I. Introduction:
“Boom Boom Crunch! Hello, we are D-CRUNCH!” —D-CRUNCH
D-CRUNCH (디크런치; short for Diamond Crunch) is an eight-member boy group under Ai Grand Korea. They were formed by All-S Company and originally as nine, they debuted on August 6, 2018 with the single album "0806".
Hyunwoo officially departed the group on December 28th, 2020.
On September 7, 2020, Hyun Woo posted a handwritten letter on social media announcing that he would not take part in the group's upcoming comeback due to a back injury. On December 28, 2020, Ai Grand Korea announced Hyun Woo's departure from the group for health reasons.
D-CRUNCH Fandom Name: DIANA (디아나)
D-CRUNCH Official Accounts:
Instagram: @d_crunch_official
Twitter: @DIA_CRUNCH
Youtube: D-CRUNCH
VLive: D-CRUNCH
Daum Café: D-CRUNCH
Official Artist Thread: ıllıllı D-Crunch {Official Thread} ıllıllı
II. History:
2018: Debut
On June 5, 2018, All-S Company reveal an artist, Dylan, for his upcoming first group through a teaser photo. The next days, other members were revealed and other series of teaser photos were published. Finally, on June 25, the agency revealed the group and its name.
On July 6, 2018, it was announced that the group will pre-debut with the digital single "Geupsik" with the special sub-unit Geupsik-Dan featuring Chan Young, O.V, Jeong Seung and Dylan. The music video teaser was released the same day. The single will be released on July 10 and will feature also two girls trainees from the agency: Karam and Hyeong Shin.
The full group debuted on August 6, 2018 with the single album "0806".
On 11/9/21 AIG Released An Official Statement That Minhyuk Has Left The Group and Dylan Has Gone On Hiatus Due to Health Reasons
On October 21, Ai Grand Korea announced that after careful discussion with Dylan and his parents, and per the medical staff's recommendation, Dylan will be leaving the group.
On November 9, it was announced on their fan cafe that D-CRUNCH had disbanded with the members to explore various fields.
III. Members:
Stage Name: O.V (오뷔) Birth Name: Kim Sang Chan (김상찬) Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer Birthday: January 3, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Hometown: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea Nationality: Korean Height: 175 cm (5’9″) He Has Written, Produced, Arranged 16 Songs Under KIM SANG CHAN(10019018) Ref: https://www.komca.or.kr/foreign2/eng/S01.jsp O.V. was the third artist of All-S Company to be revealed June 6, 2018. On July 6, it was announced that he will pre-debut with the sub-unit Geupsik-Dan on July 10 with the digital single "Geupsik-Dan". O.V Stands For Odd Vibe. He was a student in Changwon TNS Academy. He chose the color green to describe his personality because it is eco-friendly and he wants to become an artist who makes music that is healing to the listeners. |
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Stage Name: Hyunwook (현욱) Birth Name: Ji Hyun Wook (지현욱) Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: July 1, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Hometown: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Nationality: Korean Height: 178 cm (5’10”) He Has Written, Produced, Arranged 15 Songs Under JI HYUN WOOK(10019020) Ref: https://www.komca.or.kr/foreign2/eng/S01.jsp Hyun Wook was the fifth artist of All-S Company to be revealed on June 7, 2018. He became a trainee in All-S Company somewhere between April and June 2017. Hyunwook can speak English. He chose the color black to describe his personality because it goes well with anything. |
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Stage Name: Hyunho (현호) Birth Name: Lee Hyun Ho (이현호) Position: Rapper Birthday: November 4, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Hometown: Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea Nationality: Korean Height: 183 cm (6’0″) He became an All-S Company trainee in February 2017. Hyunho was the 9th artist to be revealed on June 9, 2018. He made his acting debut in a web drama called “Time To Be Together 1:11” with Dylan, alongside MOMOLAND‘s Nayun and APRIL‘s Chaekyung. He also participated in drama’s OST. He and Dylan participated in Seoul Fashion Week 2019 in October of 2019. He chose the color black and white to describe his personality because they are able to show two diverse sides. |
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Stage Name: Hyunoh (현오) Birth Name: Park Hyun Oh (박현오) Position: Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer Birthday: March 19, 1999 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Hometown: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea Nationality: Korean Height: 175cm (5’9”) He became an All-S Company trainee in January 2017. Hyunoh was the 6th artist to be revealed on June 7, 2018. He can speak English. Hyunoh has abs and he is really confident about them. He chose the color purple to describe his personality because it is mysterious and gives off a feeling of warmth, which he wants to provide others. |
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Stage Name: Chanyoung (찬영) Birth Name: Kim Chan Young (김찬영) Position: Lead Rapper, Main Dancer Birthday: November 20, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Hometown: Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea Nationality: Korean Height: 178 cm (5’10”) He became an S-All Company trainee between February and March 2017. Chanyoung was the 2nd artist to be revealed on June 5, 2018. On July 6, it was announced that he will be pre-debuting with the sub-unit Geupsik-Dan on July 10. He has flexible fingers. He can dance freestyle to any kind of music, even when he is seated. He said the color blue would describe his personality because it gives off a cool vibe. |
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Stage Name: Jungseung (정승) Birth Name: Park Jeong Seung (박정승) Position: Vocalist, Rapper Birthday: May 20, 2002 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Hometown: Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea Nationality: Korean Height: 180 cm (5’11”) He became an All-S Company trainee in November 2017. Jeongseung was the 5th artist to be revealed on June 6, 2018. On July 6, it was announced that he will be pre-debuting with the sub-unit Geupsik-Dan on July 10. He said the colors black and white would describe his personality because it's easy to match those colors. |
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Stage Name: Dylan (딜란) Birth Name: Park Yeon Jae (박연재) English Name: Dylan Park Position: Vocalist, Visual, Rapper, Maknae Birthday: July 26, 2002 Zodiac Sign: Leo Hometown: Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Nationality: Korean Height: 176 cm (5’9″) He was born in New Zealand, at age of 5 he moved back to Korea to finish primary school. Dylan went back to New Zealand as an exchange student. He became a All-S Company trainee in early 2017. Dylan was the 1st artist to be revealed on June 5, 2018. On July 6, it was announced that he will be pre-debuting with the sub-unit Geupsik-Dan on July 10. Dylan Can Speak English. He said rainbow colors would describe his personality because he loves a lot of genres of music. On 11/9/21 AIG Released An Official Statement That Dylan Has Gone On Hiatus Due To Health Reasons |
IV. Discography:
Korean
Single Album
"0806" is the debut single album by D-CRUNCH. It was released on August 6, 2018 with "Palace" as the single's title track. After the pre-debut of their sub-unit Geupsik-Dan with the eponym single on July 10, All-S Company reveal that D-CRUNCH will debut as a full group on August 6, 2018 by publishing a time table for their debut single. The lead track of their single is "Palace". The first promotional photo started dropping on July 23 with Hyun Wook, Hyun Ho and Hyun Woo and the day later for Hyun Oh, O.V and Min Hyuk. The promotion continue on July 25 with the reveal of the track list together with an audio teaser for "Palace" and the latest photos teasers with Chan Young, Dylan and Jeong Seung. After five days without teasers, the group promotional photo was revealed. It also the first time where the single name "0806" was named. On August 2, a performance highlight teaser was uploaded and the day later the music video teaser. Finally the music video for "Palace" was released on July 6, 2018. A performance version of the music video was dropped on July 13. 1. "Palace" - 4:24 2. "I Want" - 3:55 3. "Palace (Inst.)" - 4:24 "Palace" music video Audio teaser Performance highlight Teaser Performance ver. "I Want" dance practice |
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"중독" (中毒) is the second single album by D-CRUNCH. It will be released on March 25, 2022. Dylan did not participate in the release as he has been on hiatus since November 9, 2021. Track list 1. "Addiction (중독)" - 3:23 2. "Love You (사랑해)" - 3:48 3. "Challenge (도전)" - 3:17 4. "Addiction (중독) (Inst.)" - 3:23 Video links "Addiction" music video MV teaser #1 / #2 MV reaction MV behind "Addiction" dance practice Moving ver. "Addiction" fanchant guide Highlight medley Trailer Recording behind Jacket making film |
Mini Albums
M1112 (4colors) is the first mini album by D-CRUNCH. It was released on November 12, 2018 with "Stealer" serving as the album's title track. 1. "I Miss You (보고싶게)" - 3:42 2. "Stealer" - 4:41 3. "I'm OK" - 4:05 4. "Now (지금)" - 3:26 5. "Stealer (Inst.)" - 4:41 "Stealer" music video Teaser Cheer guide: "Stealer" "I Miss You" "I'm OK" Highlight medley 1st Mini Album '?' |
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M0527 is the second mini album by D-CRUNCH. It was released on May 27, 2019 with "Are You Ready?" serving as the album's title track. 1. "Panorama" - 3:16 2. "Are You Ready? (작당모의)" - 3:24 3. "Love Race" - 3:03 4. "Love Letter (행복한데)" - 3:44 5. "Are You Ready? (작당모의) (Inst.)" - 3:24 "Are You Ready?" music video Teaser Highlight medley "Panorama" recording studio making movie "Are You Ready?" official cheering guide |
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Across The Universe (비상 (飛上)) is the third mini album by D-CRUNCH. It was released on October 20, 2020 with "Across The Universe" serving as the album's title track. 1. "Across The Universe (비상 (飛上))" - 3:50 2. "One Word (한마디)" - 4:14 3. "H.A.G.Y (Have A Good Young)" - 3:10 4. "Flower Cup (꽃받침)" - 3:24 5. "Across The Universe (비상 (飛上)) (Inst.)" - 3:50 "Across The Universe" Music Video MV teaser #1 / #2 Individual concept films: Jung Seung / O.V / Hyun Wook / Min Hyuk / Hyun Oh / Hyun Ho / Dylan / Chan Young |
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Daydream is the fourth mini album by D-CRUNCH. It was released on April 6, 2021 with "My Name" serving as the album's title track. 1. "My Name" - 3:49 2. "Time To Go To You (너에게 가는 시간)" - 3:45 3. "Childlike" - 3:22 "Sand Castle (모래성)" - 3:16 4. "My Name (Inst.)" - 3:49 "My Name" music video "My Name" music video (Performance Ver.) MV teaser (visual ver.) MV teaser (performance ver.) MV reaction Highlight medley |
Digital Singles
Together Puppy Part.7" (함께할개 Part.7) is the first digital single by D-CRUNCH. It was released on January 15, 2020 as part of the Together Puppy music project. The Together Puppy music project works to increase the interest in abandoned and stray dogs through music. 1. "Promise U" - 3:35 2. "Promise U (Inst.)" - 3:35 |
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"Pierrot" is the second digital single by D-CRUNCH. It was released on May 22, 2020. It is their first release under their new company Ai Grand Korea. 1. "Pierrot" - 3:17 2. "Pierrot (Inst.)" - 3:17 Music video MV teaser #1 / #2 Fanchant |
Japanese
Singles
It Was Released On October 16, 2019. The long-awaited Japan debut single is the Japanese version of "Are you ready?" From the 2nd Mini Album "M0527" released in May in South Korea. 1. "Are you Ready? (Japanese Version)" - 3:25 2. "Are you Ready? -Instrumental-" - 3:25 |
V. Awards
2018 | Asia Artist Awards | Focus Award |
2019 | Asia Model Awards | Rising Star Award |
2019 | Korea Culture Entertainment Awards | Rookie of the Year Award |