Xing

XING (Crossing in New Genre) is a 5-member male group from South Korea. Xing made it in to the list of the Top 5 Most Anticipated Artists In 2007.

XING's first single 'In Your Hands' was released on December 14, 2006, with only 4 original members (Marumir, Kevin, Yume and Cheon Hyesung). Xing's popularity quickly rose and they were dubbed the teenage SG Wannabe, one of the most respected ballad singers.

In late January, XING held their first concert, which was a form of training for the group. Other than the concert, there were no other performances. In the beginning of 2007, the group was featured in a magazine, which included photoshoots and an interview to promote the group. They also participated in a few more photoshoots beside the magazine and released clips and music videos online. On July 14, 2007, Marumir announced his departure from XING, the reason being that he left for a better future for himself. He bid rest of the XING members good luck and told fans not to be heartbroken. Shortly afterward, two new members were added to the group, Poppin' Dragon and ZEN. Thus, Xing became a 5-member group for the release of their second single.

On August 5, 2007, XING released their second single, 'My Girl', with the title song falling into the genre of pop. Although there were many fans that enjoyed the single, many thought that they strayed too far from the image and sound that the fans had initially fallen in love with. The single was promoted though a performance at the New Star event, which was a talent show organized by Xing Entertainment.

The group held its second concert on September 8, 2007. They performed songs from both their singles and each member delivered a solo performance. They are to perform officially on national television at the YTN Star Digital Night Concert.

At the end of 2007, Xing's member makeup dramatically changed. On September 6, 2007, Cheon Hye Sung left the group but with no statement or announcement from him or Xing Entertainment. On January 12, 2008, Yume decided to leave the group making a diary announcement to fans. On January 13, 2008, Poppin'Dragon also decided to leave the group. Kevin and Zen, along with four former members of the group "Singing in The Rain", Yoon, White, Husky, and Gun, and a new member Kipalang formed the new makeup of the 7-member group Xing.

On March 17, 2008, the 7-member Xing group released a digital single "T Express." The music style of the group changes once again, going from pop genre to a more dance genre with rap influence. After the release of this single, in April, Kevin, the only original member of Xing decided to depart from the group. The group now stands as a 6-member group. Xing Entertainment has stated that “Xing was a project group that will have members rotating in and out, in hopes in keeping the group fresh.”

On August 15, 2008, the two former members of the original Xing, Kevin,and Kim Ki Bum (Marumir), debuted under NH Media Japan in a new 6-member boy group called U-Kiss.

In October 2009, former Xing member Poppin Dragon debuted in a new 6 member boy group called B2ST.

White/Mikka, Rising/Karam, Husky/Hyun Min, Soul/In Jun and Kippalang/Jay debuted as D-NA (The Boss) in 2010.

Current members

Name: Kim Dong Geun / 김동근
D.O.B: August 13, 1992 (1992-08-13) (age 17)
Position: Vocal

Name: Kim Jin Wan / 김진완
D.O.B: September 9, 1995 (1995-09-09) (age 14)
Position: Rapper

Name: Jin Hyeon Jin / 진현진
D.O.B: July 20, 1993 (1993-07-20) (age 16)
Position: Rapper

Name: Kim Wan Chul/ 김완철
D.O.B: April 13, 1992 (1992-04-13) (age 18)
Position: Main Vocal

Name: Hwang Doo Hwan / 황두환
D.O.B: -January 30, 1994 (1994-01-30) (age 16)
Position: Main Vocal

Former Members

Name: Kim Ji Sang/ 김지상
Stage Name: Yoon
D.O.B: June 20, 1990 (1990-06-20)
Former Singing In The Rain Member

Name: Lee Su Hoon/ 이수훈
Stage Name: White/Mikka
D.O.B: June 28, 1990 (1990-06-28)
Now a member of Dae Guk Nam Ah

Name: Park Hyun Cheol / 박현철
Stage Name: Rising/Karam
D.O.B: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28)
Now a member of Dae Guk Nam Ah

Name: Woo Hyun Min/ 우현민
Stage Name: Husky/Hyun Min
D.O.B: July 22, 1991 (1991-07-22)
Now a member of Dae Guk Nam Ah

Name: Lee In Joon/ 이인준
Stage Name: Soul/ In Jun
D.O.B: Template: Birth date and 17
Now a member of Dae Guk Nam Ah

Name: Shin Gwang Chul/ 신광철
Stage Name: Gun
D.O.B: May 28, 1992 (1992-05-28)
Former Singing In The Rain Member

Name: Jeon Ji Hwan/ 전지환
Stage Name: Kipalang/Jay
D.O.B: Template:Birth date and 16
Now a member of Dae Guk Nam Ah

Name: Kim Ki Bum/ 김기범
Stage Name:Marumir/ 마루미르
D.O.B: December 29, 1990 (1990-12-29)
Former member if U-KISS

Name: Choi Sung Soo/ 최성수
Stage Name:Cheon Hye Sung/ 천혜성
D.O.B: April 5, 1990 (1990-04-05)

Name: Kim Young Kyung/ 김영경
Stage Name:Yume/ 유메
D.O.B: June 5, 1988 (1988-06-05)

Name: Yong Joon Hyung/ 용준형
Stage Name: Poppin' Dragon
D.O.B: December 19, 1989 (1989-12-19)
Now a member of BEAST

Name: Woo Sung Hyun/ 우성현
Stage Name: Kevin/ 케빈
D.O.B: November 25, 1991 (1991-11-25)
Now a member of U-KISS

Name: Nam Jin Hyun/ 남진현
Stage Name: ZEN
D.O.B: June 12, 1990 (1990-06-12) · close