Pentagon (South Korean band)

Pentagon
Pentagon in December 2017
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active 2016 (2016)–present
Labels Cube Entertainment
Associated acts
Website cubeent.co.kr/pentagon
Members
  • Jinho
  • Hui
  • Hongseok
  • Shinwon
  • Yeo One
  • Yan An
  • Yuto
  • Kino
  • Wooseok
  • E'Dawn

Pentagon (Hangul: 펜타곤; stylized as PENTAGON; abbreviated as PTG) is a South Korean boy band formed by Cube Entertainment in 2016.[1] The group consists of ten members: Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, E'Dawn, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino and Wooseok. They were introduced through the Mnet survival show Pentagon Maker.[2][3][4][5] Pentagon released their self-titled debut EP on October 10, 2016.[6]

History

Pre-debut: Pentagon Maker

On April 26, 2016, Cube Entertainment revealed Pentagon with the trailer, "Come into the World," after hinting at the new boy group in December 2015.[7][8][9]

The final lineup of Pentagon was decided through South Korean television channel Mnet's reality program, Pentagon Maker, which aired online through Mnet's digital content brand M2.[10] By the end of the show, Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, Yeo One, Yuto, Kino and Wooseok were confirmed as the official members of the group.[11]

On July 9, Pentagon released the collaboration songs "Young" (produced by Dok2) and "Find Me" (produced by Tiger JK). A music video for "Young", featuring members Hui, Yeo One, Kino, Wooseok and Yuto, was released.[12][13][14]

The group was originally scheduled to host their debut concert on July 23, 2016 at Jamsil Indoor Stadium, but Cube Entertainment delayed the concert and debut date of the group due to internal issues.[15][16]

2016: Debut with Pentagon, Five Senses

Pentagon made their official debut on October 10, 2016 with 10 members, including the members eliminated from Pentagon Maker, E'Dawn, Shinwon and Yan An.[6][17]

On the same day, Pentagon released their first Korean EP Pentagon comprising seven tracks including title track "Gorilla," and held their debut showcase .[18][19][20] The EP peaked number seven on the Gaon chart. The group also held their first solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol. 1," on December 6 at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, Seoul. The tickets for the concert were sold out within eight minutes of going on sale.[21][22]

On December 7, the group released their second EP Five Senses, including the single "Can You Feel It."[23][24]

2017: Japanese debut, Ceremony, Demo_01 and Demo_02

On January 22, 2017, Pentagon released a special music video for "Pretty Pretty," a track from their second Korean EP Five Senses, featuring IOI's Kim Chung-ha.[25]

On March 29, Pentagon released their first Japanese EP Gorilla, which debuted at number six on the Gaon chart and third on the Oricon Chart. The album contains six tracks, including Japanese versions of previously released tracks "Gorilla," "Can You Feel It," "Pretty Pretty" and "You Are," along with two new Japanese tracks.[26] On May 18, the group released single "Beautiful," a ballad produced by label-mate Jung Il-hoon.[27] The group held their three-day concert titled "Tentastic Vol. 2 'Trust'" from June 10–12 at the Shinhan Card Fan Live Hall. The concert was divided into "P day", "T day" and "G day" and showcased different concepts and performances.[28][29]

On June 12, the group released their third Korean EP Ceremony that includes the title track "Critical Beauty" (예뻐죽겠네).[30] The EP became their first U.S. chart entry, arriving on Billboard's world chart at number 14. Member Yan An was unable to participate in the album promotions and activities due to a hand injury.[31] On July 24, they released a surprise music video for their fans, "Precious Promise".

On September 6, the group released their fourth Korean EP Demo_01 which includes title track "Like This." They held their third solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol. 3,'Promise'" at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, Seoul.[32] On 10 October, a year after debut, Pentagon recently hit 10,000 'Likes' on MelOn for 'Like This'. [33]

On November 23, the group released their fifth Korean EP Demo_02 which includes title track, "Runaway". The group subsequently held their fourth solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol. 4,'Dream'" at Blue Square IMarket Hall in Seoul.[34]

2018: Violet, Positive, Shine and Thumbs Up

On January 17, 2018, Pentagon released their second Japanese EP Violet, which includes a title track under the same name.[35] They held their last solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol. 5, Miracle" on April 1 at Blue Square I-Market Hall, Seoul.

On April 2, Pentagon released their sixth Korean EP Positive which features six tracks including lead single "빛나리 (Shine)." Since its release, the lowest it placed on Melon's daily chart was in the 500s, but it slowly rose to place No. 186 on April 29. Throughout this time, it never entered the top 100 of the real-time chart. Then on May 1, the track rose to No. 95 of Melon's real-time chart. The highest they took is No. 16.[36] A month after its release, it reaches a new peak. They scored their first Top 10 hit on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.[37]

SHINE Japanese version that will be on sale on 29 August, is dedicated as TV Asahi's opening song for August episodes of late night music program series Break Out.[38]

On September 10, Pentagon released their seventh Korean EP Thumbs Up which features five tracks including lead single "청개구리 (Naughty boy)." E'Dawn and Yan An were absent from the comeback.[39]

After E'Dawn and Hyuna announced their relationship in August, on September 13, Cube Entertainment announced that they would be terminating their contracts, citing that they could not "maintain trust" with them.[40] After a backlash from the fans and a drop in stock price, Cube Entertainment said that nothing has been decided yet for Hyuna and E'Dawn and they will decide the out come later on a board meeting.[41]

Members

Adapted from their Naver profile.[42]

Discography

Filmography

Variety

  • Pentagon Maker (Mnet-M2, 2016)
  • Pentagon's Textbook (Naver V App, 2016–2017)
  • Pentagon's Private Life (MBC (HeyoTV), 2016–2017)
  • Pentagon's To Do List (Naver V App, 2017)
  • Pentagon's TNL (Thursday Night Live) (Naver V App, 2017)
  • Pentory (YouTube, 2017–present)
  • Just Do It Yo! (YouTube, 2018–present)

Drama

Concerts

Headlining

  • 1st solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.1 - Love" (16 December 2016)
  • PENTAGON 1st Concert in Japan (24 March 2017)
  • 2nd solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.2 - Trust" (10-12 June 2017)
  • Japan solo concert, "Pentagon 2017 Tentastic Live Concert in Japan" (3-8 August 2017)
  • 3rd solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.3 - Promise" (6 September 2017)
  • Japan solo concert, "Pentagon 2017 Tentastic Live Concert in Tokyo" (18 November 2017)
  • 4th solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.4 - Dream" (23 November 2017)
  • Japan solo concert, "PENTAGON! Great Live Concert in Japan 2018 Your Whiteday" (2 & 4 March 2018)[52]
  • 5th solo concert, "Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.5 - Miracle" (1 April 2018)

Concert participation

Showcase

  • Debut Showcase, "The Museum of PENTAGON Showcase" (16 October 2016)
  • Japan Showcase "1st Showcase in Tokyo, Japan" (10 December 2016)
  • Singapore Showcase "1st Showcase in Singapore" (3 July 2017)
  • Thailand Showcase "1st Showcase in Bangkok, Thailand" (1 April 2017)
  • Taiwan Showcase "1st Showcase in Taipei, Taiwan" (8 April 2017)

Ambassadorship

Year Title Notes
2017
Korea Copyright Protection Agency
 [54]

Awards and nominations

Asia Artist Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2016 Pentagon Most Popular Artists (Singer)[55] Nominated
2017 Nominated

Asia Model Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2017 Pentagon New Star Award[56] Won


Gaon Chart Music Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2017 Pentagon Rookie of the Year Nominated

Golden Disc Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2017 Pentagon[57] New Artist of the Year Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated

MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2018[58][59] Pentagon Artist of the Year Pending
Discovery of the Year Pending
Genie Music Popularity Award Pending
"Shine" Song of the Year Pending
Dance Track (Male) Pending

Mnet Asian Music Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2016 Pentagon Best New Male Artist[60] Nominated
HotelsCombined Artist of the Year Nominated

MTV Europe Music Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2018 Pentagon Best Korean Act Pending

Seoul Music Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2017 Pentagon New Artist Award Nominated
Bonsang Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated

Soribada Best K-Music Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2017 Pentagon New Artist of the Year[61] Won

References

  1. ↑ Son, Ji-hyoung (June 12, 2016). "[V Report Plus] Pentagon pushes K-pop gig in Hongdae". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  2. ↑ Lee, Seul-bi (May 21, 2016). "'큐브 비밀병기' 펜타곤, 예비 10인 완전체 무대 21일 최초 공개". The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ Cube Entertainment to reveal new boy band. The Korea Times (in Korean). December 31, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  4. ↑ Park, Sojung (December 31, 2015). "New boy band to succeed BEAST next year: sources". Yonhap. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ Ahn, Sung-mi (April 26, 2016). "Cube Entertainment to introduce new boy group Pentagon". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Min, Susan (September 30, 2016). "Cube Entertainment's Rookie Group Pentagon Sets Debut Date". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ "비스트 동생그룹은 '펜타곤'…큐브, 내년 비밀병기 출격". December 31, 2015.
  8. ↑ Kim, Ji-young (April 26, 2016). "[V Report Plus] Cube entertainment unveils new boy group 'Pentagon'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  9. ↑ Park, So-young (April 26, 2016). "'비스트 남동생' 펜타곤, 10인조 토탈형 아이돌 '공식 론칭'" (in Korean).
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  24. ↑ Min, Susan (December 5, 2016). "[Video] Pentagon Raises Expectations for ′Five Senses′ with Teaser Video". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  25. ↑ Min, Susan (23 January 2017). "[Video] Pentagon Releases ′Pretty Pretty′ MV Featuring I.O.I's Kim Chung Ha". Mwave.
  26. ↑ "「PENTAGON」ジャパンオリジナルファーストミニアルバム「Gorilla」3月29日（水）発売決定！". WoW!Korea. November 25, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
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  32. ↑ "펜타곤, 새 앨범 'DEMO_01' 오디오 티저 영상 공개". hankookilbo (in Korean). 4 September 2017.
  33. ↑ "[엑's 초점] '1만 좋아요'…'데뷔 1주년' 펜타곤의 알찬 성장". XSportsNews (in Korean). 10 October 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
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  35. ↑ "「PENTAGON」"みなさんの応援でオリコンチャート3位" 日本オリジナル2ndミニアルバム「VIOLET」発売記念リリースイベント最終日大盛況". WoW!Korea. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
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  40. ↑ "큐브 "현아-이던 퇴출, 신뢰 회복 불가능"(공식입장 전문)" (in Kanuri). Newsen. September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  41. ↑ "Hyuna and Edawn not left agency?".
  42. ↑ "펜타곤 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  43. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "[ET-ENT기획] 2017년이 기다린 아이돌 스타". Naver News. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  44. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "'청춘시대2' 아스가르드가 진짜 아이돌?…펜타곤② 개인 프로필". tenasia. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  45. ↑ The Star Interview of Hui & E'Dawn 2017-06-22
  46. ↑ Pentagon Marker EP 6 2016-06-07
  47. ↑ Pentagon Marker EP 2 When God Was Making SHIN WON 2016-05-09
  48. ↑ PENTAGON - PENTORY Ep. 36 2018-1-8
  49. ↑ KBS 1TV 뮤지컬 드라마 조선미인별전 메이킹 2018-1-2
  50. ↑ The Star Interview of Yuto & Kino 2017-06-22
  51. ↑ The Star Interview of Jinho & Wooseok 2017-06-22
  52. ↑ "PENTAGON JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB". PENTAGON JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB.
  53. ↑ "큐브엔터테인먼트, 패밀리 콘서트 6월 16일 개최..'5년 만'". mkculture (in Korean). May 5, 2018.
  54. ↑ ""멤버 전원이 창작자"…펜타곤, 한국 저작권보호원 홍보대사 위촉". Retrieved October 1, 2017.
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  56. ↑ "PENTAGON Wins New Star Award at the 2017 Asia Model Awards". June 24, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  57. ↑ "The 32nd Golden Disc Nominees - Golden Disc". isplus.live.joins.com.
  58. ↑ "2018 MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins". Soompi. October 1, 2018.
  59. ↑ ""BTS·워너원·트와이스·볼빨간"…'2018 MGA' 후보 공개, 투표 시작". Naver (in Korean). October 1, 2018.
  60. ↑ "[2016 MAMA] Best New Male/Female Artist Nominees". Mnet K-POP. October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  61. ↑ "'소리바다' 엑소, 韓최초 5년연속 대상..트와이스는 음원퀸[종합]". OSEN (in Korean). 20 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
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