Kyung-il was also a part of the de facto group Nuthang (pronounced ‘new-thang’), whose members included Big Bang's G-Dragon and T.O.P among other figures.

[5] A series of teaser trailers featuring the five members titled 'Real Dating Tip Book' was also released[6] and it was announced that actress and singer Son Dam Bi would appear in the upcoming music video for the group's debut single, "Dreamer".

On August 20, History released the single "Tell Me Love" (produced by V.O.S's Choi Hyun-joon and composer Lim Kwang-wook, with lyrics by Eluphant's Keebee) and the mini-album Just Now.

The title track, "What Am I To You", was released on November 26[8] with a music video directed by Hwang Su-ah, who previously worked on IU's singles "The Red Shoes" and "Good Day" as well as Ga-In's "Bloom".

[9] On June 23, 2014, History made their comeback with the five-track EP Desire,[10] including the title track "Psycho", composed by Lee Min-soo and East4A with lyrics by Kim Eana.