A.C.E (South Korean band)

A.C.E
A.C.E at the 2018 Incheon Airport Sky Festival
(from left to right: Donghun, Chan, Wow, Kim Byeongkwan, and Jun)
Background information
Native name 에이스
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active 2017 (2017)–present
Labels Beat Interactive
Associated acts UNB
Website stayge.net/ace/
Members
  • Jun
  • Donghun
  • Wow
  • Kim Byeongkwan
  • Chan

A.C.E (Hangul: 에이스; acronym for Adventure Calling Emotions) is a South Korean boy group formed by Beat Interactive. The group consists of five members: Jun, Donghun, Wow, Kim Byeongkwan and Chan. The group debuted on May 23, 2017, with their single "Cactus" and gained attention due to their covers on YouTube, Their covers contain songs from popular K-pop groups such as BTS and Blackpink.

History

Pre-debut

Jun trained under Jellyfish Entertainment alongside South Korean boy group, VIXX for a short period of time then trained for three years with CJ E&M.[1] He appeared on season 4 of I Can See Your Voice in episode 7. Donghun competed on Superstar K5 and I Can See Your Voice episode 4, where he ended up winning the episode and earning high praise from Got7's JB as well as the audience. Wow trained at YG Entertainment from the age of 19 alongside Winner.[1] He later moved to CJ E&M, where he met Jun and Donghun.[1] Kim Byeongkwan participated in Season 1 of K-pop Star but was eliminated during Casting Final round.[1] Kim Byeongkwan also trained under JYP Entertainment alongside Chan.[1] Chan was also part of a dance crew called Alive87 and specialised in popping.

The members also appeared in many YouTube videos for 1 Million Dance Studio.[2] Starting in 2016, the group posted covers and buskings on their YouTube channel, gaining a fair amount of attention, especially from international fans. Their first video was a dance cover busking of BTS' "Dope" and "I Need U".[3]

2017–present: Debut and survival programs

On May 23, 2017, A.C.E released their debut single album Cactus, with a song that provides an EDM sound made by Zoobeater Sound.[4] They made their official debut stage on the music program The Show on the same day.[5] The song focuses on the story of the boys' lives up until their debut. They received some negative attention from South Korean viewers for wearing hot pants in their performances on music shows.[6] On September 8, 2017, A.C.E released an English version of the song, with some alternate lyrics,[7] that they dedicated to their fans.[8]

A.C.E in 2017

On September 18, 2017, it was announced that Jun joined KBS' idol rebooting show The Unit[9] and Chan was later announced to be joining him as well.[10]

A.C.E released their second single album Callin' on October 19, 2017.[11]

In October 2017, Jun and Chan auditioned for the idol rebooting show The Unit where they successfully passed the audition, each receiving 4 mentor boots.

In October 2017, three members (Donghun, Wow, and Kim Byeongkwan) also participated in the television survival show Mix Nine where they passed the audition, receiving praise for their performances and abilities by Yang Hyun-suk.[12] When the show ended, two of the three competing members earned TOP9 in the debut line-up of the male team: Kim Byeongkwan (ranked 4th) and Donghun (ranked 8th), while Wow finished 11th overall. It was later revealed that the male team won the competition, receiving a score of 8,114 and will be making their debut.[13]

On February 10, 2018, Chan took the last spot (ninth overall) to complete the debut group for Unit B in the finale episode of The Unit[14] while Jun was eliminated in the 21st place before final round.[15]

On March 15, 2018 A.C.E released their special single called "5TAR (Incompletion)". This song is a special gift for their fans.[16]

On April 7, 2018, Chan officially debuted in UNB on You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook.[17]

On May 2, 2018, it was announced that the debut of the TOP9 from Mix Nine, including Kim Byeongkwan and Donghun, had been cancelled.[18] Following the cancellation news, it was announced that A.C.E, excluding Chan, will comeback with a repackaged album on June 7.[19]

On June 7, 2018, A.C.E released their repackaged album, A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland, with their title track "Take Me Higher".[20]

Members

Adapted from their Naver profile.[21]

  • Donghun (동훈) – Main Vocal[22]
  • Wow (와우) – Main Performance, Rapper[22]
  • Jun (준) – Leader, Lead Vocal, Performance[22]
  • Kim Byeongkwan (김병관, formerly known as Jason) – Main Performance, Rapper[22]
  • Chan (찬) – Main Vocal[22]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[23]
A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland
  • Release date: June 7, 2018
  • Label: Beat Interactive, Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. 선인장(CACTUS)
  2. Callin'
  3. Black and Blue
  4. Take Me Higher
  5. DESSERT
  6. 5TAR (Incompletion)
  7. 선인장(CACTUS) Inst.
  8. Callin' Inst.
  9. 5TAR (Incompletion) Inst.
 6

Single albums

Title Album Details Peak chart

positions

 Sales
KOR
[23]
Cactus 24
Callin'
  • Released: October 18, 2017
  • Label: Beat Interactive, Sony Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
 28

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales

(DL)

 Album
KOR
[27]		 US
World

[28]

"Cactus" (선인장) 2017 —21 N/A A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland
"Callin'" ——
"5TAR (Incompletion)" 2018 ——
"Take Me Higher" ——
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Collaborations

Year Song Artist(s)
2018 "I Feel So Lucky"[29] Hcue feat. A.C.E

Videography

Year Title Director Choreographer
2017 "Cactus" 김완태 Lia Kim and Koosung Jung @1MILLION Dance Studio
"Callin'" Jungkook Lim Koosung Jung, Jinwoo Yoon @1MILLION Dance Studio, A.C.E
2018 "Take Me Higher" Jin One Jung

Filmography

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "BNT ACE Interview". BNT. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
  2. ↑ 1MILLION Dance Studio (2016-12-24), Don't Wanna Know - Maroon 5 / Lia Kim Choreography (ft.Jun from A.C.E), retrieved 2018-04-21
  3. ↑ official A.C.E (2016-09-19), 방탄소년단(BTS) - I need you & 쩔어(dope) Dance cover Busking in Hongdae, retrieved 2018-04-21
  4. ↑ "선인장 (CACTUS)". www.melon.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-06-04.
  5. ↑ 23, C. Hong May; 2017 (2017-05-23). "Watch: VIXX Takes Their 1st Win For "Shangri-La" On "The Show," Performances By TWICE, KNK, A.C.E, And More". Soompi. Retrieved 2017-06-04.
  6. ↑ "Did the new boy group A.C.E just have their debut stage wearing underwear?". allkpop. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  7. ↑ official A.C.E (2017-09-08), A.C.E(에이스) X LG G6 - 선인장(CACTUS) ENG ver., retrieved 2018-04-21
  8. ↑ "A.C.E on STAYGE". www.stayge.net. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  9. ↑ "Janey, A.C.E's Jun, BIGFLO, And More To Join Idol Rebooting Show "The Unit"". Soompi. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  10. ↑ "[V LIVE] [더 유닛] 슈퍼슬로우 개인별 티저 02 (The Unit - Superslow individual teaser 02)". Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  11. ↑ "Callin`". Melon. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  12. ↑ "ONF And A.C.E Members Pass "MIXNINE" Auditions, 24K And Others Face Mixed Results". Soompi. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  13. ↑ http://m.star.mt.co.kr/view.html?no=2018012701100515430&ref=%3A%2F%2F#imadnews
  14. ↑ http://mpop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201802102153348119054_1#hi
  15. ↑ https://www.soompi.com/2018/02/03/unit-announces-rankings-results-3rd-elimination-finale/
  16. ↑ A.C.E, official (14 March 2018). "A.C.E(에이스) - Special Digital Single [5TAR (Incompletion)] 2018.03.15 PM12:00 Release #ACE #Jun #Donghun #Wow #Jason #Incompletion #에이스 #5TARpic.twitter.com/l8igyKtMJW". @official_ACE7. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
  17. ↑ "[공식]유앤비, 4월 7일 '유희열의 스케치북' 통해 정식 데뷔". sports.chosun.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  18. ↑ "[공식입장 전문] YG측 "'믹스나인' 데뷔 무산, 6곳 기획사와 협의 끝 결정..죄송"" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  19. ↑ "[공식입장] 에이스, 6월 7일 컴백 확정.."제이슨→김병관 활동명 변경"" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  20. ↑ "Watch: A.C.E Says "Take Me Higher" In Colorful Comeback MV | Soompi". www.soompi.com. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  21. ↑ "에이스 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 https://www.stayge.net/ace/bio
  23. 1 2 "Gaon Album Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
    • "Cactus". May 27, 2017.
    • "Callin'". November 4, 2017.
    • "A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland". June 9, 2018.
  24. ↑ "2018년 08월 Album Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
  25. ↑ "2017년 05월 Album Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  26. ↑ "2017년 10월 Album Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
  27. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  28. ↑ "World Digital Song Sales : Page 1 | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  29. ↑ "French producer/DJ HCUE x A.C.E drop 'I Feel So Lucky' MV". allkpop. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  30. ↑ Choice Aixie (2018-02-19), A.C.E (에이스)- Age of Youth 2 Ep.4 Cameo, retrieved 2018-04-21
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