Pentagon

I. Introduction:

“Tentastic! Hello, we are PENTAGON!” —PENTAGON

PENTAGON (펜타곤) is a nine-member boy group under Cube Entertainment. They were formed through the competition reality show Pentagon Maker and officially debuted on October 10, 2016 with their self-titled mini album.

II. History:

Pre-debut

In December 2015, it was reported Cube will debut a new boy group within the first half of 2016. On April 26, 2016, Cube released a teaser video for the group. Prior to their debut, the final lineup would be determined through Mnet's reality survival show Pentagon Maker. At the end of the show, E'Dawn, Shinwon, and Yan An were eliminated with the remaining members to debut.

PENTAGON was expected to hold their debut concert on July 16 but was delayed to the 23rd before it was cancelled for unknown reasons.

2016: Debut with Pentagon and Five Senses

Cube announced on September 30 that PENTAGON will officially debut on October 10 with their first self-titled mini album. It was also revealed the group will be debuting with 10 members including the eliminated members.

The group released their second mini album Five Senses on December 7 with "Can You Feel It" as the title track.

2017: Japanese debut, Ceremony, Demo_01, and Demo_02

On March 7, the group announced the fanclub name as "Universe". The group then released their debut Japanese mini album Gorilla on March 29. The album consists Japanese versions of songs from their first two mini albums as well as two original tracks.

PENTAGON released their third mini album Ceremony on June 12 with "Critical Beauty" as the title track. The album also includes their pre-release single "Beautiful" which was produced by Jung Il Hoon of BTOB.

2018: Violet, Positive, Shine, E'Dawn's departure and Thumbs Up!

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2019: "Cosmo", Genie:us, Sum(me:r), and "Happiness / Sha La La"

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2020: Universe : The Black Hall, We:th and "Eternal Flame"

On January 22, Cube Entertainment confirmed PENTAGON would be making a comeback with their first full-length album in February. At midnight KST on January 28, they released a spoiler video on their official SNS. This was followed by a trailer on the 29th, revealing the release date to be on February 12. On the 30th, the album's name was revealed to be Universe : The Black Hall.

On September 17, PENTAGON confirmed that they are planning for a comeback. On September 24, Cube Entertainement uploaded a video trailer for the group's upcoming release. It also marks Yan An's comeback to the group. On September 28, it was confirmed that PENTAGON will release their tenth mini album We:th, on October 12.

On December 15, Cube Entertainment announced the release of the digital single "Eternal Flame" on December 18.

2021: Love or Take

On February 10, 2021, Cube Entertainment confirmed that PENTAGON will make a comeback in mid-March. They released their 11th mini album Love or Take on March 15.

2023:

Cube Entertainment announced that Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok will be leaving the company, followed by Hongseok's departure on November 6, 2023. The group has not disbanded according to the company.

PENTAGON Fandom Name: Universe

PENTAGON Official Fan Color: UniNavy

PENTAGON Official Accounts:

Official Website: www.cubeent.co.kr/pentagon

Twitter: @cube_ptg

Twitter (Staff): @cube_ptg_staff

Twitter (Japan): @CUBE_PTG_JAPAN

Instagram: @cube_ptg

Facebook: PENTAGON

Youtube: PENTAGON 펜타곤

Youtube (Japan): PENTAGONVEVO

V Live: Pentagon

Fan Cafe: cube-pentagon

TikTok: @official_ptg

III. Members:

Stage Name: Hui (후이) Birth Name: Lee Hoe Taek (이회택) Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Producer Birthday: August 28, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 171 cm (5’7″) MBTI Type: ISFJ (It’s his own guess without taking the test) Nationality: Korean Military service On October 19, Cube Entertainment announced that Hui would be enlisting on December 3 as a public service worker. On December 2, it was announced that he would be self-quarantining as he had been exposed to an area where another person had contact with the virus and that his enlistment date has been postponed. On February 2, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that Hui will start his service on February 18. Discography Collaborations "2016 United Cube Project Part 2" (2016) "Gaegasoo Producer - Streaming" (2018) OSTs "Bad Guys: City of Evil OST Part.1" (2017) "About Time OST Part.3" (2018) "On The Campus OST Part.1" (2019) "Welcome to Waikiki 2 OST Part 4" (2019) "Joseon Survival Period OST Part.4" (2019) "Chocolate OST Part.9" ("Alone") (2019) Other releases "Young" (Team Hui for Pentagon Maker) (2016) "Breakers Part 3" (2018) "Breakers Part 5" (2018) "Breakers Part Semi Final" (2018) "Breakers Part Final" (2018) Filmography Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant Favorite Entertainment (MBC, 2020) - contestant His mom is an English teacher. During the time of Hui fulfilling his mandatory military service, Kino will be taking the role as PENTAGON's temporary leader until Hui discharges from the military. Hui is noted for 59 works on KOMCA under the name HU I(10012816)

Stage Name: Jinho (진호), formerly known as Jino Birth Name: Jo Jin Ho (조진호) Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: April 17, 1992 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 168 cm (5’6″) MBTI: ISTP-T Nationality: Korean Instagram: @jinhogwarts Enlistment On May 7, 2020, it was announced that he would be enlisting in the military on May 11. He is expected to discharge on November 20, 2021. Discography Features Jung Ilhoon - "Always" (2018) OSTs "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim OST Part.4" (with Rothy (2018) "Big Picture House OST Part.3" (with BIBI) (2020) Other releases "Young" (Team Jinho for Pentagon Maker) (2016) Filmography Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant He can speak Chinese and English. He was the winner of "SM Everysing Contest 2008". Jinho is noted for 12 works on KOMCA under the name JIN HO(10012815)

Stage Name: Hongseok (홍석) Birth Name: Yang Hong Seok (양홍석) Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: April 17, 1994 Zodiac Sign: Aries Official Height: 180 cm (5’11″) / Real Height: 178 cm (5’10”) MBTI Type: ENFP-A Nationality: Korean Instagram: @_hongseokie Discography Other releases "Young" (Team Jinho for Pentagon Maker) (2016) Filmography Dramas Move to Heaven (Netflix, 2021) - cameo Web dramas Twenty Twenty (V Live, 2020) - cameo Blue Birthday (Naver TV, 2021) Reality shows Mix & Match (Mnet, 2014) - contestant Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant He has lived in San Diego, Singapore and China. He can speak Korean, English and Chinese. He has lived outside of Korea for 11 years. Hongseok is noted for 4 works on KOMCA under the name HONG SEOK(10012819)

Stage Name: Shinwon (신원) Birth Name: Ko Shin Won (고신원) Position: Sub Vocalist Birthday: December 11, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 184 cm (6’0″) MBTI: ENFP-T Nationality: Korean Filmography Dramas Age of Youth 2 (Cameo) (jTBC) (2017) Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant Shinwon is noted for 6 works on KOMCA under the name SIN WEON(10019475)

Stage Name: Yeo One (여원) Birth Name: Yeo Chang Gu (여창구) Position: Lead Vocalist Birthday: March 27, 1996 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″) MBTI: ISFJ-T Nationality: Korean Instagram: @9oo_sebumps Filmography Dramas Spark (Naver TV Cast, 2016) Age of Youth 2 (Cameo) (jTBC, 2017) Joseon Beauty Pageant (KBS1, 2018) The Witch Store (V Live, 2019) Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant Favorite Entertainment (MBC, 2020) - contestant Yeo One is noted for 9 works on KOMCA under the name YEO WEON(10012817)

Stage Name: Yanan (옌안) Birth Name: Yan An (闫按) Position: Sub Vocalist, Visual Birthday: October 25, 1996 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 187 cm (6’2″) MBTI Type: INFP Nationality: Chinese Weibo: 闫桉_PENTAGON Filmography Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant Yanan is noted for 1 works on KOMCA under the name YAN AN(Z9999900)

Stage Name: Yuto (유토) Birth Name: Adachi Yuto (安達 祐人) Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist Birthday: January 23, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 185 cm (6’1″) MBTI Type: INFP Nationality: Japanese Instagram: @yuto_dachi SoundCloud: YUTO Discography Collaborations "Cerberus" (with Kino and Wooseok) (2021) Other releases "Kuro" (2019) "Pencil" (2019) Filmography Dramas Spark (Naver TV Cast, 2016) - cameo Age of Youth 2 (JTBC, 2017) - cameo Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant Yuto is credited for 39 works on KOMCA under the name YUTO(10012821)

Stage Name: Kino (키노) Birth Name: Kang Hyung Gu (강형구) Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Face of the Group Birthday: January 27, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Nationality: Korean Soundcloud: knnovation Discography Collaborations "Cerberus" (with Yuto and Wooseok) (2021) Features Kriz - "1 Sided Love" (2019) Kriz - "Hard To Love" (2019) Other releases "Young" (Team Hui for Pentagon Maker) (2016) Filmography Web dramas Twenty Twenty (V Live, 2020) - cameo Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant Kino lived in the Philippines for 3 months. He can speak Korean, Japanese and English. During the time of Hui fulfilling his mandatory military service, Kino will be taking the role as PENTAGON's leader until Hui discharges from the military. Kino is noted for 45 works on KOMCA under the name KHI NO(10012820)

Stage Name: Wooseok (우석) Birth Name: Jung Woo Seok (정우석) Position: Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: January 31, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 188.5 cm (6’2″) MBTI: ENFP-T Nationality: Korean Discography Collaborations "Gaegasoo Producer - Streaming" (with YooA and Hui) (2018) "Cerberus" (with Yuto and Kino) (2021) Features Hyuna - "Following" (2017) Kim Dong Han - "Ain't No Time" (2018) Jeong Young Eun - "Fine Day" (2020) OSTs "Welcome to Waikiki 2 OST Part 4" (2019) Other releases "Young" (Pentagon Maker) (2016) Filmography Dramas Spark (Naver TV Cast, 2016) - cameo Age of Youth 2 (jTBC, 2017) - cameo Reality shows Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016) - contestant Wooseok, Hui and E’Dawn wrote the lyrics for ‘Never’ for Produce 101. Hui and Wooseok wrote the lyrics for Wanna One’s debut single, ‘Energetic’. Wooseok’s the co-writer for song “No Way” by UNIT RED on The UNITalong with Seo Jaewoo and Kanto. Wooseok is noted for 82 works on KOMCA under the name WOO SEOK(10012818)

IV. Discography

V. Concerts

VI. Solo concerts

• Tentastic Vol.1 ~Love~ (2016)
• Tentastic Vol.2 ~Trust~ (2017)
• PENTAGON 2017 Tentastic Live Concert in Japan (2017)
• Tentastic Vol.3 ~Promise~ (2017)
• Tentastic Vol.4 ~Dream~ (2017)
• PENTAGON! Great Live Concert in Japan 2018 "Your Whiteday" (2018)
• Tentastic Vol.5 ~Miracle~ (2018)
• PENTAGON 2022 Live In Japan 〜Feelin’ Like〜 (2022)

VII. Online concerts

• We L:ve (2020)

VIII. World tours

• 2019 PENTAGON World Tour 'Prism' (2020)

VIV. Concert participation

• Seezn Summer Concert(2022)
• MIK Festival London 2022 (2022)
• KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia (2022)
• We All Are One K-Pop Concert 2022 (2022)
• 2022 Busan One Asia Festival (2022) (cancelled)
• MIK Festival Paris 2023 (2023)

VI. Filmography

VII. Reality shows

• Pentagon Maker (Mnet, 2016)
• Road to Kingdom (Mnet, 2020)

VII. Awards and nominations