Turtles, a South Korean hip-hop group, first stepped out in 2001. The group consisted of Turtleman (Lim Sung-hoon), Z-E, Geum Bi, and Su Bin. Their debut album Go! Boogie! was released in November 2001, marking their entry into the Korean hip-hop scene. In September 2006, the single "Airplane" from their fourth album reached the top of the KBS chart, solidifying their popularity and establishing them as a prominent act in Korean hip-hop. The group's notable albums include Turtles 2 (2003), Turtles: 3 (2004), and Land of Turtles (2008). Turtleman passed away from a heart attack on 2 April 2008. Turtles Special Album, The Unfinished Story was released in August 2008, in memory of Lim Sung-hoon. Following his death, the remaining members announced their split in September that year. However, in April 2011, they returned with a new vocalist, Lee Kang, and released the single "Ooops" that same month.
