The Wind (Korean: 더윈드; Japanese: ザ·ウィンド) is a six-member boy group under With US Entertainment. Originally as seven, they made their debut on May 15, 2023 with their first mini album Beginning : The Wind Page.
History[]
2023: Debut with Beginning : The Wind Page, "Summer Vacation", "Ready : Summer Vacation", Shin Jae Won's departure[]
Sometime in February 2023, social media accounts were opened for the group.
On March 8, With US Entertainment unveiled a teaser hinting at something that would be revealed on March 15.[1] On March 13, a second teaser was released, showing the backs of seven members.[2] On March 15, a logo motion video was posted, announcing that the group would debut with their first mini album, Beginning : The Wind Page.[3][4] Jang Hyoun Joon was revealed as the first member on March 16,[5] followed by Thanatorn on March 17,[6] Kim Hee Soo on March 18,[7] Park Hayuchan on March 19,[8] Shin Jae Won on March 20,[9] and An Chan Won on March 21.[10]
On April 10, it was announced that the release date for the album would be May 15.[11] The music video for "Sirius" was pre-released on April 24.
On July 12, it was announced that The Wind will be releasing their first single album "Ready : Summer Vacation" on August 2.[12] "Summer Vacation" was pre-released on July 26.
On July 14, during their first live it was announced that the fandom name will be called WHIZ (위즈).[13]
On December 6, With US Entertainment announced that member Shin Jae Won had departed from the group for personal reasons.[14]
2024: An Chan Won's hiatus, Our : Youthteen, "Sirius Part. 2", Hello : My First Love, First music show win[]
On January 23, The group announced that An Chan Won will not be participating in their upcoming comeback due to health issues.[15]
On January 24, the group released a trailer for their second mini album Our : Youthteen, set to be released on February 14.[16]
On May 8, the group will be releasing the second digital single "Sirius Part. 2", set to be released on May 15, to celebrate the group's first debut anniversary.[17]
On September 19, the group released a teaser for their third mini album, set to be released on October 7,[18] and later revealed to be titled Hello : My First Love.[19]
On October 18, the group received their first music show win on Music Bank.[20]
2025: "Only One Story", "Hello Tomorrow", Thanatorn's hiatus[]
On March 5, 2025, the group released a trailer video for their second single album "Only One Story".[21]
On May 8, the group will be releasing the third digital single "Hello Tomorrow", set to be released on May 15, to celebrate the group's second debut anniversary.[22]
On May 7, 2025, With US Entertainment announced that Thanatorn will be going on a temporary hiatus due to personal reasons.[23] It was later revealed that he will be participating in Mnet survival show Boys II Planet.
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Hee Soo (김희수) | N/A | 2023–present |
| Thanatorn (타나톤) | 2023–present | |
| Choi Han Bin (최한빈) | 2023–present | |
| Park Hayuchan (박하유찬) | 2023–present | |
| An Chan Won (안찬원) | 2023–present | |
| Jang Hyoun Joon (장현준) | Maknae | 2023–present |
| Former | ||
| Shin Jae Won (신재원) | N/A | 2023 |
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
Single albums[]
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Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
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Endorsements[]
- O'Neill (2025)[24]
Gallery[]
- Main article: The Wind/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ @withus_audition on X (March 8, 2023)
- ↑ @withus_audition on X (March 13, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 15, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) JTBC: 7인조 보이그룹 더윈드... 올 봄 정식 데뷔
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 16, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 17, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 18, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 19, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 20, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 21, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (April 10, 2023)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (July 12, 2023)
- ↑ Allkpop: The Wind announce their official fan club name ahead of their first comeback since debut
- ↑ Soompi: The Wind's Shin Jaewon To Leave Group
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (January 23, 2024)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (January 24, 2024)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (May 8, 2024)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (September 19, 2024)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (September 20, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: The Wind Takes 1st-Ever Music Show Win With "Hello, My First Love" On "Music Bank"; Performances By SEVENTEEN, Billlie, And More
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (March 5, 2025)
- ↑ @officialTheWind on X (May 8, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: The Wind's Thanatorn Announces Temporary Hiatus From Group Activities
- ↑ (KR) Beyond Post: 오닐, 신규 전속 모델로 아이돌 그룹 ‘더윈드’ 발탁
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