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AB6IX (에이비식스; known pre-debut as BRANDNEWBOYS) is a four-member boy group under Brand New Music. Originally as five, they officially debuted on May 22, 2019 with their first EP B:Complete.[2]
History[]
2017-2018: Pre-debut[]
In April 2017, members Youngmin, Donghyun, Woojin and Daehwi were introduced as contestants on the reality survival show Produce 101 Season 2. Only Woojin and Daehwi made the cut to debut as members of Wanna One, which promoted for a year and a half between their debut from August 7, 2017 to December 31, 2018. Youngmin and Donghyun also formed the duo MXM in September 2017.
2019: Debut with B:Complete, 6ixense[]
On March 29, 2019, Brand New Music announced the launch of their new boy group, tentatively known as BRANDNEWBOYS. Their official name was later on revealed to be AB6IX and were then set to debut in May.
On May 22, AB6IX officially made their debut with their first EP, B:Complete.
On September 12, 2019, the group revealed that they are currently in the final stage of preparations for their first-ever comeback in October.[3] Then on September 18, a first teaser was posted announcing that AB6IX would release their first full-length album, 6ixense, on October 7.[4]
2020: 5nally, Vivid, Youngmin's departure, Salute[]
On February 13, 2020, AB6IX released their first digital EP, 5nally.
On May 17, the group surprised their fans with a first teaser for their upcoming comeback in June. Their second EP, entitled Vivid, was slated for release on June 8. However, on June 4, Brand New Music revealed that on May 31, after drinking at a personal gathering, member Youngmin was stopped by the police when he drove home. He was charged with a DUI and had his license revoked. In light of this, Youngmin had temporarily halted his activities from AB6IX and their comeback was postponed. It is said that he is reflecting deeply on his actions and plans to participate in any further police investigations.[5] Later that same day, he posted a handwritten apology to the AB6IX fancafe.[6] On June 8, Brand New Music announced Youngmin's departure from AB6IX with respect for his wish to no longer cause harm to the group.[7] Later on, it was announced that the group's comeback was pushed back to June 29.[8]
On October 15, the group unveild a first teaser announcing their comeback with their third EP, Salute, which was released on November 2.[9]
2021: Salute : A New Hope, Mo' Complete : Have a Dream, Mo' Complete, Japanese debut[]
On December 31, 2020, AB6IX were set to kick off 2021 with the release of their repackage edition of their previously released EP, Salute : A New Hope, which was released on January 18.[10]
On April 5, AB6IX announced that they were set to make a comeback with their 4th EP, Mo' Complete : Have a Dream, on April 26.[11]
On September 5, the group announced their plans for a comeback later in the month with their second full-length album Mo' Complete on September 27.[12]
On October 29, the group's Japanese Twitter announced that they would be making their Japanese debut with the mini album Absolute 6IX on November 24.[13]
2022: Complete with You, A to B, Savior, "Chance", Take a Chance[]
On January 1, 2022, AB6IX announced their first special album, Complete with You, set to be released on January 17.[14]
On April 27, a teaser was posted announcing that the group's return with their fifth EP, A to B, which was released on May 18.[15]
On August 1, the group announced their Japanese comeback with their second mini album, Savior, which was released on August 17.[16]
On August 24, AB6IX released their first special English single "Chance".
On September 12, it was announced that the group would be releasing their sixth EP, Take a Chance, on October 4.[17]
2023: "Fly Away", The Future is Ours : Lost, B:Complete (2023)[]
On April 2, 2023, AB6IX announced their first Japanese single "Fly Away", whuch was released on May 10.[18]
On April 30, the group announced their their seventh EP, entitled The Future is Ours : Lost, set for release on May 29.[19]
On September 19, AB6IX announced their remake album B:Complete (2023), which was released on September 22.[20]
2024: The Future is Ours : Found, Trap / Grab Me -Japanese Ver.-, Find You, Born Like This[]
On January 3, AB6IX announced that they will release their eighth EP, The Future is Ours : Found, on January 22.[21]
On March 29, AB6IX announced that they will release something in Japan on May 29. It will include a Japanese version of "Grab Me".[22] On May 12, the group announced their Japanese comeback with their third mini album, Trap / Grab Me -Japanese Ver.-, which was released on July 3.[23]
On August 7, AB6IX announced their special EP Find You, which will be released on August 13.[24]
On September 23, the group dropped a teaser for their ninth EP, Born Like This, slated for release on October 10.[25]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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| Jeon Woong (전웅) | Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 2019–present |
| Kim Dong Hyun (김동현) | Sub Vocalist, Visual | 2019–present |
| Park Woo Jin (박우진) | Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist | 2019–present |
| Lee Dae Hwi (이대휘) | Lead Vocalist, Maknae | 2019–present |
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| Lim Young Min (임영민) | Leader, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist | 2019–2020 |
Units[]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Studio albums[]
EPs[]
Special EPs[]
Digital EPs[]
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Remake albums[]
Special albums[]
Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
OSTs[]
Participation releases[]
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Japanese[]Mini albums[]
Singles[]
Digital singles[]
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English[]Special singles[]
Collaborations[]
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Concerts[]
- So Vivid (2020)
- Complete With You (2022)
- 2024 AB6IX Fan Concert 'Find You' (2024)[26]
World tours[]
Concert participation[]
- Kpop.Flex 2022 (2022)
- 2022 G-KPOP Concert (2022)[28]
- 2022 Busan One Asia Festival (2022) (canceled)[29][30]
- Music Bank in Paris 2023 (2023)[31]
- KCON 2023 Japan (2023)[32]
- Krazy K-Pop Super Concert (2023)[33]
- Music Bank in Mexico (2023)[34]
- UTO FEST in Fukuoka 2024 (2024)[35]
Fanmeetings[]
Japanese fanmeetings[]
- AB_NEW Area In Japan (2022)[36]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
Variety shows[]
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 15)
Endorsements[]
- Acwell (2019)
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
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| K Global Heart Dream Awards | |||
| 2022 | AB6IX | K Global Hot Star Award | Won[37] |
Trivia[]
- Their name is short for "ABSOLUTE SIX", meaning that the full line-up of BRANDNEWBOYS achieve absolute perfection when the five members and the fandom are together. Their name is also an abbreviation of "ABOVE BRANDNEW SIX" which reflects the hopes that the five members and their fans will open up new horizons for Brand New Music.[38]
- Youngmin, Donghyun, Woojin and Daehwi were contestants on Mnet's boy group survival show Produce 101 Season 2. Woojin and Daehwi finished in 6th and 3rd place, respectively, thus debuting in the project group Wanna One. Youngmin and Donghyun were eliminated and finished in 15th and 28th place, respectively.
- Youngmin and Dong Hyun are also members of Starship Entertainment and Brand New Music's collaboration project group YDPP.
Gallery[]
- Main article: AB6IX/Gallery
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Announces Fan Club Name On Debut Day
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: AB6IX Makes Bold And Confident Debut With "Breathe" MV
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Shares Excitemeny For Upcoming October Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Drops First Teaser For 6ixsense Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX’s Lim Young Min Halts Activities Following DUI + Group Postpones Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX’s Lim Young Min Writes Apology Letter After DUI
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: Lim Young Min Officially Leaves AB6IX Following DUI
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX’s Agency Explains Changes To Their Comeback Following Lim Young Min’s Departure
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Announces November Comeback With First Teaser For "Salute"
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: AB6IX Sings A Hopeful Message In Comeback MV For "STAY YOUNG"
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Announces Comeback With 1st Teaser For Mo'Complete : Have A Dream
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: AB6IX Signals Comeback With Logo Motion Teaser for Full Album
- ↑ @AB6IX_JP on Twitter (October 29, 2021)
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IC Announces Release Of Special Album
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Announces May Comeback + Drops 1st Teaser For "A To B"
- ↑ AB6IX_JP on Twitter (August 1, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Announces Return With 6th EP Take A Chance
- ↑ (JP) AB6IX Japanese website: 【発売決定】5月10日(水) JAPAN 1ST SINGLE 『Fly Away』
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: AB6IX Announces May Comeback Date With Dramatic Trailer Foor The Future Is Ours : Lost
- ↑ @AB6IX on Twitter (September 19, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Announces January Comeback With “THE FUTURE IS OURS : FOUND”
- ↑ (JP) AB6IX Japan Website: 【発売決定】5月29日(水) 日本作品のリリースが決定！
- ↑ AB6IX Japan Official Website : 7/3(水)発売 JAPAN 3RD MINI ALBUM『TRAP / GRAB ME -Japanese ver.-』ファンクラブ限定特典付き販売開始
- ↑ @AB6IX on Twitter (August 7, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: AB6IX Announces October Comeback With 1st Teaser For "BORN LIKE THIS"
- ↑ AB6IX on Twitter (April 15, 2024)
- ↑ AB6IX on Twitter (May 1, 2023)
- ↑ 무더위 날리는 #KPOP에 퐁당! 2022 G-KPOP 콘서트. Gangnam Official Twitter (2022-06-29). Retrieved on 2022-07-01.
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: BOF, 2022 K-POP 콘서트 최종 라인업 공개
- ↑ @BusanCityGovt on Twitter (November 30, 2022)
- ↑ (FR) @ParisLaDefArena on Twitter (December 6, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2023 Japan Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: IVE And MONSTA X’s Shownu & Hyungwon To Headline Krazy K-Pop Super Concert In New York
- ↑ Soompi: “Music Bank” In Mexico Announces Performer Lineup
- ↑ @UTO_FEST on Twitter (March 22, 2024)
- ↑ (JP) AB6IX Japanese website: 【大阪追加公演】 2022 AB6IX FAN MEETING AB_NEW AREA IN JAPAN 開催決定！
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of 2022 K Global Heart Dream Awards
- ↑ OSEN: Brand New Music Reveals New Boy Group AB6IX's Image
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