UP10TION

UP10TION
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop Rock
Years active	2015–present
Labels	TOP Media Studio J
Associated acts	TOP Media Family
Website	www.u10t.co.kr
Members	Jinhoo Kuhn Kogyeol Wei Bit-to Wooshin Sunyoul Gyujin Hwanhee Xiao

UP10TION (Hangul: 업텐션) is a South Korean K-pop boy group formed by TOP Media in 2015. The group consists of ten members: Jinhoo, Kuhn, Kogyeol, Wei, Bitto, Wooshin, Sunyoul, Gyujin, Hwanhee, Xiao. The group debuted with a mini album, Top Secret.^[1]

History

2015: Debut

UP10TION's debut mini-album Top Secret, which includes the single "So, Dangerous," was released on September 11, 2015.^[2] They also held a debut showcase at AX Concert Hall.^[3] The album debut at number 9 and peaked at number 7 on Gaon Album Chart.^[4][5] UP10TION made their official music program debut on September 10, 2015 through Mnet's M! Countdown, performing their debut single "So, Dangerous."^[6] UP10TION also had their debut showcase in China on September 22 and released a Chinese version of their album.^[7]

UP10TION's 2nd mini album BRAVO!, which includes the single "Catch me!" was released on November 26, 2015.^[8] The album peaked at number 5 on Gaon Album Chart.^[9]

Members

• Jinhoo (Hangul: 진후), born Kim Jinwook (Hangul: 김진욱) on August 2, 1995 ^[10]
• Kuhn (Hangul: 쿤), born No Sooil (Hangul: 노수일) on November 11, 1995 ^[11]
• Kogyeol (Hangul: 고결), born Go Minsoo (Hangul:고민수) on May 19, 1996 ^[12]
• Wei (Hangul: 웨이), born Lee Sungjoon (Hangul: 이성준) on June 8, 1996 ^[13]
• Bit-to (Hangul: 비토), born Lee Changhyun (Hangul: 이창현) on August 24, 1996 ^[14]
• Wooshin (Hangul: 우신), born Kim Wooseok (Hangul: 김우석) on October 27, 1996 ^[15]
• Sunyoul (Hangul: 선율), born Seon Yein (Hangul: 선예인) on November 6, 1996 ^[16]
• Gyujin (Hangul: 규진), born Han Gyujin (Hangul: 한규진) on November 21, 1997 ^[17]
• Hwanhee (Hangul: 환희), born Lee Hwanhee (Hangul: 이환희) on May 6, 1998 ^[18]
• Xiao (Hangul: 샤오), born Lee Dongyeol (Hangul: 이동열) on December 13, 1998 ^[19]

Discography

Extended plays

Title	Album details	Tracklist	Peak chart positions			Sales
			KOR [20]	US Heat [21]	US World [22]
Korean
Top Secret	Released: September 11, 2015 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download	Track listings  Tension Up! So, Dangerous Come As You Are Never Ending Phoenix Come With Me So, Dangerous (Chinese Ver.)	7	—	—	KOR: 16,478[23]
BRAVO!	Released: November 26, 2015 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download	Track listings  Bravo! Catch Me 나두 (Dito) 불러 (Call Me) Holic Party2nite	5	—	—	KOR: 32,900[24]
Spotlight	Released: April 18, 2016 Label: TOP Media Format: CD, digital download	Track listings  Spotlight Attention Stay Like Nothing Happened Yes or No I Wish a Miracle Cherish	4	—	—	KOR: —

Videography

Music Videos

Year	Music Video	Album	Note	Ref.
2015	"So, Dangerous"	Top Secret	Debut Single	[25]
	"So, Dangerous" (Dance Ver.)			[26]
	"Come As You Are"			[27]
	"Catch Me!"	BRAVO!		[28]
	"Catch Me!" (Dance Ver.)			[29]
2016	"Attention"	Spotlight		[30]
	"Attention" (One Take Ver.)			[31]

Collaborations

Year	Music Video	Artist(s)	Album	Ref.
2016	"Cherish"	Sunyoul with Yuju of GFriend	Spotlight	[32]

Variety Shows

Year	Date	Network	Title	Member(s)	Episode	Note	Ref.
2015		NAVER	Masked Rookie King	All Members			[33]
			RISING! UP10TION
		MBC	10th Idol Star Athletics Championships				[34]
	150929	Arirang	After School Club		179		[35]
	151003	MBC	Show! Music Core	Wooshin, Xiao		Special MC	[36]
	151024	MBC	Show! Music Core	Xiao		Special MC
	151128	KBS2	Immortal Songs 2	All Members	227	UP10TION covered Baek Ji Young's hit song "Dash"	[37]
		SBS	Running Man	Kuhn, Kogyeol, Bit-to, Wooshin, Xiao	279	Guest appearance with Andy Lee	[38][39]
2016	160105	Arirang	After School Club	All Members	193		[40]
	160110	MBC	King of Mask Singer	Sunyoul	41	Sunyoul competed as Most Beauty Uhwudong	[41]
	160113	MBC	Weekly Idol	All Members	233		[42][43]
	160117	MBC	King of Mask Singer	Sunyoul	42	Sunyoul competed as Most Beauty Uhwudong	[44][45]
	160209	Arirang	After School Club	Gyujin	198	Lunar New Year Special Episode: No Longer Underage	[46]
		MBC	11th Idol Star Athletics Championships	All Members

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External links

• (Korean) Official website