WEi

WEi in 2022

**WEi** (Korean: 위아이; RR: Aibeu; read as "We-I") is a South Korean boy band formed and under Oui Entertainment. The group is consists of six members: Jang Daehyeon, Kim Donghan, Yoo Yongha, Kim Yohan, Kang Seokhwa and Kim Junseo. The group debuted on October 5, 2020, with their first EP titled *Identity: First Sight*.

## History

### Pre-debut

On June 17, OUI Entertainment announced they will be officially launching their new boy group, tentatively named **OUIBOYS**, to debut in the second half of 2020.

On July 10, their new and official name, **WEi**, was announced along with the four members' names (Jang Dae Hyeon, Kim Dong Han, Kim Yo Han, and Kang Seok Hwa).

On August 12, 2020, OUI confirmed that Yoo Yongha and Kim Junseo, who were previously in the project group 1THE9, would be joining the group.

### 2020: Debut with *Identity : First Sight*

A trailer for their debut mini album, *Identity : First Sight*, was released on September 11, confirming their debut date to be on October 5.

### 2021: *Identity : Challenge*, *Identity : Action*

A first teaser photo for their second mini album, *Identity : Challenge*, was released on February 6, confirming their comeback date to be on February 24.

A comeback teaser trailer was released on the midnight of May 24 for their third mini album, *Identity : Action*, to be released on June 9.

### 2022: *Love Pt.1 : First Love*

On February 28, 2022, a teaser was revealed for their fourth mini album, *Love Pt.1 : First Love*, scheduled for release on March 16. The mini album was then released on March 16, with the title track "Too Bad".

On March 21, they announced their first concert 2022 WEi Concert [First Love], which will occur on April 16 and 17 at the KBS Arena in Seoul, South Korea.

## Members

* Jang Daehyeon — Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist
* Kim Donghan — Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
* Yoo Yongha — Lead Rapper, Vocalist
* Kim Yohan — Vocalist, Rapper, Visual, Center, Face of the Group
* Kang Seokhwa — Main Vocalist, Visual
* Kim Junseo — Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae

## Discography

### Mini albums

* **Label**: Oui Entertainment
 *Identity: Challenge* | * **Released**: February 24, 2021
* **Label**: Oui Entertainment
 *Identity: Action* | * **Released**: June 9, 2021
* **Label**: Oui Entertainment
 *Love Pt.1: First Love* | * **Released**: March 16, 2022
* **Label**: Oui Entertainment
* **Formats**: CD, digital download, streaming

### Singles

* **Label**: Oui Entertainment
* **Formats**: Digital download, streaming

### Soundtrack appearances

* **Label**: 5gudanmusic
* **Formats**: Digital download, streaming

## References

1. ↑ Soompi: Kim Yo Han And Kim Dong Han's Agency OUI Entertainment Announces Launch Of New Boy Group
2. ↑ Soompi: OUI Entertainment's New Boy Group WEi Launches Social Media Accounts + Reveals Image Film
3. ↑ Soompi: 1THE9’s Yoo Yongha And Kim Junseo Confirmed To Debut With WEi
4. ↑ (KR) Hankook Ilbo: 위아이, 10월 5일 데뷔 확정...본격 카운트다운
5. ↑ Soompi: WEi Announces Date For 1st-Ever Comeback + Drops 1st Teaser
6. ↑ Soompi: Watch: WEi Announces June Comeback Date + Intrigues With Stunning Trailer
7. ↑ Soompi: WEi Announces 1st Comeback In 9 Months With 1st Teaser For “First Love”
8. ↑ @WEi\_\_Official on Twitter (March 21, 2022)
9. ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters **url** and **title** must be specifiedJung, Hee-yeon (January 27, 2021). (ko). *Sports Dong-A*.
10. ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters **url** and **title** must be specifiedJi, Min-kyung (July 31, 2020). (ko). *Osen*.
11. ↑ '2020 APAN MUSIC AWARDS' 김종국X전소민 MC로 호흡(공식) (ko).
12. ↑ Asia Artist Awards - Male Idol Group Popularity Award Voting 2021.
13. ↑ Asia Artist Awards - U+ Idol Live Popularity Award Voting 2021.
14. ↑ 2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards Voting (en).
15. ↑ 2021년을 빛낸 올해의 <신인 남자아이돌>. abk.kcforum.co.kr (June 21, 2021).
16. ↑ 2021 GCMA New Artist of the Year - Digital Nominees (en).
17. ↑ Golden Disc Awards Nominees. JTBC Plus.
18. ↑ 2021 Korea First Brand Voting (en).
19. ↑ 2022 Korea First Brand Voting (en).
20. ↑ 2020 MAMA Nominees (en).
21. ↑ 2021 MTV EMA Nominees (en).
22. ↑ 30th Seoul Music Awards.

## External links

* WEi on Daum Cafe
* WEi on Facebook
* WEi on Instagram
* WEi on TikTok
* WEi on Twitter (staff)
* WEi on Twitter (member)
* WEi on Twitter (Japanese)
* WEi on VLive
* WEi on YouTube