Dxmon
{{Short description|South Korean boy band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2024}}
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| name = Dxmon
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| alias = N11
| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = K-pop
| discography =
| years_active = {{Start date|2024}}–present
| label = H Music
| spinoffs =
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| current_members = * Seita
- Minjae
- Hee
- TK
- Rex
| past_members = * Jo
| website = {{URL|http://www.hmusic.co.kr/sub/dxmon/main.html}}
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Dxmon ({{Korean|다이몬||Daimon|Taimon}}: stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed in October 2023 and managed by H Music Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Seita, Minjae, Hee, TK, and Rex. They debuted on January 17, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Hyperspace.
Name
The group's name, Dxmon, is derived from the Greek word "Daimon" meaning god and contains the will of their determination to achieve their own destiny.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000930745 |last=Son |first=Bong-suk |date=December 8, 2023 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |script-title=ko:엔브이(NV)엔터테인먼트 아이돌그룹, 팀명 다이몬(DXMON) 공개 |trans-title=NV Entertainment Idol Group, Team Name DXMON Revealed |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004134102/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000930745 |url-status=live }}
History
=2023: Pre-debut=
On December 8, 2023, NV Entertainment announced that they would debut a new six-member boy group named Dxmon in January 2024.{{cite web |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-08/entertainment/kpop/NV-Entertainments-new-sixmember-boy-band-to-debut-in-January/1931281 |title=NV Entertainment's new six-member boy band to debut in January |last=Lee |first=Chae-min |date=December 8, 2023 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily |access-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-date=May 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506140419/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-08/entertainment/kpop/NV-Entertainments-new-sixmember-boy-band-to-debut-in-January/1931281 |url-status=live }} The next day, Dxmon had their first stage performance ahead of their debut at the 2023 Genie Music Festival which took place in KINTEX and performed "Viper" and "Burn Up", which the latter would be released as pre-debut single on January 1, 2024.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000930907 |last=Ahn |first=Byung-gil |date=December 10, 2023 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬 '지니뮤직 페스티벌' 첫 눈도장 |trans-title=Dxmon 'Genie Music Festival' first snow stamp |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004134332/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000930907 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-01-02/entertainment/kpop/DXMON-gears-up-for-official-debut-with-Burn-Up/1949399 |title=DXMON gears up for official debut with 'Burn Up' |last=Kim |first=Ji-ye |date=January 1, 2024 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily |access-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625003726/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-01-02/entertainment/kpop/DXMON-gears-up-for-official-debut-with-Burn-Up/1949399 |url-status=live }}
=2024–present: Debut, Hyperspace series, Jo's departure and ''Youth Never Die''=
On January 1, Dxmon released their pre-debut single "Burn Up" along with its music video ahead of debut.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000935054 |last=Ahn |first=Byung-gil |date=January 2, 2024 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬, 첫 도약 포문···'Burn Up' 뮤비 공개 |trans-title=Dxmon, first leap forward...'Burn Up' music video released |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004134459/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000935054 |url-status=live }} On January 8, Dxmon released the scheduler of their debut revealing the EP title Hyperspace and its lead track "Spark" to be released on January 17.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004095636 |last=Jung |first=Bit |date=January 9, 2024 |publisher=Sports Chosun |language=ko |script-title=ko:'우아! 남동생' 다이몬, 데뷔 전부터 뜨거운 반응...준비된 5세대 대표 퍼포먼스돌 |trans-title='Wooah! Younger Brother' Dxmon, Hot Reaction Even Before Debut...5th Generation Representative Performance Idol Prepared |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004134656/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004095636 |url-status=live }} On January 12, the group held a surprise fan meeting "Meet & Greet Dxmon" with various activities in Seogyo-dong, Mapo District, Seoul.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000937513 |last=Ahn |first=Byung-gil |date=January 13, 2024 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |script-title=ko:'D-4' 다이몬, 홍대 떴다···깜짝 팬미팅 |trans-title='D-4' Dxmon, Hongdae appearance···Surprise fan meeting |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004134808/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000937513 |url-status=live }} On January 17, Dxmon officially debut with their first EP Hyperspace and its lead track "Spark".{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/018/0005656493 |last=Kim |first=Hyun-sik |date=January 17, 2024 |publisher={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}} |language=ko |script-title=ko:[Today 신곡]"美·日서 퍼포먼스 특훈" 다이몬, 데뷔작 '하이퍼스페이스' 발매 |trans-title=[Today's New Song] "Special Performance Training in the US and Japan" Dxmon Releases Debut Work 'Hyperspace' |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004135038/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/018/0005656493 |url-status=live }} The group held first a media showcase in the afternoon at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam District, Seoul.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003801146 |last=Park |first=Seo-yeon |date=January 17, 2024 |publisher={{ill|MyDaily|ko|마이데일리}} |language=ko |script-title=ko:"남들과 다른 色" '데뷔' 다이몬, '빨간색 뿔' 헤어부터 남다른 新5세대돌 [MD현장](종합) |trans-title="A different color from others" 'Debut' Dxmon, a new 5th generation idol with a different look from the 'red horn' hair [MD Site] (Comprehensive) |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004135245/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003801146 |url-status=live }}
On April 15, SSQ announced that Dxmon would be releasing a new album in May 2024.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001714587 |last=Kim |first=Ye-eun |date=April 15, 2024 |publisher=Xports News |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬, 5월 초고속 컴백..."강력한 퍼포먼스 준비" |trans-title=Daimon, Super-speed Comeback in May..."Preparing for a Powerful Performance" |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004133403/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001714587 |url-status=live }} On April 26, SSQ confirmed the exact date of Dxmon's comeback to be on May 14.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/030/0003201669 |last=Kang |first=Mi-kyung |date=April 26, 2024 |publisher=ET News |language=ko |script-title=ko:'5세대 대표 퍼포먼스돌'의 귀환...다이몬, 5月 컴백 선언 |trans-title=The Return of the '5th Generation Representative Performance Idol'...Dxmon Announces Comeback in May |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004133401/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/030/0003201669 |url-status=live }} On May 3, SSQ revealed the scheduler of Dxmon's first single album Hyperspace 911 and its lead track "Girls, Love Boys, Love Girls" ({{lang|ko|소년...소녀를 만나다}}) to be released on May 14.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/030/0003203524 |last=Hong |first=Eun-hye |date=May 3, 2024 |publisher=ET News |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬, 컴백 카운트다운 시작! 'HYPERSPACE 911' 스케줄러 공개 |trans-title=Dxmon, comeback countdown begins! 'HYPERSPACE 911' scheduler released |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004133402/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/030/0003203524 |url-status=live }} A day before their first comeback, Dxmon opened the pre-show of KCON Japan 2024 at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba, Japan.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/030/0003205645 |last=Hong |first=Eun-hye |date=May 13, 2024 |publisher=Et News |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬, 열도 팬心 저격...日 'KOCN 2024' 출격 |trans-title=Dxmon, targeting the hearts of fans in Japan...Japan's 'KOCN 2024' sortie |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004133507/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/030/0003205645 |url-status=live }} On May 14, Dxmon released their first single album Hyperspace and its lead track "Girls, Love Boys, Love Girls".{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000961725 |last=Son |first=Bong-suk |date=May 14, 2024 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |script-title=ko:'퍼포먼스돌' 다이몬, 싱글 1집 'HYPERSPACE 911' 14일 발매 |trans-title='Performance-dol' Daxmon, 1st Single 'HYPERSPACE 911' to be Released on the 14th |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=May 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514131602/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000961725 |url-status=live }}
On September 29, H Music announced on their fancafe that member Jo, who took a break for health reasons, has decided to end his activities with the group and that Dxmon would continue as five-member ensemble.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003269297 |last=Heo |first=Ji-hyung |date=September 30, 2024 |publisher={{ill|Star News (South Korean newspaper)|ko|스타뉴스|lt=Star News}} |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬 조, 데뷔 8개월만 팀 탈퇴 "건강상 이유" [공식] |trans-title=Daimon Joe leaves team 8 months after debut "for health reasons" [Official] |access-date=October 4, 2024 |via=Naver |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004133402/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003269297 |url-status=live }}
On October 4, H Music announced that Dxmon would be releasing a new album on October 21.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001154456 |last=Jeon |first=Hyo-jin |date=October 4, 2024 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬, 21일 컴백 |trans-title=Dxmon, comeback on the 21st |access-date=October 22, 2024 |via=Naver}} Four days later, it was announced that Youth Never Die would be the title of the group's second single album and Ryan S. Jhun participated in the production.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003877364 |last=Lee |first=Ye-joo |date=October 8, 2024 |publisher={{ill|MyDaily|ko|마이데일리}} |language=ko |script-title=ko:'21일 컴백' 다이몬, '히트곡 제조기' 라이언전과 재회했다 |trans-title='21st comeback' Dxmon, reunited with 'hit song maker' Ryan Jhun |access-date=October 22, 2024 |via=Naver}} On October 13, Dxmon's scheduler for Youth Never Die was released with various contents.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000993986 |last=Son |first=Bong-suk |date=October 13, 2024 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |script-title=ko:다이몬(DXMON), 신보 'Youth Never DIE' 스케줄러 공개로 컴백 카운트다운 돌입 |trans-title=DXMON Begins Comeback Countdown with Release of New Album 'Youth Never DIE' Scheduler |access-date=October 22, 2024 |via=Naver}} On October 17, "Zip Zip Zip" ({{lang|ko|찍찍찍}}) was revealed as the lead track for Youth Never Die.{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001784241 |last= |first= |date= |publisher= |language=ko |script-title=ko:라이언전 손잡은 다이몬, 타이틀곡은 '찍찍찍 (Zip Zip Zip)'...21일 컴백 |trans-title=Dxmon holding hands with Ryan Jhun, title song is 'Tick Tick Tick (Zip Zip Zip)'...Comeback on the 21st |access-date=October 22, 2024 |via=Naver}} On October 21, Dxmon held a special comeback through busking in the afternoon at Gangnam Square in Seoul and on the same day, the group released their second single album Youth Never Die and its lead track "Zip Zip Zip".{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001785855 |last=Lee |first=Chang-gyu |date=October 21, 2024 |publisher=Xports News |language=ko |script-title=ko:'컴백' 다이몬, 오늘(21일) 강남에 뜬다...'Youth Never DIE' 발매 기념 버스킹 |trans-title='Comeback' Dxmon, Appearing in Gangnam Today (21st)...Busking to Celebrate the Release of 'Youth Never DIE' |access-date=October 22, 2024 |via=Naver}}{{cite web |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001785927 |last=Kim |first=Ye-na |date=October 21, 2024 |publisher=Xports News |language=ko |script-title=ko:"나를 새롭게 만들어"...다이몬, 단단해진 정체성 담은 '찍찍찍' [쥬크박스] |trans-title="Make Me New"...Dxmon, 'Tick Tick Tick' with a Stronger Identity [Jukebox] |access-date=October 22, 2024 |via=Naver}}
Members
=Timeline=
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Discography
=Extended plays=
=Single albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Details ! scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Sales |
| scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | KOR |
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| scope="row" | Hyperspace 911
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| scope="row" | Youth Never Die
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=Singles=
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|+ List of singles, showing year released, and name of the album ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Burn Up"
| rowspan="4" | 2024 | rowspan="2" | Hyperspace |
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| scope="row" | "Spark" |
| scope="row" | "Girls, Love Boys, Love Girls" ({{lang|ko|소년...소녀를 만나다}})
| Hyperspace 911 |
| scope="row" | "Zip Zip Zip" ({{lang|ko|찍찍찍}})
| Youth Never Die |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.hmusic.co.kr/sub/dxmon/main.html}} {{in lang|ko}}
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Category:2024 establishments in South Korea
Category:Musical groups established in 2024
Category:Musical groups from Seoul