5-UP!

Dazai, Aoi, Cosmo, Caulin, Hiro

**5-UP!** was a 4-member boy group under Violetlight Records. They debuted on December 13th, 2020 with the digital single, "Without You." The final line-up consisted of members Dazai, Aoi, Caulin, Cosmo and Hiro - though Cosmo departed the group on April 13th, 2023, he was included in the final concert. It was announced on June 6th, 2023 that 5-UP! would be disbanding following their farewell shows later that month.

## Background

### Pre-Debut

In 2020, Violetlight Records was founded by KAT and following the debut of girl group SOLARBLAST, Kat set a debut for a brother group named NVRLND. The first official member was DAZAI, who came up with the original name.

### Debut with WITHOUT YOU, New Name and KAERU's departure

After the other four members had been chosen, they debuted on December 13th, 2020 with the title track, "Without You" and a collaboration with SOLARBLAST. In January of 2021, Kat resigned from the CEO position and leader of 5-UP!, HIRO, became the new CEO. Opting for a name change due to another group with the same name, the group voted on 5-UP! as their official new name.

On March 12th, 2020, 5-UP! released their first mini album titled, "Love Talk", with the lead single being, "HOME." After promotions ended, member **Kaeru** left the group temporarily. 5-UP! took a small hiatus after.

### First Full Album, KAERU's return

From June to August, 5-UP! released their first two singles as a quartet, "INCEPTION" and a collaboration with DANA, "Dynamite", as singles from their upcoming debut album. On October 1st, "DRUNK-DAZED" was released as the first official album by 5-UP! and even marked the return of KAERU. Kaeru re-recorded some lines for INCEPTION and aside from "Crazy Over You", he is featured in every song on the album.

### HIRO's hiatus, HWAA, Blue Hour and renewal

On May 5th, HIRØ announced his hiatus from the group; Dazai being the leader until his return. On May 6th, the group unveiled the album cover for their second full album, The Red Line. It was released on May 14th alongside the title track HWAA and was promoted during the HWAA (Live Showcase). The release was then followed by Hiro's return and the summer mini album This Is Summer.

On August 3rd, it was announced that all five members have renewed their status as active members for another two years. On August 26th, 5-UP! released their first full original Japanese album, Break The Wall. DAZAI had his solo debut on September 18th, with his full album that he released the same day of its announcement. On the group’s second anniversary, their third full album This Is STYLE was officially released with “HOT” as the lead track. On January 6th 2023, the group unveiled new positions and Kaeru’s stage name changed to his birth name, Aoi.

### Sugar release, and Cosmo's departure

On March 17th, 2023, 5-UP! released their 4th mini album SUGAR alongside title track "Sugar Rush Ride." On April 13th, it was announced that COSMO departed the group and the agency, and that 5-UP! will be promoting as a four-member group.

### Final Concert and disbandment

It was announced on June 6th, 2023 that 5-UP! would be disbanding following their farewell shows later that month. The concert was revealed to be titled "5-UP! Farewell Concert: The Closing Chapter" and would be held by all members, including former COSMO. The concert officially ended on June 21st, 2023.

## Members

### **Former**

* CAULIN - Main Vocalist, Leader, Center
* KAERU - Sub Rapper, Main Dancer, Visual
* DAZAI - Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
* HIRØ - Main Leader, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae
* COSMO - Sub Vocalist, Lead Dancer

## Discography

### Korean

#### Studio

* DRUNK-DAZED (2021)
* The Red Line (2022)
* This Is Style (2022)

#### Mini Albums

* Love Talk (2021)
* Deja Vu (2022)
* This Is Summer (2022)
* Sugar (2023)

#### Digital Singles

* Without You (2020)
* What I Said (2021)

### Japanese

#### Studio Albums

* DRUNK-DAZED -JP Ver.- (2022)
* Break The Wall (2022)

## Concerts

### Offline Concerts

* 5-UP! Farewell Concert: The Closing Chapter (2023)