About KNK

KNK

KNK (크나큰, short for “Keunakeun” meaning “to be great”) is a Seoul-based group under 220 Entertainment known for tall silhouettes and stage-ready harmonies. Since debuting with the single album `Knock` in 2016 they have crafted an urbane, emotional image through songs like “Sun, Moon, Star,” “Lonely Night,” and “Sunset.”

Debut date

2016.03.03

4 members

Fandom name

Tinkerbell

Milestones

2025.02.05–02.28|Launching the 2025 Fan Concert "KNK Kingdom: Invitation" related projects and sales, serving as a significant fan event around the 9th anniversary of our debut.
2023.12.05|The official community announced that new member Kim Hyun Jong has joined, and KNK has transitioned to a new four-member lineup.
2022.01.13|The officials announced that Oh Heejun has ended his activities with KNK; on the same day, it was announced that Jeong Inseong will soon enlist for military service.
2021.09.30|The official announcement states that Park Seoham has decided to leave the group based on personal reasons.
2020.09.17|They released their third EP, "KNK Airline," returning with the title track "Ride."
2019.08.14–25|Organize the "Sunrise Tour in Europe," visiting six cities: Berlin, Warsaw, London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Paris.
2019.07.15|The release of the single "Sunset" and the single album "KNK S/S Collection" further strengthens the group's visual and performance style.
2019.01.07|Under the new company 220 Entertainment, KNK made their comeback with the single "Lonely Night," which Billboard described as a "new chapter" for the group.
2018.12.19|Announcing the addition of new member Lee Dongwon, establishing a new five-member system.
2018.09.10|Officially terminated the contract with the original company, YNB Entertainment. Due to health reasons, they left the group, while the other members have decided to continue activities as a group.
2018.04.19|The company announced that the lead vocalist, Yuzhen, is suffering from anxiety disorder, so the group will temporarily operate as a four-member formation.
2017.10|Officially debuted in Japan in collaboration with Universal Music Japan.
2017.05.25|The single album "Gravity" was released, with the title track "Sun, Moon, Star" becoming one of KNK's representative works.
2017.04.08–09|The first solo concert, "The F1rst Step," was held at Shinhan Card Fan Square in Seoul, followed by an Asian tour in Osaka, Tokyo, and Taipei.
2016.12.21|Included in Billboard's "10 Best New K-Pop Groups of 2016," recognized as one of the year's most promising newcomers.
2016.06.02|Released their first EP, "Awake," and in June of the same year, reached 14th place on the Billboard World Albums chart.
2016.03.03|Debuted with the single album "Knock."
2015.12.30|Before debuting, the reality show "My Keunakeun Television" premiered on Naver TV Cast as a pre-debut warm-up.

Official links

Watch KNK’s uploads or follow their official socials.

YOUTUBE

KNK official YouTube

Music videos, behind-the-scenes clips, and performances.

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YOUTUBE

KNK variety channel

JTBC appearances, Random Play Dance, and radio shows.

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INSTAGRAM

KNK Instagram

Schedules, concept photos, and daily updates.

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KNK

Milestones

2025.02.05–02.28|Launching the 2025 Fan Concert "KNK Kingdom: Invitation" related projects and sales, serving as a significant fan event around the 9th anniversary of our debut.

2023.12.05|The official community announced that new member Kim Hyun Jong has joined, and KNK has transitioned to a new four-member lineup.

2022.01.13|The officials announced that Oh Heejun has ended his activities with KNK; on the same day, it was announced that Jeong Inseong will soon enlist for military service.

2021.09.30|The official announcement states that Park Seoham has decided to leave the group based on personal reasons.

2020.09.17|They released their third EP, "KNK Airline," returning with the title track "Ride."

2019.08.14–25|Organize the "Sunrise Tour in Europe," visiting six cities: Berlin, Warsaw, London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Paris.

2019.07.15|The release of the single "Sunset" and the single album "KNK S/S Collection" further strengthens the group's visual and performance style.

2019.01.07|Under the new company 220 Entertainment, KNK made their comeback with the single "Lonely Night," which Billboard described as a "new chapter" for the group.

2018.12.19|Announcing the addition of new member Lee Dongwon, establishing a new five-member system.

2018.09.10|Officially terminated the contract with the original company, YNB Entertainment. Due to health reasons, they left the group, while the other members have decided to continue activities as a group.

2018.04.19|The company announced that the lead vocalist, Yuzhen, is suffering from anxiety disorder, so the group will temporarily operate as a four-member formation.

2017.10|Officially debuted in Japan in collaboration with Universal Music Japan.

2017.05.25|The single album "Gravity" was released, with the title track "Sun, Moon, Star" becoming one of KNK's representative works.

2017.04.08–09|The first solo concert, "The F1rst Step," was held at Shinhan Card Fan Square in Seoul, followed by an Asian tour in Osaka, Tokyo, and Taipei.

2016.12.21|Included in Billboard's "10 Best New K-Pop Groups of 2016," recognized as one of the year's most promising newcomers.

2016.06.02|Released their first EP, "Awake," and in June of the same year, reached 14th place on the Billboard World Albums chart.

2016.03.03|Debuted with the single album "Knock."

2015.12.30|Before debuting, the reality show "My Keunakeun Television" premiered on Naver TV Cast as a pre-debut warm-up.