5urprise
| Company type | Actor ensemble group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | September 2013 |
| Founder | Fantagio |
| Defunct | March 31, 2020 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Owner | Fantagio (until 2020) |
5urprise (; pronounced surprise) holds the distinction of being South Korea's pioneering actor ensemble, comprising five members: Yoo Il, Seo Kang-joon, Gong Myung, Kang Tae-oh, and Lee Tae-hwan.
History
Established by the talent agency Fantagio in September 2013, 5urprise's lineup was chosen through Fantagio's "Actor′s League," a scouting initiative aimed at nurturing emerging actors. The group underwent a rigorous two-year training period prior to their official introduction.
Differing from conventional idol groups that typically debut as vocal performers, 5urprise entered the industry as actors. Their inaugural project was the mobile drama After School: Lucky or Not, a 12-episode series distributed via platforms including Nate Hoppin and BTV. In this drama, they depicted members of a high school club who forge friendships through completing various challenges. The group also contributed the track "Hey U Come On" to the drama’s soundtrack. Before their formal debut, the members appeared in music videos for the female pop group Hello Venus. In 2014, they launched their first single titled From My Heart.
On March 31, 2020, Fantagio declared that all five individuals had departed from the agency, resulting in the dissolution of 5urprise.
Filmography
- 2013: After School: Lucky or Not
- 2015: Taste of Others (Episodes 4, 5 & 7)
- 2018: Netflix's Busted! (Season 1, Episode 4)
Soundtrack
- 2013: "Hey U Come On"
Single albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon |
JPN Billboard Hot |
JPN Oricon | |||
| From My Heart |
|
18 | — | — |
|
| 5urprise Flight |
|
— | — | 37 | |
| Shake It Up |
|
— | 83 | 23 | |