I. Introduction:
WEi (위아이) is a six-member boy group under OUI Entertainment. They debuted on October 5, 2020, with their first mini-album, Identity: First Sight.
Jang Dae Hyeon is a former member of RAINZ.
Kim Donghan is a former member of JBJ.
Kim Yohan is a former member of X1.
Yoo Yong Ha and Kim Jun Seo are former members of 1THE9.
All the members had participated in reality shows before.
Kim Donghan and Jang Dae Hyeon were contestants on Produce 101 Season 2.
Yoo Yong Ha and Kim Jun Seo were contestants on Under Nineteen.
Kang Seok Hwa and Kim Yohan were contestants on Produce X 101.
Kang Seok Hwa was a contestant on YG Treasure Box.
Jang Dae Hyeon and Kim Donghan are soloists.
II. History:
Pre-debut
On June 17, OUI Entertainment announced they will be officially launching their new boy group, tentatively named OUIBOYS, to debut in the second half of 2020.
On July 10, their new name, WEi, was announced along with the four members' names (Jang Dae Hyeon, Kim Donghan, Kim Yohan, and Kang Seok Hwa).
On August 12, 2020, OUI confirmed that Yoo Yong Ha and Kim Jun Seo, who were previously in the project group 1THE9, would be joining the group.
2020: Debut with Identity: First Sight
A trailer for their debut mini-album, Identity: First Sight, was released on September 11, confirming their debut date to be on October 5.
2021: Identity: Challenge
A teaser for their second mini-album, Identity: Challenge, was released on February 6, confirming their comeback date to be on February 24.
A teaser was released on May 23 for their third mini album, Identity : Action, to be released on June 9.
III. Members:
Stage Name: Daehyeon (대현) Birth Name: Jang Dae Hyeon (장대현) Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist Birthday: February 11, 1997 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 177 cm (5’9″) Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs) Blood Type: A MBTI Type: ESFJ Instagram: @daehyeon0211 2017: Produce 101 Season 2, RAINZ In 2017, he participated in Mnet's survival show Produce 101 Season 2 but was eliminated in episode 5 and finished in 83nd place. Following the show's conclusion, he debuted as a member of the project group RAINZ on October 12, 2017. They disbanded a year later. 2019: Solo debut He made his solo debut on August 24, 2019, with his first single album "Feel Good". Daehyeon is Credited for 14 Works On KOMCA Under JANG DAE HYUN(10017280) |
Stage Name: Donghan (동한) Birth Name: Kim Dong Han (김동한) Position: Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer Birthday: July 3, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Height: 182 cm (5’11”) Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs) Blood Type: O MBTI Type: ESTJ Instagram: @don9_han He made his solo debut on June 19, 2018 with the mini album D-Day. Donghan is Credited for 12 works on KOMCA under the name KIM DONG HAN(10018712) |
Stage Name: Yongha (용하) Birth Name: Yoo Yong Ha (유용하) Position: Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist Birthday: January 11th, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Height: 177 cm (5’10) Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Blood Type: A MBTI Type: INFP Instagram: @you_haaaaa 2018–2020: Under Nineteen and 1THE9 On October 25, 2018, Yoo Yong Ha was introduced as a contestant of Under Nineteen with his moving poster. The poster revealed that he was a part of the rap team. He finished in sixth place, thus becoming a member of the project group 1THE9. On April 13, 2019, the group officially debuted with the mini album XIX. 1THE9 officially disbanded on August 8, 2020, following the release of their final mini album Good Bye 1THE9. Yongha is credited for 5 works on KOMCA under the name YU YONG HA(10024017) |
Stage Name: Yohan (요한) Birth Name: Kim Yo Han (김요한) Position: Center, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist Birthday: September 22, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 182 cm (5’11″) Weight: 66 kg (146 lbs) Blood Type: B MBTI Type: ISFJ Instagram: @y_haa.n 2019–2020: Produce X 101, X1 In 2019, he participated in Mnet's boy group survival show Produce X 101 representing OUI Entertainment. He finished in first place, thus becoming the center of X1. The group officially debuted on August 27, 2019 with the mini album, 비상 : Quantum Leap. However, on January 6, 2020, the agencies representing the members announced the group has disbanded due to not being able to reach an unanimous agreement following the Produce 101 vote manipulation controversy. 2020 (1): Solo debut On August 17, it was announced that Kim Yo Han will make his solo debut on August 25 with the digital single "No More". Concept photos were released from August 18 to August 20 with the first music video teaser being released on the August 21. Yohan is credite for 4 works on KOMCA under the name KIM YO HAN(10026718) |
Stage Name: Seokhwa (석화) Birth Name: Kang Seok Hwa (강석화) Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: December 1, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 172 cm (5’7″) Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs) Blood Type: B MBTI Type: ESFJ Instagram: @stone_dol2 2018–2019: YG Treasure Box, Produce X 101 In 2018, he participated in YG's survival show YG Treasure Box, but was eliminated in episode 9. Following the show's conclusion, he left YG Entertainment and joined Produce X 101 as an independent trainee, but was eliminated in episode 8 and finished in 35th place. Later, OUI Entertainment announced on August 20, 2019 that Seokhwa had signed with them. Seokhwa is credited for 3 works on KOMCA under the name KANG SEOK HWA(10027239) |
Stage Name: Junseo (준서) Birth Name: Kim Jun Seo (김준서) Position: Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: November 20th, 2001 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 178 cm (5’10) Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Blood Type: O MBTI Type: ISFJ Instagram: @__k_junseo 2018–2020: Under Nineteen and 1THE9 On October 25, 2018, Kim Jun Seo was introduced as a contestant of Under Nineteen with his moving poster. The poster revealed that he was a part of the performance team. He finished in ninth place, thus becoming a member of the project group 1THE9. Junseo is credited for 2 works on KOMCA under the name KIM JUN SEO(10024016) |
IV. Discography:
Mini Albums
Identity : First Sight (stylized as IDENTITY : First Sight) is the debut mini album by WEi. It was released on October 5, 2020 with "Twilight" serving as the title track and "Fuze" serving as the sub title track. The physical album comes in two versions: WE and I. Track list 1. "Twilight" - 3:20 2. "Doremifa" - 3:23 3. "Timeless (꼬리별)" - 3:34 4. "Hug You (안고 싶어)" - 3:30 5. "Fuze (도화선)" (Prod. by Jang Dae Hyeon) - 3:15 Video links "Twilight" music video Close-Up ver. Performance ver. MV teaser #1 / #2 "Twilight" fanchant guide Highlight medley Trailer |
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Identity : Challenge (stylized as IDENTITY : Challenge) is the second mini album by WEi. It was released on February 24, 2021 with "All Or Nothing" serving as the album's title track. The physical album comes in three versions: Challenge, All and Nothing. Track list 1. "All Or Nothing (모 아님 도)" (Prod. Jang Dae Hyeon) - 3:25 2. "Breathing" - 3:20 3. "Dancing In The Dark" - 3:24 4. "Diffuser" - 3:18 5. "Winter, Flower (겨울, 꽂)" - 4:06 Video links "All Or Nothing" music video Close-up ver. Performance ver. MV teaser 1 / 2 "All Or Nothing" dance practice Hanbok ver. Suit ver. Sports wear ver. Mafia ver. "All Or Nothing" fanchant guide video "Diffuser" dance practice Online fan showcase stage "Diffuser" "All Or Nothing" Highlight medley Visual focus film Special clip Jang Dae Hyeon Kim Dong Han Yoo Yong Ha Kim Yo Han Kang Seok Hwa Kim Jun Seo Making film |
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Identity : Action is the third mini album by WEi. It was released on June 9, 2021 with "Bye Bye Bye" serving as the album's title track. The physical album comes in three versions: Wave, Roller and Ocean. Track list 1. "Bye Bye Bye" - 3:25 2. "White Light" - 3:24 3. "Waitin'" - 3:05 4. "Ocean" - 3:30 5. "Rui (16번째 별)" - 3:15 Video links "Bye Bye Bye" music video Performance ver. MV teaser 1 / 2 MV shooting behind "Bye Bye Bye" dance practice Halloween ver. "Bye Bye Bye" fanchant guide "Waintin'" fanchant guide Highlight medley Teaser Jacket shooting behind |
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Love Pt.1 : First Love is the fourth mini album by WEi. It was released on March 16, 2022 with "Too Bad" serving as the album's title track. The physical album comes in four versions: Start of Love, Falling in Love, Love with RUi and Meta. Track list 1. "Blossom (피어나)" - 3:24 2. "Too Bad" - 3:16 3. "Super Bumpy" - 3:26 4. "Know Ya" - 3:22 5. "Bad Night" - 3:15 6. "Bouquet (꽃다발)" - 4:04 Video links "Too Bad" music video MV teaser #1 / #2 MV reaction Performance ver. "Too Bad" dance practice "Too Bad" fanchant guide "Super Bumpy" fanchant guide Highlight medley Concept trailer Album unboxing |
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Love Pt.2 : Passion is the fifth mini album by WEi. It was released on October 19, 2022 with "Spray" serving as the album's title track. Track list 1. "Moonlight" - 3:29 2. "Spray" - 3:18 3. "Higher Ground" - 3:11 4. "Rose" - 3:39 5. "Special Holiday" - 3:28 6. "Umbrella (우산)" - 3:19 Video links "Spray" music video MV teaser #1 / #2 MV reaction Performance ver. MV shooting behind #1 / #2 "Spray" performance film "Spray" dance practice "Spray" fanchant guide "Higher Ground" dance practice "Higher Ground" fanchant guide Highlight medley Mood film Album unboxing Jacket behind #1 / #2 |
Digital Singles
"Starry Night (Prod. Dress)" (반 고흐의 밤) is the first digital single by WEi. Made in collaboration with the platform UNIVERSE, it was released on October 1, 2021 as the 12th release of the UNIVERSE Music project.
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Video links MV preview MV teaser (Prism ver.) / (Phantom ver.) MV reaction Concept trailer : Follow The Light |