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H6bble is the Featured Group of July 2022
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H6bble (허블; read as Hubble) is a nine-member multinational project boy group under MAKEONE and Origin Music. Formed through Mnet's reality survival show Exo Planet 999, they made their debut on June 23, 2022, with their first mini album, First Launch.
Their name combines 'Hub', which means the center of activity, and the number 6, representing the six galaxy mergers the telescope showcased; this demonstrates how all of the members have "merged" together to become "one galaxy" or one group as H6bble. The number 6 is also pronounced as "U" in Korean hence the name, Hubble. The name is also a reference to the thousands of exoplanets the Hubble Space Telescope has found which correlates to the meaning of the survival show; for their fans to help seek and fulfill their lost dreams. Moreover, it takes inspiration from American astronomer, Edwin Hubble.
The group will be active on a special contract of roughly two and a half years together until their respective contract ends sometime around December 2024. It is currently unknown if there will be a contract extension but as of January 2025, it was announced that the group would be transferring from Wings Entertainment to Origin Music. Since then, no news regarding the group's future has been announced, leaving fans wondering if the group silently disbanded or are on hiatus for the timebeing.
History[]
Pre-debut[]
Even before their participation in Exo Planet 999 several of the members were already active in the entertainment industry.
- Guiying is a former member of Chinese boy group, DIEHARD which debuted on June 19, 2020. Following his departure from the group in 2021, he participated in Produce Camp 2021 as a contestant, representing EXCLUSIVE Entertainment. He was later eliminated from the show after placing 37th.
- Fang debuted as a member of HEART2HEART on February 15, 2019 with their debut single album, Let's Love; he is currently on hiatus from the group due to his activities with H6bble.
- Hayato rose to prominence within the streaming industry on platforms, Twitch and Niconico; garnering a large following. Loved for his both his gaming and vocal/dance skills, he was recognized for his star quality.
- Yuta debuted as a member of E:ST on April 29, 2016 until its sudden disbandment the same year.
- Taewon was a popular busker and was a part of a small dance group that managed to gain attention online. He later signed with STR!KE Media, only to leave the agency due to personal reasons.
- Hancheol is a former member of vocal boy group, TRINITY and participated as a contestant on SOL PUZZLE in 2021. During his time in the group, he participated as a contestant in Produce X 101 but was eliminated after ranking 39th place. After the group's disbandment, he signed with RBW Entertainment.
Several other members were also already active as trainees in K-pop scene.
- Hyunsu is a former trainee under YG Entertainment where he trained for sometime before his subsequent departure in 2021.
- Xinyi is also another former trainee previously under YG Entertainment before leaving in 2021.
- Katsuro is the only member that was not a trainee under a company due to being an independent trainee and not previously active in the entertainment industry before his debut with the group.
Exo Planet 999[]
In 2021, auditions for the future boy group reality show, Exo Planet 999 were held throughout June until November.
On January 14, 2022, Mnet released a teaser about an upcoming show dubbed as Exo Planet 999. All 99 contestants were revealed on the same day, and it was announced that the show would consist of boy contestants from or representing Korea, China, and Japan. All of the 99 boys shared the same dream of debuting in the final group.
Exo Planet 999 began its official premiere with the first episode being aired on March 1, while the last episode and finale was aired on May 17, with the final nine who would be debuting in H6bble. During the finale, the top nine contestants who would make their debut were announced; Yoon Hyunsu ranked first, Kurosawa Yuta ranked second, Nakada Katsuro ranked third, Kim Taewon ranked fourth, Tong Xinyi ranked fifth, Luo Guiying ranked sixth, Ogawa Hayato ranked seventh, Chai Fang ranked eighth, and lastly, Jeong Hancheol ranked ninth overall and was the last member to be announced.
On May 18, following the conclusion of Exo Planet 999, they opened the group's official Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram accounts, plus other accounts on several social media platforms online. On all of the group's social media accounts, a teaser was posted showcasing the group's logo which had previously been revealed during the final episode of the show. The official YouTube channel was also opened the same day.
From May 22 to May 24, official member profiles were launched for all of the nine boys. On May 27, the group's VLIVE channel was officially opened. The following day on May 28, H6bble had their first VLIVE and got to spend some time with their fans. It was further announced by the company that the group would be active on all SNS accounts for the time being until their official debut. It was later confirmed that the group would be making their debut sometime in June and were currently working on preparations for their debut album.
On June 5, the group's first official logo was unveiled.
2022: Debut with First Launch, "Your Gravity", "SUN", fandom name and colors reveal, Road To Legion, Dualight[]
On June 14, a mysterious message teaser was posted on all their SNS accounts which revealed that the group would be making their debut on June 23 with their debut mini-album, First Launch. The day after on June 15, the group's debut schedule was posted which revealed the following dates and full timeline on when concept photos, teasers, and more would be released.
On June 16, the first set of concept photos was released. The following day on June 17, the second set of concept photos was released. The last set of concept photos was posted on June 18. On June 19, the full track list for the album was revealed. The first M/V teaser was posted the next day on June 20. The second M/V teaser was also posted the day after on June 21.
On June 22, a day before their official debut, the group held a special VLIVE in celebration of finally making their debut. They all talked amongst each other, answering questions from fans and sharing their individual thoughts on having the lucky opportunity to debut. On the same day, it was reported that their final pre-order sales for their debut mini-album had sold over 251,000 copies.
The group officially debuted on June 23, 2022. The day after on June 24, H6bble achieved their first ever win on the, Smile Groove Music Show. On the day of their debut, it was reported that their debut mini album had sold over 162,000 copies on its first day. The music video for "1 of 9" reached a total of 7 million views in the first 24 hours on YouTube. Three days after their debut, the title track, "1 of 9" charted for the first time on digital charts; reaching the position of #83 on the Bugs Chart. From there on, the song's position on several charts began to rise steadily and even entered for the first time on other charts. The group later achieved back-to-back wins on June 26 on various music show programs such as The Shining Star, and Hallyumak. The group later got their fourth win on June 28 on Music Rank. Additionally, the group garnered their fifth win on July 1, once again on the Smile Groove Music Show. It was announced on June 30, a week after their debut that the group sold a total of over 224,000 copies of their debut mini album in its first week of release.
The group later released their first digital single titled, "Your Gravity" on June 30 due to their collaboration with the Samsung X Source Project. They later released their second digital single titled, "SUN" after participating in the Summer Smiles Project; the single was also included in a collaborative album titled, Summer Smiles that was later released on August 1.
On July 23, the group announced their official fandom name and colors after finishing their debut promotions.
On October 4, Fang re-joined his company and former group, HEART2HEART to promote Tainted Heart with them. Following the end of the group's promotions, Fang resumed his activities as H6bble member.
On November 22, it was revealed by Mnet that the group would participating in a new reality survival show, Road To Legion. The show is set to air in January 2023.
On November 26, another mysterious message teaser was posted on all of their SNS accounts confirming the rumors that the group would be making their first comeback in early December. The comeback would feature their second mini-album, Dualight. MAKEONE described the album as something that showcases the group's duality through their music. The group had their first ever comeback on December 4, 2022. The title track "HUE+ME" expressed the group's charming and colorful charms and showed a vibrant sound to listeners. It was reported that the album sold over a total of 159,000 copies on its first day of release. Following the album's release, the group achieved their first win for "HUE+ME" and sixth win overall on December 9, 2022. Praised for the youthful vibes, the title track gained attention and slowly made its way up various digital charts; even charting for the first time on the MelOn Top 100. The group garnered more wins on several music shows such as Hallyumak, Music Box, and The Shining Star.
It was announced that the group would be participating in the Christmas Wishes Project, following their participation in the Summer Smiles Project. The group will release a special digital single that will be included in the collaborative album, Christmas Wishes.
2023: Japanese debut with "H6BBLE AIRLINES", Comeback with Triple-Check, 1st anniversary[]
Following a busy yet successful year in 2022, the group's label MAKEONE announced that H6bble would be preparing to showcase more of themselves as artists in the new year. It was announced on February 19 that the group was currently in the preparations for their upcoming Japanese debut. The next day, on February 20, H6bble's Japanese SNS accounts was opened on all social media platforms.
On February 21, a mysterious photo teaser of different planes were posted without any context on the group's accounts. Although left in utter confusion, fans were excited for the group's first release in the new year. The following day it was announced by the group that they would be releasing their first Japanese single album titled "H6BBLE AIRLINES" on March 12. The album would include the group's Japanese debut title track "At Your Service" along with Japanese versions of their respective Korean title tracks, "1 of 9" and "HUE+ME" and an original song titled "Blooming". The debut received attention from netizens in Japan because of the music video's bewildering and eye-catching concept. Throughout the entirety of March, they held several showcases and music stages in Japan to promote their song and album.
After their restless yet well-received Japanese debut, many began to wonder when the group would have another Korean comeback since their last release was back in early December. With the group's first anniversary coming up in June, fans hoped that they would be able to see the group have a successful comeback especially before celebrating their official one year together. On May 2, it was announced by MAKEONE that the group would be coming back in early June and that the month would "...hold special surprises for D1scoveries" since it was the group's first anniversary.
In mid-May, once again a mysterious teaser was posted on the group's official SNS account. It was announced that they would be coming back on June 1 with their third mini album titled Triple-Check. Along with the posting of the group's concept photos and other content, a special calendar named "Countdown To H6bb1e" was posted and was described to be a countdown for the group's first anniversary. The event officially began on June 3, two days after the album's release, and the group released special pieces of content for their fans. The title track "TBA" expressed a new sound from the group and featured a different concept that was more "contrasting" with their original bubblegum pop concept. It was reported that the album sold over a total of 180,000 copies on its first day of release. After the album's release, fans had mixed reactions towards the title track itself, many talking about "how they couldn't get used to it". Albeit praised for showing something fresh, the title track continued to gain mixed reactions from fans and the general public caught on.
2024: Radical Voyager[]
Members[]
All member positions are purely based on speculation by fans since no positions have been officially announced yet.
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Agency | |||
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| English | Korean | Japanese | Chinese | ||||
| 6 | Guiying | 구이잉 | グイーン | 桂英 | Leader, Main Dancer | EXCLUSIVE Entertainment | |
| 8 | Fang | 팡 | ファング | 方 | Lead Rapper | Picture Music | |
| 7 | Hayato | 하야토 | ハヤト | 隼人 | N/A | PVP Artist Academy | |
| 5 | Xinyi | 신이 | シニー | 信义 | Main Vocalist | Member's Market | |
| 1 | Hyunsu | 현수 | ヒュンス | 贤秀 | Main Rapper, Center | BBB Entertainment | |
| 2 | Yuta | 유타 | ユウタ | 裕太 | Lead Vocalist | Laurel Promotion | |
| 3 | Katsuro | 카츠로 | カツロ | 胜郎 | / | Lead Dancer | Individual |
| 4 | Taewon | 태원 | テヲン | 泰元 | N/A | BE.WARE Creative | |
| 9 | Hancheol | 한철 | ハンチョル | 韩铁 | Maknae | RBW Entertainment | |
Additional Info[]
| Name | Color | Emoji |
|---|---|---|
| Guiying | Everlasting Green | 🐝 |
| Fang | Bittersweet Tangerine | 🐻 |
| Hayato | Raspberry Blue | 🦔 |
| Xinyi | Royal Lavender | 🕊️ |
| Hyunsu | La Vie En Rose | 🐶 |
| Yuta | Flamboyant Salmon | 🐿️ |
| Katsuro | Fancy Rouge | 🐔 |
| Taewon | Icy Peppermint | 🐻❄️ |
| Hancheol | Sweet Honey | 🐲 |
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Discography[]
Korean[]Studio albums[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
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Japanese[]Singles[]
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Concerts[]
Concert participation[]
- IDOL-CON 2022 (2022)
- HYPECON 2022 (2022)
- KCON 2022 LA (2022)
- KCON 2022 Japan (2022)
- KCON 2023 LA (2023)
Showcases[]
- Our First Launch (2022)
- A Sweet Dualight (2022)
- Let's Triple-Check (2023)
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Network |
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| 2022 | Exo Planet 999 | Mnet |
| 2022 | Road To Legion | Mnet |
Awards and nominations[]
Music show wins[]
| Song | Music show | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "1 of 9" | Smile Groove Music Show | June 24, 2022 |
| The Shining Star | June 26, 2022 | |
| Hallyumak | June 26, 2022 | |
| Smile Groove Music Show | July 1, 2022 | |
| "HUE+ME" | Smile Groove Music Show | December 9, 2022 |
| Hallyumak | December 11, 2022 | |
| The Shining Star | December 11, 2022 | |
| Music Box | December 13, 2022 | |
| Total wins | 8 |
Award show wins[]
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Rising Artist Awards | 2022 | Best Rookie Group - Male | H6bble | Nominated |
| Best Debut Song | "1 of 9" | Won | ||
| Legacy Award - Group | H6bble | Won | ||
| Rookie of the Year (Daesang) | H6bble | Nominated | ||
| Shining Groove Awards | Rookie Vocal Performance Of The Year | "1 of 9" | Won | |
| The Collective Performing Arts Awards | Male Rookie Of The Year | H6bble | Won | |
| Seoul Music Performance Awards | Best New Male Group | H6bble | Won | |
| Hottest Trend Award | H6bble | Nominated | ||
| Rookie Song Of The Year | "1 of 9" | Nominated | ||
| MBS Artist Awards | Best New Artist | H6bble | Nominated | |
| The Origin Awards | Male Rookie Of The Year | H6bble | Nominated |
Trivia[]
- Multiple members were or are members of other groups.
- Yuta is a former member of E:ST.
- Fang is a member of HEART2HEART.
- Hancheol is a former member of TRINITY.
- Guiying is a former member of DIEHARD.
- Multiple members were tv personalities or popular in social media.
- Hancheol was a contestant on Produce X 101 and SOL PUZZLE.
- Fang was a contestant on Produce Camp 2021.
- Guiying was also a contestant on Produce Camp 2021.
- On Exo Planet 999, H6bble was teased as a "global boy group".
- The group is made up of members from South Korea, Japan and China.
- The group's ratio is 3C:3K:3J.
- The group has plans on making their debut in places other than just South Korea.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
TBA
Pictorial[]
TBA
Miscellaneous[]
Official logo
Exo Planet 999