Omega X
Omega X (Korean: 오메가엑스) is a South Korean boy band formed by Spire Entertainment. The group consists of 11 members: Hangyeom, Jaehan, Hwichan, Sebin, Taedong, Xen, Jehyun, Kevin, Junghoon, Hyuk, Yechan.
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![]() Omega X in June 2021 (From left to right: Jaehan, Xen, Taedong, Hwichan, Hyuk, Hangyeom, Junghoon, Jehyun, Yechan, Kevin, Sebin) | |
Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2021 | –present
Labels | Spire Entertainment |
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History
Pre-debut
All of Omega X's members had appeared in survival shows or debuted in previous K-pop groups before debuting in Omega X. Hangyeom is a former member of Seven O'Clock who also participated in Mix Nine, finishing in 6th place. Jaehan was a contestant on Produce 101 (season 2) and a former member of Spectrum. Hwichan also participated in Mix Nine and is a former member of Limitless. Sebin is a former member of Snuper and participated in The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project. Taedong participated in Boys24 and Produce 101 (season 2), and is a former member of Gidongdae. Xen and Jehyun are former members of 1Team. Kevin, Junghoon and Hyuk are former members of ENOi. Yechan participated in Under Nineteen and is a former member of 1the9.[1]
2021: Debut with Vamos and What's Goin' On
On June 30, Omega X debuted with the release of their first EP, Vamos, and its lead single of the same name.[2]
On September 6, Omega X released their first single album, What's Goin' On, and its lead single of the same name.[3]
2022: Love Me Like
On January 5, Omega X released their second EP, Love Me Like, and its lead single of the same name.[4]
Members
Adapted from their Naver profile and official website.[5]
- Jaehan (재한)
- Hwichan (휘찬)
- Sebin (세빈)
- Hangyeom (한겸)
- Taedong (태동)
- Xen (젠)
- Jehyun (제현)
- Kevin (케빈)
- Junghoon (정훈)
- Hyuk (혁)
- Yechan (예찬)
Discography
Extended plays
Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [6] | |||
Vamos |
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11 |
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Love Me Like |
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2 |
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Videography
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Vamos" | 2021 | ||
"Omega X" | |||
"What's Going On" | |||
"Baila Con OX" | |||
"Love Me Like" | 2022 | ||
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Hanteo Music Awards | 2021 | Rookie Award – Male Group | Omega X | Nominated | [11] |
Gaon Chart Music Awards | 2022 | New Artist of the Year — Physical | Nominated | [12] | |
Golden Disc Awards | 2022 | Rookie of the Year Award | Nominated | ||
Seezn Most Popular Artist Award | Nominated | ||||
Seoul Music Awards | 2022 | Rookie of the Year | Won | [13] | |
Popularity Award | Nominated | [14] | |||
K-wave Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
Accolades
Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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Rolling Stone India | 2021 | 10 Best K-pop Debuts of 2021 | 7th | [15] |
References
- "'경력직' 오메가엑스, 이력서 쓰면 서류 프리 패스 [요즘 신인①]". Xport News (in Korean). July 11, 2021. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- "오메가엑스, 첫 번째 미니 앨범 'VAMOS' 발매". NBN News (in Korean). June 30, 2021. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- "오메가엑스, 9월 6일 'WHAT'S GOIN' ON' 초고속 컴백 확정[공식]". Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "오메가엑스 1월 5일 초고속 컴백, 미니 2집 'LOVE ME LIKE' 기대감↑". Sports Seoul (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- "Omega X profile on Naver". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- "Vamos charting". Archived from the original on July 8, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- "What's Goin' On charting". Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- "Love Me Like charting". Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- "2021년 07월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- 2022년 01월 Album Chart [January 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- 2021년 10월 Album Chart [October 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- "Gaon Digital Chart". Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "BTS부터 엔시티드림까지... 한터뮤직어워즈 아티스트상 수상!" [From BTS to NCT Dream... Hanteo Music Awards Artist Award!]. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- "11th Gaon Chart Music Awards: New Artist of the Year Nominees". Gaon Music Awards (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on January 8, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- Ahn, Yoon-ji (January 23, 2022). "NCT127, 데뷔 후 첫 대상.."We made it! 건강·행복하길"[서울가요대상][종합]" [NCT127, first grand prize after debut.."We made it! Wishing you health and happiness"[Seoul Music Awards][General]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- "31st High1 Seoul Music Awards – 모바일 투표 현황" [31st High1 Seoul Music Awards – Mobile Voting Status]. Seoul Music Awards (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- "10 Best K-pop Debuts of 2021 -". Rolling Stone India. December 30, 2021. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2022.