SF9 explained

SF9
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Alias:셒구 (Sepgu)
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:–present
Current Members:
  • Youngbin
  • Inseong
  • Jaeyoon
  • Dawon
  • Zuho
  • Yoo Taeyang
  • Hwiyoung
  • Chani
Past Members:

SF9 (; shortened from Sensational Feeling 9) is a South Korean boy band formed by FNC Entertainment and the company's first dance boy group.[1] The group is composed of eight members: Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani. Originally a nine-member group, Rowoon left the group on September 18, 2023, to focus on acting. They debuted on October 5, 2016, with the release of their first single album, Feeling Sensation.[2]

History

2015–2016: NEOZ School and debut

The group first performed in Japan on December 11, 2015 with 11 members at that time. In May 2016, the nine member participated as NEOZ Dance on the 2016 reality survival d.o.b (Dance or Band), competing against other trainees in NEOZ Band (later known as Honeyst) for the chance to debut as a group. NEOZ Dance later won the show with their first song "K.O.", which was later featured in the Feeling Sensation single album.[3] NEOZ Dance later announced went on to debut as SF9 in August[4] as FNC Entertainment's first dance group.[5]

SF9's debut single album Feeling Sensation with lead single "Fanfare" was released on October 5, 2016.[6] [7] [8] The single debuted at No. 8, and peaked at No. 6 on the Gaon Album Chart.[9] [10] They made their official performance debut on October 6, 2016, on the music program M Countdown.[11] The music video ranked at No. 6 on the Yin Yue Tai weekly chart and ranked seventh on the Yin Yue Tai Monthly Chart.[12] [13] The group wrapped up their debut promotions with "Fanfare" on November 6, 2016, on Inkigayo and would continue their promotions with the B-side track of the single album "K.O." on November 15, 2016.[14] [15]

On December 22, SF9 released special digital single "So Beautiful", originally an OST of their interactive web-drama Click Your Heart.[16]

2017: Japanese debut and commercial success

On February 6, 2017, SF9 released their first EP, Burning Sensation. The EP contains tracks, including the lead single "Roar".[17] It landed at number six on the February 15 Billboard World Albums Chart.[18] The Taiwanese version of their EP was released on March 10, which contains seven tracks with addition new Chinese-language single "Still My Lady".[19]

On March 25, SF9 successful held their first fanmeeting "Burning Fantasy" at Sungshin Women University with attended by 600 fans.[20]

On April 7, SF9 held their debut showcase in Japan with attended by 1,300 fans at Tsutaya O-EAST in Shibuya, Tokyo.[21]

On April 18, SF9 released their new EP, titled Breaking Sensation, which contains six track including the lead single "Easy Love".[22] On the same day, the album ranked number two on the U.S. K-Pop Album Chart.

In May, SF9 announced to hold their first concert in Japan, "Fanfare" at Osaka's Jeff Osaka Bayside on August 2 and Tokyo's Toyosu PIT on August 4.[23]

On June 7, SF9 officially debut in Japan with released single "Fanfare", contains Japanese version of "Fanfare", "K.O", "Roar" and the instrumental version of "Fanfare".[24] To commemorate their debut, they held exclusive concert in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kanagawa and Osaka.[25] Their debut single topped number one on Tower Records Chart for single albums and number four on the Oricon Chart.[26]

On August 2, the Japanese version of "Easy Love" was released as their second Japanese single.[27] The single later peaked number four on Oricon's daily single and number one on Tower Records' world chart.[28]

On October 12, the group's third EP, Knights of the Sun, was released. Following the release of their EP, SF9 held a three-stop U.S. solo tour titled "2017 SF9 Be My Fantasy in U.S.A" stopping in Dallas, Seattle, and Boston during November.[29]

Their first Japanese studio album, Sensational Feeling Nine was released on December 13, with composed of ten tracks including the previous single "Fanfare", "Roar", "Easy Love" and the Japanese version of "O Sole Mio" served as the lead single.[30]

2018–2019: Furthers release and overseas activities

Their fourth EP, Mamma Mia! was released on February 26.[31] The Japanese version of "Mamma Mia!" was released as the third Japanese single on May 23.[32] To promote the single, a Japanese tour titled "SF9 Zepp Tour 2018 MAMMA MIA!" was held in Osaka, Aichi, and Tokyo on May 29, May 30, and June 1, respectively.[33] In August, they held a South American fanmeeting tour.[34]

SF9 returned with the sexy concept for the released of their fifth EP, Sensuous, on July 31.[35] Incorporating with Hip-hop and R&B, the EP consists of five track with the lead single "Now or Never".[36]

On August 23, they held a fanmeeting in Mexico at Auditorio Blackberry of Mexico City and on August 25 and 26 in Brazil at Tropical Butantã of São Paulo. On September 22, they continue to held fanmeeting in Taipei.[37]

On October 27, SF9 held their first domestic concert, "Dreamer", at Yes24 Live Concert Hall.[38]

SF9 released their sixth EP with the Self-love concept titled Narcissus on February 20.[39] The EP contains six-track with the lead single "Enough".[40]

One month later, SF9 released their second Japanese album Illuminate[41] To promote their album, a Japanese tour titled "SF9 2019 ZEPP TOUR "ILLUMINATE"[42] was held in Tokyo, Nagoya and in Namba on April 2, April 4 and 5, respectively.

Following their Japanese Tour, SF9 set out on their "2019 SF9 USA – Europe Live Tour 'UNLIMITED," a ten-stop tour traveling over the United States (Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles) and Europe (Moscow, Warsaw, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London).[43]

They were selected as the new CF models for Korean chicken joint Toreore,[44]

On June 17, their seventh EP, RPM, was released with the lead single of the same name.[45] The EP consists of six-track with incooparting of EDM, trap and moombhaton genre.[46]

2020–2021: Mainstream success, contract renewal and competition show

SF9 released the worldview trailer of 9lory for their upcoming releases.[47] Their first Korean studio album, First Collection, was released on January 7 with the lead single "Good Guy".[48] [49] The album selling over 100,000 copies of their album, all songs charting on the Melon Realtime Chart, and their music video reaching over 40 million views.[50] [51] On January 16, SF9 took their first ever music show win with "Good Guy" on M Countdown.[52] They also took their 2nd win the next day on Music Bank, which was their first on a major television network.[53] On January 30, they took their 3rd win for the song on M Countdown, with over 10,000 points.

On July 6, SF9 released their eighth EP, 9loryUS, with the lead single "Summer Breeze".[54] They took their first win for "Summer Breeze" on SBS MTV's The Show on July 14. The EP's epilogue video was released as a part of the worldview series 9lory on July 31.[55]

To celebrate SF9's fourth anniversary, they released their special album Special History Book on October 5, consisting of three tracks including the lead single "Shine Together".[56]

At the end of 2020, "Good Guy" was nominated for "Best Dance - Male" at the Melon Music Awards, marking their first ever MMA nomination.[57]

On March 2, 2021, all nine members of SF9 renewed their contracts with FNC Entertainment.[58]

SF9 participated in , a competition show alongside five other K-pop boy groups, beginning in April 2021.[59]

On July 5, 2021, SF9 released their ninth EP, Turn Over, with the lead single "Tear Drop".[60] Later that, they also released the epilogue video of the EP and concluded their 9lory worldview series.[61]

Four months later, the prequel of 9lory worldview[62] EP Rumination was released on November 22, with the lead single "Trauma".[63] They took their first win for the song "Trauma" on Music Bank on December 3, with a score of 4971 points.[64]

On December 30, SF9 released the digital single "Savior" through Universe Music for the mobile application, Universe.[65]

2022–present: Military service, OF9 series and Rowoon's departure

From January 21–23, 2022, SF9 had 4 shows of their third solo concert "Live Fantasy 3: IMPERFECT" in the Olympic Hall, Seoul.[66]

On February 5, 2022, it was announced that Inseong would be enlisting for his mandatory military service on March 21, serving as part of the military band.[67] On February 14, it was announced that Youngbin would also be enlisting for his mandatory military service on March 29, serving as an active-duty soldier at the 27th division of the army.[68]

On June 24, 2022, it was announced that Rowoon would not be taking part in the group's promotions for their eleventh EP, The Wave OF9, which was released in July 13, and SF9 made a comeback as a six-member group.[69] [70]

On June 29, 2022, SF9 released their Japanese best album The Best 〜Dear Fantasy〜.[71]

On October 5, 2022, FNC announced that SF9 would be holding a 'Delight Tour' (2022 SF9 LIVE FANTASY #4 DELIGHT TOUR) in five US cities. Starting in Seoul on November 18, New York on the 30th of the same month. and Chicago on December 2.[72]

On December 20, 2022, FNC announced that SF9 would be releasing their twelfth EP, The Piece OF9 on January 9, 2023, with Rowoon rejoining the 6 other members.[73]

On February 13, 2023, FNC announced that Jaeyoon would served his military service on March 21, where he would attend basic training at the 3rd Infantry Division.[74]

On September 18, 2023, FNC announced that Rowoon would be leaving the group to focus on his acting career while remaining in the agency, and that SF9 would continue as an 8-member group.[75]

On December 18, 2023, FNC announced that SF9 would be releasing their thirteenth EP, Sequence on January 8, 2024, with Inseong and Youngbin rejoining the group after completing their respective military service.[76]

On May 21, 2024, Dawon announced that he would be enlisting as an active duty soldier on July 1.[77]

SF9 will release their fourteenth EP Fantasy on August 19, 2024 as a 5-member group, as currently active member Zuho will not be part of this album.[78]

Members

Active

Inactive

Former

Timeline

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Discography

See main article: SF9 discography.

Korean album
Japanese albums

Filmography

Television drama

YearTitleNotes
2016Click Your HeartSF9 Debut Drama[80]
2020Was It Love?Cameo Appearance (Ep. 6)[81]

Reality shows

YearShowEpisodeNotes
2016Dance or Band (d.o.b)8Survival Show Predebut
Spectacle Fantasy 96Graduation Trip Debut
Special Food 9Debut Show
2017Something Fun 915
SF9 Trip with Fantasy9
SF9 x LieV1
2018Secret Code 94
Colorful Code 9"Now or Never" promotion
2019League of SF(셒)GENDS7
SF9 StarRoad11"Enough" promotion
ILOGU SF98"RPM" promotion
Idol league4
SF9 Sangsa"Good Guy" promotion
2020Idol league5
League of SF(셒)GENDS24
K-homefeast with SF96"Summer Breeze" promotion
K-Bob Star4
Idol League
Idol Dabang2
SF9 Sangsa 23Anniversary 4th
SF9 Fandom Tour8
202110Survival Show[82]
SF9 Center18

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Asia Artist Awards2017Rookie of the Year"Fanfare"
Popularity Award
2018Rising Star Award"Now or Never"[83]
2020Male Singer Popularity AwardSF9[84]
2021Male Idol Group Popularity Award[85]
Brand of the Year Awards2020Best Male GroupBest Male Group
Fandom School Awards2017Best Rookie Award
Gaon Chart Music AwardsRookie of the Year[86]
2020Global Choice Awards
2021
Hanteo Music Awards2021Whos Fandom Award
Male Group Artist Award
2023Global Artist Award – China[87]
K Global Heart Dream Awards2022K Global Best Music Video Award[88]
Korean First Brand Awards2018Male Idol of 2018
Rising Star of 2018Rising Star of 2018style=text-align:center[89]
2019Male Idol of 2019Male Idol of 2019
Melon Music Awards2020Best Dance – Male"Good Guy"[90]
Mnet Asian Music Awards2016Best New Male ArtistSF9[91]
Artist of the Year
2021Worldwide Fans Choice Top 10 [92]
Seoul City Government 2018Honorary Plaque of Appreciation
Seoul Music Awards2017New Artist Award
Bonsang Award
Popularity Award
Hallyu Special Award
2018Bonsang Award[93]
Popularity Award
Hallyu Special Award
Seoul Success Awards2017Rookie of the Year
The Fact Music Awards2021IDOLLIVE Popularity Award

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