Origins & Roots 26-Ji no Masquerade, affectionately known as Nijimasu, emerged onto the Japanese music scene with a distinct charm and artistic vision that captivated fans from day one. Auditions & Formation The group was officially formed in 2016 through…
Origins & Roots Born Jung Sung Won on November 14, 1996, in South Korea, 24NOA developed an early fascination with alternative rhythms and underground counterculture. Growing up, he immersed himself in diverse musical genres, laying the groundwork for a versatile…
Origins & Roots Formed in the vibrant underground music ecosystem of South Korea, 22%—also widely known by their Japanese moniker ‘isibipro’—emerged as a breath of fresh air in the contemporary indie scene. Comprising founding visionaries Siso and Yiyo, the duo…
Origins & Roots Formed under the visionary leadership of Yang Hyun-suk at YG Entertainment, 1TYM emerged during a transformative era for South Korean popular music. Blending underground American hip-hop sensibilities with melodic Korean song structures, the quartet brought an authentic…
Origins & Roots Formed under FirstOne Entertainment, 1ST.ONE emerged as a powerhouse group representing the pinnacle of Philippine-Korean cultural synergy. Combining raw Filipino musicality with rigorous idol training disciplines, the ensemble brought together artists deeply rooted in the local underground…
Origins & Roots 1NB, an acronym for ‘1 New Best’, emerged on the South Korean music scene under the management of Trivus Entertainment. Formative Days The group initially introduced themselves to global fans with their pre-debut single ‘Stalker’ in early…
Origins & Roots 10cm emerged from the vibrant indie underground of South Korea, originally founded as an acoustic duo by Kwon Jung-yeol and Yoon Cheol-jong in April 2010. Taking their quirky moniker from the height difference between the two founding…
Origins & Roots Kim Chan-young was born on July 23, 1995, in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. Growing up with a deep appreciation for acoustic melodies, his early childhood was immersed in the quiet charm of his hometown, which later heavily…
Origins & Roots Formed under the prestigious umbrella of ONE HUNDRED Label, 100RED represents a groundbreaking collaborative milestone in contemporary K-pop. Bringing together legendary soloists, celebrated vocalists, and powerhouse group members from across the entertainment spectrum, the project was conceived…
Origins & Roots Formed under TOP Media, 100% V emerged as the premier vocal-focused sub-unit of the broader South Korean boy group 100%. Built around the foundational concept where the letter ‘V’ explicitly stands for ‘Voice’, the quartet was curated…