Trendz
Trendz busking in Gangnam, April 2023
From left: Havit, ra.L, Leon, Hankook, Eunil, Yechan, Yoonwoo
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels
Members
  • Havit
  • Leon
  • Yoonwoo
  • Hankook
  • ra.L
  • Eunil
  • Yechan

Trendz (Korean: 트렌드지; RR: Teurendeuji; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Interpark Music Plus. The group currently consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. The group made their official debut on January 5, 2022, with their first EP titled Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks.[1]

History

Pre-debut

In late 2017, Havit, Leon, and Hankook competed on the survival reality show Mix Nine, placing 39th, 56th, and 67th respectively out of all male contestants.[2][3][4]

On July 21, 2021, Interpark announced that they had established a subsidiary label, Interpark Music Plus, for their idol group production business. It was also revealed that the label is preparing to launch a new male idol group within the year.[5]

2022–present: Debut with Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks, Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice

On January 5, 2022, Trendz released their debut EP, Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks.[1]

On June 8, Trendz released their second EP, Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice.[6]

On November 12, Trendz released their 1st single album, Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code.[7]

On March 15, 2023, Trendz released their 2nd single album, Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz.[8]

Members

  • Havit (하빛)
  • Leon (리온)
  • Yoonwoo (윤우)
  • Hankook (한국)
  • ra.L (라엘)
  • Eunil (은일)
  • Yechan (예찬)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions		 Sales
KOR
[9]
Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks
Track listing
  1. "Villain"
  2. "TNT (Truth & Trust)"
  3. "Trauma"
  4. "□ (Be My Love)"
  5. "TNT (Truth & Trust)" (instrumental)
 30
Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice
  • Released: June 8, 2022
  • Label: Interpark Music Plus
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Awake"
  2. "Who [吼]"
  3. "Clique"
  4. "Re: Daybreak"
  5. "Forever More"
 25

Single albums

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions		 Sales
KOR
[9]
Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code
  • Released: November 12, 2022
  • Label: Global H
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "One Way to Go" (Intro)
  2. "Vagabond"
  3. "Breakdown"
 12
Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz
  • Released: March 15, 2023
  • Label: Global H
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "New Days"
  2. "Fantasy"
  3. "Nightmare"
 7
Still on My Way
  • Released: September 6, 2023
  • Label: Global H
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 6

Singles

Title Year Album
"TNT" (Truth & Trust) 2022 Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks
"Who" [吼] Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice
"Vagabond" Blue Set Chapter. Unknown Code
"New Dayz" 2023 Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz
"My Way" Still On My Way

Ambassadorship

  • Global Environmental Ambassador (2023)[15]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2022 Focus Award Trendz Won [16]

References

  1. 1 2 Hwang, Mi-hyun (March 18, 2022). "'브랜뉴뮤직 신인' 유나이트, 4월20일 데뷔 확정" ['Brand New Music Rookie' Younite, confirmed to debut on April 20]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ Kim, Young-rok (November 16, 2017). '믹스나인' KQ김홍중X송민기X정우영X최종호, 당찬 포부. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  3. ↑ 2차 평가 순위. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. ↑ Song, Cho-rong (December 12, 2017). ‘믹스나인’ 1차 개별 평가 소년X소녀 종합 순위…종합 1등 해피페이스 우진영. News Inside (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  5. ↑ "MK: 인터파크, 아이돌 만든다…자회사 인터파크뮤직플러스 설립". Chosun (in Korean). August 31, 2020.
  6. ↑ "트렌드지, 6월 8일 컴백 확정…미니 2집 티저 이미지 공개 [공식입장]". Xports News (in Korean). May 23, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  7. ↑ "트렌드지, 12일 'BLUE SET Chapter. UNKNOWN CODE'로 컴백". Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ "트렌드지, 4개월 만의 초고속 컴백…15일 'NEW DAYZ' 발매". Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  9. 1 2 "Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 1–9, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
  10. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – 2022.01 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – 2022.09 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – 2022.11 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  13. ↑ Cumulative sales of Blue Set Chapter. New Dayz on Circle Chart:
  14. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – September, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  15. ↑ Kim, Na-young (November 17, 2022). "트렌드지, 2023 글로벌 친환경 홍보대사로 발탁…겹경사 터졌네" [Trend magazine selected as the 2023 global eco-friendly public relations ambassador... Double slope exploded]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ↑ Shin, Young-eun (December 13, 2022). "[2022 AAA] 라필루스·트렌드지·에이티비오, 포커스상 수상..."초심 잃지 않을 것" [[2022 AAA] Lapilus, TrendG, and ATBIIO receive the Focus Award..."We will not lose our original intentions] (in Korean). Maeil Business Star Today. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Naver.
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