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Golden Child (골든차일드) is a seven-member boy group under Woollim Entertainment. Originally as 11, they debuted on August 28, 2017 with their first mini album Gol-Cha!.
History[]
Pre-debut[]
Six of the members were introduced through Woollim's W PROJECT which showcased their trainees through a series of releases. Joo Chan and trainee So Yoon released a collaboration single titled "No One Like You" on January 20, 2017. The following month, Jang Jun and Young Taek released the single "Drought". In March, Dae Yeol, Jae Seok, and Dong Hyun were introduced as a performance unit.
2017: Debut with Gol-Cha![]
On May 14, Woollim announced the name of their upcoming boy group to be "Golden Child".[1] The group officially debuted on August 28 with the release of their first mini album Gol-Cha! with "DamDaDi" as the title track.
2018: Jae Seok's departure, Miracle, "Goldenness", and Wish[]
On January 7, Woollim released a statement, announcing that member Jaeseok would leave the group due to health issues.[2]
Later that month, the group had their first comeback with the release of their second mini album Miracle on January 28 with "It's U" as the title track.
2019: "Spring Again", Re-boot[]
Golden Child released their first special single, "Spring Again", on May 2.
On November 18, the group returned with their first full-length album Re-boot with "Wannabe" as the title track.
2020: First solo concert, Without You, Road to Kingdom, Take a Leap, Now, and "Pump It Up"[]
The group held their first solo concert, Future and Past, on January 18 and 19 at the Blue Square IMarket Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.[3] At midnight on January 20, a comeback trailer was released for their first album repackage titled Without You, which was released on the 29th.[4]
On March 20, Mnet confirmed the 7 boy groups participating in Road to Kingdom with Golden Child being one of them. The premiere date was then set to be on April 30.[5] During the 90 seconds performances, they danced to "Beginning" to introduce themself and ranked fourth.[6] During the first round, which was to perform a "king's melody", they had covered "T.O.P" by SHINHWA and ranked fifth during the second round.[7][8] During the second round, which was to perform your own song, they performed "Wannabe" with a violin performance by Joo Chan in between.[9] They had ranked seventh during the second round, which was determined 30% by the contestants and 70% through votes of an online audience. Unfortunately, through a cumulative score of the first and second round, Golden Child had placed seventh and was eliminated in the fifth episode.[10]
On June 8, a comeback trailer was released teasing their fourth mini album Take a Leap. The track list was revealed on June 13 and the album was released on June 23.[11]
Golden Child held their first online concert, Golden Child Ontact Concert - Now, on September 13. A teaser video was played during the concert, revealing the group would be making a comeback on October 7.[12][13] On September 23, a promotion schedule was released for their second single album "Pump It Up".
2021: Yes., Game Changer, and Ddara[]
On January 1, a comeback trailer was revealed for their fifth mini album, Yes., which was released on January 25.[14]
On July 18, a comeback trailer was revealed for their second full-length album, Game Changer, which was released on August 2.[15]
On September 16, it was confirmed that the group will make a speedy comeback with a repackaged edition of their previously released studio album titled Ddara, later revealed to be released on October 5.[16]
2022: Japanese debut with "A Woo!!", "Rata-Tat-Tat", first U.S tour, TAG's hiatus, Aura, Bomin's hiatus[]
On December 20, 2021, the group's Japanese Twitter announced that the group will make their Japanese debut with the single, "A Woo!!", which was released on January 26, 2022.[17]
On April 19, 2022, the group's Japanese Twitter announced their second Japanese single, "Rata-Tat-Tat", which was released on June 15.[18]
On May 5, the group announced their first U.S. tour, Golden Child Meet & Live Tour in USA, starting in San Jose on June 24 to Philadelphia on July 11, visiting a total of 10 cities.[19]
On May 23, Woollim Entertainment released a statement announcing that TAG would be taking a break from activites due to health issues after being diagnosed with poor liver condition. The group would continue to promote as 8 members until his return.[20] On June 27, Woollim Entertainment announced that TAG would be returning for group activities, except for overseas activities.[21]
On July 27, it was confirmed that the group would be making a comeback with their sixth mini album Aura on August 8.[22]
On September 29, Woollim Entertainment announced that Bomin had been hit in the face with a wood golf club wielded by another person while practicing golf for his individual scheduled activity. He would then be temporarily suspended from activities for the time being.[23]
2023: Bomin's return, "Invisible Crayon", "Feel Me"[]
On February 13, Woollim Entertainment announced that Bomin will be resuming his activities with the group.[24]
On March 23, the group's Japanese Twitter announced their third Japanese single, "Invisible Crayon", which was released on April 19.[25]
On October 12, Golden Child teased their upcoming comeback with their third single album "Feel Me", set for release on November 2.[26]
2024: Contract renewal, departures of TAG, Ji Beom & Bomin[]
On August 27, 2024, it was announced that 7 out of 10 members renewed their exclusive contracts with their agency. It was also revealed that TAG, Ji Beom and Bo Min would be leaving the group after deciding not to renew their contracts with their agency, and the group will continue as 7.[27]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| Dae Yeol (대열) | Leader, Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 2017-present |
| Y (와이) | Main Vocalist | 2017–present |
| Jang Jun (장준) | Main Rapper, Vocalist | 2017–present |
| Seung Min (승민) | Lead Vocalist | 2017–present |
| Jae Hyun (재현) | Vocalist, Visual | 2017–present |
| Dong Hyun (동현) | Main Dancer, Vocalist | 2017–present |
| Joo Chan (주찬) | Main Vocalist, Maknae (2024–present) | 2017–present |
| Former | ||
| Jae Seok (재석) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual | 2017–2018 |
| TAG (태그) | Main Rapper, Vocalist, Visual | 2017–2024 |
| Ji Beom (지범) | Lead Vocalist, Visual | 2017–2024 |
| Bo Min (보민) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual, Face of The Group, Maknae (2017-2024) | 2017–2024 |
Discography[]
Korean[]
Studio albums[]
Mini albums[] |
Single albums[]
Special singles[]
Collaborations[]
OSTs[]
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Japanese[]
Singles[]
- "A Woo!!" (2022)
- "Rata-Tat-Tat" (2022)
- "Invisible Crayon" (2023)
Concerts[]
- Future and Past (2020)
- Golden Child Ontact Concert - Now (2020)
- 2022 Golden Child Concert - Play (2022)
U.S. tours[]
- Golden Child Meet & Live Tour in USA (2022)
Concert participation[]
- MIK Festival London 2022 (2022)[28]
- I-Pop U 2022 Manila (2022)[29]
- 2022 Busan One Asia Festival (2022) (cancelled)[30][31]
- 29th Dream Concert (2023)[32]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Road to Kingdom[33] (Mnet, 2020)
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Global Heart Dream Awards | |||
| 2022 | Golden Child | K Global Best Music Video Award | Won[34] |
Trivia[]
- At 11 members, Golden Child is the largest boy group that Woollim Entertainment has ever debuted.
Gallery[]
- Main article: Golden Child/Gallery
Notes[]
- ↑ Sung by Joo Chan and Ji Beom
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: Woollim Entertainment Announces Name For New Upcoming Idol Group
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child's Jaeseok Announces Departure From Group Due To Health Reasons
- ↑ Chosun: 골든차일드, 과거→미래 담은 첫 콘서트...올라이브로 입증한 기특한 성장 [종합]
- ↑ YouTube: 골든차일드(Golden Child) 1st Album Repackage (Without You) Comeback Trailer
- ↑ Soompi: Update: Mnet Confirms Lineup of 7 Boy Groups Who Will Compete In “Road To Kingdom” + Premiere Date
- ↑ Soompi: “Road To Kingdom” Has Begun: Check Out The 1st Episode’s Rankings, Rules For Eliminations And Advancing To “Kingdom,” Performances, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Road To Kingdom” Contestants Kick Off 1st Round With Covers Of SHINee, SEVENTEEN, TVXQ, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Road To Kingdom” Continues 1st Round And Announces Rankings + PENTAGON Tearfully Stages Last Performance Before Jinho’s Enlistment
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: ONF, Golden Child, ONEUS, VERIVERY, TOO, And The Boyz Stage Intense Performances For “Road To Kingdom” 2nd Round
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Road To Kingdom” Announces 1st Elimination, Reveals 2nd Round Rankings, And Begins Collaboration Mission
- ↑ Soompi: Update: Golden Child Reveals New Details About June Comeback Through “Take A Leap” Track List
- ↑ Allkpop: Golden Child announce their first online live concert, 'NOW'
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child Makes Surprise Comeback Announcement
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child Drops 1st Teaser To Announce Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child Makes Surprise Comeback Announcement With 1st Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child Announces Comeback Date + Drops 1st Teaser For Repackaged Album
- ↑ @GNCDjp_official on Twitter (December 20, 2021)
- ↑ (JP) 日本2ndシングル『RATA-TAT-TAT』発売詳細決定！
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child Announces Dates And Locations For Upcoming Summer U.S. Tour
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child’s TAG To Halt Activities For Health Reasons + Group To Temporarily Promote With 8 Members
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child’s TAG To Partially Return To Activities Following Hiatus Due To Liver Condition
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child Announces Comeback With 6th Mini Album "AURA"
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child’s Bomin Suffers Facial Fracture + To Take Break From Activities
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child’s Agency Announces Bomin’s Return From Hiatus
- ↑ (JP) 4月19日（水）発売 Golden Child 待望の日本3rdシングル 『Invisible Crayon』 本日ティザー映像公開！ さらに、発売を記念し、オンラインイベント、チェーン別特典など、 様々なCD購入特典も決定！
- ↑ Soompi: Golden Child Announces Long-Awaited Comeback Following Daeyeol’s Return From Military
- ↑ Soompi: Bomin, TAG, And Jibeom Leave Golden Child And Woollim; Group To Continue As 7 Members
- ↑ @mikfestival on Twitter (May 10, 2022)
- ↑ @dnmentph on Twitter (September 11, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: BOF, 2022 K-POP 콘서트 최종 라인업 공개
- ↑ @BusanCityGovt on Twitter (November 30, 2022)
- ↑ @dreamconcertkr on Twitter (May 3, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: Mnet Confirms Lineup of 7 Boy Groups Who Will Compete In Road to Kingdom
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of 2022 K Global Heart Dream Awards
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