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DKZ (formely known as DONGKIZ) is a South Korean boy band signed to Dongyo Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Kyoungyoon, Munik, Jaechan, and Jonghyeong. They promoted a pre-debut song entitled "Nom" from November 2018, which ultimately served as the lead single from the single album Dongkiz on the Block the following April. The group released a second single album BlockBuster and a mini-album Dongky Town within the year.

DKZ
DKZ in August 2019
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2019 (2019)–present
LabelsDongyo Entertainment
Members
  • Kyoungyoon
  • Munik
  • Jaechan
  • Jonghyeong
Past membersWondae
Websitedongyoent.com

History

2018: Pre-debut

The members of DKZ —Wondae, Kyoungyoon, Munik, Jaechan, and Jonghyeong—were trainees between one and three years.[1][2] The group was modeled after New Kids on the Block.[2] Dongkiz initiated promotional activities in August 2018, which included uploading dance covers onto Dongyo Entertainment's YouTube channel and busking.[3][4] They also performed at the HEC Korea Concert in Thailand.[5] Dongkiz released a Minneapolis sound-based pre-debut single entitled "Nom" on November 21, 2018.[6] Soon thereafter, they performed at the Charity Concert for Palu, Sigi, and Donggala; its proceeds were donated to victims of the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.[7]

2019: Debut with single album "Dongkiz on the Block", 1st comeback with their single album "BlockBuster" and 1st comeback with Mini Album "Dongky Town"

Originally slated for a February 2019 debut, Dongkiz released their debut single album Dongkiz on the Block on April 24.[8][9] They intended to promote a different song, but ultimately decided on "Nom" to serve as the lead single.[10] On July 22, Dongkiz released their second single album BlockBuster. The title track samples the theme song of the 1984 film Ghostbusters.[11] Dedicated to their fans, Dongkiz released the dance-pop track "Dreaming You" as a digital single on September 11.[12]

After sustaining a leg injury in midst of practice, in addition to ongoing trauma from a back injury endured prior to his debut, Kyoungyoon paused his activities to recuperate and the group continued promoting as four.[13] Dongkiz released their first mini-album Dongky Town and accompanying disco-EDM single "Fever" on November 6.[14] They went on to win the Focus Award at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards.[15]

2020: Return with digital single "LUPIN", sub unit presentation: "DONGKIZ I:KAN" and comeback with their 3rd single Single "自我"

On January 2, 2020, Dongkiz followed up with the funk single "All I Need Is You", marking Kyoungyoon's return to the group.[16] The group released the old-school hip hop-dance single "Lupin" on March 15.[17] Jaechan and Munik formed the sub-unit Dongkiz I:Kan and they released the new jack swing single "Y.O.U" on July 7, 2020.[18] Dongkiz's third single album Ego was released on August 19, 2020.[19]

2021: Return with their 4th single "Youniverse" and the fifth single album "Chase Episode 1. Ggum"

In April the group officially announced their return with the fourth single: "Youniverse" and published the teaser schedule that would be followed for this comeback. As of April 5, the promotional image of each member was released, one per day. On April 10 and 11, the group images were released. A teaser video was released on April 12. fourth single album Youniverse was released on April 15, 2021.[20]

Dongkiz's fifth single album Chase Episode 1. Ggum was released on July 1, 2021.[21]

2022: Rising into the spotlight, group changes: new name, Wondae's departure from the group, and new members

DONGKIZ has announced a series of changes to the group, from a new name "DKZ", Wondae's departure from the group due to her injury , and entry of 3 new members. In a post shared on DONGKIZ’s fancafe, Dongyo Entertainment shared the many changes that will be made to the group.

In April 2022, Dongkiz will return with a new album.

Artistry

They have cited BTS as their role models.[10]

Members

Current[22]

  • Kyoungyoon (경윤) – vocals[23]
  • Munik (문익) – vocals[24]
  • Jaechan (재찬) – vocals, rap[25]
  • Jonghyeong (종형) – vocals[26]

Past

  • Wondae (원대) – leader, vocals, rap[27]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak
positions 		Sales
KOR
[28]
Dongky Town
Track listing
  1. "Welcome to Dongky Town (Intro)"
  2. "Fever"
  3. "All I Need Is You"
  4. "Complete Me" (너로 인해 완벽해)
  5. "Dreaming You" (상상 속의 너)
  6. "Munik's Diary" (문익이의 일기) (hidden track)
  7. "Fever" (Inst.)
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Single albums

Title Album details Peak
positions 		Sales
KOR
[28]
Dongkiz on the Block
  • Released: April 24, 2019
  • Label: Dongyo, NHN Bugs
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Nom" (놈)
  2. "Nom" (놈) (Remix)
  3. "Nom" (놈) (Inst.)
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BlockBuster
  • Released: July 22, 2019
  • Label: Dongyo, NHN Bugs
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "BlockBuster"
  2. "Special Thanks To (Wondae ver.)" (CD Only)
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Ego (자아; 自我; Jaa)
  • Released: August 19, 2020
  • Label: Dongyo, Genie Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Beautiful" (아름다워)
  2. "Beautiful" (아름다워) (Inst.)
  3. "Special Thanks To (Jonghyeong ver.)" (CD Only)
 37
Youniverse
  • Released: April 15, 2021
  • Label: Dongyo, Genie Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Universe"
  2. "Universe" (Inst.)
  3. "Give You (Special Thanks to by Jaechan)" (CD Only)
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Chase Episode 1. Ggum
  • Released: July 1, 2021
  • Label: Dongyo, Genie Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Crazy Night" (못된 송아지 엉덩이에 뿔)
  2. "Crazy Night" (못된 송아지 엉덩이에 뿔) (Inst.)
  3. "Special Thanks To (Kyoungyoon ver.)" (CD Only)
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Singles

Title Year Album
"Nom" (놈) 2018 Dongkiz on the Block
"BlockBuster" 2019 BlockBuster
"Dreaming You" (상상 속의 너) Dongky Town
"Fever"
"All I Need Is You" 2020
"Lupin" Non-album single
"Beautiful" (아름다워) Ego (자아; 自我; Jaa)
"Universe" 2021 Youniverse
"Crazy Night" (못된 송아지 엉덩이에 뿔) Chase Episode 1. Ggum
"2021 (Memories)" Non-album single

Filmography

Television series
Title Year Role Notes Ref.
Big Issue 2019 Idol group cameo [32]

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Dongkiz Asia Artist Awards – Focus Award Won [15]

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