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Xdinary Heroes
Xdinary Heroes in 2023; from left to right: Jun Han, Jooyeon, Jungsu, Gaon, Gunil, and O.de
Xdinary Heroes in 2023
From left to right: Jun Han, Jooyeon, Jungsu, Gaon, Gunil, and O.de
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2021 (2021)–present
Labels
Members
  • Gunil
  • Jungsu
  • Gaon
  • O.de
  • Jun Han
  • Jooyeon
Websitexdinaryheroes.jype.com

Xdinary Heroes (Korean: 엑스디너리 히어로즈; RR: Ekseudineori Hieorojeu) is a South Korean rock band under JYP Entertainment's sub-label, Studio J. They officially debuted on December 6, 2021, with the single "Happy Death Day". The band consists of six members: Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon. All of the members are involved in writing, composing, and producing the music of the band.[1] The band's name is shortened form of "Extraordinary Heroes", meaning "anyone can become a hero".[2]

History

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2021: Formation and debut with "Happy Death Day"

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On November 1, JYP Entertainment released a teaser titled "Heroes Are Coming" hinting at a new group to debut.[2] A week later, on November 8, the logo and name of the group were revealed and the group's official social media accounts were launched.[3] Jooyeon was officially announced as the group's first member, followed by O.de, Gaon, Jun Han, Jungsu, and Gunil from November 15–20.[4] On November 22–27, teasers were released revealing the positions of the members, starting with Jooyeon playing the bass on November 22, followed by O.de playing the synthesizer on the November 23, Gaon playing the electric guitar on the November 24, Jun Han playing the electric guitar on the November 25, Jungsu on the keyboard on the November 26, and Gunil playing the drums on the November 27. It was revealed that Jungsu and O.de initially trained to be in a K-pop group, but were later told they would be in a band.[5]

On December 6, Xdinary Heroes debuted with the single "Happy Death Day". The song debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales.[6]

2022–present: Hello, World!, Overload, and further releases

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On June 28, 2022, Xdinary Heroes announced they would be releasing their first extended play Hello, World! on July 20.[7]

On September 16, the band announced their second extended play Overload, to be released on November 4.[8] On October 19, the group announced their first solo concert "Stage ♭ : Overture" would be held on December 16–18.[9] On October 30, it announced that Overload release would be postponed due to the national mourning period following the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush incident that happened a day earlier.[10] On November 6, JYP Entertainment announced the group would be releasing Overload on November 11.[11] The EP debuted at number 14 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.[12]

On March 6, 2023, the band announced that they plan to release a new album on April.[13] On March 31, Xdinary Heroes announced an album showcase for their upcoming album.[14] On April 7, the band announced their third EP, Deadlock, released on April 26.[15]

Members

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List of members and roles.[1][16]

  • Gunil (건일) – leader, drums, vocals
  • Jungsu (정수) – vocals, keyboard
  • Gaon (가온) – rap, vocals, guitar
  • O.de (오드) – rap, vocals, synthesizer, keyboard
  • Jun Han (준한) – guitar, vocals
  • Jooyeon (주연) – vocals, bass

Discography

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Main article: Xdinary Heroes discography
  • Troubleshooting (2024)

Videography

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Music videos

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Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Happy Death Day" 2021 725 (SL8 Visual Lab) [17]
"Test Me" 2022 [18]
"Strawberry Cake" [19]
"Hair Cut" [20]
"Freakin' Bad" 2023 [21]
"Good Enough"
"Dear H."
"Break The Break" Bang Jae-yeob [22]
"PLUTO" Unknown
"Little Things" 2024 Novvkim [23]
"Boy Comics" INSP (Koinrush) [24]
"Love and Fear" [25]
"Save Me" SUIKO (Koinrush) [26]
"Instead!" [27]
"Night Before The End" Novvkim [28]

Filmography

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Web shows

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2021–present Xdinary Heroes: Xtra Files Behind the scenes of the band's music promotion [29]
Xdinary Heroes Begins Pre-debut reality show [29]
2022–present Xdinary Days Reality show on band's music production and overseas trips [30]
Xh's Rock The World Weekly variety show, 3 seasons [31]
2021 Xdinary Heroes: Xqxa 15 episodes [29]
2023 Xdinary Heroes Knock Down Debate Debate series, 6 episodes [citation needed]

Concerts and tours

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Headlining concerts

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Xdinary Heroes Stage ♭ : Overture
Date City Country Venue / Platform[32]
December 16, 2022 Seoul South Korea Olympic Hall
Beyond Live[A]
December 17, 2022
December 18, 2022

Headlining tours

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Break the Brake World Tour

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Concert dates
Date City Country Venue Ref.
November 3, 2023 Seoul South Korea Yes24 Hall
Beyond Live[B] 		[33]
November 4, 2023
November 5, 2023
November 11, 2023 Paris France Bataclan
November 13, 2023 London United Kingdom O2 Academy Islington
November 15, 2023 Frankfurt Germany Batschkapp
November 17, 2023 Madrid Spain Wizink Center
November 20, 2023 Milan Italy Magazzini Generali
November 22, 2023 Warsaw Poland Progresja
March 2, 2024 Jakarta Indonesia The Kasablanka Hall [34]
March 8, 2024 Taipei Taiwan Zepp New Taipei
March 17, 2024 Singapore Singapore Esplanade Theatre
March 23, 2024 Manila Philippines New Frontier Theater
March 31, 2024 Bangkok Thailand Ultra Arena

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Genie Music Awards 2022 Best Male Rookie Xdinary Heroes Nominated [35]
Golden Disc Awards 2022 Rookie Artist of the Year Nominated [36]
MAMA Awards 2022 Best Band Performance "Happy Death Day" Won [37]
Best New Male Artist Xdinary Heroes Won
Artist of the Year Longlisted
Song of the Year "Happy Death Day" Longlisted
2023 Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 Xdinary Heroes Nominated [38]
Seoul Music Awards 2024 Band Award Xdinary Heroes Won [39]
Hanteo Music Awards 2023 Special Award - Band Xdinary Heroes Won [40]

Notes

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  1. ^ For December 18 show only.
  2. ^ November 5 only.

References

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