TO1
(; formerly known as TOO) (stylized in
all caps
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) is a South Korean boy band formed by
Mnet
M-Net (an abbreviation of Electronic Media Network) is a South African pay television channel established by Naspers in 1986. The channel broadcasts both local and international programming, including general entertainment, children's series, ...
's 2019 reality show ''To Be World Klass''. The group debuted on April 1, 2020, with their first
mini album
A mini-LP or mini-album is a short vinyl record album or LP, usually retailing at a lower price than an album that would be considered full-length. It is distinct from an EP due to containing more tracks and a slightly longer running length. A ...
''Reason For Being: Benevolence'' with "Magnolia" serving as the title track. Member Chihoon left the group on April 30, 2022, and members Minsu, Jerome, and Woonggi left the group on June 17, 2022, while Daigo, Renta, and Yeojeong were added to the group.
History
2020: Debut and ''Road to Kingdom''
On March 20, it was announced that the group will join Mnet's reality television competition ''
Road to Kingdom
''Road to Kingdom'' () is a television program that aired every Thursday at 20:00 (KST) on Mnet from April 30 to June 18, 2020. It is known as the first part of the male counterpart of '' Queendom'', and the prequel of ''Kingdom''.
A press confe ...
''.
They were the second group eliminated in the seventh episode.
The group debuted with their first
mini album
A mini-LP or mini-album is a short vinyl record album or LP, usually retailing at a lower price than an album that would be considered full-length. It is distinct from an EP due to containing more tracks and a slightly longer running length. A ...
''Reason For Being: Benevolence'' on April 1, with the title track "Magnolia".
On July 15, the group released their second mini album ''Running TOOgether'', with the title track "Count 1, 2."
On August 13, at the 2020 Soribada Awards, TOO won the "New Artist Award", their first rookie award since debut.
2021: Reformation, ''Re:Born'', and ''Re:Alize''
On January 13,
CJ ENM
CJ ENM (, CJ Entertainment aNd Merchandising) is a South Korean entertainment and retail company founded in 2018.
CJ ENM was established as a result of the merger of two CJ Group subsidiaries, CJ E&M and CJ O Shopping respectively, in July 201 ...
and n.CH Entertainment were involved in management disputes, where CJ ENM reportedly terminated their management contract with n.CH Entertainment. One day later, n.CH Entertainment responded to the disputes by stating that their contract was not formally signed for months, and that no expenses were paid since August 2020.
It was announced on March 28 that the group had changed its name from TOO to TO1.
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TO1 made their re-debut with their first EP ''Re:Born'' on May 20, with the title track "Son of Beast". The group will be managed under CJ ENM's music label, Wake One Entertainment.
On November 4, TO1 released their second EP ''Re:Alize'', with the title track "No More X".
On December 28, Wake One announced that Woonggi would be taking a break from the group due to an anxiety disorder, and thus TO1 would temporarily continue with the remaining members.
]
2022: Line-up changes, ''Why Not??'' and ''UP2U''
On April 30, Wake One Entertainment released an official statement via TO1's fan cafe, announcing member Chihoon's departure from the group. On June 17, Wake One announced members Minsu, Jerome, and Woonggi's departure from TO1. They also announced that Daigo, Renta, and Yeojeong will be joining TO1 as new members. Renta and Daigo participated in Produce 101 Japan Season 2, placing 13th and 16th respectively.
On July 28, TO1 released their third EP ''Why Not??'', with the title track "Drummin'".
On November 23, TO1 released their fourth EP ''UP2U'', with the title track "Freeze Tag'".
Members
* Donggeon (동건)
* Chan (찬)
* Jisu (지수)
* Jaeyun (재윤)
* J.You (제이유)
* Kyungho (경호)
* Daigo (다이고)
* Renta (렌타)
* Yeojeong (여정)
Former
* Chihoon (치훈)
* Minsu (민수)
* Jerome (제롬)
* Woonggi (웅기)
Timeline
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Soundtrack appearances
Filmography
* ''To Be World Klass'' (Mnet
M-Net (an abbreviation of Electronic Media Network) is a South African pay television channel established by Naspers in 1986. The channel broadcasts both local and international programming, including general entertainment, children's series, ...
, 2019)
* ''Road to Kingdom
''Road to Kingdom'' () is a television program that aired every Thursday at 20:00 (KST) on Mnet from April 30 to June 18, 2020. It is known as the first part of the male counterpart of '' Queendom'', and the prequel of ''Kingdom''.
A press confe ...
'' (Mnet, 2020)
* ''TOO Mystery'' (Mnet, 2020)
* ''Welcome 2 HOUSE'' (Mnet, 2021)
* ''To.1Day'' (Mnet, 2021)
* ''TO1 High School'' (Mnet, 2022)
* ''Freeze Tag Race'' (Mnet, 2022)
Videography
Awards and nominations
Notelist
References
External links
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K-pop music groups
South Korean boy bands
South Korean dance music groups
Musical groups from Seoul
Musical groups established in 2020
2020 establishments in South Korea
South Korean pop music groups
Wake One Entertainment artists