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**V01D** is a five-member band debuted by IX Entertainment on March 11, 2026, with their 1st mini-album *'01'*. The group’s name merges “Void” (emptiness) and “01” (excellence / No. 1), symbolizing the act of filling an empty space with emotion and energy to create a dense, cohesive sound. The “01” in both the debut album title *'01'* and the group name reflects the same ambitious vision—to claim the top spot, whether in music or visuals.
V01D holds the distinction of being **IX Entertainment’s first official band project**, making them the label’s inaugural band. Featuring a traditional band lineup—vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums—the group boasts a multinational roster comprising members from Korea, Japan, and Korean-American backgrounds. Standing over 180 cm tall (averaging approximately 183 cm), all members possess striking physical presence; equally integral to the group’s identity is the convergence of five individuals with diverse artistic backgrounds—classical, musical theater, jazz, indie, and survival-show experience.
Their positioning is clear-cut: V01D represents a fresh wave of audience-friendly K-bands that prioritize live performance, raw charisma, and approachability over idol-style polish. In its review of the debut title track *“Tug of War,”* English-language media outlet *The Kraze* hailed V01D as “a serious contender threatening The Rose’s throne.”
The lineup was completed when four individuals with diverse backgrounds joined leader Song Yu-chan’s initial vision of “forming a band.” This fusion of disparate musical roots—classical, musical theater, jazz, house, and ballad—defines BOID’s sonic identity.
| Member | Position | Nationality | Pre-debut Background / Notable Traits | |---|---|---|---| | **Song Yu-chan** | Drums / **Leader** | South Korean | Founding member who dreamed of forming a band; former drum instructor. Prefers ballads and J-rock. | | **Jung Ji-seop** | Guitar / Vocals | South Korean | **Debuted in 2019 with group 2Z.** Former fashion model; has indie band experience. Influenced by THE 1975. | | **Jo Ju-yeon** | Vocals | South Korean | Theater major (aspiring actor); trained in musical theater. Joined after appearing on Mnet’s *Steel Heart Club*. Influenced by WOODZ. | | **Kevin Park** | Keyboard / Vocals | Korean-American | Trained in classical piano and violin from childhood. Prepared for *Boys Planet* → appeared on *Steel Heart Club* before joining. Influenced by Official髭男dism. | | **Shin Nosuke** | Bass | Japanese | Jazz bass major; orchestral performance experience. Joined via local audition in Japan. Influenced by King Gnu. |
**Formation Narrative** — Beginning with leader Song Yu-chan’s dream, the five-member lineup gradually came together: Jung Ji-seop (former model and indie musician), Jo Ju-yeon and Kevin Park (both alumni of Mnet’s *Steel Heart Club*), and Shin Nosuke (a jazz bassist who joined through an audition held in Japan). The core of this lineup lies precisely in how five distinct career paths—drum instructor, fashion model, aspiring musical theater performer, survival-show contestant, and jazz specialist—converged into one band.
**The Dual Tension — Visuals and Live Performance** A “tall-physique band,” with all members standing over 180 cm (averaging approximately 183 cm), formed one pillar of their early marketing strategy. In interviews, members stated outright: “We’re not idols, but we’re confident in our visuals” (*DailyAn*), and “Whether it’s music or visuals, we aim to top the charts” (*The Fact*). The other pillar is live performance ability—during their debut week on music shows, they earned praise for both instrumental and vocal prowess. Their debut title track, “Tug of War,” also reflects this group identity: a taut, balanced tug-of-war between these two forces.
**Eclectic Musical Backgrounds** Classical training (Kevin Park, Shinnosuke), musical theater (Jo Juyeon), jazz (Shinnosuke), indie and house (Jeong Jiseop), and ballad/J-Rock (Song Yu-chan) converge within the group. Even their individually cited musical influences—THE 1975, WOODZ, Official髭男dism, and King Gnu—diverge stylistically. They also possess strong self-production capabilities: the pre-released track “ROCKROCK(樂樂)” features lyrics, composition, and arrangement by all members, while members contributed lyrics to album tracks “The One” and “LUNA.”
**International Fanbase** Even prior to debut, reactions began forming across international communities—including English-language reviews on *The Kraze* and discussions on the *KProfiles* forum. “Tug of War” was added to Spotify and distributed globally from the outset, establishing an international fanbase early on.
**Pre-debut (February 2026)** On February 5–6, 2026, their debut was officially announced. At midnight on February 6, a logo motion video was released, previewing a “March debut with a double title track,” and the five members were revealed for the first time. On the same day, news reports surfaced about “Cho Joo-yeon and Kevin Park, alumni of *Still Heart Club*,” leveraging the survival show’s buzz as a catalyst for fan acquisition. The framing of the group as the “183 cm-average visual band” also began appearing in media coverage at this time.
**Debut (March 2026)** They debuted with the pre-released track “ROCKROCK(樂樂),” showcasing their self-composed capabilities ahead of debut. Then, on March 11 at 6 PM KST, they officially debuted with their 1st mini-album *'01'* and its title track “Tug of War” MV. Their debut journey began with a showcase in Daehak-ro (Hyehwa), followed by their first music show performance on Mnet’s *M Countdown* on March 12 (MPD official VCR released). From March 12 to 15, they appeared on all major weekly music shows—*Music Bank*, *Show! Music Core*, and *Inkigayo*—completing their debut week across all programs.
**Post-Debut (April–May 2026)** On April 28, their first solo live concert, *2026 journey #01*, was officially announced. On May 17 at 5 PM KST, they held a standing-only solo concert titled *journey #01* at Hongdae Space Brick, performing all tracks from *'01'* (“The One,” “LUNA,” “Tug of War,” and “ROCKROCK”) live. **During the finale, they officially unveiled their fandom name, “D10V (Diove).”** Hosting a solo concert and launching an official fandom just two months after debut signaled rapid fanbase consolidation.
**1st Mini Album “01”** (2026‑03‑11) Released in two versions (standard / platform) with a total of 4 tracks. It blends rock‑based foundations with lyrical melodies and intense raw emotions.
| Track | Category | Notes | |---|---|---| | **Tug of War** | Title track | Rock‑based debut title track. MV released. Listed on Spotify | | **ROCKROCK (樂樂)** | Double title / pre‑release | All members participated in lyric, composition, and arrangement. Praised for its clean pop‑rock sound | | **The One** | Album track | Member lyric contribution | | **LUNA** | Album track | Member lyric contribution |
Initial sales and Hanteo/Circle chart figures are not available from public sources.
**D10V (D10V)** The fandom name is a reversed arrangement of the group’s name “V01D,” embodying the meaning “Dream In Our V01D (우리들의 보이드를 꿈꾸다).” It was first revealed at the finale of their first solo concert, “journey #01,” on May 17, 2026. Establishing a fandom name alongside a solo concert just about two months after debut places it at a pivotal point in the early narrative of V01D.
**Jung Jiseop’s Re-debut** — Guitarist and vocalist Jung Jiseop had already debuted in 2019 with the group 2Z. He returned to the stage as a member of BOID after stints as a model and indie band musician—making him the member with the longest career timeline within the group’s lineup.
**Connection to Survival Shows** — Jo Juyeon and Kevin Park are alumni of Mnet’s *Steel Heart Club*. Prior to that, Kevin Park had also prepared for *Boys Planet*. The two members’ survival-show backgrounds served as a conduit for drawing pre-debut attention from audition-show fandoms.
**Original Content** — The official YouTube channel features music videos (“Tug of War”, “ROCKROCK”), Highlight Medley ‘01, member-specific performance videos, and a vlog series—all organized into playlists. In interviews, the members highlight “friend-like” familiarity and freedom as their core concept.
**Unconfirmed Information** — Members’ birthdates and ages, initial sales figures, chart rankings, streaming metrics, the exact pre-release date of “ROCKROCK”, and the duration of pre-debut training have not been verified in publicly available sources.