9XIMES (9회; read as 9 Times) was a nine-member girl group under Highline Media. The group consists of Zhoujun, Min.S, Yoo Hoo, Kwak Ihyun, Seonuyoon, Meenzeen, Yeseon, Jyun, and Hanayeon. They debuted on February 14, 2024, with the mini album 1. ColorZ.
The group disbanded on July 2, 2025, as the members terminated their contracts to focus on their personal lives.
The group composes of 3 sub-units: 3XIMES A, 3XIMES B, and 3XIMES C, that will debut and promote the group until their debut.
History[]
Pre-debut[]
On March 8, 2023, it was announced that Highline Media would be preparing their next girl group, supposedly consisting of 9 members, which were former contestants on survival shows and groups, as well as trainees. A week later, the reports were confirmed, along with the reveal of their first official member, Jyun. They have also revealed the group will make their debut in the fourth quarter of 2023. Sometime in March of 2023, it was announced Jyun would be an upcoming contestant on Carnival.
On March 30, it was announced that the group name will officially be 9XIMES. The next day, Kwak Ihyun was revealed as the second member, followed by Hanayeon on April 1. The same day, Jyun, Kwak Ihyun, and Hanayeon were placed in 3XIMES A.
The member reveals continued, with Meenzeen on April 22, Yoo Hoo on April 23, and JO-ah on April 24. The 3 members were automatically placed into 3XIMES B.
On September 10, it was announced that Highline Media would be airing a survival show to add 3 members to the final lineup, named 3XIMES3. The show would air every day for 12 days, starting on September 11. On the finale, it was announced that Yeseon, Zhoujun, and Seonuyoon would be the final members of the group.
2024-present: Debut with 1. ColorZ, departure of JO-ah and addition of Min.S, 2. FlowerZ, STAR.FRESH[]
On February 4, it was announced that the group will debut on February 14, with the mini album 1. ColorZ.
On September 6, Highline Media announced the departure of member JO-ah, as well as announcing new member Min.S. In the same announcement, it was confirmed that the group is planning to release their second mini album in late September. On September 15, their second album 2. FlowerZ was announced to be released on September 27.
On November 26, 2024, 9XIMES was announced to be participating on the survival show STAR.FRESH.
Members[]
| Name | Full Name | Position(s) | Year(s) Active | Sub-unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former | ||||
| JO-ah (조아) | Gyeon Jo-ah (견조아) | Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer | 2023-2024 | 3XIMES B |
| Zhoujun (저우쥔) | Zhou Jun (周军) | Main Vocalist, Rapper, Visual | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES C |
| Min.S (민서) | Lee Min-seo (이민서) | Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper | 2024-2025 | 3XIMES B |
| Yoo Hoo (유후) | Han Yoo-hu (한유후) | Leader, Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Visual | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES B |
| Kwak Ihyun (곽이현) | Kwak Lee-hyun (곽이현) | Leader (3XIMES A), Lead Rapper, Vocalist | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES A |
| Seonuyoon (선우윤) | Seonu Eun-yoon (선우은윤) | Main Rapper, Vocalist, Face of the Group | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES C |
| Meenzeen (민진) | Ma Min-jin (마민진) | Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Visual | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES B |
| Yeseon (예선) | Yoon Ye-seon (윤예선) | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Center | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES C |
| Jyun (쥰) | Ja Hyo-yun (자효윤) | Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES A |
| Hanayeon (한아연) | Kim Han-ayeon (김한아연) | Main Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae | 2023-2025 | 3XIMES A |
Discography[]
Mini Albums[]
- 1. ColorZ (2024)
- 2. FlowerZ (2024)
Trivia[]
- Jyun is a former contestant on the show Dancing High and Carnival.
- Kwak Ihyun and Hanayeon are former contestants on We Are Forever Icon.
- Yoo Hoo is a former member of HYJM.
- Min.S is a former contestant on Find Your Game.
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| Highline Media |
|---|
| Founder |
| Pil Yunhye • Yamamoto Hatsuki (Highline Japan) • Maeng Hwajeong (Highline Family) • Liu Chengxi (Highline China) • Han Yunmook (Shingyu Studio) • Cha Sookyung (TSTAR Entertainment) • Kim Gikyung (Phantasma Records) • Hong Sujun (Company of Dreams) • Hwang Yeonhee (DNG Label) |
| Groups |
| Current: BEAUDENT • DNG • ANP • AlLstar • DURENDAL • XYG • SUNSHIN6 • PHANT(O)M |
| Former: BITNARI • Red Girlz • AD~INFINITUM • Mythicalia • The Wind • Timpanione • NewEnergy • BANDDIT • AMARANTH1NE • 9XIMES |
| Soloists |
| Current: Geunbi • Hyunah • Soreum • Moon Seung Hyung • Han Sechan |
| Producers |
| Current: Sukima • Nam Kyung-byeol • Moon Seung Hyung • Alexandra Mianis • Kim Gikyung |
| Former: To Be Added |
| Choreographers |
| Current: Nam Yoon-jin • Kang Seo-hwa • DESTINABY • Vista |
| Former: To Be Added |
| Trainees |
| Current: Highline Center • ANSHINGYU • Phantasma Trainee |
| Former: Highline Center |
| Shows |
| Survival Shows: To Be Added |
| Variety Shows: To Be Added |
| Related topics |
| Haejung Entertainment |
| Websites |
| To Be Added |