DXTeen
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Years active | 2023 | –present
Labels | Lapone |
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Website | https://dxteen.com |
DXTeen (Japanese: ディエックスティーン, Hepburn: Diekkusutīn, commonly stylised in all caps) is a Japanese boy band formed in 2023 by Lapone Entertainment, a joint venture between Yoshimoto Kogyo and CJ ENM. The group is composed of six members: Taichi Taniguchi, Ayuta Fukuda, Koshin Terao, Nalu Okubo, Ken Hiramoto, and Shotaro Tanaka. They are the first group under Lapone that was not formed through a survival show.
They made their debut on May 10, 2023, with the single "Brand New Day".[1][2]
Name
[edit]DXTeen is short for “Dream X Teen”, where they are aiming for a dream and growing step by step. It expresses the “infinite possibilities” of the six teens who continue to work hard and take on challenges, and contains the meaning of making their dreams bigger even as time passes.[1][3][4]
Members
[edit]- Taichi Taniguchi (谷口 太一, Taniguchi Taichi) – leader[4]
- Ayuta Fukuda (福田歩汰, Fukuda Ayuta)
- Koshin Terao (寺尾香信, Terao Koshin)
- Nalu Okubo (大久保波留, Ōkubo Naru)
- Ken Hiramoto (平本健, Hiramoto Ken)
- Shotaro Tanaka (田中笑太郎, Tanaka Shōtarō)
Career
[edit]Pre-debut
[edit]Taniguchi was a former trainee at n.CH Entertainment. In 2019, he competed in the survival reality show World Klass and was eliminated in the finale, not making it into the final lineup of the boy group TOO.[5][6][7] Fukuda, Hiramoto, Terao, and Okubo were on Produce 101 Japan Season 2 and finished in 35th, 34th, 17th, and 12th.[4] Following the show, the quartet were part of the trainee group "Lapone Boys".[8]
2023: Debut with "Brand New Day"
[edit]DXTeen's debut was announced during a press conference on February 13, 2023.[1] On March 8, they held a pre-debut showcase in the EX Theater Ropppongi concert hall in Tokyo. They made their debut on May 10 with the single "Brand New Day"[1][2] and performed the single during KCON 2023 Japan on May 13.[3] On May 14, DXTeen held a special radio programme titled DXTeen's Hello Talk! on Tokyo FM. The segment was broadcast again on September 17.[9][10]
On July 17, the group were appointed the ambassadors of Enoshima's Higashihama Beach to commemorate Marine Day. Their song "Dive" was announced as the beach's official song.[11] The song was added to their second single "First Flight", which was released on September 6.[12] A Korean version of the single's lead track "First Flight" was released and performed on M Countdown on August 10, ahead of the single's release.[13] This marked the group's debut in South Korea .
2024: First tour, "Snowin'", and Quest
[edit]On January 18, the group released the schedule of their first tour 1st One Man Live Tour lasting from May 18 to June 9.[14] The tour will occur in Osaka, Fukuoka, and finishing in Tokyo, with additional timings added for their final stop.[15] The tour was later renamed to 1st One Man Live Tour ~Start of Quest~ following the announcement of their first album Quest which is scheduled for release on July 14.[16][17] DXTeen released their third single "Snowin'" on January 31.[18]
On April 12, it was announced that the group will perform at Rakuten GirlsAward 2024 Spring/Summer which will be held on May 3. Members Okubo and Taniguchi will also appear on the fashion stage.[19][20] On the 26th the album's pre-release single "Good Luck" was released, with the music video scheduled for release on May 21.[21]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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JPN [22] |
JPN Hot [23] | |||
Quest |
Track listing
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5 | 5 |
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | ||
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JPN [25] |
JPN Comb. [26] |
JPN Hot [27] | ||||
"Brand New Day" | 2023 | 5 | 8 | 40 |
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Quest |
"First Flight" | 5 | 8 | 14 |
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"Snowin'" | 2024 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
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Promotional singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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JPN Hot | |||
"Dance On Open World'" | 2024 | — | Quest |
"Good Luck" | — | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region |
Concert tours
[edit]Tours
[edit]- DXTEEN 1st One Man Live Tour ~Start of Quest~ (2024)[15]
1st One Man Live Tour ~Start of Quest~
[edit]Date | City | Country | Venue |
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May 18, 2024 | Osaka | Japan | Zepp Osaka Bayside |
June 6, 2024 | Fukuoka | Zepp Fukuoka | |
June 9, 2024 | Tokyo | Zepp DiverCity Tokyo |
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Network | Ref. |
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2023 | DXTEEN ROOM | Music On! TV | [31] |
DXTEEN Session Seoul | Fuji TV | [32] |
Radio
[edit]Year | Title | Station | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | DXTEEN's Hello Talk! | Tokyo FM | On May 14 and September 17 | [9][10] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
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MTV Video Music Awards Japan | 2023 | Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group | DXTEEN | Won | [33] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Matsutani, Soichiro (February 13, 2023). "LAPONEから6人組グループDXTEENがデビュー、シングル収録曲はJO1川尻蓮が振付" [DXTEEN, a 6-member group from LAPONE, debuts; single song choreographed by Ren Kawajiri of JO1]. Natalie (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "<イベントレポート>DXTEEN、プレデビュー記念イベント開催 デビュー曲含む2曲を初お披露目" [<Event Report> DXTEEN held a pre-debut commemorative event, premiering two songs including their debut song.]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). March 12, 2023. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Endo, Yuri (April 3, 2023). "KCON 2023 JAPAN』出演も決定! 5月10日(水)にデビューを控える、注目のグローバルボーイズグループDXTEEN初の冠番組が『エムオン!』で4月より3ヶ月連続放送!" [They will also appear at "KCON 2023 JAPAN"! DXTEEN, a hot global boy group set to debut on May 10 (Wed.), will air its first program on "M-ON! for three consecutive months starting in April!]. Nylon Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c "DXTEEN(ディーエックスティーン)全メンバーのプロフィールを紹介!" [Profiles of all DXTEEN members!]. dews365 (in Japanese). September 15, 2023. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Pyo, Myeong-jung (October 4, 2019). "타이치, 일본에서 왔어요[포토엔HD]" [Taichi from Japan [Photo in HD]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Dong-heon (October 29, 2019). "'투 비 월드 클래스' 예비 TOO 20인, '릴레이 댄스' 영상 공개 이어 31일 '엠카' 출연 확정" ['To Be World Class' the 20 soon to be TOO confirm 'M-Countdown' appearance on 31st following release of 'Relay Dance' video]. NewsWorks (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 13, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (September 25, 2019). "첫방 앞둔 '월드클래스', '프듀'와 뭐가 다를까 "공정성에 총력"" [How 'World Klass' and 'P101' will differ from the premiere "Committed to Fairness"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ @LAPONE_BOYS (December 17, 2021). "We are LAPONE BOYS" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 6, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "2023 年 5 月 10 日に待望デビューのグローバルボーイズグループ DXTEEN がメンバー全員でラジオパーソナリティーを担当!特別番組『DXTEEN の Hello Talk!』2023 年 5 月 14 日 (日)26:00-28:00 TOKYO FM" [DXTEEN, a global boy group making their long-awaited debut on 10 May 2023, will be radio personalities with all members! Special programme "DXTEEN's Hello Talk!" 14 May 2023 (Sun) 26:00-28:00 TOKYO FM] (PDF) (Press release) (in Japanese). Tokyo: Tokyo FM. April 26, 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "9月17日 TOKYO FM 『DXTEENのHello Talk!』放送決定!" [September 17 TOKYO FM "DXTEEN's Hello Talk!" Broadcast decision!]. DXTeen Official Site (in Japanese). Lapone Entertainment. September 2, 2023. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEEN、海の日に江ノ島東浜海水浴場の公式アンバサダー就任 キラキラ輝く海を背に「Dive」披露" [DXTEEN becomes official ambassadors of Enoshima Higashihama Beach on Umi no Hi (Marine Day), performing "Dive" with the sparkling sea in the background.]. natalie.mu (in Japanese). July 18, 2023. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEEN、青春ソング「First Flight」を『めざましライブ』でサプライズ初披露" [DXTEEN to perform "First Flight," a coming-of-age song, for the first time as a surprise performance at "Mezamashi Live"]. The First Times (in Japanese). August 3, 2023. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Mnet (August 15, 2023). "[엠카운트다운] 230810 DXTEEN(디엑스틴) - First Flight 현장포토" [[M-Countdown] 230810 DXTEEN - First Flight - Photos]. Naver Post (in Korean). Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "「2024 DXTEEN 1ST ONE MAN LIVE TOUR」開催決定!" [2024 DXTEEN 1ST ONE MAN LIVE TOUR will be held!]. DXTeen Official Site (in Japanese). Lapone Entertainment. January 18, 2024. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "DXTEEN、初単独ライヴ・ツアー「2024 DXTEEN 1ST ONE MAN LIVE TOUR」追加公演決定" [DXTEEN Announces Additional Dates for First Solo Live Tour "2024 DXTEEN 1st ONE MAN LIVE TOUR]. Tower Records Online (in Japanese). March 12, 2024. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEEN、初アルバム『Quest』発売決定 Da-iCE花村想太提供の新曲も収録" [DXTEEN will release its first album 'Quest', which will include a new song provided by Souta Hanamura of Da-iCE.]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. April 9, 2024. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "「2024 DXTEEN 1ST ONE MAN LIVE TOUR〜START OF THE QUEST〜」追加公演 各プレイガイドでの先行決定!" ["2024 DXTEEN 1ST ONE MAN LIVE TOUR ~START OF THE QUEST~" additional performances announced in advance at each ticket agency!]. DXTeen Official Site (in Japanese). Lapone Entertainment. April 12, 2024. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "寒い冬を暖めるDXTEENの初雪ソング 3RD SINGLE『Snowin'』2024年1月31日(水)発売決定‼" [DXTEEN's first winter song to warm up the cold winter. 3RD SINGLE "Snowin'" to be released on January 31, 2024 (Wednesday).]. PR Times (in Japanese). November 20, 2023. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "Rakuten GirlsAward 2024 Spring/Summer – Guests/MC". GirlsAward (in Japanese). Rakuten. October 20, 2022. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "『Rakuten GirlsAward 2024 SPRING/SUMMER』にDXTEENの出演が決定!" [DXTEEN will appear at "Rakuten GirlsAward 2024 SPRING/SUMMER"!]. DXTeen Official Site (in Japanese). Lapone Entertainment. April 12, 2024. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEEN 待望の1ST ALBUM『Quest』より Da-iCE花村想太氏が作詞作曲の「Good Luck」 配信スタート!振り付け監修はDa-iCE和田颯氏!4月26日(金) 楽曲配信開始" [DXTEEN's long-awaited 1st ALBUM "Quest" starts to distribute "Good Luck" written by Sota Hanamura of Da-ice! April 26 (Fri.) Music distribution begins!]. Usen encore (in Japanese). Usen . April 26, 2024. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEENのアルバム作品" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of July 24, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年07月15日~2024年07月21日" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEENのシングル売上" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEENの合算シングル売上TOP3作品". Oricon. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "DXTeen's Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart history". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Physical sales of Brand New Day:
- "【ビルボード】関ジャニ∞『未完成』初週21万枚でシングル・セールス首位" [[Billboard] Kanjani Eight's "Imperfect" tops single sales with 210,000 copies in its first week.]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). May 8–14, 2023. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024.
- ^ Physical sales of First Flight:
- "【ビルボード】Snow Man『Dangerholic』初週89万枚でシングル・セールス首位" [[Billboard] Snow Man "Dangerholic" tops single sales with 890,000 copies in its first week]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). September 4–10, 2023. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024.
- ^ Physical sales of Snowin:
- "Top Singles Sales [2024/02/07 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 12, 2023. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024.
- "Top Singles Sales [2024/02/14 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 19, 2023. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024.
- "Top Singles Sales [2024/02/21 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 26, 2023. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024.
- ^ "JO1、INIの弟分、DXTEEN(ディエックスティーン)5月のデビューに先駆け彼らの共同生活に密着した特別企画をエムオン!で4月より3ヶ月連続でお届け!プレゼントキャンペーンも実施!" [DXTEEN, the younger brother of JO1 and INI, will be presenting a special program closely following their life together in advance of their debut in May on M-ON! for three consecutive months starting in April! A prize campaign will also be held!]. Music On! TV (in Japanese). March 14, 2023. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "DXTEENセイシュンソウル". Fuji Television. Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2023 — Winners". MTV Video Music Awards Japan. November 23, 2023. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2024.