As One (musical duo)

As One
As One in 2005
As One in 2005
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
OccupationSingers
InstrumentVocals
Years active
  • 1999–2017
  • 2019–2025
Labels
Past members
  • Lee Min
  • Crystal
WebsiteOfficial website

As One (Korean: 애즈원) was a South Korean R&B duo consisting of Korean-American singers Lee Min and Crystal.[1] The group debuted in 1999 with the album Day by Day, and released five more albums[2] before announcing their hiatus from the music industry in 2017 with the single, "Goodbye for Now".[3] The group officially reunited in 2019, and continued to release music until member Lee Min's death in 2025.

Career

Their first hit was the song "너만은 모르길" (Only You Wouldn't Know), released in 1999 by Rock Records. Between their fourth and fifth albums, their contract with Rock Records expired and they signed with EMI Music Publishing Korea; a label which also manages other K-pop stars like DJ DOC and Baby V.O.X.[4]

In late 2006, As One released their fifth album 12 Tears of Farewell, and started their promotional activities with the lead track "십이야" (12 Nights).[4]

In 2012, the duo signed to Brand New Music.[5]

In contrast to their usual style, As One released a 19+ rated music video ahead of their October 29, 2014 release date for the single "오늘같은 날" (For the Night).[6] The music video featured labelmate Jae Woong from 4-member hip hop group Troy and fitness model Kim Hae Na.[7]

On June 20, 2016, As One made a comeback with a new single titled "The Pain I Caused".[8] The song is from their sixth album Outlast, which was released on June 21, 2016. The album features ten tracks along with the lead single, "Don't Say Anything", which was released June 21, 2016.[9] The pair appeared on JTBC's Sugarman 3 on December 13, 2019.[10]

On August 5, 2025, the duo's management agency Brand New Music confirmed that Lee Min died at age 46 in Seoul, South Korea, thereby ending the group activities.[11][12]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13][14]
Day By Day 27
You're Welcome (천만에요)
  • Released: August 16, 2001
  • Label: Rock Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 7
Carolling (Christmas album)
  • Released: November 28, 2002
  • Label: Rock Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 31
Never Too Far
  • Released: March 14, 2003
  • Label: Rock Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 4
Restoration
  • Released: November 16, 2004
  • Label: DR Music
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 18
12 Tears Of Farewell (이별이 남기는 12가지 눈물)
  • Released: November 17, 2006
  • Label: Lutherson Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 — —
Outlast
  • Released: June 20, 2016
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 40 —

Compilation and live albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
One + One
  • Released: June 28, 2000
  • Label: Rock Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 36
As One Live
  • Released: May 23, 2002
  • Label: Rock Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 — —
Forever As One
  • Released: November 19, 2003
  • Label: Rock Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
 — —

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]
So Romantic (우리가 알고있는 사랑 이야기 다섯)
  • Released: March 13, 2007
  • Label: Lutherson Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
Sponge Remake 2008 As One
  • Released: April 3, 2008
  • Label: Sponge Entertainment
  • Formats: CD
 — —
You Only Love (사랑은 너 하나뿐)
with 2NB
  • Released: September 24, 2008
  • Label: NHN Bugs
  • Formats: CD
 — —
Simply As One
  • Released: October 15, 2013
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 40 —

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[21]
"For You Not to Know" (너만은 모르길) 1999 — — Day By Day
"Love+" (사랑+) 2000
"Day By Day"
"Ring My Bell" Non-album single
"You're Welcome" (천만에요) 2001 You're Welcome
"Want and Resent" (원하고 원망하죠)
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" 2002 Carolling
"Mr. A-Jo" 2003 Never Too Far
"I Hope Not" (아니길 바래요)
"Great Legacy" (위대한 유산) 2004 Restoration
"Twelve Nights" (十二夜) (십이야) 2006 12 Tears Of Farewell
"Jingle Bell Rock" Non-album single
"Zza Zza La" 2008 Sponge Remake 2008
"Kiss Me" Non-album single
"You Only Love" (사랑은 너 하나뿐)
feat. Zio and Shogun 		You Only Love
"Sonnet" 2010 37 Non-album singles
"History" (연애) —
"You Are My Baby" 2011 67
"Nepa Song" (네파송) —
"Monologue" (혼잣말) 53 Simply As One
"The Lie" (거짓말) 28 Non-album singles
"Only U"
feat. Lee Donghae 		2012 20
"Day By Day 2012"
feat. Verbal Jint 		25
"Awkward Love" (사랑이 어색해) 2013 37 Simply As One
"What Are We?" (우리 무슨 사이야?)
feat. Bumkey 		15
"Want and Resent 2013" (2013 원하고 원망하죠) 20 Non-album singles
"All Day All Night"
feat. Kanto 		2014 — —
"For The Night" (오늘같은 날) 97 Outlast
"Even For 1 Minute" (1분만이라도)
feat. Hanhae 		2015 16
"After Rain" (비 개인 후 비)
feat. KittiB 		2016 —
"Don't Say Anything" (아무 말 안해도 돼) —
"The Pain I Caused" (아픈건 좀 어때) 67
"Something Like Farewell" (이별 같은 거) — Non-album singles
"Goodbye for Now" (잠시만 안녕) 2017 — —
"It's OK Not to Be OK" (잠시만 안녕)
feat. Lee Dae-hwi of AB6IX 		2019 194
"February 29th" 2020 —
"Something Like a Miracle" 2023 —
"Winter Wonderland" —
"Better" 2024 —
"Still My Baby" 2025 —
"Happy Birthday to You" —
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Collaborative singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[21]
"Come To Me Again" (다시 내 곁으로)
with Son Ho-young 		2007 — — So Romantic
"It's Today" (오늘이야)
with Leessang
"Holiday"
with 2NB 		Non-album singles
"My Girl" (두근두근쿵쿵)
with Shingun 		2008
"Lovin' Ice Cream"
with EZ-Life 		2011 97 Kwak Tae-hun Project 4
"Love Is Coffee"
with Kang Kyun-sung 		2012 55
"Together"
with FREAKX 		— — Non-album single
"Happy Brand New Year"
with Brand New Music artists 		24 Brand New Year
"It's Gonna Be Alright" (솧을거야)
with Miss S 		2013 19 Non-album singles
"Just Tears" (그저 눈물만)
with Sijin 		2014 97
"Brand New Day"
with Brand New Music artists 		30 Brand New Year Vol. 3
"A Lonely Christmas" (혼자 메리 크리스마스)
with Yang Da-il 		2015 97 Non-album singles
"Forever Summer" (여름아 가지마)
with Kang Min-hee, Mellie 		2016 — —
"I Wanna Date" (연애하고 싶어)
with Romantic City 		—
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[21]
"Torn" 2003 — — Lavender (熏衣草) OST
"Do I Have to Be Sorry" (미안해야 하는 거니) 2005 Sassy Girl Chun-hyang OST
"Come On B.B" 2008 Powerful Opponents OST
"Lalala...Love Song" Worlds Within OST
"Behind You" (그대 뒤에서) 2010 83 The Reputable Family OST
"Still In Love" (아직도 사랑입니까) 2012 — Can Love Become Money? OST
"Sadness and Longing" (아쉬움 또는 그리움) — Immortal Classic OST
"Closer Closer" (가까이 가까이)
with Verbal Jint 		— The Thousandth Man OST
"Promise" — Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice OST
"Here I Am" 2014 — Tears of Heaven OST
"What Should I Do" (어떡하죠)
with Eluphant 		2015 87 The Man in the Mask OST
"Happy" (행복해)
with Kiggen 		2016 — — Five Enough OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Awards

Year Awards Category Recipient Result
2000 Mnet Km Music Festival Best R&B Performance "For You Not To Know" (너만은 모르길)[43][44] Nominated
2001 Mnet Km Music Festival Best Female Group "I'm Fine" (천만에요)[45] Nominated
2003 Mnet Km Music Festival Best Female Group "Mr.A-Jo"[46] Nominated

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