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We, TuZi! Hello, we are 2Z! |
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2Z (투지) is a five-member boy band under UZUROCKS Entertainment and GOGO2020. They made their debut on January 14, 2020 with their first EP We Tuzi:.[2]
History[]
2019–2020: Debut with We Tuzi:, Nostrum, lineup changes, "Let's Go For It"[]
In 2019, from November 17 to 22, the members were revealed each day in the following order: Bum Jun,[3] Jung Hyun,[4] Ji Seob,[5] Hyun Woong,[6] and Ho Jin.[7] It was revealed that the band will be a collaboration between Morph and GOGO2020.
The band officially made their debut on January 14, 2020 with the first EP We Tuzi:. They opened their fan cafe two days later.[8] To promote their album, they went on various music shows including Simply Kpop and M Countdown.
On April 23, 2Z announced on their Twitter the pre-order event to buy signed CDs of their then upcoming second EP Nostrum.[9] They released the track list on April 28.[10] The album preview was released on April 30[11] and their showcase was held on May 4 with the video being released the next day.[12] The group released their second EP on May 5.
On June 17, it was announced that Hyun Woong had decided to leave the band.[13] Hyun Woong was replaced with Zunon, who was revealed as their newest member on July 5.[14]
2Z released their first digital single "Let's Go For It" on August 1, 2020.
2022: Reworks, new agency, Reason[]
Their second full-length album, Reworks, was released on April 30, 2022.
On October 12, they signed an exclusive contract with UZUROCKS Entertainment, but they also stay with GOGO2020.[15]
On December 3, they announced that they would make their comeback with the fifth EP Reason on December 8.[16]
2023: Like a Movie[]
On June 4, 2023, 2Z announced their sixth EP Like a Movie, which was released on June 12.[17]
2024: Do Not Disturb, "Playground", Ji Seob's departure[]
On January 2, 2024, 2Z announced their seventh EP Do Not Disturb, which will be released on January 10.[18]
On July 1, 2Z announced their fourth digital single "Playground", which will be released on July 19.[19]
On November 12, 2024, GOGO20 announced Ji Seob has left 2Z due to health reasons.
2025: Glorious Youth, addition of NUVorn, "Cross Road"[]
On January 5, 2025, 2Z announced their eighth EP, Glorious Youth, scheduled for January 9.[20]
On January 6, 2025, NUVorn was introduced as the newest member of the group. He would make his debut with their upcoming EP, Glorious Youth.
On May 1, 2025, 2Z announced their fifth digital single, "Cross Road", scheduled for May 14.[21]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| Zunon (주논) | Multiplayer, DJ, Sub-Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Bum Jun (범준) | Leader, Drummer, Sub-Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Ho Jin (호진) | Main Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Jung Hyun (정현) | Bassist, Main Rapper, Maknae | 2020–present |
| NUVorn | Guitarist | 2025-present |
| Former | ||
| Hyun Woong (현웅) | Main Rapper | 2020 |
| Ji Seob (지섭) | Guitarist, Sub-Vocalist | 2020–2024 |
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
EPs[]
- We Tuzi: (2020)
- Nostrum (2020)
- Song 4 U (2021)
- OST (Plz Luv Me Again) (2021)
- Reason (2022)
- Like a Movie (2023)
- Do Not Disturb (2024)
- Glorious Youth (2025)
Digital singles[]
- "Let's Go For It" (2020)
- "Not Without U" (2020)
- "All I Need" (2020)
- "Playground" (2024)
- "Cross Road" (2025)
Promotional singles[]
- "Find Missing Child Part.4" ("Over The Rainbow (무지개)") (2021)
OSTs[]
- "The Tasty Florida OST Part.4" ("All I Need") (2021)
- "Behind Cut OST Part.4" ("Behind Cut") (2022)
- Oh! Boarding House OST ("Like a Cool") (2022)
- "Kissable Lips OST Part.1" ("(Even If Not) I'm OK") (2022)
- "Oh! My Assistant OST Part.2" ("Love Confess") (2022)
- "Code Name B OST Part.1" ("Not Too Late") (2025)
- "Heo's Diner OST Part.1" ("10 Seconds") (2025)
Concerts[]
- 2Z The 1st Moments: To become a Earthman (2022)
- 2Z 2022 World Tour [A Crash Landing] (2022)
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-Stage Awards | |||
| 2021 | 2Z | K Band Global Rookie | Won[22] |
Trivia[]
- They consist of both idols and fashion models.[23]
- Their average height is 186 cm.[23]
- Hyun Woong was a member of the boy group 14U.
Gallery[]
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References[]
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter (February 26, 2022)
- ↑ Biz Enter: 2Z(투지), 첫 번째 앨범 'WE Tuzi:' 1월 14일 데뷔…비주얼+피지컬 '눈길'
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: First member of 2Z, leader drummer BUM-JUN!
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: 2nd member of 2Z, Bassist JUNG-HYUN!
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: 3rd member of 2Z, Guitarist JI-SUB!
- ↑ 4th member of 2Z, Rapper HYUN-WOONG!
- ↑ 5th member of 2Z, Vocal HO-JIN!
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: 2Z FAN CAFE OPEN!
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: April 23, 2020 tweet
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: THE 2ND MINI ALBUM NOSTRUM MAY 5, 2020 TUE PM12:00(KST) Tracklist
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: 2Z 2nd Album ‘Nostrum’ Preview
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: 2nd Album Showcase “Nostrum”
- ↑ @2zband_official on Instagram: 안녕하세요. (June 17, 2020)
- ↑ @2zband_official on Instagram: Here is ZUNON (July 5, 2020)
- ↑ @ujyulogseu on Twitter (October 12, 2022)
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: 6th EP REASON 2021.12.08.Thur 12:00 PM (KST) (December 3, 2022)
- ↑ 2Z on Twitter: 6월 12일 월요일 오후 12시 2Z의 6번째 EP!! 'Like a Movie' 가 6개월만에 나옵니다 멤버들과 프로듀서 형들과 정말 많은 고민끝에 앞으로 여러분께 들려드릴 '2Z'다운 사운드의 시작점이 되는 앨범이라고 생각해요 유니버셜 뮤직과 함께하는 이번 앨범 발매엔 다양한 이벤트가 있습니다! (June 4, 2023)
- ↑ @official2z on Twitter (January 2, 2024)
- ↑ @official2z on Twitter (July 1, 2024)
- ↑ @official2z on X (July 1, 2024)
- ↑ @official2z on X (May 1, 2024)
- ↑ YouTube: 2021 K-STAGE AWARDS | 2021 케이스테이지 어워즈
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Biz Enter: “버즈-FT아일랜드 계보 잇는다” 아이돌 밴드 2Z(투지), 내년 초 가요계 정식 데뷔
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