C21 (group)
| Company type | Vocal group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Lars Quang |
| Headquarters | Denmark |
Key people | Søren Bregendal, Esben Duus, David Pepke |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
C21 is a Danish male vocal group initially formed by Søren Bregendal (vocals, lyric writing, production, keyboards), Esben Duus (vocals, lyric writing, guitar), and David Pepke (vocals, lyric writing, guitar). The band has sold upwards of 40,000 units in Denmark and exceeded 250,000 sales throughout Asia, enjoying chart presence in 14 different countries during their prime.
The ensemble was established in 1998 by producer Lars Quang after he recognized Søren Bregendal’s vocal talent. Shortly thereafter, David Pepke joined following a fortuitous encounter. Their debut album, titled C21, was launched on 27 January 2003.
Their first album C21 marked the most commercially successful debut by a Danish boy band domestically. The lead single "Stuck in My Heart", released in September 2002, found considerable acclaim throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand. Additional singles from the album included "You Are the One," "She Cries," and a rendition of "One Night in Bangkok" which came out in September 2003.
On 24 May 2004, their sophomore album Listen was made available and featured tracks like "All That I Want," which peaked at number six on Denmark’s singles chart.
In March 2005, Esben Duus departed from the group. While working on a third studio project, Bregendal and Pepke opted to disband the band so that Bregendal could focus on solo music and acting ventures.
The trio reunited briefly for a private show in Copenhagen in June 2014. Then on 30 August 2023, David Pepke and Søren Bregendal publicly confirmed their comeback during an appearance on the Danish television program Aftensshowet.
Their comeback single "Tricks" was released on 15 September 2023 as the first preview from their forthcoming album Stay Pop Pt. 1, which is slated for release in spring or summer of 2024. This album consists of seven tracks that were gradually unveiled ahead of its official launch.
Following this, C21 released Stay Pop Pt. 1 on April 19, 2024, followed by the release of Stay Pop Pt. 2 on March 28, 2025.
The band continues to engage with fans through their Instagram account at wearec21.
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | |||
| 2003 | C21 | 9 |
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| 2004 | Listen | 22 | |
| 2024 | Stay Pop Pt. 1 | ||
| 2025 | Stay Pop Pt. 2 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | |||
| 2002 | "Stuck in My Heart" | C21 | 9 |
| 2003 | "You Are the One" | C21 | 3 |
| 2003 | "She Cries" | C21 | 7 |
| 2003 | "One Night in Bangkok" | C21 | 11 |
| 2004 | "All That I Want" | Listen | 6 |
| 2004 | "Tell Me Why It Ain't Easy" | Listen | — |
| 2023 | "Tricks" | Stay Pop Pt. 1 | — |
| 2023 | "Here's To Life" | Stay Pop Pt. 1 | — |
|-style="font-size:8pt;" |colspan=5|"—" indicates singles that did not enter the charts.