AB6IX

AB6IX (Korean: 에이비식스; RR: Eibisikseu; pronounced as A-B-Six) is a South Korean boy group formed by Brand New Music. The group currently consists of four members: Jeon Woong, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Woo-jin and Lee Dae-hwi, with former leader Lim Young-min announced to have left the group on June 8, 2020.[1]

AB6IX
AB6IX at their first mini album showcase in Seoul
(from left: Lim Young-min (former), Jeon Woong, Lee Dae-hwi, Park Woo-jin, and Kim Dong-hyun)
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2019 (2019)–present
Labels
Associated actsMXM
Websitebrandnewmusic.co.kr/portfolio-item/ab6ix/
Members
Past members
  • Lim Young-min

The group debuted on May 22, 2019, with their first EP titled B Complete.

Name

AB6IX is short for "Absolute Six". Their name is also an abbreviation of "Above BrandNew Six".[2]

History

Pre-debut

Lim Young-min, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Woo-jin and Lee Dae-hwi participated in the Mnet survival series Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017. Dae-hwi and Woo-jin placed 3rd and 6th respectively, becoming members of the temporary boy group Wanna One. Young-min and Dong-hyun placed 15th and 28th respectively.[3] In 2018, Lee Dae-hwi was involved with many solo activities, including taking part in the Global MC Crew on M Countdown[4] (on which he became a permanent host in April of 2019)[5] and being a special emcee on other music shows such as Inkigayo [6] and KCON during 2017-2018 on its Japan[7], Thailand[8], Australia[9], and New York[10] stops.

Young-min and Dong-hyun debuted as the duo MXM in September 2017 with their first EP titled Unmix.[11][12] The duo's name stands for "Mix and Match" and "More and More," with both having different meanings for the group. The former showcases how compatible they are as a group and the latter emphasizes their ever-growing determination for growth in the music industry. In March, they released their second EP but the name of Match Up.[12] In August, just 11 months after debuting, they released their first full-length album, More Than Ever, which marks the last chapter of their MIX, MATCH, MORE trilogy. The duo went on tour to 9 cities around the world and also had 4 sold out fan signs and meetings.[13] Helping with this album was Lee Dae-hwi, who produced "Hoping That You'd Love Me" and "Dawn."[13] MXM along with fellow Produce 101 season 2 contestants Jeong Se-woon and Lee Gwang-Hyun formed Starship and Brand New Music's project group YDPP.[14]

Park Woo-jin and Lee Dae-hwi collaborated on a single by the name of "Candle" on January 29, 2019.[15]

Jeon Woong previously had been a trainee under JYP, Woollim, and YG Entertainment. His pre-debut appearances include Infinite H‘s M/V “As Long As You’re Not Crazy” and the Mnet survival show Stray Kids, as a YG trainee in the JYP vs YG episodes.[16] Woong was a trainee for four years at Brand New Music and was also a backup dancer for MXM during their first tour.

Prior to their debut, Lee Dae-hwi composed the song "Airplane" for the mini album Heart*iz, released on April 1, 2019 by rookie girl group Iz One.[17]

2019: Debut, B:Complete, 6ixense and touring

The group's debut reality show BrandNewBoys premiered on April 18, 2019 on Mnet. The reality show followed the story of the five members as they prepare for their debut and also feature fun behind-the-scenes footage of their everyday lives.[18]

On April 26, 2019 AB6IX released a full line up performance music video for "Hollywood". Lee Dae Hwi participated in writing and Park Woo Jin choreographed the song "Hollywood", which was performed on "Produce 101 Season 2" for the agency evaluation. This version of the song featured AB6IX's fifth member Jeon Woong for the first time.[19]

AB6IX debuted on May 22, 2019 with EP B:Complete.[20] They held their debut showcase on the same day at Olympic Hall.[21] This album contains seven tracks, combining the works from all five members, coming from very different musical backgrounds.[22]

On July 27, 2019, AB6IX held their first fan meeting, called "1st ABNEW," in Singapore at The Star Theatre to celebrate the release of their debut EP B:Complete.[23]

On September 24, 2019, AB6IX collaborated with Lizzo on a remix of her song "Truth Hurts," originally released in 2017.[24] On October 7, 2019 AB6IX released their first studio album 6ixense[25] and peaked at #30 on Billboard's Social 50 Chart on October 15 after being on there for 4 weeks.[26]

On November 9, 2019 the group held their first solo concert titled "6ixense" in South Korea at Olympic Gymnastics Arena.[27]

2020: 5NALLY, Youngmin's departure and comeback with Vivid

AB6IX released their digital mini-album 5NALLY on February 13, 2020. The EP contains five solo tracks, one for each member.[28]

On February 7, 2020 it was announced the European leg of their 6IXENSE tour was cancelled due to health concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and later on March 11, 2020, it was announced that they would also cancel the U.S. leg of the tour.[29]

On June 8, Brand New Music announced that Youngmin will be leaving the group following his DUI.[1] The group's comeback with their 2nd mini album Vivid, originally scheduled for June 8, has been postponed to June 29.

Members

Adapted from their official website.[30]

Present members

Former members
  • Lim Young-min (임영민)[1]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions, sales, and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[31]		 JPN
[32]
6ixense 225

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[34]		 JPN
[35]
B Complete
  • Released: May 22, 2019 (KOR)
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 210
Vivid
  • Released: June 29, 2020 (KOR)
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 To be released
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[38]		 KOR
Hot
[39]
"Breathe" 2019 7926 B:Complete
"Blind for Love" 67— 6ixense
"The Answer" (답을 줘) 2020 To be released Vivid
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[38]
"Hollywood" 2019 190 B:Complete
Title Year Album
"Truth Hurts"
(Lizzo featuring AB6IX)		 2019 Non-album single

Filmography

Reality shows
Year Title Episodes Notes Ref.
2019 Brand New Boys 8 Mnet [40]

Concerts and tours

Headlining tours
  • AB6IX World Tour: 6ixense (2019–2020) [41]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 Starhub Night of Stars Rising Star Award N/A Won [42]
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Male Artist Nominated [43]
Worldwide Fans' Choice Nominated
Artist of the Year Nominated
Melon Music Awards Hot Trend Award Won [44]
Asia Artist Awards Favorite Group Nominated [45]
Rookie of the Year Won [46]
StarNews Popularity Award Nominated [47]
Korea First Brand Awards New Male Artist Won [48]
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Korean Act Nominated [49]
V Live Awards Global Rookie Top 5 Won [50]
The Most Loved Artist Nominated [51]
Soribada Best K-Music Awards Main Prize (Bonsang) Won [52]
Male Popularity Nominated [53]
Genie Music Awards Genie Music Popularity Award Nominated [54]
Global Popularity Award Nominated [55]
Next Generation Star Won [56]
The Male New Artist Nominated [57]
The Top Artist Nominated
Mnet Japan Awards Variety Category Brandnewboys Won [58]
2020 Golden Disc Awards Album Bonsang B Complete Nominated [59]
Popularity Award N/A Nominated
Rookie of the Year Nominated
Next Generation Artist Award Won [60]
Seoul Music Awards New Artist Award AB6IX Won [61]
Popularity Award Nominated [62]
K-Wave Popularity Award Nominated
QQ Music Most Popular K-Pop Artist Award Nominated [63]
Brand Customer Loyalty Award Rising Star - Male Idol Won [64]

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