:A.C.E (South Korean band)
{{Short description|South Korean boy band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = A.C.E
| image = 240216 에이스 코엑스 버스킹.jpg
| landscape = yes
| caption = A.C.E in 2024
From left: Kang Yu-chan, Park Jun-hee, Kim Byeong-kwan, Lee Jiham, Wow
| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = K-pop
| years_active = {{start date|2017}}–present
| label = {{hlist|Beat Interactive|Swing|Asian Agent}}
| website = {{Official website|http://beatkor.com/artist/216}}
| current_members = * Park Jun-hee
- Lee Jiham (Formerly Lee Dong-hun)
- Wow
- Kim Byeong-kwan
- Kang Yu-chan
}}
A.C.E ({{Korean|에이스}}; acronym for "Adventure Calling Emotions".{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2021 |title=A.C.E keeps moving higher, step by step |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210808000270 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810000512/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210808000270 |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=The Korea Herald}}) is a South Korean boy band formed by Beat Interactive, and co-managed with Swing Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Park Jun-hee, Lee Jiham, Wow, Kim Byeong-kwan, and Kang Yu-chan. The group debuted on May 23, 2017, with the single "Cactus".
A.C.E first gained a following busking on the streets of the hip Hongdae district in Seoul, covering the dance choreography of popular groups.{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/from-k-pop-fans-to-k-idols|title=From K-pop fans to K-idols|website=Straits Times|date=May 11, 2019|access-date=August 10, 2021|last=Lee|first=Jan|archive-date=August 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810185638/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/from-k-pop-fans-to-k-idols|url-status=live}}
As of March 2024, the group have released 2 repackaged albums, 5 mini-albums, and 2 single albums.
History
=Pre-debut=
Jun trained under Jellyfish Entertainment alongside VIXX before transferring to CJ E&M.{{Cite web|url=http://m.bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news.view?aid=201708011906413&media=bntMobileStyle|title=BNT ACE Interview|website=BNT|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-date=August 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809130544/http://m.bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news.view?aid=201708011906413&media=bntMobileStyle|url-status=live}} He appeared on Mnet's I Can See Your Voice as Kangta's look-alike. Donghun competed on Superstar K5 prior to becoming a trainee under CJ E&M, and later appeared on I Can See Your Voice as well, winning the episode and earning high praise from Got7's JB. Wow trained at YG Entertainment alongside Winner before later moving to CJ E&M, where he met Jun and Donghun. Kim Byeong-kwan participated in the first season of K-pop Star but was eliminated during the final round of casting. Before debut Yuchan used to be in a breakdance crew named Valentine Crew in highschool winning multiple competitions. He later joined Alive87 crew under the dance name AkaBuggy in which he specialized in popping. He was in a lot of dance competitions like Street Fighter Vol.2, Defender 16 and Cipher vol4.{{Cite web |title=BNT ACE Interview |url=http://m.bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news.view?aid=201708011906413&media=bntMobileStyle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809130544/http://m.bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news.view?aid=201708011906413&media=bntMobileStyle |archive-date=August 9, 2017 |access-date=August 8, 2017 |website=BNT}} Byeongkwan and Yuchan trained under JYP Entertainment before joining Beat Interactive.
=2017–2018: ''Cactus'', ''Callin'', and ''A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland''=
On May 23, 2017, A.C.E released their debut single album Cactus, a hardstyle song produced by Zoobeater Sound.{{Cite web|url=https://www.zoobeatersound.com/|title=ZOOBEATER SOUND|website=ZOOBEATER SOUND|language=ko|access-date=April 21, 2019|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421055140/https://www.zoobeatersound.com/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10064551|title=선인장 (CACTUS)|website=Melon|language=ko|access-date=June 4, 2017|archive-date=June 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605024444/http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10064551|url-status=live}}
A.C.E released their second single album Callin' on October 19, 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://m.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10103255|title=Callin'|website=Melon|access-date=October 19, 2017|archive-date=June 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610155834/http://m.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10103255|url-status=live}}
In October 2018, all group members participated in the survival shows The Unit and Mix Nine. Jun and Chan competed on The Unit, and Donghun, Wow, and Kim Byeong-kwan competed on Mix Nine under their given names. Kim Byeong-kwan and Donghun won 4th and 8th place respectively on Mix Nine in January 2018.{{Cite web|last=Choi|first=Seoyoung|date=January 27, 2018|script-title=ko:'믹스나인' 女신류진·男우진영 1등, 데뷔는 소년팀|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2018012701100515430|access-date=May 19, 2021|website=Star News|language=ko|archive-date=May 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519233740/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2018012701100515430|url-status=live}} They began preparations to debut in a temporary boy group, but the debut was cancelled later that year.{{Cite web|title=MIXNINE final group's debut cancelled|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/05/03/mixnine-final-groups-debut-cancelled|access-date=August 23, 2020|website=SBS PopAsia|date=May 3, 2018|language=en|archive-date=December 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207132721/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/05/03/mixnine-final-groups-debut-cancelled|url-status=live}} Chan won 9th place on The Unit in February 2018. He debuted with the temporary boy group UNB on April 7, 2018, and they finished their promotions on January 27, 2019.
On March 15, 2018, the group released a special single titled "5TAR (Incompletion)", with the song serving as a gift to fans after their brief hiatus to join The Unit and Mix Nine.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Ha-na |date=2018-03-15 |title=A.C.E(에이스), 15일 스페셜 앨범 '5TAR (Incompletion)' 깜짝 발매 |url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RWZOIZYLU/GL0301 |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=Seoul Economic Daily |language=ko}}
On June 7, 2018, A.C.E released their first repackaged album A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland with the title track "Take Me Higher".{{Cite magazine |last=Herman |first=Tamar |date=2018-06-08 |title=K-Pop Boy Band A.C.E Shifts Directions With 'Take Me Higher' Video: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ace-take-me-higher-video-8460059/ |access-date=2023-06-16 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Chan did not take part in the album due to his promotions with UNB.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Da-gyeom|date=June 7, 2018|title=[인터뷰②] 에이스 준·와우 "동훈·병관 '믹스나인' 데뷔 무산, 솔직히 희망 보였죠"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0004163852|access-date=July 27, 2021|website=Daily Economy|language=ko|archive-date=July 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727004100/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0004163852|url-status=live}}
A.C.E featured on their first collaboration with French DJ Hcue for the track "I Feel So Lucky" released on September 14, 2018, aiming for a Moombahton sound fused with K-pop elements.{{Cite web |last=Park |first=So-hyun |date=2018-09-14 |title="K-POP 관심↑" 프랑스 뮤지션 HCUE, A.C.E와 오늘(14일) 신곡 발표 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000898497 |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=entertain.naver.com |language=ko}}
=2019–2020: ''Under Cover'', ''Under Cover : The Mad Squad'', and ''HJZM : The Butterfly Phantasy''=
File:191123 에이스 반포 버스킹 1.jpg, November 2019
From left: Chan, Donghun, Jun, Kim Byeong-kwan, Wow]]
On May 17, 2019, A.C.E released their second extended play Under Cover with the title track of the same name.{{Cite web |date=2019-05-10 |title=A.C.E、韓国セカンド・ミニ・アルバム『UNDER COVER』 |url=https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2019/05/10/0107 |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=tower.jp |language=ja}}
A.C.E released their third extended play Under Cover: The Mad Squad on October 29, 2019 with the title track "Savage".{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000767977|title=에이스, 29일 컴백…전무후무 콘셉트 '삐딱선' 발표|work=Sports Donga|publisher=Naver|language=ko|access-date=October 20, 2019|archive-date=October 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020161351/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000767977|url-status=live}}
A.C.E released their fourth extended play HJZM: The Butterfly Phantasy on September 2, 2020 with the title track "Favorite Boys".{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000314946|script-title=ko:에이스, 4번째 미니 앨범으로 9월2일 컴백 확정(공식)|via=Naver|language=ko|access-date=August 18, 2020|archive-date=May 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515183456/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000314946|url-status=live}} On December 18, 2020, A.C.E signed with Asian Agent for global management.{{Cite magazine|title=K-Pop Band A.C.E Sign to Asian Agent for US Management & Global Strategy|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9501636/ace-asian-agent-us-management-global-strategy-k-pop|magazine=Billboard|access-date=12 December 2020|archive-date=July 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710105324/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9501636/ace-asian-agent-us-management-global-strategy-k-pop/|url-status=live}}
A.C.E released a remix titled "Fav Boyz" on January 8, 2021 of their song "Favorite Boys" by American DJ Steve Aoki, featuring the Nigerian-American rapper Thutmose.{{Cite web|last=Sani|first=Niko|title=Steve Aoki Delivers Electrifying Remix of A.C.E's "Fav Boys" Featuring Thutmose|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/ace-fav-boys-steve-aoki-remix|access-date=2021-01-11|website=EDM.com|date=January 8, 2021 |language=en|archive-date=December 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225054932/https://edm.com/music-releases/ace-fav-boys-steve-aoki-remix|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Mulenga|first=Natasha|title="Favorite Boys" A.C.E Are Teaming Up With Steve Aoki for a Remix|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ace-steve-aoki-favorite-boys-remix|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Teen Vogue|date=January 5, 2021|language=en-us|archive-date=December 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225054931/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ace-steve-aoki-favorite-boys-remix|url-status=live}}
=2021–2022: Added management agency, ''Siren: Dawn'', ''Changer: Dear Eris'', and military enlistments=
On February 5, 2021, it was announced that Swing Entertainment would co-manage A.C.E alongside Beat Interactive.{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000397425|title=비트인터렉티브X스윙엔터, 에이스 공동 매니지먼트 맡는다(공식)|via=Naver|language=ko|access-date=February 5, 2021|archive-date=February 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205074440/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000397425|url-status=live}} Swing Entertainment will be in charge of artist's domestic broadcasting appearances, while Beat Interactive is in charge of production, global marketing, artist care management and fan marketing.{{Cite web|title=Daum 카페|url=https://cafe.daum.net/_c21_/bbs_read?grpid=1Xery&fldid=T8bJ&datanum=160|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Daum Cafe|language=ko|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611143606/https://cafe.daum.net/_c21_/bbs_read?grpid=1Xery&fldid=T8bJ&datanum=160|url-status=live}}
On April 16, 2021, A.C.E released the collaboration single "Down", featuring Grey.{{Cite web|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202104151713003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv|script-title=ko:에이스(A.C.E), 새 싱글 ‘Down(다운)’ 티저 공개|website=Sports Kyunghyang|date=April 15, 2021|language=ko|access-date=April 15, 2021|archive-date=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415183615/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202104151713003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv|url-status=live}}
A.C.E released their fifth extended play Siren: Dawn on June 23, 2021 with the lead single "Higher".{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/018/0004949899|script-title=ko:에이스, 6월 23일 컴백 확정… "9개월 만"|via=Naver|language=ko|access-date=June 7, 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606235126/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/018/0004949899|url-status=live}} The EP was praised by NME, which stated: "Keep an eye on this headstrong quintet, because there's no question they'll surprise us in the years to come."{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/album/a-c-e-higher-siren-dawn-review-2981922|title=A.C.E – 'Siren: Dawn' review: the boyband go from strength to strength on this eclectic but solid release|website= NME|date=June 30, 2021|access-date=August 10, 2021|archive-date=August 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810171117/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/album/a-c-e-higher-siren-dawn-review-2981922|url-status=live}}
A.C.E released "Spark" as part of the original soundtrack for boys' love Korean drama Light on Me on July 8, 2021. Their participation on the song showed support for the LGBTQ+ community. Leader Jun said of the release, "Just like how all of our fans, CHOICE, are different in their own special ways, we know that there [are] a range of different ways to love among all kinds of people in this world which we acknowledge and respect."{{Cite web|url=https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/ace-jun-ost-bl-k-drama-light/|title= A.C.E's Jun Reveals Why It Meant So Much To The Group To Release An OST For The BL K-Drama "Light On Me"|website=Koreaboo|date=August 4, 2021|access-date=August 10, 2021|archive-date=August 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810180654/https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/ace-jun-ost-bl-k-drama-light/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|date=February 2022}}
A.C.E released their second repackaged album Changer: Dear Eris on September 2, 2021 with the lead single "Changer".{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000315736|title=에이스, 3개월만에 컴백…9월2일 2집 리팩 앨범 발표|via=Naver|language=ko|access-date=August 25, 2021|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825010552/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000315736|url-status=live}}
On August 20, 2021, it was announced that Wow would enlist for his mandatory military service on September 10, 2021 as a public service worker. On September 23, 2021, Donghun enlisted for his military service as a public service worker.{{Cite web |date=2021-09-09 |title=에이스(A.C.E) 와우·동훈, 이달 군입대 사회복무요원 [공식] |url=http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202109091610269429 |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=mydaily.co.kr |archive-date=February 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224002200/http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202109091610269429 |url-status=live }} On February 7, 2022, Jun enlisted for his military service as an active duty soldier. On April 11, 2022, Kim Byeong-kwan enlisted for his military service as a member of KATUSA, the second K-pop idol to do so after Day6's Young K.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=629&aid=0000133421|author=Kim Saet-byul|title=에이스 김병관, 영케이 조언 힘입어 카투사 합격 "4월 입대|trans-title=Ace Kim Byung-kwan passed KATUSA Soldier thanks to Young K's advice, "Enlistment in April|publisher=The Fact|via=Naver|date=February 18, 2022|access-date=February 18, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=February 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218043211/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=629&aid=0000133421|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003029452|title=에이스 김병관 카투사 합격..4월 11일 입대[전문]|via=Naver|language=ko|access-date=February 18, 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218031848/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003029452 |archive-date=February 18, 2022 }} On August 16, 2022, Chan enlisted for his military service as an active duty soldier.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/07/aces-chan-to-enlist-on-august-16-as-an-active-duty-soldier|title=A.C.E's Chan to enlist on August 16 as an active duty soldier|via=All Kpop|language=en|access-date=November 9, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=November 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109192045/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/07/aces-chan-to-enlist-on-august-16-as-an-active-duty-soldier}}{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2023}}
On June 9, 2023, Wow was officially discharged from military service.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1667048882038243330 |title=Welcome back WOW 🤖}} On June 22, 2023, Donghun was discharged from military service, and on the 25th, he completed his first schedule with Wow after returning.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1671895835142135812 |title=Welcome back DONGHUN 🗿}}{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1671821563224797185 |title=Welcome back WOW&DONGHUN LIVE 🤖🗿}} On August 6, 2023, Jun was discharged from military service, and on the 8th, he completed his first schedule with Wow after returning.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1688022089918242818 |title=Welcome back JUN 🍀}}{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1687056111042732032 |title=Welcome back JUN 🍀 LIVE (with. WOW)}} On October 13, 2023, Kim Byeong-kwan completed his first schedule after being discharged from military service.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1711592603999977980 |title=Welcome back BYEONGKWAN 🦊}} On February 15, 2024, Kang Yu-chan completed his first schedule after being discharged from military service.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1757329450352734523 |title=Welcome back KANGYUCHAN 🐶}}
=2023–present: Returning projects following mandatory military service, ''My Girl: "My Choice"'' and "Supernatural"=
On August 12, 2023, Beat Interactive announced that members Donghun, Jun, and Chan would begin using their given names Lee Donghun, Park Junhee, and Kang Yuchan for promotion.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-12 |title=
에이스(A.C.E) 3인 활동명 변경 안내 The change of A.C.E members' stage names |url=https://cafe.daum.net/A.C.E-0523/T8bJ |website=Daum Cafe}} Wow would be the only remaining member to use a stage name.
On November 7, 2023, A.C.E released the first pre-release single "Effortless" for their sixth mini-album.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-07 |title='군백기 끝'…에이스(A.C.E), 성장 입증 신곡 'Effortless' 발매 |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/014/0005097109 |website=Naver}}{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1721733097727942883 |title=A.C.E 6th Mini Album Pre-Release 'Effortless'}}
On November 11, 2023, A.C.E held their first fan concert after their completion of their military service, titled Overturn.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-13 |title=군백기 끝낸 에이스, 팬콘 '오버턴' 성료…'에포트리스'→'엔젤' 최초 공개 |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000460127 |website=Naver}} Kang Yuchan did not perform at the concert due to his military service. They performed their newly released pre-release single "Effortless" as well as their then-upcoming pre-release single "Angel" for the first time.
On November 16, 2023, A.C.E released the second pre-release single "Angel" for their 6th mini album.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1724990554147271053 |title=A.C.E 6th Mini Album Pre-Release 'Angel'}}
On February 22, 2024, A.C.E released their sixth mini album My Girl: "My Choice" with the lead single "My Girl".{{Cite web |date=2024-02-06 |title=에이스, 22일 미니 6집 발매…군백기 후 첫 앨범 [공식] |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000820903 |website=Naver}} Kang Yuchan did not take part in the album due to his military service. Their album release project, titled "PetFlix", included the opening of an official website designed with an OTT site concept.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1754429767141720173 |title='PETFLIX' Website Grand Opening 🐾}}{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1754432269413224451 |title=에이스 새 앨범 프로젝트로 인해 펫플릭스 OTT사이트 콘셉트로 제작되어 있습니다}} The project also featured a 5 member busking event (including Yuchan, who returned from enlistment the day prior) on February 16 at COEX Mall before the release.{{Cite tweet |user=official_ACE7 |number=1758056538395308529 |title=2월 16일 (금) 제작발표회(버스킹) 현장 이벤트 안내}}
In April 2024, A.C.E held a fanmeeting "Home Sweet A.C.E" for the first time in 3 years in Korea.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22|title= 에이스, 3년 만에 완전체 팬미팅 성료 |url= https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001121286 |website=Naver}} Later in April the band toured in Japan {{Cite tweet |user=ACEofficial_jp |number= 1765648586161659970 |title= 2024 A.C.E JAPAN 1st LIVE TOUR ～僕らの春～}} before releasing the special single "Supernatural" on May 31, 2024, as a full unit, marking member Kang Yuchan's first official release since his return from military enlistment.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-31 |title= A.C.E (에이스) 'Supernatural' M/V |url= https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=itumySYySCo |website=YouTube}} Supernatural gained popularity in the US giving A.C.E their first entry in the Top 100 Mainstream Top 40 Airplay chart, where it ranked 93rd by the 40 largest radio stations in the U.S. It also ranked 63rd in the Media Base Top 40 music chart following BTS, Blackpink, NewJeans, TXT, and Monsta X.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-27|title= 에이스(A.C.E), 美 라디오 매료시킨 'Supernatural' 파워..현지 최대 차트 TOP100 첫 진입 |url= https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003245950 |website=Naver}}
In June 2024, A.C.E toured the US with their "Rewind:US" tour covering 14 cities and performed at KCON in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-22 |title=에이스(A.C.E), 북미 14개 도시 투어로 실력+인기 입증 |url= https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/057/0001831177 |website=Naver}}
In July 2024, A.C.E announced Latam and European dates for the "Rewind:US" tour.{{Cite tweet |user= StudioPAVEurope|number= 1813604581211009489 |title= Callin' all Choice in LATAM and Europe! A.C.E is heading your way for rewind:us tour }}
Members
- Lee Jiham (이지함) (Formerly Lee Donghun) – vocalist{{Cite web|url=https://www.stayge.net/ace/bio|title=A.C.E|access-date=May 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421005833/https://www.stayge.net/ace/bio|archive-date=April 21, 2019|url-status=dead}}
- Wow (와우) – dancer, rapper, vocalist
- Park Jun-hee (박준희) – leader, vocalist, dancer
- Kim Byeong-kwan (김병관) – dancer, rapper, vocalist
- Kang Yu-chan (강유찬) – vocalist
Discography
=Reissues=
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"|Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:24em;"|EP details ! scope="col" colspan="2"|Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"|Sales |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|KOR ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|US |
| scope="row"|Under Cover
|
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}} | 8 | 9 |
|
| scope="row"|Under Cover: The Mad Squad
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 7 | — | |
| scope="row"|HJZM: The Butterfly Phantasy
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 4 | — |
|
| scope="row"|Siren: Dawn
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 2 | — |
|
| scope="row"| My Girl: "My Choice"
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
| 10 | — |
|
| scope="row"| Pinata
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
| 20 | — |
|
=Single albums=
=Singles=
==Korean singles==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"|Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"|Year ! scope="col" colspan="2"|Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"|Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|KOR Circle {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL|title=Gaon Digital Chart|website=Gaon Chart|access-date=June 21, 2017|archive-date=February 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204071600/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL|url-status=live}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|US World
|
| scope="row"|"Cactus" ({{Korean|hangul=선인장|rr=Seoninjang|labels=no}})
| rowspan="2"|2017 | — | 21 | Cactus |
| scope="row"|"Callin'"
| — | — | Callin' |
| scope="row"|"5TAR (Incompletion)"
| rowspan="2"|2018 | — | — | {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row"|"Take Me Higher"
| — | 15 | A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland |
| scope="row"|"Under Cover"
| rowspan="2"|2019 | — | 23 | Under Cover |
| scope="row"|"Savage" (삐딱선)
| — | — | Under Cover: The Mad Squad |
| scope="row"|"Favorite Boys" (도깨비)
| 2020 | — | — | HJZM: The Butterfly Phantasy |
| scope="row"|"Higher"
| rowspan="2"| 2021 | — | — | Siren: Dawn |
| scope="row"|"Changer"
| —{{efn-ua|"Changer" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 64 on Gaon Download Chart.{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=36&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|title=Changer|website=Gaon Chart|date=August 29 – September 4, 2021|access-date=September 9, 2021|archive-date=September 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909023706/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=36&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}}} | — | Changer: Dear Eris |
| scope="row"|"Effortless"
| rowspan="2"|2023 | — | 10 | rowspan="2" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"|"Angel"
| — | — |
| scope="row"|"My Girl"
| rowspan="5" | 2024 | — | — | My Girl: "My Choice" |
| scope="row" | "Supernatural"
| — | — | rowspan="3" {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Anymore"
| — | — |
| scope="row" | "Just Better"
| — | — |
| scope="row" | "Pinata"
| — | — | Pinata |
| colspan="6" style="font-size:85%" |"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
==Japanese singles==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Album |
|---|
| scope="row"|"All I Want Is You"
| 2019 | rowspan="3" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"|"My Lover"
|2020 |
| scope="row"|"Dear My U"
|2023 |
=Collaborations=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of collaborations, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"|Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:5em;"|Year ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:15em;"|Artist(s) ! scope="col" colspan="1"|Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|US World {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/world-digital-song-sales|url-access=subscription|title=World Digital Song Sales|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 11, 2021|archive-date=May 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518234508/https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/world-digital-song-sales|url-status=live}}
|
|---|
| scope="row"|"Tonight"
| 2016 | Jang Won Ki feat. A.C.E (Donghun) | — |
| scope="row"|"I Feel So Lucky"
| 2018 | Hcue feat. A.C.E | — |
| scope="row"| "Sincerity"
| 2019 | So feat. A.C.E (Chan) | — |
| scope="row"| "First Love"
| 2020 | Hong Chang Woo feat. A.C.E (Jun, Donghun, Chan) | — |
| scope="row"| "Fav Boyz"
| rowspan="4" | 2021 | A.C.E feat. Steve Aoki and Thutmose | 4 |
| scope="row"| "Down"
| A.C.E feat. Grey | — |
| scope="row"| "Hope, Fade Away"
| Zeun J feat. A.C.E (Donghun) | — |
| scope="row"| "Christmas Time"
| A.C.E with Son Ho-young and Forestella | — |
=Soundtrack appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Maybe" (어쩌면)
| 2018 |My Healing Love OST |
|---|
| scope="row" | "The Beginning" (시작)
| 2019 |
| scope="row" | "Where You Are"
|rowspan="5"|2020 |
| scope="row" | "Still Love"
|How to Buy a Friend OST |
| scope="row" | "Show Your Heart" (너를 보여줘)
|Welcome OST |
| scope="row" | "I'm Me"
|Twenty-Twenty OST |
| scope="row" | "Where Are You"
|Kairos OST |
| scope="row" | "Something" (어떻게 할까?)
|rowspan="3"|2021 |Sometoon 2021 OST |
| scope="row" | "Is It Just Me?" (썸썸한 사이?)
|Sometoon 2021 OST |
| scope="row" | "Spark"
|Light on Me OST |
| scope="row" | "Buzzer Beater"
|rowspan="2"|2022 |Tracer OST |
| scope="row" | "Catch Your Attention"
|Mimicus OST |
| scope="row" | "Alone"
| 2024 |Jazz for Two OST |
Filmography
=Dramas=
=Television shows=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:left;"
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| rowspan="2"|2019
| Extreme A.C.E |
| A.C.E Chuja Island |
Awards and nominations
Notes
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category}}
- {{Official website|http://beatkor.com/artist/7539}}
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