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Two four K! Hello, we are 24K! |
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24K+ (투포케이플러스), formerly known as 24K (투포케이), is a five–member boy group under Choeun Entertainment. Originally as seven, they debuted on September 6, 2012 with the mini-album Hurry Up.
The original meaning of their name was "2 dancing machines and 4 main vocals," but through numerous lineup changes it has evolved to mean "like gold, to shine forever."
History[]
2012: Hurry Up and theme song for the Moon Jae In campaign[]
2013: "Secret Love", departure of Seokjune, U R So Cute, addition of Jeonguk, and departures of Byungho[]
2015: Baby scandal, "Hey You", addition of Hui and Jinhong, bar fight scandal, and Super Fly[]
In January 2015, rumors about Byungho spread. Byungho was believed to have married a non-celebrity woman in October 2012, one month after his debut with the group, and had a baby with his wife in November of the same year. He allegedly kept his marriage and child a secret from the company and the group.[1]
On April 13, 2015, the group released their first single since U R So Cute, "Hey You". Hui and Jinhong joined this comeback as new members, but remained unrevealed throughout the promotions for the single, wearing masks during performances and in the music video.
In September, the group was caught in another scandal when a video of Daeil fighting with a foreigner in a bar was leaked to the public. Choeun Entertainment responded and explained the fight was staged and part of the group's Super Fly comeback trailer, which was eventually released on the 21st.[2] Super Fly was subsequently released on October 1.
2016: Warsaw concert, hiatus of Daeil and Sungoh, addition of Changsun and Hongseob, "Still 24K", The Real One, and world tour[]
2017: European tour, encore tour, Addiction, departures of Hui and Daeil, and participation on MIXNINE[]
2018: Blacklisting, Bonnie N Clyde, Kisu's military service, and addition of Kiyong[]
In May 2018, articles were published on the artists blacklisted by the Park Geun Hye administration. The list barred certain artists from being able to partake in certain opportunities and government funding. The list had already been uncovered in October 2016 and was revealed fully in April 2018. Five of the six original members (Cory, Seokjune, Byungho, Daeil, and Kisu) and a manager of the group were included on the list.[3] In an interview with Billboard, the members of 24K said they were not aware they had been banned and did not know the reason, although the suspected it had to do with the group singing the theme song for the Moon Jae In campaign in 2012.[4]
In May 2018, 24K also announced they would be making their comeback with their fifth mini album Bonnie N Clyde. Member Kisu was unable to participate in the promotions of the album due to his miltary service, but did record a version of the title track "Bonnie N Clyde" for the album, which is also the audio used in the dance practice, and a solo song, which he wrote with fans during a Vlive.[5]
The group was joined by Kiyong this comeback, who was first revealed at the group's performance at the 2018 Dream Concert on May 12.[citation needed]
2019: Departures of Cory, Kisu, Jeonguk, Jinhong, Hongseob, and addition of Imchan and Xiwoo[]
In 2019, 24K saw the departures of all but two members: Changsun and Kiyong. New members Xiwoo and Imchan were revealed on the group's Instagram, and on November 18, the group was confirmed to be preparing for a comeback in the first half of 2020 with yet more new members.[6]
2020: Addition of Dojun, Youmin and Youngwoong, Dojun's departure[]
On May 26, 2020, the four remaining members of 24K had announced that the hidden member, #5 and Dojun had left citing personal differences. Member #5's name and face were revealed being Youmin, after he left and became an A+ Entertainment trainee and the leader of their upcoming boy group A+ Boys.
2021: "Mainstreet" and hiatus of Changsun[]
On June 12, 2021, 24K released the single "Mainstreet" The single was not promoted on music shows, as it was a promotional single for a cafe of the same name which had just opened up. It was the first song featuring the new members and the members participated themsleves in directing the music video.[7]
In December, it was revealed Changsun had made it into the debut group of MBC's audition program Wild Idol TAN. He would therefore be going on hiatus.[8]
2022: Youngwoong’s departure, additions of Yuma and Takeru, first Japan tour[]
In 2022, a notice was posted on the group's fancafe saying that Youngwoong had departed from 24K.[citation needed]
2023: Peak Time, Changsun's departure, name change, Roller Coaster[]
On January 9, it was confirmed that 24K will partake in JTBC's Peak Time as a five-member group. Their silhouette was revealed through a performance of "We Young" by NCT DREAM.[9] Unfortunately, the group did not pass the third round and was eliminated on the episode bradcasted on March 22.[10]
On September 25, Changsun announced through an handwritten letter posted on his Instagram that his contract had expired and decided to leave the group.[11]
On November 4, their announced the group had changed their name to 24K+.[12]
On November 8, 2023, they posted a coming soon poster announcing the release of their first mini album Roller Coaster, which is set to release on November 11.[13]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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| Kiyong (기용) | Sub-Vocalist (Maknae 2018–2019) | 2018–present |
| Imchan (임찬) | Main Vocalist, Producer | 2019–present |
| Xiwoo (시우) | Leader (2024-present), Lead Dancer, Rapper (Maknae 2019–2022), Lyricist | 2019–present |
| Yuma (유마) | Sub-Vocalist | 2022–present |
| Takeru (타케루) | Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Maknae (2022–present) | 2022–present |
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| Seokjune (석준) | Main Vocalist | 2012 |
| Byungho (병호) | Rapper, Dancer | 2012–2015 |
| Hui (휘) | Sub-Rapper | 2015–2017 |
| Sungoh (성오) | Main Vocalist | 2012–2016 |
| Kisu (기수) | Main Vocalist | 2012–2020[14] |
| Cory (코리) | Leader (2012-2019), Main Vocalist, Producer | 2012–2019 |
| Daeil (대일) | Lead Rapper, Main Dancer (Maknae 2012–2013) | 2012–2017 |
| Jeonguk (정욱) | Main Rapper, Main Dancer (Maknae 2013–2015), Lyricist | 2013–2020 |
| Changsun (창선) | Leader (2019-2023), Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Main Dancer | 2016-2023[Notes 1] |
| Jinhong (진홍) | Lead Vocalist, Visual (Maknae 2015–2016) | 2015–2019 |
| Hongseob (홍섭) | Lead Dancer, Sub-Rapper, Sub-Vocalist (Maknae 2016–2018) | 2016–2019 |
| Youngwoong (영웅) | Main Vocalist | 2020–2022 |
| Youmin (유민) | Dancer, Rapper | 2020[15] |
| Dojun (도준) | N/A | 2020[16] |
Sub-units[]
- 4K (2012)
Discography[]
24K+[]
Mini albums[]
- Roller Coaster (2023)
24K[]
Studio albums[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
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Participation releases[]
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Concert tours[]
- Still with 24U World Tour (2017)
- Welcome to 24K & 24U Land (2022)
Webtoons[]
- Daehyung (Maknae 2020)
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Peak Time (JTBC, 2023)
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
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SNS[]
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Miscellaneous[]
(2012-2019)
(2019-2023)
(2023-present)
Notes[]
References[]
Official links[]
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