Treasure is a South Korean K-pop and Hip Hop boyband that made its debut in 2020. The group was formed by YG Entertainment Inc. through the reality-survival program YG Treasure Box in 2019. They have found major success in the music scene with the release of various songs including Boy, I Love You, Come To Me, B.L.T, Orange, and My Treasure. In 2020, Treasure was named “Global Super Rookies”.
Members
- Choi Hyun-suk (최현석) – Lead Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
- Jihoon (지훈) – Lead Vocalist, Dancer
- Yoshi (요시; ヨシ) – Vocalist, Dancer
- Junkyu (준규) – Vocalist, Dancer
- Yoon Jae-hyuk (윤재혁) – Vocalist, Dancer
- Asahi (아사히; アサヒ) – Vocalist, Dancer
- Doyoung (도영) – Vocalist, Dancer, Composer, Songwriter
- Haruto (하루토; ハルト) – Vocalist, Dancer
- Park Jeong-woo (박정우) – Vocalist, Dancer
- So Jung-hwan (소정환) – Vocalist, Dancer
Past Members
- Mashiho (마시호; マシホ) – Vocalist, Dancer
- Bang Ye-dam (방예담) – Vocalist, Dancer
Origin
Seoul, South Korea
Genres
K-pop, Dance, Hip Hop
Labels
YG Entertainment Inc., Columbia Records
Formation Date
2019
Singing Portfolio
- Treasure released their debut studio album titled The First Step: Treasure Effect on January 11, 2021. The album reached #1 on the Gaon Albums Chart.
- On August 7, 2020, the group released its first single album The First Step: Chapter One. The album became popular for songs like Boy and Come To Me.
Treasure Facts
- They made their debut with the single album The First Step: Chapter One on August 7, 2020.
- In the year 2020, they were considered to be one of the most commercially successful groups. They were named “Global Super Rookies” that year.
- They were titled “Rookie Artist of the Year” at the 35th Golden Disc Awards and “Best New Male Artist” at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
- Singer Choi Hyun-suk and Jihoon are co-leaders of the group.
- They have appeared in commercials for various brands including Line Friends and Manyo Factory. They are also advocates for children with cancer.
- In November 2022, Bang Ye-dam and Mashiho announced their departure from the group.
- In July 2023, it was confirmed that Treasure had signed a partnership contract with Columbia Records.
- In July 2023, Treasure released their 2nd full album titled Reboot.
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