I. Introduction
24K (Korean: 투포케이) is a South Korean male group formed by Choeun Entertainment. It currently consists of five members: Changsun, Kiyong, Imchan, Xiwoo and Youngwoong. The group's debut took place on September 6, 2012 with their debut mini album Hurry Up.
II. Career
Prior to the debut of the group, the acoustic pop sub-unit 4K debuted. Consisting of vocalists Cory, Seokjune, Kisu, and Sungoh, they released Rocking Girl in June 2012. With the addition of Daeil and Byungho, 24K released their first mini album Hurry Up and the title song on September 6.
24K released their second mini album U R So Cute on August 1, 2013.
24K returned after a 2-year hiatus with the digital single, "Hey You," along with two new members, Hui and Jinhong.
On October 1, 2015, 24K made a comeback with their third mini album Super Fly and the title track of the same name.
On October 21, 24K returned with their first full-length album titled The Real One containing previously released singles "Secret Love," "Hey You," "Super Fly," "Still 24K" and the title track "Bingo".
On November 2, 2017, Choeun Entertainment made a statement confirming that as of July 6, 2017, Hui had officially left the group. It was also confirmed that Daeil was no longer a member, and that Sungoh's future with the company is to be discussed after he completes his mandatory military service.
On May 11, 2018, the company announced that member Kisu would be enlisting in the military to carry out his military service while the group makes another change to the lineup and add a new member named Kiyong. On May 25, 24K released their fourth EP Bonnie N Clyde.
On January 25, 2019, the company announced that member and leader Cory would be leaving 24K since his exclusive contract with the company has expired. On June 26, 2019, the company announced that Jinhong was not renewing his contract, Hongseob would not be able to continue due to health reasons.
On April 2, 2020, the company announced that the new member named Dojun joined the group. On May 26, 2020, the four remaining members of 24K had announced that the hidden member, #5 and Dojun had left citing personal differences. Member #5's name and face were revealed after he left and became an A+ Entertainment trainee and the leader of their upcoming boy group A+ Boys.
On December 23, 2020, photos of a new member were published, his name is Youngwoong.
On June 12, 2021, 24K released the digital single "Welcome to the Mainstreet".
III. Members
Member | Profile |
Stage Name: Changsun (창선) Real Name: Lee Chang Sun (이창선) Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Vocalist Birthday: March 17, 1996 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″) Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs) Twitter: @24K_Changsunny Instagram: @24k_changsunny |
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Stage Name: Youngwoong (영웅) Birthday: March 14, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Pisces |
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Stage Name: Kiyong (기용) Birth Name: Nam Ki Yong (남기용) Position: Vocalist Birthday: March 25, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 177 cm (5’10″) Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Blood Type: A Instagram: @24k_kiyong |
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Stage Name: Imchan (임찬) Birth Name: Im Chan Hee Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: January 24, 2001 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius |
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Stage Name: Xiwoo (시우) Birth Name: Jung Si Hyun Position: Lead Dancer, Maknae Birthday: June 6, 2001 Zodiac Sign: Gemini |
IV. Discography
Studio Albums
Mini Albums
Album | Title | Date of Release |
Hurry Up | 2012 | |
U R So Cute | 2013 | |
Super Fly | 2015 | |
Addiction | 2017 | |
Bonnie N Clyde | 2018 |
Singles
V. Videos
Music Videos
Year | Song |
2012 | Hurry Up |
2013 | Secret Love |
2013 | U R So Cute |
2015 |
Hey You |
2015 | Super Fly |
2016 |
Still 24K |
2016 |
Bingo |
2017 | Only You |
2018 |
Bonnie N Clyde |
Concerts and Tours
Year | Concert/Tour |
2016 | First European concert in Warsaw, Poland on January 23. |
2017 | "Only You" Europe Fan Meeting Tour. |
2017-2018 | First Encore Tour "Still With 24U, The Encore" |
2017-2018 | First World Tour "Still With 24U" |
VI. Trivia
- The original meaning of 24K's was "2 dancing machines and 4 main vocals," but through numerous lineup changes it has evolved to mean "like gold, to shine forever."