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Boy group · DSP Media, later YG Entertainment · since 1997

Sechs Kies

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One of the defining boy groups of the late 1990s, Sechs Kies split in 2000 and reunited in 2016 under YG Entertainment. Their latest album is the 2020 mini album All for You.

30years on 15 April 2027 · in 175 days

Quick answers

When did Sechs Kies debut?

On 15 April 1997, under Daesung Entertainment (now DSP Media), with the song "Hakwonbyeolgok". The first album of the same name followed in May 1997.

Who are the members of Sechs Kies?

The original six: Eun Ji-won (leader), Lee Jai-jin, Kim Jae-duck, Kang Sung-hun, Ko Ji-yong and Jang Su-won. Ko Ji-yong did not join the 2016 contract with YG, and Kang Sung-hun left in 2019. Since 2020 the group has worked as a four-piece.

What is the Sechs Kies fandom called?

Yellow Kies. Yellow is the group's colour, and fans are also nicknamed Nolaengi, from the Korean word for yellow.

What does Sechs Kies mean?

Sechs is German for six, one for each original member. Kies is usually translated as pebbles.

Is Sechs Kies still together?

The group disbanded in 2000 and reunited in 2016 on Infinite Challenge, then signed with YG Entertainment. Their latest album is All for You (2020); since then the members have mainly worked on their own projects.

The story so far

  1. Debut under Daesung Entertainment (now DSP Media) with "Hakwonbyeolgok".

  2. "Road Fighter" and "Couple" become two of their best-known songs.

  3. The group disbands; the farewell compilation Blue Note follows.

  4. Reunion on MBC's Infinite Challenge, their first stage together in 16 years.

  5. Five members sign with YG Entertainment; Ko Ji-yong stays in business.

  6. Yellow Note, their first solo concert in 16 years, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul.

  7. The new single "Three Words" tops eight major Korean music charts.

  8. The 20th anniversary album The 20th Anniversary, with "Sad Song" written by Tablo.

  9. Another Light, their first studio album since 1999, and a concert at Gocheok Sky Dome.

  10. Return as a four-member group with the mini album All for You.

Start with these 5 songs

  1. HakwonbyeolgokThe debut song, a teen anthem about school life.1997
  2. CoupleTheir best-known hit, and the title track of the 2016 comeback. The video is the 2016 version.1998
  3. Three WordsThe reunion ballad that topped eight Korean charts.2016
  4. Something SpecialLead track of Another Light, their first studio album in 18 years.2017
  5. All for YouAn R&B title track, the first release as a four-member group.2020

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In the Fan Chart

The Fan Chart on The Crowd adds up every fan's top 10. Here is where Sechs Kies stands.

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    For Yellow Kies

    Eun Ji-won

    은지원
    Name
    Eun Ji-won
    Born
    8 June 1978
    Role
    Leader

    After the 2000 split he released solo music as a rapper under the name G.

    Lee Jai-jin

    이재진
    Name
    Lee Jai-jin
    Born
    13 July 1979

    Took regular vocal lessons to help the group for the 2020 mini album All for You.

    Kim Jae-duck

    김재덕
    Name
    Kim Jae-duck
    Born
    7 August 1979

    Formed the duo J-Walk with Jang Su-won in 2002; their debut album was Suddenly.

    Kang Sung-hun

    강성훈
    Name
    Kang Sung-hun
    Born
    22 February 1980

    Released four solo albums after the split, starting with Fly in 2001.

    Ko Ji-yong

    고지용
    Name
    Ko Ji-yong
    Born
    1 July 1980

    Left entertainment for business, but joined the 2016 Infinite Challenge reunion stage.

    Jang Su-won

    장수원
    Name
    Jang Su-won
    Born
    16 July 1980
    Role
    Youngest member

    Won new fans in 2014 by poking fun at his own "robot acting" on variety TV.

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    Last checked 21 October 2026. Sources include The Korea Herald, The Korea Times, The Korea Times and Sports Kyunghyang. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.