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Tempest
Tempest in September 2023 L–R: Eunchan, Hwarang (former), Hyuk, LEW, Hanbin, Hyeongseop, and Taerae
Tempest in September 2023
L–R: Eunchan, Hwarang (former), Hyuk, LEW, Hanbin, Hyeongseop, and Taerae
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop, hip hop
Years active2022–present
Labels
SpinoffsHyeongseop X Euiwoong
Members
  • Hanbin
  • Hyeongseop
  • Hyuk
  • Eunchan
  • Lew
  • Taerae
Past members
  • Hwarang
Websiteyhfamily.co.kr/TEMPEST

Tempest (Korean: 템페스트; RR: Tempeseuteu, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Yuehua Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Hanbin, Hyeongseop, Hyuk, Eunchan, Lew, and Taerae. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, member Hwarang left the group in August 2024. They made their debut on March 2, 2022, with the extended play (EP) It's Me, It's We.

History

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Pre-debut

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Members

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Hyeongseop and Lew both participated in Mnet's reality television competition Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017.[1] Lew was eliminated in the third round ranking 23rd and Hyeongseop was eliminated in the final episode ranking 16th.[2] They debuted as Hyeongseop X Euiwoong on November 2, 2017, with the single "It Will Be Good".[3]

Hwarang, under the name Song Jae-won, competed on MBC's reality television competition Under Nineteen in 2018.[4][5] He was eliminated in episode 12 after placing 11th in the performance team and 32nd overall.

Hanbin competed in Mnet's reality television competition I-Land in 2020.[6] He was eliminated in part 2 and ranked 10th. In October 2020, he held an online fan meeting called "!00%".[7] In December 2020, he opened his official Twitter account, and performed a pre-opening stage at Big Hit NYEL Concert with the song "I&Credible."[8] On June 2, 2021, it was announced that Hanbin had left Belift Lab and signed an exclusive contract with Yuehua Entertainment.[9]

Group

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On June 8, 2021, Yue Hua Entertainment officially trademarked three names: Tempest, TPST, and 템페스트.

On October 4, Star News reported that Yue Hua would be debuting a new boy group in the second half of 2021. It was also stated in the article that the group would go by the name "Tempest" and that Hyungseop and Euiwoong, who had previously debuted as the duo HyeongseopXEuiwoong, would be a part of the group's lineup.

On December 31, the group's official SNS accounts were opened along with the motion video of their logo and on January 3, 2022, teaser photos for the seven members were released.

2022: Debut with It's Me, It's We, Shining Up and On and On

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Tempest was originally scheduled to debut on February 21, 2022,[10] however, on February 14, Yuehua Entertainment announced that they would be postponing the group's debut to March 2, 2022, as all the seven members of the group tested positive for COVID-19.[11] The group made their official debut on March 2, 2022, with their debut EP It's Me, It's We.[12]

The group made their first comeback on August 29, 2022, with their second EP Shining Up.[13] On September 18, Tempest got their 1st Inkigayo Hot Stage win in Inkigayo, with over 10,000 votes.

On November 22, 2022, the group released their third EP On and On.[14] On November 30, Tempest got their first ever official win in Korean music show Show Champion with song "Dragon".

2023: The Calm Before the Storm and Into the Tempest

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The group released their fourth EP The Calm Before the Storm, on April 17, 2023.[15]

On June 19, Tempest released an ID clip for their first solo concert 2023 Tempest Show Con [T-OUR] will be held on August 12 and 13 at SK Handball Stadium. On June 20, Tempest announced that their first solo concert will also be held in Japan. On August 25, Tempest announced another date for their concert - this time in Macau.

On September 20, 2023, the group came back with their first single album Into the Tempest.[16]

On September 27, Tempest got their second win in Show Champion with song "Vroom Vroom". Later, the group got their first ever win on Korean show Music Bank also with the song "Vroom Vroom".

On October 19, Yuehua Entertainment announced that Hwarang would undergo surgery for his injured shoulder and would be going on hiatus to recover.

2024–present: Tempest Voyage, Japanese debut with Bang! and Hwarang's departure

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On January 8, it was announced that Tempest would release their Japanese pre-debut single "Baddest Behavior" on January 31 as the ending theme for anime Run for Money: The Great Mission.[17]

On February 8, Tempest announced their first fan concert 2024 TEMPEST Fan Concert [UNiEVERSITY] would be held on April 13 and 14 at Yonsei University Auditorium.

On February 16, Tempest released a poster through their SNS account hints their upcoming new album set to release on March 11.[18] On February 19, Tempest revealed their fifth EP Tempest Voyage, through the released of scheduler image.[19]

On February 25, Nippon Columbia announced that Tempest would debut in Japan with the first Japanese EP Bang!, on April 10.[20]

On March 6, Yuehua announced that Hwarang's activities have been suspended following personal controversies.[21] After five months of being on hiatus, Hwarang's contract with Yuehua has been terminated and he would depart from the group. Tempest would continue to promote as a six-member group thereafter.[22]

Members

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Adapted from Yuehua Entertainment's website:[23]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[24] 		JPN
[25] 		JPN
Hot
[26]
It's Me, It's We
Track listing
  1. "Bad News"
  2. "Just a Little Bit"
  3. "Find Me"
  4. "Next to You" (있을게)
  5. "Bad at Love"
 2 — —
Shining Up
  • Released: August 29, 2022
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Young & Wild"
  2. "Can't Stop Shining"
  3. "Only One Day" (하루만)
  4. "Start Up"
 2 — —
On and On
  • Released: November 22, 2022
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Taste the Feeling"
  2. "Dragon" (飛上)
  3. "Loving Number"
  4. "Raise Me Up"
 1 — —
The Calm Before the Storm (폭풍전야)
  • Released: April 17, 2023[15]
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Eye of the Storm (폭풍의 눈)"
  2. "Dangerous" (난장)
  3. "Freak Show"
  4. "I'll Be There"
 4 19 —
Voyage
  • Released: March 11, 2024
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Lighthouse"
  2. "There"
  3. "B.O.K"
  4. "Slow Motion"
 1 21 19
Bang!
  • Released: April 10, 2024
  • Label: Nippon Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 — 7 7

Single albums

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List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[24]
Into the Tempest
(폭풍 속으로)
  • Released: September 20, 2023
  • Label: Yuehua Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 2

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[37] 		VIE
Hot
[38]
Korean
"Bad News" 2022 164 54 It's Me, It's We
"Can't Stop Shining" 10 — Shining Up
"Dragon (飛上)" 23 — On & On
"Dangerous" (난장) 2023 108 — The Calm Before the Storm
"Vroom Vroom" 31 97 Into the Tempest
"Lighthouse" 2024 19 — Tempest Voyage
Japanese
"Baddest Behavior" 2024 30 — Non-album single
"Bang!" — — Bang!
"Bubble Gum" — — Bubble Gum
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Videography

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Music videos

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Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Bad News" 2022 Kwon Yong-soo
(Studio Saccharin) 		[39]
"Can't Stop Shining" Kim Zi-young
(FantazyLab) 		[40]
"Young & Wild" Song Jung-hwan [41]
"Dragon" (飛上) Kwon Yong-soo
(Studio Saccharin) 		[42]
"Taste The Feeling" Song Jung-hwan [43]
"Dangerous" 2023 Kwon Yong-soo
(Studio Saccharin) 		[44]
"Freak Show" Song Jung-hwan [45]
"Vroom Vroom" NAIVE [46]
"Lighthouse" 2024 Guzza (KUDO) [47]
"There" Song Jung-hwan [48]
"Bang!" Kim Zi-yong
(FantazyLab) 		[49]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2022 New Wave Award – Singer Tempest Won [50]
2023 Icon Award Won [51]
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards 2023 Male Idol (Rookie) Award Won [52]
Brand of the Year Awards 2022 Male Idol Rookie of the Year Won [53]
2023 Male Idol Rising Star Won [54]
2024 Male Idol of the Year Won [55]
Male Idol of the Year (Vietnam) Won
Circle Chart Music Awards 2022 IdolPlus New Star Award Won [56]
Genie Music Awards 2022 Best Male Rookie Award Won [57]
Hanteo Music Awards 2023 Global Rising Artist Award – China Won [58]
Global Rising Artist Award – Japan Won
Rookie of the Year – Male Won
2024 Emerging Artist Award Won [59]
Korea First Brand Awards 2023 Best Rookie Male Idol Won [60]
2024 Best Male Idol Won [61]
Best Male Idol (Vietnam) Won
MAMA Awards 2022 Best New Male Artist Nominated [62]
Artist of the Year Longlisted
Seoul Music Awards 2023 Rookie Award Nominated [63]
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
IdolPlus New Star Award Won [64]

Notes

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  32. ^ Accumulated sales for The Calm Before the Storm:
  33. ^ Cumulative Sales of Voyage:
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  37. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  38. ^ Billboard Vietnam Hot 100 chart positions:
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