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Lights on! Hello, we are ONF!

—ONF

ONF (온앤오프) is a six-member boy group under WM Entertainment. Originally as seven, they debuted on August 2, 2017 with their first mini album On/Off.

History[]

Pre-debut[]

On May 26, 2017, WM Entertainment announced that they would be debuting a new boy group, tentatively known as WM Boys. The brother group of B1A4 and OH MY GIRL, it was subsequently announced that the seven-member group would be debuting during the summer.[2]

On July 7, after performing the song "Original", the group members introduced themselves in their first V Live broadcast and announced that they would make their debut in the beginning of August.[3]

On July 13, it was revealed that WM Boys' official name would be ONF.[4]

2017: Debut with On/Off, MIXNINE[]

ONF officially debuted August 2, 2017 with their first mini album On/Off.

On October 1, all seven members of the group were announced to be participating on YG Entertainment's newest survival show MIXNINE.[5] Only Hyojin and Laun made it to the final lineup after ranking 2nd and 7th place, respectively, but after much discussion, it was decided the MIXNINE group would not debut.[6]

2018: You Complete Me, Japanese debut[]

On May 15, 2018, it was reported that the group would be making their first-ever comeback on June 7, which is their first comeback since their participation on MIXNINE.[7]

On June 3, ONF announced that their official fanclub name would be known as FUSE.[1]

ONF made their first-ever comeback with the release of their second mini album You Complete Me on June 7, 2018.[8]

On June 15, after signing a contract with the large Japanese record label Victor Entertainment, it was confirmed that the group would be making its Japanese debut in August.[9] On August 1, the group released their first Japanese single "On/Off -Japanese Ver.-".

On September 26, ONF released their second Japanese single "Complete -Japanese Ver.-".

2019: We Must Love, Laun's departure, Go Live[]

The group made their first comeback in 7 months on February 7, 2019 by releasing their third mini album We Must Love.[10]

On August 23, 2019, it was announced that Laun had halted all activities in the entertainment industry due to personal reasons. Subsequently, it was also revealed the same day that he had officially left ONF and WM Entertainment simultaneously after deciding to terminate his exclusive contract.[11]

ONF made their comeback as six with their fourth mini album Go Live on October 7.[12]

On November 1, the group shared their challenges about working as idols, and not long afterward, they revealed that they were in preparations for a comeback in the near future.[13]

2020: Road to Kingdom, Spin Off[]

On March 5, 2020, ONF were announced as one of the seven groups that would be participating in Road to Kingdom.[14] The show began airing April 30[15] and ended on June 19.[16]

ONF released their fifth mini album Spin Off on August 10.[17] That same day, WM released a statement on the group's fancafe following excessive violations of their privacy.[18]

On December 24, 2020, the group revealed the design of their lightstick.[19]

2021: ONF:My Name, City of ONF, Popping, Goosebumps, military service[]

On February 24, 2021, their first full length album, ONF:My Name, was released.[20] The title track of the album, "Beautiful Beautiful", gave the group their first-ever music show win since their debut on The Show on March 2.[21][22] The repackage edition, City of ONF, was released on April 28.[23]

On July 14, WM Entertainment confirmed that ONF would be making a comeback in August to celebrate their 4-year anniversary since debut.[24] The group returned with their special summer popup album Popping on August 9.[25]

On November 2, the group's leaders Hyojin and Seungjun announced that all members of the group, with the only exception being the youngest member U, who is Japanese, would be enlisting in December to minimize their hiatus.[26] On November 9, it was announced that ONF would be making a comeback ahead of their military service.[27] They released their sixth mini album Goosebumps on December 3.[28]

After their comeback, all five Korean members enlisted as active duty soldiers on December 21, December 27 and December 28.[29][30]

2022–2023: Storage of ONF, military discharges, Love Effect[]

On August 3, they announced their special album Storage of ONF, set for release on August 16.[31]

All five Korean members were discharged in June 2023: Minkyun on June 20,[32] followed by Wyatt and Seungjun on June 26,[33] and Hyojin and E-Tion on June 27.[34]

On September 8, Newsen reported that ONF would be making their comeback with a new album on October 4.[35] WM Entertainment confirmed the news the same day.[36] On September 12, ONF announced they would be releasing their seventh mini album Love Effect on October 4.[37]

On November 8, ONF released a special Japanese single "Love Effect (Japanese Version)".[38]

2024: Stage name changes, Beautiful Shadow[]

On January 1, 2024, WM Entertainment announced that members J-Us and MK will henceforth promote using their birth names Seungjun and Minkyun respectively.[39]

On March 12, ONF released a teaser announcing they would be making their comeback with their eighth mini album Beautiful Shadow on April 8.[40]

Members[]

Name Position(s)[41] Years active
Hyojin (효진) ON Team Leader, Main Vocalist 2017–present
E-Tion (이션) Lead Vocalist 2017–present
Seungjun (승준)[n 1] OFF Team Leader, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist 2017–present
Wyatt (와이엇) Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist 2017–present
Minkyun (민균)[n 2] Lead Vocalist, Sub Rapper 2017–present
U (유) Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Maknae (2019–present) 2017–present
Former
Laun (라운) Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Maknae (2017–2019) 2017–2019[11]

Units[]

  • ON TEAM (2017–present)
  • OFF TEAM (2017–present)

Table[]

Name ON TEAM OFF TEAM
Hyojin Yes
E-Tion Yes
Seungjun Yes
Wyatt Yes
Minkyun Yes
U Yes
Laun Former Former


Discography[]

Korean[]

Studio albums[]

Mini albums[]

Special albums[]

Collaborations[]

OSTs[]

Other releases[]

Japanese[]

Singles[]

Special singles[]

Videography[]

  • ONF 2021 Live Contact :: Code #1. [Reverse] DVD (2022)

Concerts[]

Solo concerts[]

Canada tours[]

Japan tours[]

  • 2024 ONF Concert [Spotlight] in Japan (2024)[42]

Concert participation[]

  • Idolcon 2017 (2017) (as WM boys)
  • Incheon Sky Festival (2017)
  • Mu:Con AMN Big Concert (2017)
  • SBS Inkigayo Super Concert in Daejeon (2017)
  • KCON 2019 Japan (2019)
  • K-Pop Music Festival (KMF) 2019 (2019)
  • 2019 K-Pop Artist Festival (2019)
  • 2019 Seoul Sevens Rugby Festival Open Concert (2019)
  • 2019 PAMF (Popket Asia Music Festival) (2019)
  • Yeonggwang Expo K-Pop Concert (2019)
  • Chuncheon Toy Festival 2019 (2019)
  • 2019 Asia Song Festival (2019)
  • Busan One Asia Festival (2019)
  • KCON:TACT 2020 Summer (2020)
  • 23rd Boryeong Mud Festival (2020)
  • Hello! WM Ontact Live 2020 (2020)
  • K-Community Festival (2020)
  • KCON:TACT 4 U (2021)
  • 27th Dream Concert (2021)
  • KCON:TACT HI5 (2021)
  • K-Pop Superfest (2021)
  • RedAngel 'We All Are One' K-Pop Concert (2021)
  • World is One 2021 Concert (2021)
  • 2021 KBS Song Festival (2021)
  • Gyeyong Military Festival (2022)
  • 2022 오뚜기 송년 군악연주회 (8th Div Year-End Military Music Concert) (2022)
  • RBW 2023 Summer Fes ~Over The Rainbow~ (2023)
  • World K-Pop Festival (2023)
  • Idol Radio Live in Seoul (2023)[43]
  • Sucheon Food and Art Festival (2023)
  • KBS 1TV Open Concert (2023)
  • Open Concert at Gunsan (2023)
  • 2023 Changwon K-pop World Festival (2023)

Fanmeetings[]

  • 1st Fanmeeting~Lights On in Japan (2018)
  • ONF Japan Fanmeeting (2019)
  • <Spin-Off Countdown> Fanmeeting (2020)
  • ONF x Vanilla Stage Online Fanmeeting (2020)
  • ONF Japan Official Fanclub Special Fanmeeting ~It's Time~ (2021)
  • ONF Fanmeeting <Be Here Now> (2023)
  • ONF Japan Fanmeeting <Be Here Now> (2023)

Filmography[]

Web dramas[]

  • Can I Step In? (YouTube, 2020)

Reality shows[]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Recipient Award Won
Brand of the Year Awards
2021 ONF Hot Trend Male Idol Won[45]
Korea First Brand Awards
2022 ONF Male Idol Won[46]

Gallery[]

Main article: ONF/Gallery

Notes[]

  1. Seungjun previously went by another stage name: J-Us (제이어스) from August 2017 to January 2024
  2. Minkyun previously went by another stage name: MK (엠케이) from August 2017 to January 2024

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Soompi: ONF Announces Fan Club Name
  2. Soompi: B1A4’s Brother Group WM Boys Takes Their First Stage At Idolcon, Hints At Potential Debut
  3. Soompi: Watch: B1A4’s Brother Group WM Boys Shares First Broadcast Teaser As They Prepare For Debut
  4. Soompi: B1A4’s Brother Group Announces Name Ahead Of Debut
  5. Soompi: ONF Confirmed To Participate In YG Survival Program "MIXNINE"
  6. MIXNINE: Episodes 1-14
  7. Soompi: ONF Announces Date + First Comeback Since "MIXNINE"
  8. Soompi: Watch: ONF Makes Fun And Refreshing Comeback With MV For “Complete”
  9. Soompi: ONF Announces Upcoming Japanese Debut
  10. Soompi: Watch: ONF Sings “We Must Love” In MV For Unique Comeback Track
  11. 11.0 11.1 Soompi: WM Entertainment Announces Laun's Departure From ONF And Contract Termination Due To Personal Reasons
  12. Soompi: Watch: ONF Returns With 6 Members In Cinematic "Why" MV
  13. Soompi: ONF Members Describe Most Difficult Times Working As Idols + Preparing For Comeback
  14. Naver (KR): Mnet 측 “‘로드 투 킹덤’ 3월 첫 녹화, 라인업 밝히기 어렵다”(공식)
  15. Soompi: “Road To Kingdom” Has Begun: Check Out The 1st Episode’s Rankings, Rules For Eliminations And Advancing To “Kingdom,” Performances, And More
  16. Naver (KR): 온앤오프 “‘로드투킹덤’ 덕에 한걸음씩 성장, 경쟁 속 많은 걸 배웠다”[직격인터뷰]
  17. Soompi: ONF Announces First Comeback Since Road to Kingdom
  18. Cafe Daum (KR): 전체공지 게시판 권한 안내
  19. Soompi: ONF Unveils Official Light Stick
  20. Soompi: ONF Confirms Plans For Comeback With 1st Full Album
  21. Soompi: ONF Takes 1st-Ever Win On “The Show” With “Beautiful Beautiful”; Performances By Wonho, WEi, Golden Child, And More
  22. Soompi: ONF Talks About Receiving Congratulations From B1A4 And Oh My Girl On Their 1st Music Show Win
  23. Soompi: ONF Confirmed To Make April Comeback With Repackaged Album
  24. Soompi: ONF Confirmed To Be Preparing For August Comeback
  25. Soompi: ONF Announces August Comeback Date + Drops 1st Teaser
  26. Soompi: All 5 Korean Members Of ONF To Enlist In Military Together
  27. Allkpop: ONF to make comeback before group military enlistment
  28. Soompi: Watch: ONF Sings Of “Goosebumps” In Futuristic MV For Latest Comeback
  29. (KR) News1: 온앤오프 제이어스·와이엇, 오늘 나란히 현역 입대 [N디데이]
  30. Soompi: All 5 Korean Members Of ONF Enlist In The Military
  31. Soompi: Watch: ONF Surprises Fans With Teaser For New Special Album
  32. (KR) Osen: MK, 오늘(20일) 육군 만기 전역..‘동반입대’ 온앤오프 군백기 종료 D-7 [Oh!쎈 이슈]
  33. (KR) News1: 와이엇·제이어스, 오늘 나란히 전역…온앤오프 완전체 복귀 예고 [N디데이]
  34. (KR) News1: 효진·이션, 오늘 전역…온앤오프 멤버 전원 사회로 복귀 [N디데이]
  35. (KR) Newsen: [단독]온앤오프, 전역 4개월만 완전체 컴백…10월 4일 새 앨범 발매
  36. Soompi: ONF Confirms First Comeback Date After Members’ Military Discharge
  37. @wm_on7off on Twitter (September 12, 2023)
  38. (KR) News1: 온앤오프, 오늘 日 스페셜 싱글 '러브 이펙트' 발매
  39. @wm_on7off on Twitter (January 1, 2024)
  40. @wm_on7off on Twitter (March 12, 2024)
  41. ONF: Profile & Gallery
  42. 42.0 42.1 (KR) Newsen: 온앤오프, 4월 서울 단독 콘서트→日 제프투어 ‘글로벌 팬심 정조준’
  43. Soompi: MBC Radio Announces 1st Lineup For “Idol Radio Live In Seoul” Concert
  44. Soompi: Mnet Confirms Lineup of 7 Boy Groups Who Will Compete In Road to Kingdom
  45. Soompi: Winners Of The 2021 Brand Of The Year Awards
  46. Soompi: Winners Of 2022 Korea First Brand Awards

Official links[]

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