Years active 2012 (2012)–present Past members Seok-juneByung-ho Record labels Choeun Ent., Soblue Music | Associated acts 4K | |
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Website cafe.daum.net/official24K Members CorySung-oh (Hiatus)Ki-suDae-il (Hiatus)Jeong-ukHuiChang-sunJin-hongHong-seob Albums THE REAL ONE, Super Fly, U R SO CUTE, Livsstilen Similar Monsta X, Kartellen, Sebbe Staxx, SF9, Topp Dogg | ||
24K (Korean: 투포케이) is a South Korean boy group formed by Choeun Entertainment in 2012. They debuted on September 6, 2012 with the extended play Hurry Up. The current lineup consists of Cory, Ki-su, Jeong-uk, Hui, Chang-sun, Jin-hong, and Hong-seob. On August 11, 2016 Sung-oh and Dae-il announced they would be taking a hiatus from the group. Hong-seob and Chang-sun were brought in as backup members to remain as a seven-member group instead to promote "Still 24K."
Contents
- 20122013 4K Hurry Up and U R So Cute
- 20142015 Lineup changes Hey You and Super Fly
- 2016present Further lineup changes Still 24K and The Real One
- Musical style and influences
- Members
- Former
- Songs
- References
2012–2013: 4K, Hurry Up, and U R So Cute
Prior to the debut of the group, the acoustic pop sub-unit 4K debuted. Consisting of vocalists Cory, Seok-june, Ki-su, and Sung-oh, they released Rocking Girl in June 2012. With the addition of Dae-il and Byung-ho, 24K released its first mini album Hurry Up and the title song on September 6. On January 16 of the following year, 24K began an additional promotion cycle for the record by performing "Secret Love."
24K released their second mini album U R So Cute on August 1, 2013. A "cute" concept, the title track features a "hard rock guitar sound" mixed with a "European-style house beat."
2014–2015: Lineup changes, "Hey You" and "Super Fly"
Member Dae-il participated in Mnet's TV show, Dancing 9 Season 2.
24K returned after a 2-year hiatus with the digital single, "Hey You," along with two new members, Hui and Jin-hong.
On October 1, 2015, 24K made a comeback with their third mini album Super Fly and the title track of the same name.
2016–present: Further lineup changes, "Still 24K" and The Real One
Partnering up with +Social, 24K had their first European concert in Warsaw, Poland on January 23, 2016 at Progresja Music Zone Main Stage, without Sung-oh. They held a showcase in Malaysia on April 22–24 which was presented by New Pro Star, with Sung-oh and Dae-il being absent for unknown reasons. On August 1, Choeun Entertainment made an official statement saying that members Dae-il and Sung-oh would be on hiatus; Sung-oh was receiving medical treatment for his dislocated shoulder and Dae-il had chosen to take a personal leave. The statement also revealed that two new members, Chang-sun and Hong-seob, would be added to continue as a seven-member group. 24K released the digital single "Still 24K" on August 11.
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." 24K kicked off their first European tour on January 3, 2017 in Milan, Italy.
Musical style and influences
Upon debut, 24K employed various genres into its music. On the EP Hurry Up, the record incorporated pop, trance, dubstep, and industrial into its sound. On the second EP U R So Cute, the group incorporated elements of hip hop and electronic dance music into its sound.
Cory has expressed his admiration for hip hop producers Dr. Dre and Teddy Park. Ki-su was influenced by Urban Zakapa, which led to his fascination with R&B and soul music.
Members
Former
Songs
Still 24KTHE REAL ONE · 2016
BINGOTHE REAL ONE · 2016
Hey YouTHE REAL ONE · 2016