Trendz (Korean: 트렌드지; RR: Teurendeuji; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Interpark Music Plus. The group consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. The group made their official debut on January 5, 2022, with their first EP titled Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks.[1]
Trendz | |
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 Trendz busking in Gangnam, April 2023 From left: Havit, ra.L, Leon, Hankook, Eunil, Yechan, Yoonwoo | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2022–present |
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History
editPre-debut
editIn late 2017, Havit, Leon, and Hankook competed on the survival reality show Mix Nine, placing 39th, 56th, and 67th respectively out of all male contestants.[2][3][4]
On July 21, 2021, Interpark announced that they had established a subsidiary label, Interpark Music Plus, for their idol group production business. It was also revealed that the label is preparing to launch a new male idol group within the year.[5]
2022–present: Debut with Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks, Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice
editOn January 5, 2022, Trendz released their debut EP, Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks.[1]
On June 8, Trendz released their second EP, Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice.[6]
On November 12, Trendz released their 1st single album, Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code.[7]
On March 15, 2023, Trendz released their 2nd single album, Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz.[8]
Members
edit- Havit (하빛)
- Leon (리온)
- Yoonwoo (윤우)
- Hankook (한국)
- ra.L (라엘)
- Eunil (은일)
- Yechan (예찬)
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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| KOR [9] |
JPN [10] | |||
| Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks |
Track listing
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30 | — |
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| Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice |
Track listing
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25 | — |
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| Rebirth |
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— | 45 |
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Single albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales |
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| KOR [9] | |||
| Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code |
Track listing
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12 |
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| Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz |
Track listing
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7 |
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| Still on My Way |
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6 |
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| Dreamlike |
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3 |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| Korean | ||
| "TNT" (Truth & Trust) | 2022 | Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks |
| "Who" (吼) | Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice | |
| "Vagabond" | Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code | |
| "New Dayz" | 2023 | Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz |
| "My Way" | Still On My Way | |
| "Go Up" | 2024 | Non-album single |
| "Glow" | Dreamlike | |
| Japanese | ||
| "Season of You" | 2024 | Rebirth |
Ambassadorship
edit- Global Environmental Ambassador (2023)[18]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | Focus Award | Trendz | Won | [19] |
References
edit- ^ a b Hwang, Mi-hyun (March 18, 2022). "'브랜뉴뮤직 신인' 유나이트, 4월20일 데뷔 확정" ['Brand New Music Rookie' Younite, confirmed to debut on April 20]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Young-rok (November 16, 2017). '믹스나인' KQ김홍중X송민기X정우영X최종호, 당찬 포부. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ 2차 평가 순위. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Song, Cho-rong (December 12, 2017). ‘믹스나인’ 1차 개별 평가 소년X소녀 종합 순위…종합 1등 해피페이스 우진영. News Inside (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "MK: 인터파크, 아이돌 만든다…자회사 인터파크뮤직플러스 설립". Chosun (in Korean). August 31, 2020. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "트렌드지, 6월 8일 컴백 확정…미니 2집 티저 이미지 공개 [공식입장]". Xports News (in Korean). May 23, 2022. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "트렌드지, 12일 'BLUE SET Chapter. UNKNOWN CODE'로 컴백". Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "트렌드지, 4개월 만의 초고속 컴백…15일 'NEW DAYZ' 발매". Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 1–9, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
- Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice: 2022년 24주차 Album Chart [Week 24 of 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart. June 6–12, 2022. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code: "2022 Week 47 Album Chart". Circle Chart. November 14–20, 2022. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz: "2023 Week 11 Album Chart". Circle Chart. March 13–19, 2023. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- Still on My Way: "2023 Week 36 Album Chart". Circle Chart. September 3–9, 2023. Archived from the original on September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- Dreamlike: "2024 Week 24 Album Chart". Circle Chart. June 9–15, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Rebirth". Oricon. July 29 – August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2022.01 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2022.09 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- "Circle Album Chart – 2022 Weeks 46". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年07月29日～2024年08月04日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking July 29, 2024 – August 4, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2022.11 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz on Circle Chart:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 11, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 12, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 15, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 18, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 20, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 23, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Still on My Way:
- "Circle Album Chart – September, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 47, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 49, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 1, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – June, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Na-young (November 17, 2022). "트렌드지, 2023 글로벌 친환경 홍보대사로 발탁…겹경사 터졌네" [Trend magazine selected as the 2023 global eco-friendly public relations ambassador... Double slope exploded]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Shin, Young-eun (December 13, 2022). "[2022 AAA] 라필루스·트렌드지·에이티비오, 포커스상 수상..."초심 잃지 않을 것" [[2022 AAA] Lapilus, TrendG, and ATBIIO receive the Focus Award..."We will not lose our original intentions] (in Korean). Maeil Business Star Today. Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Naver.
External links
edit- Official Cafe (in Korean)