Ateez (Korean: 에이티즈; RR: Eitijeu, stylized in all caps) is a South
Korean boy band formed by KQ Entertainment.
The group consists of eight members: Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang,
San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho. They debuted on October 24, 2018, with
the extended play (EP) Treasure EP.1: All to Zero.
Plans for a new KQ Entertainment boy band began after a staff member
discovered a letter and sample mixtape from Kim Hongjoong, who would
eventually become Ateez's leader, expressing interest in becoming a
trainee at the company due to his admiration of Block B, a group also
managed by KQ Entertainment. Hongjoong became the company's first official
trainee and would remain the only one until Yunho joined six months later.
Over the next year, members Mingi, San, Seonghwa, Yeosang, Jongho, and
Wooyoung joined KQ Entertainment as trainees. Many had previous training
experience at other companies: Mingi at Maroo Entertainment, Jongho at TOP
Media, and Yeosang and Wooyoung at Big Hit Entertainment. They were known
as "KQ Fellaz" prior to debuting. KQ Entertainment released the YouTube
video "KQ Fellaz Performance Video I", which featured all eight Ateez
members together for the first time, dancing to the song "Pick It Up" by
rapper Famous Dex. The name ATEEZ is an abbreviation for “A TEEnager Z”. ATEEZ refers to a group of teenagers who is willing to do everything from A to Z. The official fandom name of ATEEZ is ATINY, which is a combination of the words ATEEZ + DESTINY. ATINY means that ATEEZ and the fans were meant to meet.
ATEEZ’s latest Japanese single, “NOT OKAY,” released on February 27, 2023,
delivers a powerful anthem that resonates with themes of frustration,
empowerment, and self-realization in a chaotic and uncertain world.
The poignant lyrics capture the essence of grappling with personal
challenges while striving for inner peace and resilience. Lines like “In
the grey city, roses blooming wake up the eyes of the world” vividly
depict the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a monotonous and empty
world. The metaphor of a maze emphasizes the feeling of being lost and
directionless, echoing the universal experience of navigating life’s
uncertainties. However, amidst the chaos, ATEEZ offers a message of
resilience and empowerment. The song encourages listeners to boldly
express their emotions, frustrations, and desires, refusing to succumb to
negativity. The chorus declares, “I’m not okay, repel the crisis-level
worst atmosphere,” acknowledging challenges while affirming the strength
to overcome them.
Name: Kim Hong Joong
Age: 25
D.O.B: Nov 07, 1998
Representitive Emoji: 🐿
Name: Park Seong Hwa
Age: 25
D.O.B: Apr 03, 1998
Representitive Emoji: 🐰/⭐️
Name: Jeong Yun Ho
Age: 24
D.O.B: Mar 23, 1999
Representitive Emoji: 🐶
Name: Kang Yeo Sang
Age: 24
D.O.B: Jun 15, 1999
Representitive Emoji: 👑
Name: Choi San
Age: 24
D.O.B: Jul 10, 1999
Representitive Emoji: ⛰
Name: Song Min Gi
Age: 24
D.O.B: Aug 09, 1999
Representitive Emoji: 🐥
Name: Jung Woo Young
Age: 24
D.O.B: Nov 26, 1999
Representitive Emoji: 🦊
Name: Choi Jong Ho
Age: 23
D.O.B: Oct 12, 2000
Representitive Emoji: 🐻
TREASURE EP.1: All to Zero
TREASURE EP.2: Zero To One
TREASURE EP.3: One To All
TREASURE EP.FIN: All To Action
TREASURE EP. Extra: Shift The Map
TREASURE EPILOGUE : Action To Answer
TREASURE EP. Map To Answer
ZERO : FEVER Part.1
Call Me Anytime
ZERO : FEVER Part.2
Into the A to Z
킹덤 KINGDOM < FINAL : WHO IS THE KING?>
Taste of Korea
Dreamers
Season Songs
A Little Space (feat. YUNHO, SAN, JONGHO of ATEEZ)
ZERO : FEVER Part.3
ZERO : FEVER EPILOGUE
Don’t Stop
BEYOND : ZERO
THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT
Let’s Get Together
THE WORLD EP.PARADIGM
SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS
Limitless
THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW
THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL
NOT OKAY
