Norazo

Norazo
Photo taken in 2019 (from left: Jo Bin, Won Heum)
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsStone Music Entertainment
Norazo Production
SQEX-UMP Records
Maroo Entertainment
Members
  • Jo Bin
Won Heum
Past members
  • Lee Hyuk
Websitewww.marooentertainment.com/artist_view.php?pk=3

Norazo (hangul: 노라조) is a musical male duo from South Korea, known for their eccentric stages and comical lyrics.[1] The duo debuted in 2005 and originally consisted of Jo Bin and Lee Hyuk.[2] After Lee Hyuk's departure, vocalist Won Heum joined as the new member.[3] They were also participants in the musical variety show, Immortal Songs.[4]

History

Jo Bin and Lee Hyuk met accidentally as they started to use the same practice room. Jo cited Lee's good physique and singing skills that first caught his attention. Jo decided to trick Lee into joining him by telling him they were to sing ballads. Later they decided to do music different from the usual K-pop sound.[5]

Lee Hyuk left the duo in February 2017.[6] Vocalist Won Heum joined as the new member and they released their first song together on August 21, 2018.[3]

Members

Current
  • Jo Bin - vocals
  • Jo Won Heum - vocals
Former
  • Lee Hyuk- vocals, guitar

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[7]
The First Album[8]
Miseongnyeon jabulgama (미성년자불가마)
  • Released: March 20, 2007
  • Label: TOM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
[a]
Three Go
  • Released: November 20, 2008
  • Label: Winning Insight M
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Hwangoltaltae (환골탈태)
  • Released: April 20, 2010
  • Label: Winning Insight M
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
14
Jeongukjepae (전국제패)
  • Released: November 4, 2011
  • Label: Winning Insight M
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
15

Extended plays

Title Details
Bread (빵)
  • Released: November 19, 2020
  • Label: Maroo Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track list
  1. Bread (빵)
  2. Bread (빵) (CCMan Remix)
  3. Curry Ramen (카레라면)
  4. Cider (사이다) (Spinning Pedals Remix by Lee Jung-hoon)
  5. Shower (샤워) (Zumba GX Remix by Lee Jung-hoon)
  6. Bread (빵) (Fenner Hardstyle Remix)
The Standard of Norazo 1 (Remake) (노라조의 정석 1)
  • Released: November 17, 2023
  • Label: Galaxy Corp., Norazo Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[12]
"Happy Song" (해피송) 2005 The First Album
"Republic of Korea" (대한민국) 2006 Non-album single
"Fight Desperately" (사생결단) 2007 Miseongnyeon jabulgama
"Superman" (슈퍼맨) 2008 Three Go
"Mackerel" (고등어) 2009 Non-album singles
"Ambitious" (야심작)
"2010 Norazo Namagong World Cup Song" (2010 노라조 남아공 월드컵송) 2010
"Help Me" (구해줘) 49 Hwangoltaltae
"Pyojeoljak" (표절작) (ft. Kimm) 73 Non-album single
"Doggies" (멍멍이) 82 Jeongukjepae
"Stalls" (포장마차) 2011 56
"Red Day" (빨간날)
"King of Sales" (판매왕) 77
"Woman (Female) Person" (여자사람) 2012 38 Non-album singles
"Wild Horse" (야생마) (feat. Noh Hong-chul) 2013
"First Evo.7"
"Your Fortune" (니 팔자야) 2015
"Sweet Dog & Alley Cat" (멍멍이와 냥이) 2016
"Cider" (사이다) 2018
"Shower" (샤워) 2019
"Bread" (빵) 2020 Bread
"Vegetable" (야채) 2021 [b] Non-album singles
"Buy Now, Think Later" (고민은 배송만 늦출 뿐) [c]
"A Worker" (일개미) 2023 [d] "Worker Needs Some Time Alone" (single)
"Gwangju Guards 'Bitgoeul'" (광주수호대 '빛고을') 2024 Non-album singles
"Let's Fly Let's Shine, Gwangju"
"Hai Yorokonde" (네 기꺼이) 2025 [e]
"Crazy Kimchi Love" (愛습파 (사랑해요 습파김치))
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Collaborations

Title Year Album
"Mariorang Norazo" (마리오랑 노라조) (with Mario) 2014 Non-album singles
"Happy, Merry, Christ, and Mas" (해피와메리와크리스와마스) (with Ninikids and Baby Shark Music Studio Nuvo) 2023

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Album
"Ineffective Boss Without Power" (치이고 박히고 무능상사) 2014 Ineffective Boss Without Power OST
"에라 모르겠다" 2016 Happy Home OST
"보내도 보내지 않습니다" Begin Again OST
"Our Neighbourhood Hero" (우리동네 Hero) 2019 The Fiery Priest OST
"Pegasus Market" (쌉니다 천리마마트) Pegasus Market OST
"Bong Hwan A" (봉환아)[17] 2020 Mr. Queen OST
"Nature Man" (네이처맨) 2023 Nature Man (Naver Webtoon) OST
"Double or Nothing" (이판사판) Boyhood OST
"Be My Villains" (빌런이 되어줘) 2025 Villains Everywhere OST

Notes

  1. ^ Peaked at number 30 on the March 2007 MIAK monthly album chart.[9]
  2. ^ "Vegetable" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 67 on the component Download Chart.[13]
  3. ^ "Buy Now, Think Later" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 87 on the component Download Chart.[14]
  4. ^ "A Worker" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 61 on the component Download Chart.[15]
  5. ^ "Hai Yorokonde" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 45 on the component Download Chart.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Norazo works with Noh Hong-chul for next single". The Korea Herald. 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  2. ^ "Norazo". KBS World. Retrieved 2015-02-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ a b "코믹듀오 노라조, 2막 열어젖히다···새 멤버 원흠 '사이다'" (in Korean). Jungang Ilbo. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  4. ^ "노라조, '불후의 명곡' 출연…다시 한번 우승 노린다" (in Korean). Asiae. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  5. ^ "Interview: Norazo: "We wanted to do music others didn't do"". hellokpop. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
  6. ^ "이혁, 12년 만에 노라조 탈퇴.."서로의 길 응원"". The Huffington Post (in Korean). 2017-02-09. Archived from the original on 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  7. ^ "Circle Album Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  8. ^ "1집 첫 출연" (in Korean). Mnet. Archived from the original on 2015-02-23. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  9. ^ 2007. 3 월 - 가요음반 판매량 [March 2007 sales volume]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 8, 2007.
  10. ^ 2007.상반기 결산 판매량 [First half of 2007 sales volume]. Music Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.
  11. ^ "Album Chart: 2011.11 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  12. ^ "Circle Digital Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  13. ^ "Download Chart: 2021 Weeks 18". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  14. ^ "Download Chart: 2021 Weeks 39". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  15. ^ "Download Chart: 2023 Weeks 27". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  16. ^ "Download Chart: 2025 Weeks 32". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  17. ^ "철인왕후 OST Part.1" [Queen Iron Man OST Part.1]. Melon. Retrieved 13 December 2020.