I. Introduction
A-JAX (에이젝스), previously known as DSP Boyz, is a 5-member South Korean boy group under DSP Media. The group currently consists of Dowoo, Yunyoung, Seungjin, Seungyub, and Joonghee. A-JAX officially debuted on June 1, 2012, and disbanded as of March 31st 2019.
II. Career
The debut of the group was announced on April 1, 2012 with a video teaser of their MBC Music's show Making the Star. DSP Media announced the group's official name as "A-Jax" on April 24. On May 1, it was revealed that the group will be debuting in South Korea and Japan simultaneously in 2012. On May 28, DSP Media released, on A-Jax's YouTube account, a teaser of the music video for their official debut song "One 4 U".
On June 26, 2013, it was revealed on A-Jax's official Twitter account that the group will be returning with their 2nd mini-album entitled Insane, with the song of same title being the promotional track.The mini-album was released on July 11, 2013 with distribution by LOEN Entertainment.
In December 2014, the group participated to DSP Media's special Christmas Album White Letter with the song "Like Lovers" featuring labelmate Oh Jong Hyuk as well as title track "White".
On January 8, 2015, DSP Media announced that Jaehyung would enlist in the army as a public service officer. On January 7, 2016, it was announced by DSP Media that Sungmin had left the group. On February 5, 2016, DSP Media announced the departure of Jaehyung and Jihu. Jihu and Sungmin would remain with the label, while Jaehyung's contract was terminated. Junghee was added to the group and A-Jax continued promoting as a quintet.
On September 19, 2017, the group released their third Japanese single, "Romeo".
On March 31, 2019, it was announced the group members contract expired with DSP Media. They decided not to renew it, thus, disbanding.
III. Members
| Member | Profile |
| Stage Name: Dowoo (도우), formerly Hyeongkon (형곤) Birth Name: Kim Do Woo (김도우) , formerly Kim Hyeong Kon (김형곤) Position: Leader, Main Rapper Birthday: December 3, 1988 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 181 cm (’″) Weight: 64 kg (lbs) Blood Type: B Twitter: @Ajax_DW88 Instagram: @ddow88 |
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| Stage Name: Yunyoung (윤영) Birth Name: Maeng Yoon Young (맹윤영) Position: Vocalist Birthday: February 15, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 182 cm (6’0″) Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs) Blood Type: B Twitter: @Ajax_YY93 Instagram: @2yoooung |
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| Stage Name: Seungjin (승진) Birth Name: Ham Seung Jin (함승진) Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper Birthday: October 15, 1994 Zodiac Sign: Libra Height: 176 cm (5’9″) Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Blood Type: B Twitter: @ajax_sj94 Instagram: @hsj_9494 Youtube: 함찡의숨소리 |
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| Stage Name: Seungyub (승엽) Birth Name: Lee Seung Yeob (이승엽) Position: Vocalist Birthday: October 23, 1994 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 185 cm (6’1″) Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs) Blood Type: B Twitter: @Ajax_SY94 Instagram: @eoope_20 |
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| Stage Name: Joonghee (중희) Birth Name: Jo Joong Hee (조중희) Position: Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: November 27, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 180 cm (5’11″) Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Blood Type: O Twitter: @Ajax_JH95 Instagram: @jojoongheeeee |
IV. Discography
Mini Albums
| Album | Title | Date of Release |
| 2MYX | 2012 | |
| Insane | 2013 |
Single Albums
| Album | Title | Date of Release |
| Snake | 2013 |
Digital Singles
| Single | Title | Date of Release |
| "Never Let Go" | 2012 | |
| "One 4 U" | 2012 | |
| "Hot Game" | 2012 |
Japanese Singles
| Single | Title | Date of Release |
| "One 4 U" | 2012 | |
| "Hot Game" | 2012 | |
| "Romeo" | 2017 | |
| "You" | 2018 |
V. Trivia
- DSP Media explained the meaning of the group's name: "A-Jax is in reference to the mythological Greek hero that helped bring victory to the Greeks during the Trojan War."
