BIGHIT Music, the label behind global superstars BTS and TXT, has officially announced the debut of its new boy group. The five-member team, consisting of Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho, will make their debut on August 18, 2025. This marks the agencyโs first new boy group in six years since TXTโs debut in 2019.
The group is described as a “young creator crew”, with all members actively involved in producing their own music, choreography, and videos. Unlike traditional K-pop groups with fixed roles, these teenagers will work together as co-creators, blending their talents in songwriting, performance, and visual storytelling.
Meet the Members of BIGHITโs New Boy Group
The group features a diverse lineup with members born between 2005 and 2009. Hereโs what we know about each member:
- Martin (๋งํด): The Canadian-Korean member is the tallest and has already contributed to songs by TXT, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and ILLIT. He co-wrote tracks like “Deja Vu,” “Magnetic,” and “Pierrot.”
- James (์ ์์ค): The oldest member, a Thai-Chinese former trainee from Trainee A, has worked on choreography for TXT and ILLIT.
- Juhoon (์ฃผํ): A Korean member who was a child model and basketball player before joining BIGHIT.
- Seonghyeon (์ฑํ): Born in Daejeon, South Korea, he is one of the youngest members.
- Keonho (๊ฑดํธ): The maknae (youngest member) from Suwon, known for his swimming skills before pursuing music.
A Group of Young Creators
BIGHIT Music emphasized that the members have already contributed to HYBE artistsโ music and performances before their debut. Martin and James collaborated on TXTโs “Deja Vu” and “Miracle”, while James also choreographed ILLITโs “Magnetic” and “Cherish (My Love).”
“These five are a โyoung creator crewโ who approach music, dance, and visual content with a completely fresh and original perspective,” said BIGHIT Music.
The agency added that the group will write and compose based on their own stories, showcasing their talents in lyrics, performance, and videography.
What to Expect from Their Debut
While the groupโs name and concept remain under wraps, fans can expect a self-produced approach similar to BTSโs early days. The membersโ involvement in HYBEโs previous hits suggests a strong musical and performance foundation.
Industry watchers are curious to see if this group will follow the success of BTS and TXT, both of which became global sensations. Given HYBEโs track record, the debut is already generating massive anticipation.
Fan Reactions and Industry Buzz
Since the announcement, fans have been sharing excitement online, particularly about Martin and James, who have already gained recognition for their work with other HYBE groups.
“Theyโre already so talented! Canโt wait to see what they bring as a group.” โ Fan comment on Twitter.
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More details, including the groupโs official name and debut album, will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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