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H.O.T. H.O.T.

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H.O.T. (Korean: 에이치오티; pronounced "H. O. T.", acronym for Highfive of Teenagers) were a South Korean boy band that was created by SM Entertainment in 1996. They are considered to be the first K-pop idol group and their successful formula became the model for many K-pop groups that followed them. The group consisted of five members: Moon Hee-joon, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony Ahn, Kangta, and Lee Jae-won. H.O.T. sold over 6.4 million records in South Korea during their career.

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H.O.T. — verified Korean artist. Debut 1996. Agency: SM Entertainment.

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• Genre: K-pop
• Awards: Mnet Asian Music Awards in the Music Video Awards Category, Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Group, Mnet Asian Music Awards in the Music Video Awards Category
• Founded: 1996
• Creator: SM Entertainment
• Location: South Korea
• Type: boy band
• Name: H.O.T.
• Meaning: High-five Of Teenagers
• Members: 5
• Agency: SM엔터테인먼트
• Debut Date: 1996년 9월 7일
• Debut Album: 전사의 후예

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