Supernova, also known as Choshinsei in Japan, is a South Korean boy band that debuted in 2007. The group consists of five members: Yunhak, Sungje, Kwangsoo, Jihyuk, and Geonil. In 2016, while two other members, Sungmo and Geonil, were serving their mandatory military service, Yunhak and Sungje released a mini album as a sub-unit called Double Ace with the title Yours Forever. In October 2016, Sungje was cast in his first South Korean movie, Guest House, which was released in Korea on February 22, 2018. Yunhak also had a successful solo career, releasing his third solo album The One in January 2018. In June 2018, Supernova ended their contracts with Maroo Entertainment and opened a new office called SV ENT. In November of the same year, they released their Japanese single "Chapter II" which topped Japan's Oricon Daily Chart and ranked fifth on the weekly chart. In 2018, Yunhak signed a management contract with Korean drama production company Hobakdungkul and was cast in the upcoming SBS TV Saturday primetime drama Fates and Furies" However, in January 2019, it was confirmed that member Sungmo would not be returning to the group, and Supernova would continue as a five-member group. Unfortunately, in 2020, Yoonhak and Sungje were accused of illegal gambling abroad, and in 2021, Kwangsoo was accused of having an extramarital affair with a famous Japanese singer and actress, which led to her divorce and the loss of custody of her two children. Supernova has released several Korean and Japanese albums since their debut, including The Beautiful Stardust (2007), Hana (2009), Six Stars (★★★★★★) (2010), Hop Step Jumping! (2010), 4U(2011), Go for It! (2012), Six (2013), 7iro (2015), Paparazzi (2019), and Cloud Nine (2021). They have also won several awards, including the Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Ting's Choice Artist award in 2009, the 1st KOMCA Music Award: Hallyu Music Award in 2011, and the 26th Golden Disk Awards: K-POP Award in Digital Music in 2012.
