Trendz (group)

Trendz (Korean: 트렌드지; RR: Teurendeuji; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Interpark Music Plus. The group currently consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. The group made their official debut on January 5, 2022, with their first EP titled Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks.[1]

Trendz
Trendz busking in Gangnam, April 2023
From left: Havit, ra.L, Leon, Hankook, Eunil, Yechan, Yoonwoo
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels
Members
  • Havit
  • Leon
  • Yoonwoo
  • Hankook
  • ra.L
  • Eunil
  • Yechan

History

Pre-debut

In late 2017, Havit, Leon, and Hankook competed on the survival reality show Mix Nine, placing 39th, 56th, and 67th respectively out of all male contestants.[2][3][4]

On July 21, 2021, Interpark announced that they had established a subsidiary label, Interpark Music Plus, for their idol group production business. It was also revealed that the label is preparing to launch a new male idol group within the year.[5]

2022–present: Debut with Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks, Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice

On January 5, 2022, Trendz released their debut EP, Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks.[1]

On June 8, Trendz released their second EP, Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice.[6]

On November 12, Trendz released their 1st single album, Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code.[7]

On March 15, 2023, Trendz released their 2nd single album, Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz.[8]

Members

  • Havit (하빛)
  • Leon (리온)
  • Yoonwoo (윤우)
  • Hankook (한국)
  • ra.L (라엘)
  • Eunil (은일)
  • Yechan (예찬)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions
Sales
KOR
[9]
Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks
Track listing
  1. "Villain"
  2. "TNT (Truth & Trust)"
  3. "Trauma"
  4. "□ (Be My Love)"
  5. "TNT (Truth & Trust)" (instrumental)
30
Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice
  • Released: June 8, 2022
  • Label: Interpark Music Plus
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Awake"
  2. "Who [吼]"
  3. "Clique"
  4. "Re: Daybreak"
  5. "Forever More"
25

Single albums

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions
Sales
KOR
[9]
Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code
  • Released: November 12, 2022
  • Label: Global H
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "One Way to Go" (Intro)
  2. "Vagabond"
  3. "Breakdown"
12
Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz
  • Released: March 15, 2023
  • Label: Global H
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "New Days"
  2. "Fantasy"
  3. "Nightmare"
7
Still on My Way
  • Released: September 6, 2023
  • Label: Global H
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
6

Singles

Title Year Album
"TNT" (Truth & Trust) 2022 Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks
"Who" [吼] Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice
"Vagabond" Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code
"New Dayz" 2023 Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz
"My Way" Still On My Way

Ambassadorship

  • Global Environmental Ambassador (2023)[15]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2022 Focus Award Trendz Won [16]

References

  1. Hwang, Mi-hyun (March 18, 2022). "'브랜뉴뮤직 신인' 유나이트, 4월20일 데뷔 확정" ['Brand New Music Rookie' Younite, confirmed to debut on April 20]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  2. Kim, Young-rok (November 16, 2017). '믹스나인' KQ김홍중X송민기X정우영X최종호, 당찬 포부. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  3. 2차 평가 순위. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. Song, Cho-rong (December 12, 2017). ‘믹스나인’ 1차 개별 평가 소년X소녀 종합 순위…종합 1등 해피페이스 우진영. News Inside (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  5. "MK: 인터파크, 아이돌 만든다…자회사 인터파크뮤직플러스 설립". Chosun (in Korean). August 31, 2020.
  6. "트렌드지, 6월 8일 컴백 확정…미니 2집 티저 이미지 공개 [공식입장]". Xports News (in Korean). May 23, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  7. "트렌드지, 12일 'BLUE SET Chapter. UNKNOWN CODE'로 컴백". Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  8. "트렌드지, 4개월 만의 초고속 컴백…15일 'NEW DAYZ' 발매". Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  9. "Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 1–9, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022 via Gaon Chart.
  10. "Circle Album Chart – 2022.01 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  11. "Circle Album Chart – 2022.09 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  12. "Circle Album Chart – 2022.11 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  13. Cumulative sales of Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz on Circle Chart:
  14. "Circle Album Chart – September, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  15. Kim, Na-young (November 17, 2022). "트렌드지, 2023 글로벌 친환경 홍보대사로 발탁…겹경사 터졌네" [Trend magazine selected as the 2023 global eco-friendly public relations ambassador... Double slope exploded]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2022 via Naver.
  16. Shin, Young-eun (December 13, 2022). "[2022 AAA] 라필루스·트렌드지·에이티비오, 포커스상 수상..."초심 잃지 않을 것" [[2022 AAA] Lapilus, TrendG, and ATBIIO receive the Focus Award..."We will not lose our original intentions] (in Korean). Maeil Business Star Today. Retrieved December 13, 2022 via Naver.
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