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The Wind (South Korean band)

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The Wind
The Wind members posing for the camera
The Wind in June 2023
L–R: Hanbin, Hyounjoon, Thanatorn, Jaewon, Hayuchan, Heesoo, Chanwon
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2023–present
Labels
Members
  • Kim Heesoo
  • Thanatorn
  • Choi Hanbin
  • Park Hayuchan
  • An Chanwon
  • Jang Hyounjoon
Past members
  • Shin Jaewon
Websitewithusent.com/ko/?c=194

The Wind (Korean: 더윈드; RR: Deowindeu; MR: Tŏwindŭ) is a South Korean boy group formed and managed by With Us Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Kim Heesoo, Thanatorn, Choi Hanbin, Park Hayuchan, An Chanwon, and Jang Hyounjoon. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, member Shin Jae-won left in December 2023. They debuted on May 15, 2023, with the extended play (EP) Beginning: The Wind Page.[1]

History

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2023: Introduction, debut, and Shin Jae-won's departure

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On March 15, With Us Entertainment announced that it would be debuting its first boy group, The Wind.[2] The members were revealed from March 16 to 22 (in order: Jang Hyounjoon,[3] Thanatorn,[4] Kim Heesoo,[5] Park Hayuchan,[6] Shin Jaewon,[7] Choi Hanbin,[8] and An Chanwon[9]). A music video for the song "Sirius" was released on April 24.[10] On May 15, the group made their debut with the release of the extended play Beginning: The Wind Page and the single "Island".[11]

On June 7, the music video for 'Summer Vacation' was released,[12] ahead of the release of the single album Ready : Summer Vacation, along with the single "We Go", on August 2.[13]

On December 6, With Us announced that member Shin Jaewon had departed from the group for personal reasons and The Wind would continue as a six-piece ensemble.[14]

2024–present: An Chan-won's health and subsequent releases

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On January 23, it was announced that member An Chan-won would take a temporary break for activities with the group due to health issues, and would not take part in promotions for the group's upcoming EP.[15] The group released their second EP Our: Youthteen on February 14, along with the single "H! Teen".[16] An Chanwon returned from his hiatus on May 5.[17]

Between May 10 and 12, The Wind participated in KCON Japan's main show, marking its first entry with Japanese fans.[18]

The single "Sirius Part. 2" was released on May 15, to celebrate the group's one-year anniversary.[19]

On October 7, The Wind released their third EP Hello: My First Love and its lead single of the same name.[20] The group took their first music show win through this release on October 18 on Music Bank.[21]

Members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Beginning: The Wind Page 34
Our: Youthteen
  • Released: February 14, 2024
  • Label: With Us Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 13
Hello: My First Love
  • Released: October 7, 2024
  • Label: With Us Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 14

Single albums

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List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Ready: Summer Vacation
  • Released: August 2, 2023
  • Label: With Us Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 43

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[27]
"Island" 2023 148 Beginning: The Wind Page
"Summer Vacation" (여름방학) — Ready: Summer Vacation
"We Go" 172
"H! Teen" 2024 96 Our: Youthteen
"Sirius Part. 2" (빛을 담아 너에게 줄게 Part. 2) — Non-album single
"Hello, My First Love" (반가워, 나의첫사랑) 21 Hello: My First Love
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

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List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[28]
"Heart Fluttering" (설레는 마음으로) 2024 176 Our: Youthteen
"Friendship" (우정 186
"Happy B Day" 188
"Whoo" (민들레) 198 Hello: My First Love
"I Don't Thing" (친구 사인 아닌 것 같아) 189
"Good Morning" 194

Videography

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Music videos

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Song title Year Ref.
"Sirius" 2023 [29]
"Island" [30]
"Summer Vacation" [31]
"We Go" [32]
"H! Teen" 2024 [33]
"Sirius Part. 2" [34]

References

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  1. ^ Kang, Da-yoon (March 16, 2023). 新人ボーイズグループThe Wind、今年春にデビュー！1stミニアルバム「Beginning : The Wind Page」を準備中 [New boy group The Wind to debut this spring! They are preparing for their first mini album "Beginning: The Wind Page" [Official]] (in Japanese). My Daily. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Kstyle.
  2. ^ Kim, Jin-seok (March 16, 2023). 7인조 보이그룹 더윈드... 올 봄 정식 데뷔 [The 7-member boy group The Wind, to officially debut this spring] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ @officialTheWind (March 16, 2023). "더윈드 (The Wind) 1st Member 장현준(Jang Hyoun Joon)" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Jeon, Jae-kyung (April 1, 2023). 더윈드, 태국인 멤버 타나톤 공개 [The Wind reveals Thai member Thanatorn] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  5. ^ @officialTheWind (March 18, 2023). "더윈드 (The Wind) rd Member 김희수 (Kim Hee Soo)" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ @officialTheWind (March 19, 2023). "더윈드 (The Wind) 4th Member 박하유찬 (Park Hayuchan)" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ @officialTheWind (March 20, 2023). "더윈드 (The Wind) 5th Member 신재원 (Shin Jae Won)" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ @officialTheWind (March 21, 2023). "더윈드 (The Wind) 6th Member 최한빈 (Choi Han Bin)" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ @officialTheWind (March 22, 2023). "더윈드 (The Wind) 7th Member 안찬원 (An Chan Won)" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Kim, Chae-young (April 24, 2023). 新人ボーイズグループThe Wind、収録曲「光を込めて君にあげる」2分バージョンのMVを先行公開 [New boy group The Wind releases 2-minute music video for the song "Sirius"] (in Japanese). Osen. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Kstyle.
  11. ^ Jang, Woo-young (May 16, 2023). "Highlightの弟分"The Wind、デビュー曲「ISLAND」MV公開...7人の少年の旅程と夢 [The Wind, "the younger brother of Highlight," releases music video for debut song "ISLAND"... The journey and dreams of seven boys] (in Japanese). Osen. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Kstyle.
  12. ^ Jeong, Hyeon-tae (July 26, 2023). The Wind、先行公開曲「夏休み」MV解禁...沖縄の美しい背景にも注目 [The Wind releases music video for their pre-release song "Summer Vacation"... Also pay attention to the beautiful background of Okinawa] (in Japanese). TV Report. Archived from the original on July 29, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Kstyle.
  13. ^ Kim, Chae-young (August 2, 2023). The Wind、タイトル曲「WE GO」MV公開...爽やかで初々しい魅力 [The Wind releases the music video for the title song "WE GO"... a refreshing and innocent charm] (in Japanese). Osen. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Kstyle.
  14. ^ Jeong, Won-hee (December 6, 2023). 더윈드 신재원, 개인 사정으로 팀 탈퇴 "6인 체제로 활동"[전문] [The Wind's Shin Jae-won leaves the team due to personal reasons, "Resuming activities as a 6-member system" [Full text]] (in Korean). Celuv Media. Retrieved October 18, 2024 – via Nate.
  15. ^ "An Chanwon Will NOT Join The Wind Comeback Due To Health Issues". K-Pop Life. January 24, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  16. ^ Kang, Seo-jeong (February 14, 2024). The Wind、新曲「H! TEEN」MV公開...爽やかな魅力を披露 [The Wind releases new song and music video for "H! TEEN"...showing off their refreshing charm] (in Japanese). Osen. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Kstyle.
  17. ^ @officialTheWind (May 5, 2024). "우린 언제나 듣지~ 짱짱윈드의 멋진 노래🎶" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ 이데일리 (March 29, 2024). "더윈드, '케이콘 재팬 2024' 출격... 열도 진출 신호탄". 이데일리 (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  19. ^ Jeong, Hyeon-tae (May 8, 2024). 더윈드, 15일 데뷔 1주년 기념 '빛을 담아 너에게 줄게 Part.2' 발매 [The Wind will release 'Sirius Part.2' on the 15th to commemorate their 1st debut anniversary] (in Korean). Single List. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  20. ^ Yoon, Seung-jin (October 7, 2024). "K-pop's youngest boy band The Wind release new EP 'Hello: My First Love'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  21. ^ "더윈드, QWER 제치고 '뮤뱅' 1위..씨엔블루·세븐틴·키오프 컴백[★밤TView]". Star News (in Korean). October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  22. ^ a b Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
  23. ^ "Circle Album Chart – June 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  24. ^ Cumulative sales of Our: Youthteen:
  25. ^ Cumulative Sales of Hello: My First Love:
  26. ^ Cumulative sales of Ready: Summer Vacation:
  27. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
  28. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
  29. ^ 더윈드 (The Wind) (April 23, 2023). 더윈드 (The Wind) '빛을 담아 너에게 줄게' M/V. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ 더윈드 (The Wind) (May 15, 2023). 더윈드 (The Wind) 'ISLAND' Official M/V. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ 더윈드 (The Wind) (July 26, 2023). 더윈드 (The Wind) '여름방학' Official M/V. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ 더윈드 (The Wind) (August 2, 2023). 더윈드 (The Wind) 'WE GO' Official M/V. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
  33. ^ 더윈드 (The Wind) (February 14, 2024). 더윈드 (The Wind) 'H! TEEN' M/V. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
  34. ^ 더윈드 (The Wind) (May 15, 2024). 더윈드 (The Wind) '빛을 담아 너에게 줄게 Part. 2' M/V. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via YouTube.
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