Epex

Epex (Korean: 이펙스, romanized: Ipekseu, stylized as EPEX, short for Eight Apex) is an eight-member South Korean boy band formed by C9 Entertainment in 2021, consisting of Wish, Keum, Mu, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang and Jeff. The group debuted on June 8, 2021, with their first EP titled Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety.

Epex
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2021 (2021)–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial web
Members
  • Wish
  • Keum
  • Mu
  • A-Min
  • Baekseung
  • Ayden
  • Yewang
  • Jeff

History

Pre-debut

Keum is a former contestant of Mnet's Produce X 101. As a 2-year old trainee representing C9 Entertainment, he was eliminated in the final episode and was ranked 17th place.[1]

2021: Debut with Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety and Bipolar Pt.2: Prelude of Love

C9 Entertainment opened several SNS accounts on March 1, 2021, stating that they would become the artist accounts for the new idol group prior their debut.

On April 1, 2021, the group's official name was announced to be EPEX, which stands for "Eight Apex". The meaning of the group is said to be when the gathering of eight youths reaches eight different apexes.[2]

On May 7, 2021, a teaser titled "Prelude of Anxiety" was released on the group's SNS accounts. Their debut EP, Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety and its lead single "Lock Down", was released on June 8.[3]

On September 24, 2021, a teaser titled "Prelude of Love" was released on the group's SNS accounts. Their second EP, Bipolar Pt.2: Prelude of Love and its lead single "Do 4 Me" was released on October 26.[4]

2022: Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 1. '21st Century Boys'

On March 15, 2022, a teaser titled "21st Century Boys" was released on the group's SNS accounts. Their third EP, Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 1. '21st Century Boys' and its lead single "Anthem of Teen Spirit" was released on April 11.[5]

Members

Adapted from their Naver profile[6] and website profile.[7]

  • Wish (위시) – leader, sub-vocalist, lead dancer
  • Keum / Keum Donghyun (금동현) – center, sub-rapper, main dancer
  • MU (뮤) – lead vocalist
  • A-Min (아민) – sub-vocalist, main dancer
  • Baekseung (백승) – sub-rapper
  • Ayden (에이든) – lead rapper
  • Yewang (예왕) – main vocalist
  • Jeff (제프) – maknae, main rapper

Discography

Extended plays
Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[8]		 JPN
[9]
Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety
Track listing
  1. "Go Big"
  2. "Lock Down"
  3. "Cyanide"
  4. "No Question"
  5. "Sling Shot"
 1026
Bipolar Pt.2: Prelude of Love
  • Released: October 26, 2021
  • Label: C9 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Love Virus"
  2. "Do 4 Me"
  3. "Breathtaking"
  4. "Traveller" (지구핼 여행자)
 6—
Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 1. '21st Century Boys'
  • Released: April 11, 2022
  • Label: C9 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Lone Wolf"
  2. "Anthem of Teen Spirit" (학원歌)
  3. "Burnout" (번아웃)
  4. "Strike"
  5. "I'll Go First"
 5TBA

Singles
Title Year Peak position Album
KOR
[13]
"Lock Down" 2021 — Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety
"Do 4 Me" — Bipolar Pt.2: Prelude of Love
"Anthem of Teen Spirit" (학원歌) 2022 — Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 1. '21st Century Boys
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Television shows
Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2021 Welcome 2 House Mnet Main Reality show (with TO1) [14]

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Male Idol Group Popularity Award Epex Nominated [15]
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2022 New Artist of the Year – Physical Bipolar Pt.2: Prelude of Love Nominated [16]
Golden Disc Awards 2022 Rookie Artist of the Year Epex Nominated [17]
Hanteo Music Awards 2021 Rookie Award – Male Group Won [18]
Korea Culture Entertainment Awards 2021 Best New Male Artist Won [19]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021 Best New Male Artist Nominated [20]
Artist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year Bipolar Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety Nominated
Seoul Music Awards 2022 Rookie of the Year Epex Won [21]
Popularity Award Nominated [22]
K-wave Popularity Award Nominated

References
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  17. Kim, No-eul (December 8, 2021). "BTS·임영웅·김호중·아이유…제36회 골든디스크 어워즈 후보 공개" [BTS, Lim Young-woong, Kim Ho-joong, IU...Candidates for the 36th Golden Disc Awards.]. X Sports News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
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