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Boy band · JYP Entertainment (Studio J) · since 2021

Xdinary Heroes

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JYP's second band after DAY6, playing rock that runs from pop-punk to metal. Now a five-piece, they released their ninth mini album, IMPULSE, in October 2026.

5years on 6 December 2026 · in 45 days

Their story

JYP's band after DAY6

Xdinary Heroes was the first band JYP Entertainment had put together since DAY6 in 2015. Studio J, a label within the company, did the work, and bassist Jooyeon was the first member it recruited. The name is short for "Extraordinary Heroes", built on the idea that anyone can become a hero. The band debuted in December 2021 with the digital single "Happy Death Day", co-written by Jungsu and Gaon. It entered Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.

Heroes need villains

Their first mini album, Hello, World!, arrived in July 2022 with "Test Me". A live performance of another track, "Strawberry Cake", went viral and drew attention to Jooyeon's voice. That September the fans got their name, Villains, because heroes cannot exist without villains. At the MAMA Awards in November the band won Best New Male Artist and Best Band Performance. Their first world tour, Break the Brake, came next. In 2025 they played Lollapalooza in Chicago, their first major overseas festival.

From pop-punk to metal

Xdinary Heroes play rock that runs from pop-punk to metal and alternative, and the members write and produce much of it themselves. Every member worked on the songs of their first full album, Troubleshooting. Jun Han wrote the lyrics of "Little Things" about his parents. The members grew up on overseas pop and rock, with the Japanese band ONE OK ROCK as a key influence. Jun Han, a Slipknot fan, recorded DEAD AND on a Jim Root signature guitar. IMPULSE moves to a sleeker, more mature sound built around the raw energy of vocals and instruments.

Where they are now

Xdinary Heroes are now a five-piece: Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han and Jooyeon. Drummer and leader Gunil left the band in August 2026. Two months later the five released their ninth mini album, IMPULSE, about desire and the chaotic side of youth. Its lead single, "Obsessed with Youth", deals with both the thrill and the instability of being young. The band has announced three concerts at Inspire Arena in Incheon for November 2026.

Timeline

  1. Debut with the digital single "Happy Death Day", JYP's first new band since DAY6.

  2. First mini album Hello, World!, with "Test Me".

  3. The fan club name Villains is announced.

  4. Best New Male Artist and Best Band Performance at the MAMA Awards.

  5. First full-length album, Troubleshooting, led by "Little Things".

  6. Lollapalooza in Chicago, their first major overseas festival.

  7. The Beautiful Mind world tour ends in San Jose after a mostly sold-out US leg.

  8. Opening act for Muse at the British band's concert in Korea.

  9. Gunil leaves the band; the other five continue together.

  10. Ninth mini album IMPULSE, their first release as a five-piece.

  11. 22 October 2026

Start with these 5 songs

  1. Happy Death DayThe debut single, co-written by Jungsu and Gaon.2021
  2. Break the BrakeTitle track of Livelock and the name of their first world tour.2023
  3. Night before the endTitle track of the fifth mini album, Live and Fall.2024
  4. Beautiful LifeTitle track of Beautiful Mind, which also named their 2025 world tour.2025
  5. Obsessed with YouthEDM rock about the highs and doubts of youth, their first single as five.2026

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In the Fan Chart

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

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    For Villains

    Jungsu

    김정수
    Name
    Kim Jung-su
    Born
    26 June 2001

    Plays keyboards and co-wrote the 2021 debut single "Happy Death Day" with Gaon.

    Gaon

    곽지석
    Name
    Kwak Ji-seok
    Born
    14 January 2002

    Plays guitar; as a child he built his own computer from parts to play games.

    O.de

    오승민
    Name
    Oh Seung-min
    Born
    11 June 2002

    Plays keyboards and co-wrote "Test Me", the title track of the first mini album.

    Jun Han

    한형준
    Name
    Han Hyeong-jun
    Born
    18 August 2002

    Guitarist who wrote the lyrics for "Little Things", the title track of Troubleshooting.

    JooyeonYoungest member

    이주연
    Name
    Lee Joo-yeon
    Born
    12 September 2002

    The bassist, and the first member Studio J recruited when it put the band together.

    Quick answers

    When did Xdinary Heroes debut?

    On 6 December 2021, with the digital single "Happy Death Day".

    How many members does Xdinary Heroes have?

    Five: Jungsu (keyboards), Gaon (guitar), O.de (keyboards), Jun Han (guitar) and Jooyeon (bass). Drummer and leader Gunil left the band on 13 August 2026.

    What is the Xdinary Heroes fandom called?

    Villains. Heroes cannot exist without villains, so the band and its fans belong together.

    What does Xdinary Heroes mean?

    It is short for "Extraordinary Heroes": anyone can become a hero.

    Is Xdinary Heroes still active?

    Yes. The five members released the mini album IMPULSE on 12 October 2026 and play three concerts at Inspire Arena in November.

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    Last checked 22 October 2026. Sources include The Korea Times, Korea JoongAng Daily, The Korea Times and Sports Kyunghyang. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.