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Slay!! - An 8Turn Primer
Nov. 28th, 2024 08:58 amDo you like internet gays and chaos? Sincere boy group-does-girl group covers? What about intricate and evolving relationship dynamics? Do you like to slay?
Well do I have the group for you!
8Turn debuted on January 30, 2023 under smallish but well-known MNH Entertainment. I can't find the source for the name exactly, I believe it was a YouTube clip, but the 8 in 8Turn not only represents the members, but also infinity, for how long they wish to be with their fans, Turning.
Compared to many nugu groups, 8Turn has had decent commercial success, with over 200,000 copies of their three albums sold. Their EP Stunning, released in January of 2024, sold over 120,000 copies alone. However, they are still very much considered nugu by most people, as they have little cultural sway and a small international fanbase.
(The international fanbase thing being a large part of how people define nugu these days is its own post, but boy do I have thoughts.)
Despite the lack of recognition, MNH Entertainment, an actual company and not a front for the mafia, seems to be investing quite heavily in them, which is new and unusual to fans of other (former) MNH pop stars, like myself. MNH used to manage Chungha, and are absolutely the inspiration for Eenie Meenie, and they also used to manage one of the best girl groups you probably didn't listen to, Bvndit.
In fact, most of the controversy surrounding 8Turn has to do with this shift in generations specifically. While most of the boys of 8Turn had been training at MNH for a while, the company started teasing their debut as contract negotiations were breaking down with Chungha, and Bvndit, though they had released an EP in May of 2022, received very little promo for that album and were official disbanded in November of 2022.
All of this led fans of the women (self included) to wonder if the funds for their star and their other group were being diverted towards the debut of this boy group.
And if we're going to be honest, it seems like, yes, that is exactly what happened. Boy groups do traditionally sell more than girl groups, so this was probably MNH making a bet for the future, but it also does reek of sexism. MNH is very much on my "I'm watching you" list.
However, 8Turn does seem to be treated well, for now, and MNH also recently pulled out all the stops to give them an excellent showing on MNet's Road To Kingdom, which is how I overcame my doubts and became a fan. The youngest group on the show, 8Turn's efforts led to them ranking a very deserved 3rd place.
8Turn doesn't have lore or a specific concept, however they do seem to play on technology (iphones, filters, etc.) a lot in their MVs and the boys themselves are incredible tiktok users/content creators.
So far 8Turn has only had one minor scandal - an accusation of school bullying leveled at their oldest, Myungho. MNH put out a statement denying the accusation and threatening legal action against malicious rumors. Little evidence was provided by the anonymous accuser and the matter seems to have faded from memory.
As of November 28, 2024 they have 3 EPs and 1 fan song digital release. They are gearing up for their first Digital Single release on December 9, 2024 and a US Tour in April of 2025, so I expect another comeback before then.
( Their discography )
( But for real their girl group covers )
( Aka SlayTurn, AteTurn, and 8Twink )
( And boy, is there content )
( Finally, what the people want )
In conclusion, 8Turn is young and hungry, and improving by leaps and bounds. They're also hilarious, so be sure to check out their official TikTok and official Twitter.
Well do I have the group for you!
The Basics
8Turn debuted on January 30, 2023 under smallish but well-known MNH Entertainment. I can't find the source for the name exactly, I believe it was a YouTube clip, but the 8 in 8Turn not only represents the members, but also infinity, for how long they wish to be with their fans, Turning.
Compared to many nugu groups, 8Turn has had decent commercial success, with over 200,000 copies of their three albums sold. Their EP Stunning, released in January of 2024, sold over 120,000 copies alone. However, they are still very much considered nugu by most people, as they have little cultural sway and a small international fanbase.
(The international fanbase thing being a large part of how people define nugu these days is its own post, but boy do I have thoughts.)
Despite the lack of recognition, MNH Entertainment, an actual company and not a front for the mafia, seems to be investing quite heavily in them, which is new and unusual to fans of other (former) MNH pop stars, like myself. MNH used to manage Chungha, and are absolutely the inspiration for Eenie Meenie, and they also used to manage one of the best girl groups you probably didn't listen to, Bvndit.
In fact, most of the controversy surrounding 8Turn has to do with this shift in generations specifically. While most of the boys of 8Turn had been training at MNH for a while, the company started teasing their debut as contract negotiations were breaking down with Chungha, and Bvndit, though they had released an EP in May of 2022, received very little promo for that album and were official disbanded in November of 2022.
All of this led fans of the women (self included) to wonder if the funds for their star and their other group were being diverted towards the debut of this boy group.
And if we're going to be honest, it seems like, yes, that is exactly what happened. Boy groups do traditionally sell more than girl groups, so this was probably MNH making a bet for the future, but it also does reek of sexism. MNH is very much on my "I'm watching you" list.
However, 8Turn does seem to be treated well, for now, and MNH also recently pulled out all the stops to give them an excellent showing on MNet's Road To Kingdom, which is how I overcame my doubts and became a fan. The youngest group on the show, 8Turn's efforts led to them ranking a very deserved 3rd place.
8Turn doesn't have lore or a specific concept, however they do seem to play on technology (iphones, filters, etc.) a lot in their MVs and the boys themselves are incredible tiktok users/content creators.
So far 8Turn has only had one minor scandal - an accusation of school bullying leveled at their oldest, Myungho. MNH put out a statement denying the accusation and threatening legal action against malicious rumors. Little evidence was provided by the anonymous accuser and the matter seems to have faded from memory.
As of November 28, 2024 they have 3 EPs and 1 fan song digital release. They are gearing up for their first Digital Single release on December 9, 2024 and a US Tour in April of 2025, so I expect another comeback before then.
The Music
( Their discography )
Performance Monsters
( But for real their girl group covers )
Meet 8Turn
( Aka SlayTurn, AteTurn, and 8Twink )
Boy Content
( And boy, is there content )
The Ships
( Finally, what the people want )
In conclusion, 8Turn is young and hungry, and improving by leaps and bounds. They're also hilarious, so be sure to check out their official TikTok and official Twitter.
