

Start with the widely known songs "Destiny" and "Woman on the Beach," then move on to "Sorrow" and "Truth." After that, the debut song "The Reason I Wanted You" lets you compare the group's early sound. These songs feel especially right during the summer.

Since COOL is taking a break from group activities, the most accurate way to follow the members is through each member's own official channels. Each member works in a different field, so rely on official announcements. Please avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors or following their private lives.