N.SSign
South Korean boy band
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N.SSign (Korean: 엔싸인; RR: Enssain; stylized as n.SSign) is a South Korean boy band formed through Channel A's reality competition Stars Awakening in 2022 and managed by n.CH Entertainment. They debuted on August 9, 2023, with the extended play (EP) Birth of Cosmo. The group consists of 7 members: Kazuta, Doha, Sungyun, Robin, Hanjun, Laurence, and Huiwon. Originally a 10-member group, Hyun, Eddie and Junhyeok left the group in 2024 due to health reason.
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N.SSign in August 2023 From left to right: Eddie, Junhyeok, Robin, Kazuta, Hanjun, Sangyun, Huiwon, Doha, and Laurence | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Label | n.CH |
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| Website | nssignworld |
Career
Pre-debut and formation through Stars Awakening
Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. In 2018, Doha competed in the survival reality show Under Nineteen.[1][2] Junhyeok is a member of the boy group Withus.[citation needed] In 2019, Robin competed in the survival reality show World Klass.[3] However, he didn't make it into the final lineup.[citation needed] In 2020, Robin and Hanjun competed in the survival reality show Cap-Teen.[4] They didn't made it to the cut.[citation needed] In 2021, Huiwon competed in the survival reality show Loud.[citation needed] He didn't made it to the first round.
On January 2, 2023, N.SSign released a special single album titled Woo Woo, containing the lead track of the same name and the track "Have All Except You".[5] On April 18, the group released a pre-debut EP titled Salty, along with the lead track of the same name.[6] A reissue of the EP titled Monologue was released on May 27, along with the lead track of the same name.[7]
2023–present: Debut with Birth of Cosmo, Happy & and Tiger
On August 9, 2023, N.SSign debuted with the EP Birth of Cosmo, along with its lead track "Wormhole".[8] A pre-release single "Higher" was released nine days prior on July 31.[9] On October 9, member Doha was announced to be on temporary hiatus for health reasons.[10] The group held their first Japanese concert titled Birth of Cosmo on November 11 and 12 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo,[11] which also marks member Doha's return to the group.[12] On November 29, the group released their first Japanese single "New Star", which also features the Japanese version of "Wormhole" and "Higher".[13]
On February 15, 2024, N.SSign released their second EP Happy &, along with its three title tracks "Happy &", "Funk Jam", and "Love, Love, Love Love Love!".[14] On June 24, member Eddie was announced to be on hiatus.[15] A reissue of Happy &, titled Tiger, was released on July 18, 2024, along with the title track of the same name.[16][17] On August 5, member Hyun was announced to have departed from the group.[18] On December 8, n.CH Entertainment announced that Eddie and Junhyeok have left the group and their contract with the agency was terminated.[19] On December 30, N.SSign released their third EP Love Potion.[20]
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Timeline
Discography
Extended plays
- Salty (2023)
- Birth of Cosmo (2023)
- Happy & (2024)
- Love Potion (2024)
Concerts and tours
Birth of Cosmo
| Date (2023) | City | Country | Venue | Attendance |
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| November 11 | Tokyo | Japan | Ariake Arena | 24,000 |
| November 12 |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Golden Disc Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year | N.SSign | Nominated | [21] |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year – Male | Nominated | [22] | |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2023 | Y Global Special Award | Won | [23] | |
| Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [24] | |||
| Universal Superstar Awards | 2024 | Universal Hot Focus | Won | [25][26] |
