DKZ#Nine to Six
{{Short description|South Korean boy band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = DKZ
| image = DKZ BrandOfTheYearAwards2022.png
| landscape = yes
| alt =
| caption = DKZ in September 2022
From L–R: Sehyeon, Kyoungyoon, Jaechan, Jonghyeong, Mingyu, and Giseok.
| alias =
| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = K-pop
| years_active = {{Start date|2019}}–present
| label = {{hlist|Dongyo}}
| spinoffs = {{flatlist|
- DONGKIZ I:KAN
- NINE to SIX
}}
| website = {{Official website|1=http://dongyoent.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=DONGKIZ}}
| current_members = * Sehyeon
- Mingyu
- Jaechan
- Jonghyeong
- Giseok
| past_members = * Wondae
- Munik
- Kyoungyoon
}}
DKZ ({{Korean|hangul=디케이지}}; formerly Dongkiz; {{Korean|hangul=동키즈}}, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Dongyo Entertainment. The group comprises Sehyeon, Mingyu, Jaechan, Jonghyeong, and Giseok, and previously Wondae, Munik, and Kyoungyoon, until they departed from the group in March 2022, February and August 2023, respectively.
History
=2018: Predebut=
The members of Dongkiz—Wondae, Kyoungyoon, Munik, Jaechan, and Jonghyeong—were trainees between one and three years.{{cite web |last1=Ji |first1=Seung-hun |date=May 1, 2019 |title=신인 동키즈의 꿈 "오래오래...성장하는 팬·그룹 되고 싶다" |script-title= |trans-title=Rookie Dongkiz's dream "I want to become a growing fan and group for a long time..." |url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201905011004545158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128111105/https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201905011004545158 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=YTN |language=Korean}}{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Ho-yeon |date=April 26, 2019 |title=[HI★인터뷰] "다같이 잘되자" 동키즈, 가요계 '인싸' 예감 |script-title=ko:[HI★인터뷰] "다같이 잘되자" 동키즈, 가요계 '인싸' 예감 |trans-title=[HI Interview] “Let’s all go well” Dongkiz, the premonition of ‘Insa’ in the music industry |url=http://star.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201904252057769134 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128124747/http://star.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201904252057769134 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Hankook Ilbo |publisher=Dongwha Enterprise |language=Korean}} The group was modeled after New Kids on the Block.
Dongkiz initiated promotional activities in August 2018, which included uploading dance covers onto Dongyo Entertainment's YouTube channel and busking.{{cite web |last1=Yu |first1=Byeong-cheol |date=December 17, 2018 |title= |script-title=ko:신인 동키즈, 데뷔 전부터 다양한 프로모션으로 인지도와 실력 쌓는 중 |trans-title=Rookie Dongkiz is building awareness and skills through various promotions even before their debut. |url=http://news.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201812170535 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128111412/http://news.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201812170535 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Korea Economic Daily TV |language=Korean}}{{cite web |last1=Jo |first1=Yu-kyeong |date=October 17, 2018 |title= |script-title=ko:동요엔터 측 "내년 초, 5인조 보이그룹 동키즈 데뷔" |trans-title=Dongyo Entertainment side "Early next year, the five-member boy group Dongkiz will debut" |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181017/92442010/2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128111505/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181017/92442010/2 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=The Dong-a Ilbo |publisher=The Dong-a Ilbo Company |language=Korean}} They also performed at the HEC Korea Concert in Thailand and attended the 2018 JOOX Thailand Music Awards.{{cite web |last1=Yu |first1=Byeong-cheol |date=November 20, 2018 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 콘서트부터 시상식까지...태국 스케줄 성황 '현장 후끈' |trans-title=Dongkiz, from the concert to the awards ceremony... Thailand schedule 'hot on site' |url=http://news.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201811200405 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128111605/http://news.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201811200405 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Korea Economic Daily TV |language=Korean}}
On November 21, 2018, the group released a Minneapolis sound-based pre-debut single entitled "Nom".{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Da-kyeom |date=November 21, 2018 |title= |script-title=ko:신예 동키즈, '위트+유니크' 매력으로 채운 '놈' 오늘(21일) 공개 |trans-title=Rookie Dongkiz, 'Nom' filled with 'witty + unique' charm, released today (21st) |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2018/11/729202/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128124739/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2018/11/729202/ |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Star Today |language=Korean}}
= 2019–2021: Career beginnings =
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Originally slated for a February 2019 debut, Dongkiz released their debut single album Dongkiz on the Block on April 24.{{cite web |last1=Shin |first1=Mi-rae |date=November 15, 2018 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 프리 데뷔 싱글 '놈' 티저 이미지 공개...팔색조 매력 |trans-title=Dongkiz releases teaser image for pre-debut single 'Nom'... octagonal charm |url=http://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2018&no=717179 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112022/http://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2018&no=717179 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=MBN Star |publisher=Maeil Broadcasting Network |language=Korean}}{{cite web |last1=Park |first1=Seo-hyeon |date=April 24, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 오늘(24일) '놈'으로 정식 데뷔‥25일 '엠카'서 신고식[공식] |trans-title=DONGKIZ officially debuted today (24th) with 'Nom'... On the 25th, a new ceremony at 'MCountdown' [Official] |url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201904241243581507684_1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112119/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201904241243581507684_1 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Herald Pop |publisher=Herald Corporation |language=Korean}} They intended to promote a different song, but ultimately decided on "Nom" to serve as the lead single.{{cite web |last=Yoon |first=Hye-yeong |date=May 1, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈 "롤모델은 방탄소년단, 빌보드에 이름 새기고파" [인터뷰] |trans-title=Dongkiz "The role model is BTS, they want to write their name on the billboard" [Interview] |url=http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=54437426183 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112258/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=54437426183 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sports Today |publisher=Stoo |language=Korean}} On July 22, the group released their second single album BlockBuster. The title track samples the theme song of the 1984 film Ghostbusters.{{cite web |last1=Jeon |first1=Hyo-jin |date=July 22, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 오늘(22일) 컴백...무더위 강타할 'BlockBuster' 공개 |trans-title=Dongkiz, comeback today (22nd)... Unveiling 'BlockBuster' to hit the sweltering heat |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190722/96630312/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128124741/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190722/96630312/1 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sports Dong-a |publisher=The Dong-a Ilbo Company |language=Korean}} Dedicated to their fans, they released the dance-pop track "Dreaming You" as a digital single on September 11.{{cite web |last1=Hwang |first1=Mi-hyeon |date=September 11, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 오늘 신곡 '상상 속의 너' 깜짝 공개...재천 작사 참여 |trans-title=Dongkiz, surprise release of new song 'Dreaming You' today... Jaechan participated in writing lyrics |url=http://news1.kr/articles/?3717943 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112442/http://news1.kr/articles/?3717943 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=News1 Korea |language=Korean}} After sustaining a leg injury in midst of practice, in addition to ongoing trauma from a back injury endured prior to his debut, Kyoungyoon paused his activities to recuperate and the group continued promoting as four.{{cite web |date=September 19, 2019 |title=멤버 경윤 관련 안내 |script-title= |trans-title=NOTICE: Information about member Kyoungyoon |url=https://cafe.daum.net/DONGKIZ/lJBC/33 |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128124739/http://cafe.daum.net/DONGKIZ/lJBC/33 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Dongkiz Official Fan Cafe |publisher=Dongyo Entertainment |language=Korean}} Dongkiz released their first mini-album Dongky Town and accompanying disco-EDM single "Fever" on November 6.{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Ji-seok |date=November 6, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 오늘(6일) '동키 타운' 발매...'놀 줄 아는 아이돌' |trans-title=Dongkiz releases 'Dongky Town' today (6th)... 'Idol who knows how to play' |url=http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/844690 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112543/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/844690 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sportsseoul |language=Korean}} They went on to win the "Focus Award (Music)" at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards held at Mỹ Đình National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam.{{cite web |date=November 27, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:이달의소녀·동키즈, '2019 AAA' 포커스상 가수 부문 수상 |trans-title=Loona and Dongkiz, '2019 AAA' Focus Award Singer category |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2019112618501840335 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112636/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2019112618501840335 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Starnews |language=Korean}} The group was also invited to perform by the Korean Cultural Center in Turkey on December that year.{{Cite web |last=Park |first=So-yeon |date=2019-12-12 |title=동키즈, 터키 현지 팬 사로잡은 'Fever'...K팝 매력 전파 |trans-title=Dongkiz captivates local fans in Turkey with 'Fever'... Spreading the charm of K-pop |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1209664 |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Xports News |language=ko |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131034035/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1209664 |url-status=live }}
On January 2, 2020, Dongkiz followed up with the funk single "All I Need Is You", marking Kyoungyoon's return to the group.{{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Pul-ip |date=January 3, 2020 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 5人5色 비주얼 남친 변신...뮤직비디오 공개 |trans-title=Dongkiz, 5 people, 5 colors, visual boyfriend transformation... music video released |url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2026428 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103061657/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2026428 |archive-date=January 3, 2020 |access-date=January 3, 2020 |website=TVreport |language=Korean}} The group released the old-school hip hop-dance single "Lupin" on March 15.{{cite web |last=Hwang |first=Jee-young |date=March 15, 2020 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 올드스쿨 힙합으로 컴백 |trans-title=Dongkiz, comeback with old-school hip-hop |url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=23730111 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316004348/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=23730111 |archive-date=March 16, 2020 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |website=Ilgan Sports |publisher=JoongAng Ilbo Plus |language=Korean}} Dongkiz's third single album Ego was released on August 19, 2020.{{cite web |last=Yoon |first=Gi-back |date=August 10, 2020 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 8월 19일 '자아'로 컴백 [공식] |trans-title=Dongkiz, comeback with 'Ego' on August 19 [Official] |url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01617046625866008&mediaCodeNo=258 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314163102/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01617046625866008&mediaCodeNo=258 |archive-date=March 14, 2022 |access-date=August 10, 2020 |website=Edaily |language=Korean}} On December 30, the group released "It's All Right" on their official social networking sites. The song was their first year-end project song which was written, composed, and arranged by all five members of the group.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Na-yeon |date=2020-12-31 |title=동키즈, 'It's All Right' 뮤비 공개...멤버전원 작사 참여 '특별한 연말 선물' |trans-title=DONGKIZ releases music video for ‘It’s All Right’... 'Special year-end gift' with all members participating in lyrics writing |url=http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=214496 |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=싱글리스트 |language=ko |archive-date=January 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108142013/http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=214496 |url-status=live }}
Dongkiz's fourth single album Youniverse was released on April 15, 2021.{{cite web |last=Jo |first=Yeon-kyung |date=April 3, 2021 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈, 네번째 싱글 '유니버스' 컴백 스케줄러 |trans-title=Dongkiz, 4th single 'Universe' comeback scheduled |url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=24027186 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314163109/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=24027186 |archive-date=March 14, 2022 |access-date=April 3, 2021 |website=Ilgan Sports |language=Korean}} It was then followed by the release of their fifth single album Chase Episode 1. Ggum with "Crazy Night" as its single on July 1.{{cite web |last=Jeong |first=Ga-young |date=June 14, 2021 |title= |script-title=ko:‘청량돌’ 동키즈, 7월 1일 초고속 컴백 확정 |trans-title='Cool Idol' Dongkiz confirmed for a high-speed comeback on July 1st |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000584041 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614045053/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000584041 |archive-date=June 14, 2021 |access-date=June 14, 2021 |website=Sports World |language=Korean}} In August that year, Dongkiz was again invited for a K-pop concert in Ankara, Turkey hosted by the Korean Cultural Center,{{Cite web |last=Yoon |first=Hye-young |date=2021-10-01 |title=동키즈, 터키 앙카라서 K팝 콘서트 성료 '산불 피해 위로' |trans-title=Dongkiz, successfully completed K-pop concert in Ankara, Turkey, 'Consolation for forest fire damage' |url=http://stoo.com/article.php?aid=74384989663 |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Sports Today |language=ko |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131034043/http://stoo.com/article.php?aid=74384989663 |url-status=live }} and Dongyo Entertainment announced that Wondae and Munik will be taking hiatus from group activities.{{Cite web |date=August 24, 2021 |title=NOTICE: Information regarding DONGKIZ member break |url=https://twitter.com/dkz_dy/status/1430098125658550275 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221021141345/https://twitter.com/dkz_dy/status/1430098125658550275 |archive-date=October 21, 2022 |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=Twitter |language=en}} On December 30, 2021, Kyoungyoon, Jaechan, and Jonghyeong released their second year-end project song, "2021 (Memories)".{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Hye-yeon |date=2021-12-30 |title=동키즈, 팬들 위한 겨울 시즌송 '2021(Memories)' 오늘(30일) 발매 |trans-title=DONGKIZ releases winter season song '2021 (Memories)' for fans today (30th) |url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202112300836419988298_1 |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=Herald Pop |language=ko |archive-date=January 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108142002/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202112300836419988298_1 |url-status=live }}
=2022: Rebranding and rising popularity=
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On March 18, Dongyo Entertainment announced Wondae's departure from the group due to ongoing health issues while Munik will remain with the group but stay on indefinite hiatus due to medical issues. The agency also revealed its plans to rebrand Dongkiz by changing its name to DKZ and adding three new members to its lineup. On March 28, Sehyeon, Mingyu, and Giseok were introduced as new members of the group. The group released their sixth single album Chase Episode 2. Maum with "Cupid" as its single on April 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/dongkiz-rebrand-themselves-dkz-undergo-line-up-changes-3185313|title=Dongkiz to rebrand themselves as DKZ and undergo line-up changes|website=NME|language=ko|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 18, 2022|archive-date=March 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318134959/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/dongkiz-rebrand-themselves-dkz-undergo-line-up-changes-3185313|url-status=live}} A limited-edition acoustic version of the same album was released on May 26, which was sold out minutes after the server was restored when it initially crashed during release.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-26 |title=디케이지 박재찬‧경윤 참여한 '사랑도둑' 어쿠스틱 버전 앨범 공개 동시에 완판+서버 다운 |trans-title=DKZ released the acoustic version of 'Cupid' with Park Jae-chan and Kyoungyoon Sold out at the same time + server down |url=https://www.topstarnews.net/14695119 |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=톱스타뉴스 |language=ko |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308055944/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=14695119 |url-status=live }}
The group attended and performed at the K-Expo 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil, DKZ was the only K-pop idol group invited to perform at the country's largest Hallyu cultural festival held on July 9 and 10.{{Cite web |last=Yoo |first=Byung-cheol |date=2022-07-12 |title=DKZ 브라질 가득 채운 사랑도둑LUPIN 떼창뜨거운 열기 속 K엑스포 참석 |trans-title=DKZ, 'Love Thief' → 'LUPIN' filled with Brazil... Participated in 'K-Expo' in the hot heat |url=https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202207120264 |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Korea Economic TV |language=ko |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131041839/https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202207120264 |url-status=live }}
On September 2, they were recognized and given the "Male Idol - Rising Star Award" in the 2022 Brand of the Year Awards organized by the Korea Consumer Forum.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Nam-kyung |date=2022-09-02 |title=DKZ, '2022 올해의 브랜드 대상' 남자아이돌(라이징스타)→재찬 연기돌 수상 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN |trans-title=DKZ, '2022 Brand of the Year Grand Prize' Male Idol (Rising Star) → Jaechan Acting Idol Award |url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2022&no=779859 |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=star.mbn.co.kr |language=ko |archive-date=October 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021142845/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2022&no=779859 |url-status=live }}
On October 6, the group released their seventh single album and the last one for their Chase Album Trilogy - Chase Episode 3. Beum with "Uh-Heung" as its single.{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Ga-young |date=2022-10-06 |title='호랑이가 쫓아온다'...확 달라진 DKZ, 오늘(6일) '비움' 컴백 |trans-title='The tiger is chasing'... DKZ, who has changed dramatically, comeback with 'Away' today (6th) |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20221006504005 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Sports World |language=ko |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006015812/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20221006504005 |url-status=live }} While they were promoting for their comeback, DKZ performed in the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on October 15 for KCON 2022 as the first gen winner of MNET Plus' Road to Max: Road to KCON.{{Cite web |title=【KCON】DKZがファン投票でKCONへ参戦!初来日に「ワクワク」「ステージをしっかりと努めたい」<潜入レポ/2日目:写真多数> |trans-title=[KCON] DKZ participates in KCON by fan vote! “Excited” for the first visit to Japan “I want to do my best on stage” |url=https://www.tvlife.jp/music/509674 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=TV LIFE web |language=ja |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018183014/https://www.tvlife.jp/music/509674 |url-status=live }} On October 18, DKZ gained their first music show award during promotions for "Uh-Heung" on the SBS M's The Show.{{Cite web |last=Son |first=Bong-seok |date=2022-10-18 |title='더쇼' DKZ, 1위 점령한 '호랑이가 쫓아온다' |trans-title='The Show' DKZ, occupied 1st place 'A tiger is chasing' |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202210181948003&sec_id=540301 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=sports.khan.co.kr |language=ko |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018183015/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202210181948003&sec_id=540301 |url-status=live }}
In November, DKZ performed at the 2022 Genie Music Awards and was chosen to be the recipient of the "Next Generation Award".{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Da-kyum |date=2022-11-08 |title='2022지니뮤직어워드', 오늘(8일) 개최...이태원 참사로 축소 진행[MK이슈] |trans-title='2022 Genie Music Awards' held today (8th)... Downsizing due to the Itaewon disaster |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2022/11/992727/ |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=스타투데이 |language=ko |archive-date=November 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109012213/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2022/11/992727/ |url-status=live }} Prior to that, the group was announced as the honorary winner of the final episode of MNET Plus' Road to Max: Road to MAMA Awards.{{Cite web |last=Park |first=So-ri |date=2022-11-11 |title=DKZ、大阪で開催される「2022 MAMA AWARDS」に出演!「ROAD TO MAMA AWARDS」の優勝特典(Kstyle) |trans-title=DKZ will appear at "2022 MAMA AWARDS" to be held in Osaka! "ROAD TO MAMA AWARDS" Winning Bonus |url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/79b490f6e61027f8d865ba88d0162e89f457de05 |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=Yahoo!ニュース |language=ja |archive-date=December 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202034210/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/79b490f6e61027f8d865ba88d0162e89f457de05 |url-status=live }} As its winning prize, on November 29, the group attended and performed at the 2022 MAMA Awards held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan.{{Cite web |last=An |first=Hana |date=2022-11-30 |title=DKZ, '2022 MAMA AWARDS' 포문 연 '호랑이가 쫓아온다' - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN |trans-title=DKZ, '2022 MAMA AWARDS' opener 'The tiger is chasing' |url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2022&no=1078925 |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=star.mbn.co.kr |language=ko |archive-date=December 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202034214/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2022&no=1078925 |url-status=live }}
Before the year 2022 ended, the group released their self-produced digital album, DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.3' with their single "2022 (Forever)" on December 30.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Seul |date=2022-12-30 |title=DKZ "많이 배운 한 해"...팬들과 약속한 영원 '2022' [쥬크박스] |trans-title=DKZ "A year of learning a lot"... The eternity promised to fans, '2022' |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1671006 |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=엑스포츠뉴스 |language=ko |archive-date=January 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108142004/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1671006 |url-status=live }}
= 2023: First fan-con and members' departure =
The group held its first live fan concert since their debut Welcome to DTU (Dongky Town University) on January 14 and 15, 2023 in SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium. The 2-day concert was also simultaneously broadcast live for a fee through an online platform.{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Ga-young |date=2023-01-16 |title=DKZ, 눈물의 첫 콘서트에 담은 성장史 [공연리뷰] |trans-title=DKZ, the history of growth contained in the first concert of tears [Performance review] |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20230116510805 |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=스포츠월드 |language=ko |archive-date=January 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116041522/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20230116510805 |url-status=live }}
On February 28, Dongyo Entertainment announced the departure of Munik from the group.{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Jin-ri |date=2023-02-28 |title='활동중단' 문익, DKZ 탈퇴 "계약은 유지, 새 모습으로 복귀"[전문] |trans-title=Munik, leaving DKZ, "remaining contract, returning with a new look" |url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=589276 |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=SPOTV NEWS |language=ko |archive-date=February 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228093443/https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=589276 |url-status=live }} In addition, on April 19, it was announced that Kyoungyoon would temporarily suspend his activities with the group for medical issues.{{Cite web |last=Song |first=Soo-min |date=2023-04-19 |title='DKZ' 경윤, 활동 잠정 중단..."불안장애·사회공포증, 치료에 전념" |trans-title='DKZ' Kyoungyoon temporarily suspended activities... "Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia, Dedicated to Treatment" |url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/2246782 |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=Dispatch |language=ko-KR |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419135646/https://www.dispatch.co.kr/2246782 |url-status=live }} On August 7, the agency announced the departure of Kyoungyoon from the group and his military enlistment.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Myung-joo |date=2023-08-07 |title='DKZ' 경윤, 그룹 탈퇴..."연내 군 입대 예정" |trans-title='DKZ' Kyoungyoon leaves the group... "Scheduled to enlist in the military within the year" |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=433&aid=0000095721 |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=Dispatch |language=ko |via=Naver}}
In December, the group released two digital singles. "Daymoon" was released on December 5{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Ji-ye |date=2023-12-05 |title=DKZ to help children in need with new music |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-05/entertainment/kpop/DKZ-to-help-children-in-need-with-new-music/1928122 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Korea Joongang Daily |language=en}} and "2023 (Friends)" on December 30.{{Cite web |last=Hyun |first=Jeong-min |date=2023-12-30 |title=DKZ의 훈훈한 팬송 '2023 (Friends)'…아리 모여라 [SW신곡] |trans-title=DKZ’s heartwarming fan song ‘2023 (Friends)’… Ari, gather together [SW new song] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000663793 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Newsis |language=ko |via=Naver}}
= 2024–present: ''Reboot'' =
On March 29, Dongyo Entertainment announced that DKZ will make a comeback on April 12 and release their second mini album Reboot.{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Ka-hee |date=2024-03-29 |title=DKZ, 새출발 재시동 건다..4월 12일 'REBOOT' 발매 |trans-title=DKZ, restarting with a new start...'REBOOT' released on April 12th |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003689027 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Herald Pop |language=ko |via=Naver}} The EP consists of five songs with "Like A Movie" as its lead single.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Shin |date=2024-04-02 |title=DKZ, 미니 2집 트랙 정보 오픈…타이틀곡은 'Like a Movie' |trans-title=DKZ, 2nd mini album track information released... The title song is ‘Like a Movie’ |url=http://www.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=202404021556198381d3244b4fed_30 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Beyond Post |language=ko}}
Members
= Current =
- Sehyeon ({{Korean|hangul=세현|labels=no}})
- Mingyu ({{Korean|hangul=민규|labels=no}})
- Jaechan ({{Korean|hangul=재찬|labels=no}}) – vocals, rap{{cite web |last1=Jung |first1=Ga-yeong |date=April 28, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈 재찬 “지드래곤 선배님처럼 한계없이 인정받고 싶어요”(인터뷰④) |trans-title=Dongkiz Jaechan “I want to be recognized without limits like G-Dragon sunbaenim” (Interview ④) |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505574 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128113026/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505574 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sportsworldi |language=Korean}}
- Jonghyeong ({{Korean|hangul=종형|labels=no}}) – leader, vocals{{cite web |last1=Jung |first1=Ga-yeong |date=April 28, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈 종형 “음악방송 즐겨보며 가수의 꿈 키웠죠”(인터뷰 ⑤) |trans-title=Dongkiz Jonghyeong “I nurtured my dream of becoming a singer while enjoying music shows” (Interview ⑤) |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505577 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128113049/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505577 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sportsworldi |language=Korean}}{{Cite web |last=Im |first=Seung-bom |date=2022-04-12 |title=[영상] 컴백한 동키즈(DKZ)의 깜찍한 포즈...'사랑도둑' 안무 포인트는? |trans-title=[Video] Dongkiz (DKZ)'s cute pose... What's the point of choreography for 'Cupid'? |url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4646057 |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=뉴스1 |language=ko |archive-date=March 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303010638/https://www.news1.kr/articles/4646057 |url-status=live }}
- Giseok ({{Korean|hangul=기석|labels=no}})
= Former =
- Wondae ({{Korean|hangul=원대|labels=no}}) – leader, vocals, rap{{cite web |last1=Jung |first1=Ga-yeong |date=April 28, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈 원대 "'복면가왕' 출연해 실력 인정받고 싶어요"(인터뷰①) |trans-title=Dongkiz Wondae "I want to be recognized for my skills by appearing in 'King of Mask Singer'" (Interview ①) |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505563 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112812/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505563 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sportsworldi |language=Korean}}
- Munik ({{Korean|hangul=문익|labels=no}}) – vocals{{cite web |last1=Jung |first1=Ga-yeong |date=April 28, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈 문익 “내성적 성격, 무대에 오르면 180도 바뀌죠”(인터뷰③) |trans-title=Dongkiz Mun-ik “Introverted personality, when I go on stage, I change 180 degrees” (Interview ③) |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505570 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112959/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505570 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sportsworldi |language=Korean}}
- Kyoungyoon ({{Korean|hangul=경윤|labels=no}}) – vocals{{cite web |last1=Jung |first1=Ga-yeong |date=April 28, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈 경윤 "박효신 '뷰티풀 투모로우', 내게 큰 위로된 곡"(인터뷰②) |trans-title=Dongkiz Kyoungyoon "Park Hyo-shin's 'Beautiful Tomorrow', a song that comforted me a lot" (Interview ②) |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505565 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128112850/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20190428505565 |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Sportsworldi |language=Korean}}
=Timeline=
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Sub-units
= Dongkiz I:Kan =
On July 7, 2020, members Munik and Jaechan formed the group's first sub-unit called Dongkiz I:Kan ({{Korean|hangul=동키즈 아이캔}}; or simply I:Kan, stylized in all caps). They debuted upon the release of a new jack swing single "Y.O.U".{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Jeong-ho |date=August 10, 2020 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈 아이캔, 오늘(7일) 레트로 감성 'Y.O.U' 발매..기린 참여 |trans-title=Dongkiz I:Kan, today (7th) retro sensibility 'Y.O.U' released.. Kirin participation |url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020070708435306381 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707120519/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020070708435306381 |archive-date=July 7, 2020 |access-date=August 10, 2020 |website=Starnews |language=Korean}} On February 28, 2023, Munik departed the group, thus the disbandment of the duo sub-unit.
= Nine to Six =
On May 18, 2023, Dongyo Entertainment announced the creation of a sub-unit called Nine to Six ({{Korean|hangul=나인투식스}}), which name derives from the members' role in the TvN drama, The Heavenly Idol.{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Jin-ri |date=2023-05-16 |title=[단독]DKZ 종형-민규, 유닛 결성...5월 말 데뷔 |trans-title=[Exclusive] DKZ Jonghyeong-Mingyu formed a unit... Debut at the end of May |url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=606597 |access-date=2023-05-18 |website=SPOTV NEWS |language=ko |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518142040/https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=606597 |url-status=live }} The unit consists of two members, Jonghyeong and Mingyu.{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Ga-young |date=2023-05-18 |title=DKZ 종형·민규, 유닛 '나인투식스' 결성...5월 데뷔 |trans-title=DKZ Jonghyeong and Mingyu formed the unit ‘Nine To Six’... Debut in May |url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20230518517530 |access-date=2023-05-18 |website=Sports World |language=ko |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518142041/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20230518517530 |url-status=live }} The duo officially debuted and released their first single album Good To You on May 31, which contains a total of three songs including "Don't Call Me", "Nod" and "Digital Love".{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Seung-hoon |date=2023-05-31 |title=나인투식스, MZ 직장인의 애환..오늘(31일) 유닛 데뷔 |trans-title=Nine to Six, the joys and sorrows of MZ office workers... Unit debut today (31st) |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023053109230296165 |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Star News |language=ko |archive-date=July 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727100317/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023053109230296165 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Donggun |date=2023-05-31 |title=[쇼챔피언 라인업] 드림캐쳐·KARD·시크릿넘버·NINE to SIX·퍼플키스·아이칠린·더윈드 등 |trans-title=[Show Champion Lineup] Dreamcatcher·KARD·Secret Number·NINE to SIX·Purple Kiss·Ichillin·The Wind etc. |url=http://www.mediapen.com/news/view/823765 |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Mediapen |language=ko |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531040244/http://www.mediapen.com/news/view/823765 |url-status=live }}
Ambassadorship and philanthropy
During their pre-debut, the group performed at the Charity Concert for Palu, Sigi, and Donggala held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The proceeds of the charity performance were donated to the victims of Indonesia's 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami.{{cite web |last1=Bae |first1=Ji-yun |date=November 29, 2018 |title= |script-title=ko:동키즈(DONGKIZ), 인도네시아 자선 공연 참석 '수익금 기부' |trans-title=DONGKIZ attends a charity concert in Indonesia 'donating the proceeds' |url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=535496 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314163100/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=535496 |archive-date=March 14, 2022 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=Top Star News |language=Korean}}
Since November 5, 2019, the group has been appointed as the PR ambassador for the "S.A.V.E. Campaign" jointly launched by the Bestian Foundation and the Fire Department of South Korea.{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Jong-ho |date=2019-11-04 |title=베스티안재단 'S.A.V.E. 캠페인' 홍보대사에 그룹 '동키즈(DONGKIZ)' 위촉 |trans-title=Group 'DONGKIZ' appointed as ambassador for Bestian Foundation's 'SAVE Campaign' |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201911050100028570001681&servicedate=20191104 |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107064655/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201911050100028570001681&servicedate=20191104 |url-status=live }} DKZ has been continuously promoting the campaign to improve the welfare of firefighters in the Republic of Korea and support the treatment and recovery of low-income burn patients.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Soo-ah |date=2022-11-10 |title=S.A.V.E.캠페인 홍보대사 DKZ, 소방관과 가족 위한 기부금 전달 |trans-title=SAVE campaign ambassador DKZ delivers donations for firefighters and their families |url=http://www.thebigdata.co.kr/view.php?ud=2022111009030852762d2db879fd_23 |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=빅데이터뉴스 |language=ko |archive-date=November 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110052902/http://www.thebigdata.co.kr/view.php?ud=2022111009030852762d2db879fd_23 |url-status=live }}
On March 2, 2020, the members were selected as ambassadors for the Korea Science and Space Agency (YAK), a youth organization under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Science and ICT.{{Cite web |last=Ahn |first=Hana |date=2020-03-02 |title=동키즈, 한국과학우주청소년단 홍보대사 발탁 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN |trans-title=Dongkiz selected as ambassadors for Korea Science and Space Administration |url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2020&no=217918 |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=star.mbn.co.kr |language=ko |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107064706/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2020&no=217918 |url-status=live }}
Artistry
They have cited BTS as their role models.
Discography
=Extended plays=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"|Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22em;"|Details ! scope="col"|Peak ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"|Sales |
scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;"|KOR {{cite web |title=Gaon Chart – Album Chart |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&nationGbn=T&yyyy=xxxx&condition=2&search_str=dongkiz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314163105/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&nationGbn=T&yyyy=2010&condition=2&search_str=dongkiz |archive-date=March 14, 2022 |access-date=April 21, 2022 |publisher=Gaon Music Chart |language=Korean}}
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scope="row"|Dongky Town
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{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 57 |
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scope="row"|Reboot
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{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 12 |
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=Reissues=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"|Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22em;"|Details ! scope="col"|Peak ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"|Sales |
scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;"|KOR |
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scope="row"|Harmony 1st Repackage Album (LP) |
{{hidden|Track listing|Side A
Side B
}} |{{N/a}} | |
=Single albums=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"|Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22em;"|Details ! scope="col"|Peak ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"|Sales |
scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;"|KOR |
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scope="row"|Dongkiz on the Block
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 58 |{{N/a}} |
scope="row"|BlockBuster
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 50 |
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scope="row"|Ego ({{Korean|hangul=자아|hanja=自我|rr=Jaa|labels=no}})
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 37 |
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scope="row"|Youniverse
|
{{hidden|Track listing|
}} |67 |
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scope="row"|Chase Episode 1. Ggum
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{{hidden|Track listing|
}} |37 |
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scope="row"|Chase Episode 2. Maum
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{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 3 |
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scope="row"|Chase Episode 3. Beum
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{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 5 |
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scope="row"|DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.3'
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{{hidden|Track listing|
}} | 12 |
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=Singles=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | KOR "Uh-Heung": {{cite web |title=Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2022 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230105141712/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} |
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scope="row"|"Nom" ({{Korean|hangul=놈|labels=no}})
| 2018 | — | Dongkiz on the Block |
scope="row"|"BlockBuster"
| rowspan="3"|2019 | — | BlockBuster |
scope="row"|"Dreaming You" ({{Korean|hangul=상상 속의 너|labels=no}})
| — | rowspan="3"|Dongky Town |
scope="row"|"Fever"
| — |
scope="row"|"All I Need Is You"
| rowspan="4" |2020 | — |
scope="row"|"Lupin"
| — | {{Non-album single}} |
scope="row"|"Beautiful" ({{Korean|hangul=아름다워|labels=no}})
| — | Ego (자아; 自我; Jaa) |
scope="row"| "It's All Right"
|— | {{Non-album single}} |
scope="row"|"Universe"
| rowspan="3"|2021 | — | Youniverse |
scope="row"|"Crazy Night" ({{Korean|hangul=못된 송아지 엉덩이에 뿔|labels=no}})
| — | Chase Episode 1. Ggum |
scope="row"|"2021 (Memories)"
| — | {{Non-album single}} |
scope="row"|"Cupid" ({{Korean|hangul=사랑도둑|labels=no}})
| rowspan="4" | 2022 | —{{Efn|"Cupid" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 10 on the component Download Chart.{{cite web |title=Download Chart – Week 17 of 2022 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=17&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230105145457/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=17&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2022 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}}|group=upper-alpha}} | Chase Episode 2. Maum |
scope="row"|"In the Rain (Prod. Lee Dae-hwi)" ({{Korean|hangul=잠 못 드는 밤 비는 내리고|labels=no}} (Prod. 이대휘))
| —{{Efn|"In the Rain (Prod. Lee Dae-hwi)" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 175 on the component Download Chart.{{cite web |title=Download Chart – Week 37 of 2022 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=37&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230105150547/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=37&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |access-date=September 15, 2022 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}}|group=upper-alpha}} |Listen-Up (리슨업) EP.6 |
scope="row"| "Uh-Heung" ({{Korean|hangul=호랑이가 쫓아온다|labels=no}})
| 64 | Chase Episode 3. Beum |
scope="row"| "2022 (Forever)"
|—{{Efn|"2022 (Forever)" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 101 on the component Download Chart.{{cite web |title=Download Chart – Week 53 of 2022 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=53&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230105150927/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=53&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}}|group=upper-alpha}} |DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.3' |
scope="row"| "Harmony"
| rowspan="3" | 2023 |— |Harmony - 1st Repackage Album (LP) |
scope="row"| "Daymoon" ({{Korean|hangul=낮달|labels=no}})
|— |Clef X Crew, 5th Story |
scope="row"| "2023 (Friends)"
|— |DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.4' |
scope="row"| "Like A Movie"
| 2024 |— |Reboot |
scope="row"|"2024 (Wishlist)"
|2025 |— |DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.5' |
colspan="4" style="font-size:85%;" | "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
= Compilation appearances =
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
scope="row"|"Sunny" (orig. song by Boney M.)
(with Ulala Session) | rowspan="2" | 2022 |
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scope="row"|"Can't Live Without You" (orig. song by Patti Kim)
|Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (The One & Only Patti Kim, Part 2) |
scope="row"|"What Should I Do?" (remake by YB of orig. song by Sand Pebbles)
| 2023 |Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (YB Band Special, Part 1) |
= Soundtrack appearances =
Videography
=Music videos=
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Director(s) ! scope="col" | Note ! scope="col" | Ref. |
scope="row" | "Nom" (놈)
| 2018 | rowspan="2" | Kim Se Hwang (AVLE) | Pre-Debut Single |
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scope="row" | "BlockBuster"
| rowspan="3" | 2019 | rowspan="5" {{N/A}} |
scope="row" | "Dreaming You" (상상 속의 너)
| {{unknown}} |
scope="row" | "Fever"
| rowspan="3" | Kim Se Hwang (AVLE) |
scope="row" | "All I Need Is You"
| rowspan="5" | 2020 |
scope="row" | "Lupin" |
scope="row" | "Y.O.U"
| Kang Mingi (aarch film) | 1st Dongkiz Project "DONGKIZ I:KAN" |
scope="row" | "Beautiful" (아름다워)
| Lee Minjun, Lee Hayoung | {{N/A}} |
scope="row" | "It's All Right"
| Dongkiz | Dongkiz Year End Project Song "It's All Right Part.1" |
scope="row" | "Universe"
| rowspan="3" | 2021 | Oh Jinuk (Allen's Eyes) | Performance Video |
scope="row" | "Crazy Night" (못된 송아지 엉덩이에 뿔)
| Park Sangmoo, Park Juhee | {{N/A}} |
scope="row" | "2021 (Memories)"
| Dongkiz | Dongkiz Year End Project Song "It's All Right Part.2" |
scope="row" | "Cupid" (사랑도둑)
| rowspan="3" | 2022 | Park Sangmoo, Park Juhee | New Members: Sehyeon, Mingyu, Giseok |
scope="row" | "Uh-Heung" (호랑이가 쫓아온다)
| Lee Kiseok (zany_layerZ) | {{N/A}} |
scope="row" | "2022 (Forever)"
| DKZ | DKZ Year End Project Song "It's All Right Part.3" |
Filmography
= Web shows =
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|+ !Year !Title !Platform !Notes !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
2019–present
|DKZ (Dongkiz) On Air |Dongkiz/DKZ-based documentary | |
rowspan="3" |2021
|Dongkiz Healing Tour (Donggo Dongrak) |Dongkiz-based reality show (7 episodes) |
Dongky Town 高
|YouTube |Special collaborative variety show with Kwanghee (3 episodes) |
Dongky Town Company (DTC)
|YouTube |Dongkiz-based variety show (4 episodes) |
2022
|DKZ's Friendship and Joy 2 (Donggo Dongrak 2) |YouTube |DKZ-based reality show (8 episodes) |
= Television shows =
= Television series =
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! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Network ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
2019
|SBS |Themselves |{{Abbr|Ep.|Episode}} 3 |
= Web series =
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! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Platform ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
2022
|Have A Good Neighbor |YouTube |Themselves |{{Abbr|Ep.|Episode}} 2 |{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Ga-young |date=2022-10-04 |title=DKZ 세현·앨리스 유경, 웹드 '서이추'로 연기 도전 |trans-title=DKZ Sehyeon and Alice Yookyung take on an acting challenge with the web drama 'Seo Yichu' |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20221004n07574?mid=e1100 |access-date=2022-11-23 |website=Nate News |language=ko |archive-date=November 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123152209/https://news.nate.com/view/20221004n07574?mid=e1100 |url-status=live }} |
Awards and nominations
=Honors=
Notes
{{Notelist}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
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- {{Official website|dongyoent.com}}
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