GreatGuys
| Company type | Boy band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 25, 2017 |
| Founder | DNA Entertainment |
| Defunct | April 1, 2025 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
Area served | South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Europe, Caribbean |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Owner | DNA Entertainment |
GreatGuys () was a South Korean boy band managed by DNA Entertainment. The ensemble consisted of nine members—Jaei, Uiyeon, Horyeong, Daun, Baekgyeol, Donghwi, Hwalchan, Haneul, and Dongin—who made their debut on August 25, 2017, with the single "Last Men". They were honored with the Rookie of the Year Award at the 2018 Asia Model Awards. Their discography includes the mini-albums Take Off (2018), We're Not Alone_Chapter 1: It's You (2019), We're Not Alone_Chapter 2: You & Me (2020), and We're Not Alone Final: Only You (2022). Following the departure of six members, the remaining three released a digital single in June 2024.
2017–2019: Formation and debut
The nine members of GreatGuys underwent three years of training prior to their debut. Their group name symbolizes their intention to project a stylish image both onstage and off. Renowned as "the tallest idols" due to their average height of , they launched their career with the synth-pop digital single album Last Men on August 25, 2017. A showcase event in Japan followed in January 2018. Their second single album, Ganda, which features a tropical dance sound, was released on April 7, 2018; it included lyrics penned by main vocalist Daun and rap segments performed by Dongin. A Japanese version was introduced two months later. That same year, they secured the Rookie of the Year Award at the Asia Model Awards.
On September 4, 2018, GreatGuys unveiled their first mini-album titled Take Off, led by the hip-hop-rock track "Illusion". They appeared at the 2018 Hallyu Dream Donation Concert held at Seoul National University and conducted concerts across Japan, Thailand, and Europe in November. By the end of the year, they received the Bright New Artist Award from Issue Daily. Their third single album Trigger, which includes the disco-inspired dance track "Dang!", was launched on April 12, 2019; its production was supported by a crowdfunding campaign that surpassed its target by 400%. On October 9, GreatGuys released their second mini-album We're Not Alone_Chapter 1: It's You, featuring the R&B-inflected dance lead single "Be on You". Later that month, they represented South Korea as the only act performing at the All Together Asia Land festival in Ho Chi Minh City.
2020–2025: Continued releases, member departures, and disbandment
In February 2020, GreatGuys embarked on a Caribbean tour, becoming the first K-pop group to hold a concert in the Dominican Republic. On June 26 of that year, they issued a city pop reinterpretation of Deux's "In Summer," one of two lead singles from their third mini-album. The mini-album We're Not Alone_Chapter 2: You & Me followed on July 8 along with its second single "Run".
On April 18, 2021, GreatGuys released a special album entitled Again, featuring the disco-inspired lead track "Touch by Touch." Their fourth mini-album We're Not Alone Final: Only You, which includes the lead single "Blind Love," debuted on July 20, 2022. In August of that year, member Jaei exited the group due to health concerns.
On February 1, 2024, members Haneul, Daun, Uiyeon, Dongin, and Hwalchan departed following contract expiration with DNA Entertainment. The remaining trio—Horyeong, Baekgyeol, and Donghwi—released the trot-pop digital single "I Love You" on June 30, 2024. DNA Entertainment announced on April 1, 2025 that GreatGuys' contract had ended, officially concluding the group's activities.
Musical style
GreatGuys have acknowledged BTS as influential figures and inspirations in their musical journey.
Former members
The following is a list of previous members along with their roles:
- Jaei (재이) – leader, lead vocalist
- Uiyeon (의연) – rapper
- Horyeong (호령) – supporting vocals
- Daun (다운) – main vocalist
- Baekgyeol (백결) – lead vocalist
- Donghwi (동휘) – main vocalist
- Hwalchan (활찬) – supporting vocals
- Haneul (한을) – supporting vocals
- Dongin (동인) – rapper
Extended plays
| Title | Album information | Highest chart position |
Sales figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Take Off |
|
42 | Template:N/A |
| We're Not Alone_Chapter 1: It's You |
|
49 |
|
| We're Not Alone_Chapter 2: You & Me |
|
52 |
|
| We're Not Alone Final: Only You |
|
— | Template:N/A |
Single albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||
| Last Men |
|
— |
| Ganda |
|
— |
| Trigger |
|
— |
| Again |
|
82 |
Singles
| Title | Release Year | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Releases | ||
| "Last Men" | 2017 | Last Men |
| "Ganda" | 2018 | Ganda |
| "Illusion" | Take Off | |
| "Dang!" | 2019 | Trigger |
| "Be on You" | We're Not Alone_Chapter 1: It's You | |
| "In Summer" (Template:Korean) | 2020 | We're Not Alone_Chapter 2: You & Me |
| "Run" | ||
| "Touch by Touch" | 2021 | Again |
| "Blind Love" | 2022 | We're Not Alone Final: Only You |
| "Luv Luv Luv" | 2023 | Record of Youth : EP. 1: Destiny |
| "Deep in Love" (Template:Korean) | Record of Youth : EP. 2: Deeply | |
| "I Love You" (Template:Korean) | 2024 | Change |
| Japanese Releases | ||
| "Ganda" | 2018 | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
| Award Event | Year | Award Category | Nominee / Work | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Model Awards | 2018 | Newcomer of the Year | GreatGuys | Won | |
| Asia Top Awards | 2023 | Emerging Star Boy Band | GreatGuys | Won | |
| Issue Daily | 2019 | Promising New Artist Award | GreatGuys | Won |
External links
- 2017 establishments in South Korea
- 2025 disestablishments in South Korea
- K-pop music groups
- Musical groups established in 2017
- Musical groups disbanded in 2025
- Musical groups originating from Seoul
- South Korean boy bands
- South Korean dance music groups
- South Korean musical nonets
- Musical groups disestablished in 2025