Trendz (Korean: 트렌드지; RR: Teurendeuji; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Interpark Music Plus. The group consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. The group made their official debut on January 5, 2022, with their first EP titled Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks.[1]
In late 2017, Havit, Leon, and Hankook competed on the survival reality show Mix Nine, placing 39th, 56th, and 67th respectively out of all male contestants.[2][3][4]
On July 21, 2021, Interpark announced that they had established a subsidiary label, Interpark Music Plus, for their idol group production business. It was also revealed that the label is preparing to launch a new male idol group within the year.[5]
2022–present: Debut with Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks, Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice
^ abHwang, Mi-hyun (March 18, 2022). "'브랜뉴뮤직 신인' 유나이트, 4월20일 데뷔 확정" ['Brand New Music Rookie' Younite, confirmed to debut on April 20]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
^ ab"Blue Set Chapter 1. Tracks" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 1–9, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
Blue Set Chapter 2. Choice: 2022년 24주차 Album Chart [Week 24 of 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart. June 6–12, 2022. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
^Kim, Na-young (November 17, 2022). "트렌드지, 2023 글로벌 친환경 홍보대사로 발탁…겹경사 터졌네" [Trend magazine selected as the 2023 global eco-friendly public relations ambassador... Double slope exploded]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022 – via Naver.
^Shin, Young-eun (December 13, 2022). "[2022 AAA] 라필루스·트렌드지·에이티비오, 포커스상 수상..."초심 잃지 않을 것" [[2022 AAA] Lapilus, TrendG, and ATBIIO receive the Focus Award..."We will not lose our original intentions] (in Korean). Maeil Business Star Today. Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Naver.