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N.SSign

N.SSign (Korean: 엔싸인; RR: Enssain; stylized as n.SSign) is a South Korean boy band formed through Channel A's reality competition Stars Awakening [ko] in 2022 and managed by n.CH Entertainment. The group consists of ten members: Kazuta, Hyun, Eddie, Doha, Junhyeok, Sungyun, Robin, Hanjun, Laurence, and Huiwon. They debuted on August 9, 2023, with the extended play (EP) Birth of Cosmo.

N.SSign
N.SSign in August 2023 From left to right: Eddie, Junhyeok, Robin, Kazuta, Hanjun, Sangyun, Huiwon, Doha, and Laurence
N.SSign in August 2023
From left to right: Eddie, Junhyeok, Robin, Kazuta, Hanjun, Sangyun, Huiwon, Doha, and Laurence
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2023–present
Labelsn.CH
Members
  • Kazuta
  • Eddie
  • Doha
  • Junhyeok
  • Sungyun
  • Robin
  • Hanjun
  • Laurence
  • Huiwon
Past members
  • Hyun
Websitenssignworld.com

Career

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Pre-debut and formation through Stars Awakening

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Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. In 2018, Doha competed in the survival reality show Under Nineteen.[1][2] Junhyeok is a member of the boy group Withus.[citation needed] In 2019, Robin competed in the survival reality show World Klass.[3] However, he didn't made it into the final lineup.[citation needed] In 2020, Robin and Hanjun competed in the survival reality show Cap-Teen.[4] They didn't made it to the cut.[citation needed] In 2021, Huiwon competed in the survival reality show Loud.[citation needed] He didn't made it to the first round.

On January 2, 2023, N.SSign released a special single album titled Woo Woo, containing the lead track of the same name and the track "Have All Except You".[5] On April 18, the group released a pre-debut EP titled Salty, along with the lead track of the same name.[6] A reissue of the EP titled Monologue was released on May 27, along with the lead track of the same name.[7]

2023–present: Debut with Birth of Cosmo, Happy & and Tiger

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On August 9, 2023, N.SSign debuted with the EP Birth of Cosmo, along with its lead track "Wormhole".[8] A pre-release single "Higher" was released nine days prior on July 31.[9] On October 9, member Doha was announced to be on temporary hiatus due to health reasons.[10] The group held their first Japanese concert titled Birth of Cosmo on November 11 and 12 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo,[11] which also marks member Doha's return to the group.[12] On November 29, the group released their first Japanese single "New Star", which also features the Japanese version of "Wormhole" and "Higher".[13]

On February 15, 2024, N.SSign released their second EP Happy &, along with its three title tracks "Happy &", "Funk Jam", and "Love, Love, Love Love Love!".[14] On June 24, member Eddie was announced to be on hiatus.[15] A reissue of Happy &, titled Tiger, will be released on July 18, 2024, along with the title track of the same name.[16][17] On August 5, member Hyun was announced to have departed from the group.[18]

Members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Extended plays

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List of EPs with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[19] 		JPN
[20] 		JPN
Cmb.
[21] 		JPN
Hot
[22]
Salty — —[A] — —
Birth of Cosmo
  • Released: August 9, 2023
  • Label: n.CH Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 3 6 8 —
Happy &
  • Released: February 15, 2024
  • Label: n.CH Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 1 12 21 41
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Reissue extended plays

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List of reissue EPs with selected details
Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[19] 		JPN
[20] 		JPN
Cmb.
[21]
Monologue
  • Released: May 27, 2023
  • Label: n.CH Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Tiger
  • Released: July 18, 2024
  • Label: n.CH Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 11 18 29
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Single albums

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List of single albums with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
Dig.
[30]
Woo Woo
  • Released: January 2, 2023
  • Label: n.CH Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 12

Singles

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Korean singles

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List of Korean singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[31]
"Woo Woo" 2023 — Woo Woo
"Salty" — Salty
"Monologue" — Monologue
"Higher" — Birth of Cosmo
"Wormhole" —
"Happy &" 2024 173 Happy &
"Funk Jam" —
"Love, Love, Love Love Love!" —
"Tiger (New Flavour)" — Tiger
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Japanese singles

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List of Japanese singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
JPN
[32] 		JPN
Cmb.
[33] 		JPN
Hot
[34]
"New Star" 2023 3 6 17 Non-album singles
"Everblue" 2024 5 10 40

Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album Ref.
"In Summer" 2022 Stars Awakening OST [37]
"Sound Candy" 2023 Sound Candy OST [38]

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
DL
[39]
"Wormhole" (Japanese version) 2023 72 "New Star"

Concerts and tours

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Birth of Cosmo

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Date (2023) City Country Venue Attendance
November 11 Tokyo Japan Ariake Arena 24,000
November 12

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Golden Disc Awards 2023 Rookie of the Year N.SSign Nominated [40]
Hanteo Music Awards 2023 Rookie of the Year – Male Nominated [41]
Seoul Music Awards 2023 Y Global Special Award Won [42]
Rookie of the Year Nominated [43]

Notes

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  1. ^ Salty did not enter the Oricon Albums Chart as it was not released physically, but peaked at number 17 on the Digital Albums Chart[23]

References

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  8. ^ Yoo, Byeong-cheol (August 9, 2023). "엔싸인, 9일 데뷔 앨범 'BIRTH OF COSMO' 발매…선주문 21만 장 기록" [n.SSign releases debut album ‘BIRTH OF COSMO’ on the 9th... Pre-orders reached 210,000 copies] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Yoo, Byeong-cheol (July 31, 2023). "엔싸인, 'Higher' 日 아이튠즈 K팝 차트 상위권 등극…글로벌 도약 시작" [n.SSign, 'Higher' reaches the top of Japan's iTunes K-pop chart... Start of global leap forward] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (October 9, 2023). "엔싸인, 8인 체제 후속 활동 "멤버 도하 컨디션 난조..회복 집중" [공식]" [N.SSign, follow-up activities with 8 members "Member Doha's condition is poor... Focus on recovery" [Official]]. Star News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Jeong, Bit (November 16, 2023). "엔싸인, 日 정식 데뷔 전 아레나 접수…2만 4천 관객 열광" [n.SSign accepts Arena before official debut in Japan… 24,000 audience enthusiasm] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kang, Mi-kyung (November 16, 2023). "엔싸인, 日 아리아케 아레나 뒤흔들었다! '버스 오브 코스모' 뜨거운 반응" [N.SSign, Japan's Ariake Arena shook up! 'Birth of Cosmo' hot response]. ETNews. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Jang, Woo-young (November 29, 2023). "'대형 신인' 엔싸인, 오늘(29일) 日 데뷔 싱글 'NEW STAR' 발매" [‘Big rookie’ n.SSign releases Japanese debut single ‘NEW STAR’ today (29th)] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Jang, Woo-young (February 6, 2024). "'수록곡 맛집' 엔싸인, 버릴 트랙이 없다..트리플 타이틀곡 컴백" (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  15. ^ @nSSign_official (June 24, 2024). "엔싸인 에디 향후 활동 안내" [N.SSign's Eddie future activities] (Tweet). Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Kang, Seo-jung (June 28, 2024). 엔싸인, 2달만에 초고속 컴백..7월 리패키지 앨범 발매 [N.SSign, quick comeback after 2 months...repackage album released in July] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 29, 2024 – via Naver.
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  18. ^ @nSSign_official (August 5, 2024). "현 엔싸인 활동 종료 안내" [Hyun of N.SSign termination notice] (Tweet). Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ a b Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  20. ^ a b "n.SSignのアルバム売". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "n.SSignの合算アルバム売". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  22. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums:
  23. ^ a b オリコン週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2023年04月17日～2023年04月23日 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking April 17, 2023 – April 23, 2023]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  24. ^ Total sales in South Korea for Birth of Cosmo:
  25. ^ Total sales in Japan for Birth of Cosmo:
  26. ^ Cumulative Sales of Happy &:
  27. ^ Total sales in Japan for Happy &:
  28. ^ Cumulative Sales of Tiger:
  29. ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年07月22日～2024年07月28日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking July 22, 2024 – July 28, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  30. ^ a b オリコン週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2023年01月02日～2023年01月08日 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking January 2, 2023 – January 8, 2023]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  31. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
    • "Happy &". Circle Chart. February 11–17, 2024. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
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  33. ^ "n.SSignの合算シングル売". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  34. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
  35. ^ Total sales for "New Star":
  36. ^ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2024年10月07日～2024年10月13日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking October 7, 2024 – October 13, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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  38. ^ Son, Bong-seok (July 4, 2023). "엔싸인(n.SSign), '소리사탕' 마지막 OST '바다숲' 발매" [n.SSign releases ‘Sea Forest’, the final OST for ‘Sound Candy’] (in Korean). Sports kyunghyang. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  39. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Download Songs:
  40. ^ 38th GDA:
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