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Profile
ONF (온앤오프) is a six-member South Korean boy group that debuted on August 3, 2017 under WM Entertainment. Its name conveys the interaction of two creative teams: ON, associated with vocals, and OFF, associated with powerful performances. Today the lineup consists of HYOJIN, E-TION, SEUNGJUN, WYATT, MINKYUN and YUTO.
ONF developed a recognizable musical identity through melodic, synth-driven K-pop, inventive stage performances and a continuing album narrative. Early and widely remembered singles include “We Must Love,” “Beautiful Beautiful,” “Bye My Monster” and “The Stranger.” The group finished runner-up on Road to Kingdom in 2020 and, after the Korean members completed mandatory military service, reunited for full group recordings in 2023.
In March 2026 all six members moved to KI Entertainment, which also acquired the group’s trademarks and related intellectual property from the previous agency. Their new album ONF:MY SELF arrived on June 17, led by the official MV “Open The Door.” Three members now use the stage names SEUNGJUN (formerly J-US), MINKYUN (formerly MK) and YUTO (formerly U). One verified independent solo music single — HYOJIN’s “Love Things” — is distinguished from recordings credited to the full group.
Across releases such as We Must Love, Beautiful Beautiful and Bye My Monster, ONF has paired ambitious electronic-pop production with tightly coordinated choreography and a science-fiction-inspired visual identity. The six members also have distinct individual specialties in singing, rap, dance and creative performance. Group releases, collaborative activities and independently credited solo recordings are identified separately in their profiles.
Members
Career Milestones & Group Honors
ONF:MY SELF — second studio album, Part 2
The six-track continuation of ONF’s second full-length album was the group’s first major album release under KI Entertainment. Its title song “Open The Door” uses rock-driven arrangements and a wide vocal range to describe the choice to move forward.
KI Entertainment partnership
All six members signed a new exclusive agreement. KI Entertainment acquired the ONF trademark and related intellectual property so the group could keep its name and identity after leaving WM Entertainment.
UNBROKEN — ninth mini album
A further group release before the agency transition, including the title track “Put It Back”.
First network music-show win
“The Stranger” won KBS Music Bank. This followed the song’s Show Champion trophy on February 26, and represented the group’s first major terrestrial-network music-show win.
ONF:MY IDENTITY — second album, Part 1
The project was led by “The Stranger,” continuing the group’s blend of funky rhythms, high vocals and futuristic visual storytelling.
BEAUTIFUL SHADOW — Bye My Monster
The EP title track combined dark pop, band sounds and classical inspiration, referencing Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony.
LOVE EFFECT — post-service return
The mini album represented the sextet’s full-scale musical comeback after the Korean members completed military service.
HYOJIN — Love Things (member solo)
HYOJIN’s independently credited Valentine’s Day single and official video were released while the group was on military hiatus; the recording is classified as a member solo rather than an ONF group album.
ONF:MY NAME — Beautiful Beautiful
The title track became a defining bright pop release after ONF’s exposure on Road to Kingdom.
Road to Kingdom runner-up
ONF finished second on the Mnet competition, expanding public recognition through dynamic live stages.
Group debut — ON/OFF
ONF debuted under WM Entertainment with a two-team structure — the vocal-led ON Team and performance-led OFF Team.
Official Videos by Year
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Open The Door
Official ONF OFFICIAL MV from ONF:MY SELF, first comeback under KI Entertainment.
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The Stranger
Official ONF OFFICIAL MV from ONF:MY IDENTITY and the group’s 2025 music-show-winning release.
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Bye My Monster
The dramatic lead single from the mini album Beautiful Shadow blends orchestral elements and emotional pop-rock energy.
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Love Effect
The title song of Love Effect marked ONF’s full-group return after the Korean members completed military service.
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