Overview

• BigHit Music confirmed the new boy band will debut on August 18 with five teenage members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho.
• The group marks the label’s first boy band in six years since TXT’s 2019 debut and introduces a ‘young creator crew’ model granting full creative control to members.
• Each trainee will co-write songs, choreograph performances and produce visual content reflecting their personal narratives.
• Pre-debut credits include choreography contributions to Tomorrow X Together’s “Deja Vu” and “Miracle,” showcasing early industry involvement.
• HYBE’s parallel global talent search with producer Ryan Tedder featured Los Angeles–based training as part of its international expansion strategy.