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Boy group · 78 Records · since 2017

THE BOYZ

더보이즈

Nine members, a 2020 win on Road to Kingdom and a fresh start in 2026 under the new label 78 Records. Leader Sangyeon returned from military service in September 2026.

9years on 6 December 2026 · in 45 days

Quick answers

When did THE BOYZ debut?

On 6 December 2017, under Cre.ker Entertainment, with the EP The First and the title track "Boy". They debuted with twelve members.

How many members does THE BOYZ have?

Nine: Sangyeon (leader), Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo and Eric. New is not part of the 2026 group contract and works independently.

What is the THE BOYZ fandom called?

THE B (더비). The name was announced on 3 April 2018, the day The Start came out.

What does THE B mean?

It stands for "The Boyz's Vitamin": in Korean, the first syllable of vitamin sounds like the letter B. The B also hints at "the best".

Which agency is THE BOYZ with now?

Group activities run through 78 Records (Seven Eight Records), announced in September 2026. Each member has his own agency for solo work.

The story so far

  1. The trainees are introduced as Cre.kerz.

  2. Debut with twelve members, the EP The First and "Boy".

  3. The fandom name THE B is announced with the EP The Start.

  4. First studio album, Reveal.

  5. They win Mnet's Road to Kingdom with 95,765 points.

  6. Runners-up on Mnet's Kingdom: Legendary War.

  7. The group leaves IST Entertainment and signs with One Hundred Label.

  8. Ju Haknyeon leaves the group.

  9. A Seoul court suspends nine members' exclusive contracts with One Hundred Label.

  10. The nine members start with 78 Records; Sangyeon returns from military service.

Start with these 5 songs

  1. BoyThe debut title track.2017
  2. The StealerTitle track of Chase, their first EP after winning Road to Kingdom.2020
  3. Thrill RideThe summer title track of Thrill-ing.2021
  4. MaverickTitle track of the single album of the same name.2021
  5. StylishTitle track of a;effect: pop over minimal hip-hop beats.2025

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In the Fan Chart

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

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    For THE B

    Sangyeon

    이상연
    Name
    Lee Sang-yeon
    Born
    4 November 1996
    Role
    Leader

    Served in the Army band from March 2025 and returned in September 2026.

    Jacob

    배준영
    Name
    Jacob Bae
    Born
    30 May 1997

    Grew up in Canada; part of the band unit behind "Constellation" (2025).

    Younghoon

    김영훈
    Name
    Kim Young-hoon
    Born
    8 August 1997

    Signed with acting agency Namoo Actors for his solo work in August 2026.

    Hyunjae

    이재현
    Name
    Lee Jae-hyun
    Born
    13 September 1997

    Held his first solo fan meeting, The Present for you, in Seoul in September 2026.

    Juyeon

    이주연
    Name
    Lee Ju-yeon
    Born
    15 January 1998

    Joined ACE FACTORY, home of actor Lee Jong-suk, in 2026 to expand into acting.

    Kevin

    문형서
    Name
    Kevin Moon
    Born
    23 February 1998

    Named the 2025 EP a;effect and played keyboards on "Constellation".

    Q

    지창민
    Name
    Ji Chang-min
    Born
    5 November 1998

    Learned the guitar for the first time for the 2025 band song "Constellation".

    Sunwoo

    김선우
    Name
    Kim Sun-woo
    Born
    12 April 2000

    First known from High School Rapper; signed with GroovyRoom's label AT AREA in 2026.

    Eric

    손영재
    Name
    Sohn Young-jae
    Born
    22 December 2000
    Role
    Youngest member

    Hosted Idol Radio Season 4 and won a radio rookie award at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards.

    Know your THE BOYZ?Six K-pop questions a day in the Daily, and a collectible card for every finished set.

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    Last checked 21 October 2026. Sources include Korea JoongAng Daily, The Korea Times, Korea JoongAng Daily and Star News. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.