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BLANK2Y (블랭키) was an eight-member boy group formed by Keystone Entertainment. Originally as nine, they debuted on May 24, 2022 with the mini album K2Y I : Confidence [Thumbs Up].
The group name is a compound word of "BLANK" and "KEY", and has the meaning of "a key to open an empty space".[1]
Following the formation of DV.OL on October 23, 2023, it is presumed that the group has disbanded.
History[]
Pre-debut[]
On November 15, 2021, Keystone Entertainment posting an image on Twitter, announcing that they would be debuting a nine-member boy group (then tentatively named KEYSTONE BOYZ) in 2022.[2] On December 20, 2021, Keystone's CEO and founder Sam Choi revealed the group's first member, Youngbin.[3] On December 25, 2021, the group's debut timetable was released.[4] On December 25, 2021, Louis was revealed as the group's second member, followed by Donghyuk on January 1, 2022.[5][6] On January 7, 2022, the CEO of Keystone Entertainment posted a spoiler revealing that DK is the oldest of the group and is a "new face".[7] On January 11, 2022, Keystone released an updated timetable.[8]
On January 28, 2022, Keystone revealed the group's official name would be called BLANK2Y.[9] The group's logo was also revealed by Keystone's CEO Sam Choi.[10] Three days later, Sodam was revealed to be the youngest member as a special present.[11] On February 1, Keystone revealed the group's fourth member, Siwoo.[12] The same day, they presented the last three members of the group (7th, 8th, 9th), revealing name and year only, as a special present for the fans.[13] On February 14, Keystone revealed the group's fifth member, Mikey, followed by the group's sixth member, U.[14][15] On February 25, Sodam was officially revealed as the seventh member.[16] On February 26, DK was officially revealed as the eighth member.[17] On February 27, Sungjun was officially revealed as the ninth and final member.[18]
On March 15, Keystone announced that BLANK2Y's 7-part debut reality show, BLANK2Y'S, will be airing weekly starting from March 20 through the group's official YouTube channel and KAVECON.[19] On March 21, the CEO revealed that the group is set to debut in May.[20]
2022: Debut with K2Y I : Confidence [Thumbs Up], K2Y II : Passion [Fuego][]
On April 6, 2022, it was announced that they are set to debut on May 24.[21] A day later, they revealed their fandom name to be "K2YWE".[22][23]
On May 6, the group announced their first mini album K2Y I : Confidence [Thumbs Up], which was released on May 24.[24]
On August 2, the group announced their first comeback, with the mini album K2Y II : Passion [Fuego], which was released on August 24.[25]
On October 20, it was announced that Siwoo would be going on a temporary hiatus due to health concerns.[26]
2023: Youngbin's departure, DK, Louis, U, Sungjun and Sodam's departure from Keystone Entertainment, disbandment[]
On February 25, an anonymous individual came forward accusing idol "Y" of dating violence, who was later confirmed to be Youngbin. Later that day, KeyStone Entertainment confirmed the rumors, and announced that Youngbin had left BLANK2Y. The group will reorganize as eight members.[27]
On June 27, it was announced that DK, Louis, U, Sungjun and Sodam had terminated their exclusive contracts with Keystone Entertainment after an in-depth discussion but will remain members of BLANK2Y. Additionally, Donghyuk and Siwoo will take a break from group activities to focus on acting and Mikey will continue to be on hiatus due to health issues.[28]
On October 23, 2023, DS Entertainment opened up SNS accounts for their upcoming boy group DV.OL with the five BLANK2Y members Dokyun (formerly DK), Louis, U, Sungjun, and Sodam, hinting their departures from the group with its disbandment.
Aftermath[]
- Donghyuk and Siwoo have signed with Aubemoon Studio and have started to focus on acting.
- On August 16, 2023, it was announced that DK, Louis, U, Sungjun, and Sodam have signed with DS Entertainment.[29] They will debut as their upcoming boy group DV.OL.[30]
- On February 15, 2024, Mikey was announced as a member of Celest1a.[31] They debuted on July 31, 2024 and disbanded on November 1, 2024.
The circumstances of the other members are unknown.
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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| DK (닥) | Main Dancer | 2022–2023 |
| Louis (루이) | Lead Vocalist | 2022–2023 |
| Donghyuk (동혁) | Vocalist | 2022–2023 |
| Siwoo (시우) | Rapper, Dancer | 2022–2023 |
| Mikey (마이키) | Rapper, Dancer | 2022–2023 |
| U (유) | Vocalist | 2022–2023 |
| Youngbin (영빈) | N/A | 2022–2023 |
| Sungjun (성준) | Vocalist | 2022–2023 |
| Sodam (소담) | Main Vocalist, Maknae | 2022–2023 |
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
- K2Y I : Confidence [Thumbs Up] (2022)
- K2Y II : Passion [Fuego] (2022)
Concerts[]
U.S. tours[]
- BLANK2Y 1st US Tour (2023) (canceled)[32]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- BLANK2Y'S (YouTube/KAVECON, 2022)
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
![K2Y I : Confidence [Thumbs Up] (1)](/wiki/File:BLANK2Y_K2Y_I_-_Confidence_%27Thumbs_Up%27_group_concept_photo_(1).png "BLANK2Y K2Y I - Confidence 'Thumbs Up' group concept photo (1).png (5.81 MB)")
![K2Y I : Confidence [Thumbs Up] (2)](/wiki/File:BLANK2Y_K2Y_I_-_Confidence_%27Thumbs_Up%27_group_concept_photo_(2).png "BLANK2Y K2Y I - Confidence 'Thumbs Up' group concept photo (2).png (6.08 MB)")
![K2Y II : Passion [Fuego]](/wiki/File:BLANK2Y_K2Y_II_-_Passion_%27Fuego%27_group_concept_photo_2.png "BLANK2Y K2Y II - Passion 'Fuego' group concept photo 2.png (8.57 MB)")
Miscellaneous[]
(Updated)
Trivia[]
- Louis was a contestant on Under Nineteen under his birth name, Kim Tae Woo.
- He finished in 3rd place, thus becoming a member of project group 1THE9.
- Donghyuk is a former member of ENOi under the stage name, Avin.
- Sungjun is a former member of Woollim Rookie and W PROJECT.
- Siwoo was a contestant on Produce X 101 and Wild Idol.
- Mikey was a contestant on Produce 101 Japan Season 2 under his birth name, Morisaki Daisuke.
- DK, U and Sodam are "new faces" under the company.
- Former member Youngbin was a contestant on I-LAND.
- The group's name was announced letter by letter every month from November 2021 to January 2022.[33]
References[]
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 블랭키, 9人 완전체 베일 벗었다…데뷔 초읽기 시작
- ↑ KEYSTONE Entertainment on Twitter (November 15, 2021 tweet)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (December 20, 2021 tweet)
- ↑ KEYSTONE Entertainment on Twitter (December 25, 2021 tweet)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (December 25, 2021 tweet)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (January 1, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ @csungmuk on Twitter (January 7, 2022)
- ↑ Keystone Entertainment on Twitter (January 11, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ Keystone Entertainment on Twitter (January 28, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (January 28, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ @csungmuk on Twitter (January 31, 2022)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (February 1, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (February 1, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (February 14, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (February 14, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (February 25, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (February 26, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (February 27, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ (KR) Herald Pop: '4세대 루키' 블랭키, 리얼리티 '블랭키스'로 팬들 만난다..20일 첫방(공식)
- ↑ Director Sam Choi on Twitter (March 21, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (April 6, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (April 7, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ YouTube: BLANK2Y(블랭키) FANDOM LOGO MOTION
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (May 6, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (August 2, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ BLANK2Y on Twitter (October 20, 2022 tweet)
- ↑ Soompi: BLANK2Y Member And Former “I-LAND” Contestant Youngbin Removed From Group Due To Dating Violence Allegations
- ↑ Daum Cafe (KR): 블랭키 향후 활동 관련 안내
- ↑ @BLANK2Y_twt on Twitter (August 16, 2023)
- ↑ @official_dv.ol Instagram Post (October 24, 2023)
- ↑ (JP) Model Press: SUPER JUNIORウニョクプロデュースの新K-POPボーイズグループ、デビューメンバー7人発表 日本人は2人
- ↑ Soompi: BLANK2Y Cancels U.S. Tour Due To Youngbin’s Removal From Group
- ↑ Starting from the letter B on November 15, 2021, followed by the letter L on December 1, 2021, the letter A on January 14, 2022, the letter N on January 19, 2022 and K2Y on January 28, 2022.
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