I. Introduction:
ATEEZ (에이티즈), known pre-debut as KQ Fellaz, is a 8-member boy group under KQ Entertainment. The group consists of: Seonghwa, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. They released the pre-debut song “From” on July 9, 2018 with another trainee named Junyoung. The group debuted on October 24, 2018 with the mini-album “Treasure Ep.1: All to Zero“. On July 8, 2019, ATEEZ signed with USA record label RCA Records. They are also signed to the Japanese record label Nippon Columbia since 2019.
II. History:
### 2018: Debut and Fandom Name
ATEEZ debuted on October 24, 2018, with their first mini album *Treasure EP.1: All To Zero*. On November 17, they announced their fandom name, ATINY, combining "ATEEZ" and "Destiny."
### 2019: Early Releases and World Tour
ATEEZ released *Treasure EP.2: Zero To One* on January 15, 2019, and embarked on The Expedition Tour, performing in the U.S. and Europe. They released *Treasure EP.3: One To All* on June 10 and signed with RCA Records for U.S. promotions. Their first studio album, *Treasure EP.Fin: All To Action*, was released on October 8. They made their Japanese debut on December 4 with *Treasure EP.Extra: Shift The Map*.
### 2020: More Releases and Tours
In 2020, ATEEZ released *Treasure Epilogue: Action To Answer* on January 6 and their Japanese mini album *Treasure EP. Map To Answer* on February 12. Their world tour *The Fellowship: Map The Treasure* was postponed due to COVID-19. On July 29, they released *Zero: Fever Part.1*. Member Mingi went on hiatus in November due to anxiety.
### 2021: Continued Success and Collaborations
Despite Mingi's hiatus, ATEEZ released *Zero: Fever Part.2* on March 1 and their Japanese album *Into the A to Z* on March 24. They participated in *Kingdom: Legendary War*, finishing third. On July 28, they released their Japanese single "Dreamers". Mingi returned in July, and they released *Zero: Fever Part.3* on September 13. They announced a world tour, *The Fellowship: Beginning of the End*, for 2022. On December 10, they released *Zero: Fever Epilogue*.
### 2022: Tours and New Music
ATEEZ began 2022 with *The Fellowship: Beginning of the End* tour. They released the single "Don't Stop" on January 31 and their Japanese mini album *Beyond: Zero* on May 25. Their eighth mini album, *The World EP.1: Movement*, was released on July 29. They announced their second world tour of the year, *The Fellowship: Break the Wall*. They released *The World EP.Paradigm* in Japan on November 30 and the single album "Spin Off: From The Witness" on December 30.
### 2023: New Projects and Jongho's Hiatus
In 2023, ATEEZ released the Japanese single "Limitless" on March 22 and *The World EP.2: Outlaw* on June 16. Jongho went on hiatus in August due to a leg injury but returned in October. They announced their second full-length album, *The World EP.Fin: Will*, released on December 1.
### 2024: Upcoming Projects and Performances
ATEEZ announced their world tour "Towards the Light: Will to Power" starting in 2024. They will release their Japanese single "Not Okay" on February 28 and perform at Coachella 2024. The GRAMMY Museum hosted a pop-up display featuring ATEEZ. Their 10th mini album, *Golden Hour: Part.1*, and it was released on May 31. They will hold their first fan meeting in Seoul in July and headline the Mawazine Festival in Morocco. On June 22, all eight members of the group opened up personal accounts on Instagram. On June 28, Japanese group BE:FIRST announced a collaboration with ATEEZ, which will be released on July 1, 2024 under the name "Hush-Hush".
III. Members:
| Stage Name: Hongjoong (홍중) Birth Name: Kim Hong Joong (김홍중) Position: Captain, Main Rapper, Vocalist, Composer, Center Birthday: November 7th, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 172 cm (5’8″) Weight: N/A Blood Type: B MBTI Type: INFP-A Nationality: Korean Instagram: @no1likeme8_8 Hongjoong is credited for 132 Works on KOMCA under the name KIM HONG JOONG(10020014) Hongjoong, born in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, is known for his role as the leader of ATEEZ, nicknamed "Captain" by the CEO due to their concept. He has an older brother, Bumjoong, and his hobbies include music listening and composing. Hongjoong specializes in clothes reforming and has tattoos that reflect his beliefs. He supports various campaigns. Fluent in English, with basic Japanese and Spanish skills Hongjoong's mic color is white for its versatility. | |
| Stage Name: Seonghwa (성화) Birth Name: Park Seong Hwa (박성화) Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Performer, Visual Birthday: April 3rd, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 178 cm (5’10″) Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs) Blood Type: O MBTI Type: ENFJ-T (His previous result was ESFJ) Nationality: Korean Instagram: @_starhwa_ Credited for 3 works on KOMCA under the name PARK SEONG HWA(10020020) Seonghwa, born in Jinju, Gyeongnam, South Korea, is the oldest member of ATEEZ known for his flexible voice and role as the group's mom. He joined KQ Entertainment as the fifth member and has an older brother. Seonghwa enjoys hobbies like watching dramas, building action figures, and playing games, and he loves Star Wars and LEGO. Fluent in English with basic Japanese skills, he auditioned for MIXNINE but didn't pass. Seonghwa debuted as an actor in 2021 and is admired for his dancing and singing by the group. His mic color is silver, chosen for its coolness, and fans are known as "ddeongwife" (떵와이프). | |
| Stage Name: Yunho (윤호) Birth Name: Jeong Yun Ho (정윤호) Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist Birthday: March 23rd, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 186 cm (6’1”) Weight: N/A Blood Type: A MBTI Type: ENFJ-A Nationality: Korean Instagram: @yunou._.u Credited for 3 works on KOMCA under the name JEONG YUN HO(10020018) Yunho, born in Gwangju, South Korea, is known as the energizer of ATEEZ. He joined KQ Entertainment as the second member and has a younger brother named Gunho. Yunho graduated from SOPA. His specialties include dance, vocals, and gaming, and he holds a driver's license. Yunho's favorite color is all colors, and his mic color is blue. He auditioned for MIXNINE and acted in the drama "Imitation." Fans affectionately call him "hotteok" (호떡). | |
| Stage Name: Yeosang (여상) Birth Name: Kang Yeo Sang (강여상) Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Performer, Visual Birthday: June 15th, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Height: 175 cm (5’9″) Weight: N/A Blood Type: A MBTI Type: ISFJ (His previous result was ISFP-T) Nationality: Korean Instagram: @im_ovation Credited for 3 works on KOMCA under the name KANG YEO SANG(10020021) Yeosang, born in Pohang, South Korea, joined KQ Entertainment as the sixth member. He has an older sister and is known as "Speaker of facts" and "Hehetmon" among fans. Yeosang, a former Big Hit trainee, enjoys playing online games and eating chicken. He created a character named 'Hehetmon'. Yeosang's favorite colors are black and red, and his mic color is red. He's been an MC for SBS MTV's 'The Show' and is friends with TXT's Yeonjun, Soobin, and Taehyun. His fans are affectionately called "yeoddongie" (여둥이). | |
| Stage Name: San (산) Birth Name: Choi San (최산) Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist Birthday: July 10th, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Height: 177-178 cm (5’9½” -5’10″)* Weight: N/A Blood Type: B MBTI Type: INTJ (His previous result was INFP) Nationality: Korean Instagram: @choi3an Credited for 3 works on KOMCA under the name CHOI SAN(10020019) San, born in Namhae, South Gyeongsan, South Korea, is the first idol from Namhae and takes pride in it. His dad is a Taekwondo instructor, and he has an older sister named Haneul. San joined KQ Entertainment as the fourth member and goes by nicknames like Sannie and Santan. San's favorite color is dark purple. He's fluent in Japanese and English, and his mic color is gold. San enjoys plushies and carries one named Shiber. His fans are known as "pudding" (뿌딩). | |
| Stage Name: Mingi (민기) Birth Name: Song Min Gi (송민기) Position: Main Dancer, Main Rapper, Vocalist Birthday: August 9th, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 184 cm (6’0″) Weight: N/A Blood Type: B MBTI Type: ENTP-T Nationality: Korean Instagram: @fixon_n_on Credited for 109 works on KOMCA under the name SONG MIN GI(10020016) Mingi, born in Incheon, South Korea, has an older brother and joined KQ Entertainment as the third member. Known by nicknames like Mingki and Princess Minki. Mingi's favorite colors are dark blue and cement. He's known for acting like the youngest in casual settings and has a mic color of grey. Mingi was on hiatus due to anxiety but returned to ATEEZ in July 2021. His fans are called "ming-tiseu" (밍티스). | |
| Stage Name: Wooyoung (우영) Birth Name: Jung Woo Young (정우영) Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist Birthday: November 26th, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 173 cm (5’8″) Weight: N/A Blood Type: A MBTI Type: ISTJ Nationality: Korean Instagram: @wooyounggg__ Credited for 3 works on KOMCA under the name JUNG WOO YOUNG(10020088) Wooyoung, born in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, joined KQ Entertainment as the last member. Known as Sexy Performer and BlackCat, he attended Hanlim Multi Arts High School. His favorite color is black. Wooyoung has tattoos and a black mic, and his fans are called "yeongbu-in" (영부인). | |
| Stage Name: Jongho (종호) Birth Name: Choi Jong Ho (최종호) Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: October 12th, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Libra Height: 176 cm (5’9”) Weight: N/A Blood Type: O MBTI Type: ISFP-T (His previous result was ESFJ) Nationality: Korean Instagram: @imfinalho_ Credited for 3 works on KOMCA under the name CHOI JONG HO(10020239) Jongho, born in Ilsan and moved to Seoul, is known as Apple and Power-Jongho. He joined KQ Entertainment as the seventh member and is a former TOP Media trainee. Jongho's favorite color is red, and his mic color is purple. He loves MONSTA X, and his fans are called "jjongpo" (쫑뽀). |
IV. Discography:
**Korean Discography:**
- **Studio Albums:**
- Treasure EP.Fin : All To Action (2019)
- The World EP.Fin : Will (2023)
- **Mini Albums:**
- Treasure EP.1 : All To Zero (2018)
- Treasure EP.2 : Zero To One (2019)
- Treasure EP.3 : One To All (2019)
- Treasure Epilogue : Action To Answer (2020)
- Zero : Fever Part.1 (2020)
- Zero : Fever Part.2 (2021)
- Zero : Fever Part.3 (2021)
- The World EP.1 : Movement (2022)
- The World EP.2 : Outlaw (2023)
- Golden Hour : Part.1 (2024)
- **Remix Albums:**
- Treasure EP.Extra : Shift The Map (Remixx!) (2019)
- **Repackage EPs:**
- Zero : Fever Epilogue (2021)
- **Single Albums:**
- "Spin Off : From The Witness" (2022)
- **Digital Singles:**
- "Don't Stop" (2022)
- **Remix Singles:**
- "Work Pt.2" (2024)
- "Work Pt.3" (2024)
- **Collaborations:**
- "EDEN Stardust2 Vol.07" (with EDEN, Maddox, and Eden-ary) (2020)
- "Taste of Korea" (with Rain, MONSTA X, & Brave Girls) (2021)
- Season Songs (with Kim Jong Kook) (2021)
- "A Little Space" (feat. Yunho, San, Jongho of ATEEZ) (with Pentatonix) (2021)
- **OSTs:**
- "Mimicus OST Part.3" ("Let's Get Together") (2022)
- Lookism OST ("Like That") (2022)
- **Other Releases:**
- "Celebrate" (2020)
**Japanese Discography:**
- **Studio Albums:**
- Treasure EP.Extra : Shift The Map (2019)
- Into the A to Z (2021)
- **Mini Albums:**
- Treasure EP. Map To Answer (2020)
- Beyond : Zero (2022)
- The World EP.Paradigm (2022)
- **Singles:**
- "Dreamers" (2021)
- "Limitless" (2023)
- "Not Okay" (2024)
- "Birthday" (2024)
- **Collaborations:**
- "Hush-Hush" (with BE:FIRST) (2024)
- **Collaborations Remixes:**
- "Hush-Hush (☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo) Remix)" (2024)
- **OSTs:**
- "Duel Masters Win OST" (2023) ("Limitless")
**English Discography:**
- **Remix singles:**
- "Work Pt.4" (2024)
V. Videography
**DVDs/Play Codes:**
- "The World : To the End" (2024)
VI. Concerts:
**Solo Concerts:**
- ATEEZ World Tour The Fellowship: Map The Treasure (2020)
**Online Concerts:**
- ATEEZ XR Show Fever: eXtended edition (2021)
**World Tours:**
- The Expedition Tour (2019)
- The Fellowship : Beginning of the End (2022)
- The Fellowship : Break the Wall (2022–2023)
- Towards the Light : Will to Power (2024)
**Fanmeetings:**
- ATEEZ 2024 Fanmeeting "Atiny's Voyage : From A to Z" (2024)
**Japan Fanmeetings:**
- ATEEZ 2024 Fanmeeting "Atiny's Voyage : From A to Z" in Japan (2024)
**Concert Participations:**
- 2022 UNI-KON (2022)
- Jeddah K-pop Festival (2022)
- KCON 2022 LA (2022)
- K-pop Land 2022 (2022)
- KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia (2022)
- KCON 2022 Japan (2022)
- Music Bank In Chile (2022)
- Seoul Festa 2023 'K-POP SUPER LIVE' (2023)
- KCON 2023 Japan (2023)
- K.One Festa Qatar 2023 (2023)
- KPOP LUX x SBS Super Concert in Madrid (2023)
- Waterbomb! Japan 2023 in Tokyo (2023)
- KCON 2023 LA (2023)
- 2023 K Global Heart Dream (2023)
- Idol Radio Live in Seoul (2023)
- M Countdown In France (2023)
- Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2024 (2024)
- KCON 2024 Hong Kong (2024)
- Summer Sonic 2024 (2024)
- K-Wave Concert Inkigayo 2024 (2024)
- Mawazine 2024 (2024)
- Waterbomb LA 2024 (2024)
VII. Filmography:
**Reality Shows:**
- Code Name Is: ATEEZ (Mnet, 2018)
- ATEEZ Wanted (YouTube, 2019)
- ATEEZ Treasure Map (Mnet, 2019)
- Kingdom: Legendary War (Mnet, 2021)
- Wanteez (YouTube, 2022)
**Variety Shows:**
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 17)
VIII. Photobooks
- ATEEZ 2024 Summer Photobook DVD (2024)
IX. Endorsements:
- Spotify (2021)
- Pepsi (2021)
- Mernel selected ATEEZ as their new exclusive models on July 14, 2022.
- Cheonan K-Culture Expo 2023 (2023)
- Pott (2023–present)
- Nacific (2024)
- Rohto UV (2024)
X. Awards & Nominations:
You can explore ATEEZ's extensive list of awards and nominations by visiting this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ateez#Awards_and_Nominations. This page showcases their remarkable achievements in the music industry. A big thanks to Wikipedia for compiling and presenting this comprehensive information!
XI. Official Links:
**Korean:**
- Website
- TikTok
- YouTube
**Japanese:**
- Website
Information was sourced from two websites: Ateez Wiki and Ateez Members Profile.
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bethesda
I can't imagine how much time it took to make this entry! Nice work!
Hilary-21
Very detailed. Kudos!