DKZ

Concept photo for "Chase Episode 1. Maum". (L-R: Giseok, Jonghyeong, Jaechan, Kyoungyoon, Sehyeon and Mingyu)

## Names

### Formerly as

Dongyo Rookies (동요루키즈) (pre-debut)
DONGKIZ (동키즈) (2018–2022)

## Information

### Debut

April 24, 2019
(4 years, 1,737 days since debut)

## Members

### Current

* Kyoungyoon
* Sehyeon
* Mingyu
* Jaechan
* Jonghyeong
* Giseok

## Fandom

### Color(s)

Love Potion
Lime Punch
424 XGC
Silver Starlight

## SNS

**DKZ** (디게이지; formerly known as **DONGKIZ** (동키즈)), is a South Korean boy group under Dongyo Entertainment, currently consisting of members Kyoungyoon, Munik, Jaechan, and Jonghyeong, Sehyeon, Mingyu and Giseok. The original lineup released their pre-debut single on November 21, 2018 before officially debuting on April 24, 2019 with their first single album "DONGKIZ On The Block."

On March 18, 2022, their agency announced DONGKIZ's name change to DKZ, Wondae's departure from the group, and the addition of three new members.

## Greeting

> From East to World! Hello, we are DONGKIZ.
>
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## History

### 2018: Pre-debut

DONGKIZ began pre-debut promotional activities in the second half of 2018 with the release of cover videos on their YouTube Channel. On October 17, Dongyo confirmed the group would be making their debut in early 2019. It was also announced the group would be participating in the HEC Korea Concert to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Thailand on November 17. On November 8, it was revealed that DONGKIZ would release a pre-debut single at the end of the month and was aiming for a February 2019 debut.

On November 21, DONGKIZ released the pre-debut digital single "DONGKIZ Pre-debut D/S 1." with the track "Nom".

### 2019: Debut, "Blockbuster", "Dreaming You", and first mini album

On April 10, Dongpyo announced that DONGKIZ would releasing their debut single album "DONGKIZ On The Block" on April 24. The album would include their pre-debut song "Nom" as its title track and a remix version of "Nom".

On July 22, 2019, the group made their first comeback with their second single album "Blockbuster."

On September 11, 2019, they released their first digital single "Dreaming You."

On November 6, 2019, they released their first mini album *Dongky Town* with "Fever" serving as the album's title track. Kyoung Yoon did not participate in the comeback due to health issues.

### 2020: "Lupin" and "Ego"

On September 11, 2019, DONGKIZ released their second digital single "Lupin."

The group came back on August 19 with the release of their third single album "Ego."

### 2021: "Youniverse", "Chase Episode 1. Ggum", Won Dae and Mun Ik's hiatuses, and "It's All Right Part.2"

On April 15, DONGKIZ released their fourth single album "Youniverse" with "Universe" serving as its title track.

On July 1, the group released their fifth single album "Chase Episode 1. Ggum" with "Crazy Night" serving as its title track.

On August 24, their agency announced that Won Dae and Mun Ik would be going on hiatus due to Won Dae experiencing shoulder pain and Mun Ik for mental health reasons.

On December 30, 2021, the group released their third digital single "It's All Right Part.2" as part of their year-end project.

### 2022: Name and lineup changes, *CHASE EPISODE 2. MAUM*

On March 18, Dongyo announced through DONGKIZ's fancafe on a number of changes to the group. Firstly, Won Dae, who had been on hiatus since August 2021, would be leaving the group following conversations with the agency and opinion by his doctor for more rehabilitation. Mun Ik, who is also on hiatus, would not be participating in the group's upcoming April comeback due to not being fully recovered. Lastly, it was announced that DONGKIZ would now be going by their new name **DKZ** and that three new members would be joining the group. A logo motion video was also released the same day, showcasing the group's new logo.

On March 25, DKZ released a teaser for their sixth single album "Chase Episode 2. Maum", set for release on April 12.

On March 28 three new members were announced, Sehyeon was the first to be announced, followed by Mingyu as the second member and the last was Giseok.

On April 12, 2022, the group officially released their sixth single album after Wondae left the group.

## References

1. ↑ DONGKIZ on Twitter: Fan vote for the Official fandom name of DONGKIZ
2. ↑ MK News (KR): 동키즈, 21일 프리 데뷔 앨범 '놈' 발매
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Koreaboo: DONGKIZ Changes Group Name To DKZ, Wondae Leaves Group, Munik On Hiatus, And DKZ Will Add 3 New Members
4. ↑ 10asia: 5인조 보이그룹 동키즈, 내년 초 데뷔 목표…"다양한 경험 쌓는다"
5. ↑ (KR) Top Star News: 동키즈(DONGKIZ), 틱톡 갈라쇼 참석…‘화려한 데뷔 프로모션’
6. ↑ Soompi: Watch: Upcoming Boy Group DONGKIZ Drops Pre-Debut “NOM” MV
7. ↑ (KR) Star News: ‘놀 줄 아는 아이돌’ 동키즈, 24일 ‘놈(NOM)’으로 정식 데뷔
8. ↑ DONGKIZ on Twitter (August 24, 2021 tweet)
9. ↑ @dongkiz\_dy on Twitter (March 18, 2022)
10. ↑ @dkz\_dy on Twitter (March 25, 2022)
11. ↑ Soompi: Watch: DKZ Announces 1st Comeback Since Changing Name From DONGKIZ + Shares Teaser Schedule
12. ↑ DKZ\_OFFICIAL on Twitter: #DKZ NEW MEMBER #세현 #SEHYEON (March 28, 2022 tweet)
13. ↑ DKZ\_OFFICIAL on Twitter: #DKZ NEW MEMBER #민규 #MINGYU (March 28, 2022 tweet)
14. ↑ DKZ\_OFFICIAL on Twitter: #DKZ NEW MEMBER #기석 #GISEOK (March 28, 2022 tweet)
15. ↑ 동키즈, '빅이슈' 카메오 출연..한예슬과 인증샷까지(공식입장)

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