TRCNG

TRCNG
TRCNG in October 2017
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2017 (2017)–2022
LabelsTS
Past members
  • Jihun
  • Hayoung
  • Taeseon
  • Hakmin
  • Wooyeop
  • Jisung
  • Hyunwoo
  • Siwoo
  • Hohyeon
  • Kangmin

TRCNG (Korean: 티알씨엔지; RR: Ti-al-ssi-en-ji; an acronym for Teen Rising Champion in a New Generation[1]) was a South Korean boy band formed by TS Entertainment in 2017.[2] They debuted with the EP New Generation on October 10, 2017.[3]

Originally a ten-piece group, Wooyeop and Taeseon left the group in November 2019 and filed suit against TS Entertainment for violations of child welfare legislation, alleging abuse, assault, and extortion. They, in turn, were sued by the parents of the remaining members for spreading false information. The group disbanded on March 28, 2022.

History

2017–2018: Debut, further releases and Japanese debut

On August 17, 2017, TS Entertainment announced that they would debut their second boy group in the latter half of 2017, the first since B.A.P.[4]

On October 10, 2017, TRCNG released their first EP titled New Generation along with the music video for title track "Spectrum". Members Jisung and Hohyeon participated in the rap-writing themselves.[5] A Japanese version of "Don't Stop the Dancing" was included and they debuted in Japan on November 22, 2017.[6]

On January 2, 2018, TRCNG release the single album Who Am I along with the music video for the lead single "Wolf Baby".[7] TRCNG released the Japanese single "Game Changer" on July 25.[8] In September 2018, they launched the mobile app TRCNG Mobile. Designed for the group to communicate with fans, it was made available on Android and iOS.[9][10]

2019–2022: Rising, members lawsuits, TS shutdown, and disbandment

On May 17, 2019, TRCNG released the single "Paradise".[11]

On November 4, Wooyeop and Taeseon filed a criminal complaint against TS Entertainment with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for violating the Child Welfare Law, citing child abuse, assault, and money extortion. They filed a request to cancel their contracts with the company.[12] It resulted in their departure from the group.[13] The pair later disclosed evidence of their abuse, claims which TS denied.[14][15] On November 27, the parents of the remaining TRCNG members filed a lawsuit against Wooyeop, Taeseon, and their parents, alleging that they were spreading false information and intentionally causing conflicts.[16][17]

In January 2021, TRCNG's label, TS Entertainment, privately shut down and deleted its website, leaving the fate of the group unknown.[18]

On March 28, 2022, the members of TRCNG released individual letters via social media to confirm the group's disbandment, as well as thank the fans for their support.[19]

Members

  • Jihun (지훈)
  • Hayoung (하영)
  • Taeseon (태선) — leader
  • Hakmin (학민)
  • Wooyeop (우엽)
  • Jisung (지성)
  • Hyunwoo (현우)
  • Siwoo (시우)
  • Hohyeon (호현)
  • Kangmin (강민)

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20]
New Generation
Track listing
  1. Ray of Light
  2. Spectrum
  3. My Very First Love
  4. I'm the One
  5. Don't Stop the Dancing
  6. 0 (Young)
 14

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20]
Who Am I
  • Released: January 2, 2018
  • Label: TS Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. I Am
  2. Wolf Baby
  3. Utopia
 21
Spectrum
  • Released: April 4, 2018
  • Label: TS Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Spectrum (Japanese Version)
  2. Just I Love You
 — —
Game Changer
  • Released: July 25, 2018
  • Label: TS Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Game Changer
  2. With you
 —
Rising
  • Released: September 6, 2019
  • Label: TS Entertainment, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Paradise
  2. Missing
  3. Island
  4. Paradise (Inst.)
  5. #턀쎈지 (Hidden Track)
 21
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Sales Album
KOR
[24] 		JPN
[25]
Korean
"Spectrum" 2017 — — — New Generation
"Wolf Baby" 2018 — — Who Am I
"Paradise" 2019 — — Missing
"Missing" — —
Japanese
"Spectrum" 2018 — 14 Spectrum
"Game Changer" — 24 Game Changer
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

References

  1. ^ "[공식입장] TS엔터 男10인조, 10월 10일 데뷔..그룹명 'TRCNG' 확정" (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-11-13.
  2. ^ "TRCNG 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  3. ^ ""10대들의 챔피언" TRCNG, 오늘(10일) 데뷔" (in Korean). Ten Asia. 10 October 2017. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  4. ^ "TS엔터, 10인조 男아이돌 론칭 "올 하반기 데뷔 확정"(공식)" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  5. ^ "TS Entertainment's new boy group TRCNG reveals name of their debut title song". Allkpop. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  6. ^ "TRCNG to make their debut in Japan with 'Don't Stop the Dancing'". Allkpop. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
  7. ^ "TRCNG reveal the name of their title track to single album 'Who Am I'". Allkpop. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
  8. ^ "TRCNG to make a comeback in Japan in partnership with popular fashion brand 'WEGO'". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
  9. ^ "TRCNG launching their very own mobile app". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  10. ^ "TRCNG Shares Details About Exclusive App For Communicating With Global Fans". Soompi. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
  11. ^ "TRCNG reveal the title of their comeback pre-release single". Allkpop. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  12. ^ Kim, Ji-ho (November 18, 2019). 'TRCNG' 우엽·태선, TS엔터 형사 고소…"아동학대·특수폭행, 처벌 요구". Korea Dispatch (in Korean). Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  13. ^ @TS_Enter (November 18, 2019). "<TRCNG 향후 활동 관련 공식입장>안녕하세요. TS엔터테인먼트입니다.TRCNG 향후 활동 관련 공식입장 전달드립니다.멤버들과의 오랜 상의 끝에, 향후 TRCNG는 태선, 우엽을 제외한 8인…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "(Update) *Evidence Revealed* TS Entertainment releases official statement after TRCNG's Wooyeop and Taeseon sue for child abuse!". KoogleTV. November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  15. ^ ""중립기어 푼다" 학대당했다는 아이돌 멤버가 싹 다 공개했다 (증거 사진)". wikitree. November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  16. ^ "Legal action to be taken against former TRCNG members Wooyeop and Taeseon!". KoogleTV. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  17. ^ "TRCNG 8人 부모 "루머 만드는 우엽·태선 측에 법적 대응" [전문]". Hankook Ilbo. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  18. ^ "TSENTR Co., Ltd. Company Information 2021". Nice Biz Info.
  19. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (March 28, 2022). "TRCNG, '아동학대·폭행 논란' 3년 공백 끝 해체…"새로운 모습 지켜봐달라"" [TRCNG breaks up after a three-year hiatus over child abuse and violence..."Please look forward to new sides of me".] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  20. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  21. ^ "2017년 11월 Album Chart".
  22. ^ Cumulative Sales for Who Am I:
  23. ^ Cumulative Sales for Rising:
  24. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  25. ^ "Oricon Chart positions for albums and singles: TRCNG" (in Japanese).
  26. ^ 週間 CDシングルランキング 2018年04月02日～2018年04月08日 [CD single weekly ranking from April 2, 2018 to April 8, 2018] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  27. ^ 週間 シングルランキング 2018年08月06日付 [CD single weekly ranking from July 23, 2018 to July 29, 2018] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.