Photo : PENTAGON official SNS group photo (August 7, 2026), via KSTATION TV
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PENTAGON is a South Korean boy group launched by Cube Entertainment on October 10, 2016. The group became known for collaborative songwriting and distinctive songs such as Shine, Daisy and Do or Not. Its fan community is called UNIVERSE.
For its tenth anniversary in 2026, the agency NAKED announced a seven-member lineup consisting of Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yeo One, Kino and Wooseok. Members previously managed individually by different agencies reunited for the anniversary single Coward, released September 11, followed by the tour 101010.
The 2026 project does not include Yanan and Yuto, who were members of the historic nine-member lineup. Historical discographies and contract status should not be confused with the verified seven-member anniversary lineup. Solo releases under the artists’ own names must be documented separately.
The early catalogue developed through the 2016 debut EP, the 2018 breakthrough Shine, and the more dramatic Daisy in 2020. The title tracks DO or NOT (2021) and Feelin’ Like (2022) further showcased the group’s playful and theatrical pop style. These songs were made with historical member lineups and are presented as part of the group’s discography rather than newly rerecorded seven-member tracks.
At the Seoul concerts on October 9–10, 2026, the seven anniversary members performed classic material, unit stages and the new single. NAKED managed the reunion project while the members maintained distinct individual career arrangements. The next announced tour stop was Hong Kong on November 1, 2026; that future performance is not described as already completed.
Group management vs. individual agencies: NAKED, founded by KINO, coordinates PENTAGON’s 2026 reunion and anniversary group activities. Individual representation remains separate: JINHO, YEO ONE and WOOSEOK are with S27M Entertainment; HUI is with WITH US Entertainment; HONGSEOK is with ANDMARQ; SHINWON is with CUBE Entertainment; and KINO works through NAKED. The group originally debuted under CUBE Entertainment in 2016.
Members
Career Milestones & Group Honors
10th anniversary and 101010 Tour
The seven members marked a decade since the band’s debut with anniversary concerts, including two dates in Seoul. Tour dates also included Osaka and Tokyo, with Hong Kong scheduled for November.
Coward — anniversary single
The first new PENTAGON recording in nearly three years. KINO supervised the production and contributed to the composition and lyrics.
Seven-member reunion confirmed
NAKED announced that JINHO, HUI, HONGSEOK, SHINWON, YEO ONE, KINO and WOOSEOK would participate in the tenth-anniversary project and future lineup.
Hanteo Music Awards anniversary reunion
Seven members returned to a shared stage and received the 10th Anniversary Influential Artist recognition.
Contract transitions
Several members departed Cube Entertainment for their individual management arrangements. Ending an exclusive contract was not in itself proof of immediate group disbandment.
Daisy — first music show trophy
PENTAGON’s single won its first televised music-show trophy, bringing recognition for the group’s self-produced pop-rock material.
Shine
The self-produced hit became a signature in the group’s catalogue.
PENTAGON debut
The group debuted with the self-titled EP after the Pentagon Maker competition.
Official Videos by Year
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Coward (겁쟁이)
First group single in three years, produced with creative participation from KINO and the seven-member reunion lineup.
Official music video ↗
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Feelin’ Like
Title song of the IN:VITE U EP. Original PENTAGON official-channel video; features the earlier lineup.
Watch official MV ↗
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DO or NOT
Bright pop-rock title track from LOVE or TAKE, credited to the group’s earlier lineup.
Watch official MV ↗
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Daisy
WE:TH lead single, associated with the group’s first televised music-show win.
Watch official MV ↗Official SNS
News & Further Reading
November 2, 2026 · KWaveScope NewsPENTAGON ‘101010’ Manila: First Solo Concert November 29Aliw Theater hosts the group’s first solo Philippine concert on November 29; tickets go on sale November 7.
October 30, 2026 · KWaveScope NewsPENTAGON ‘101010’ Europe Tour: Amsterdam, Paris & BerlinThe group’s tenth-anniversary tour visits three European cities on November 4, 6 and 8, with official prices and an announcement video.October 12, 2026 · allkpopSeven-member PENTAGON complete 10th anniversary Seoul concerts ↗News coverage of the October 9–10 anniversary concerts and performances of Shine, Daisy and Coward.
September 17, 2026 · The Korea TimesPENTAGON’s first decade, self-written hits and seven-member future ↗Long-form retrospective describing the change in member management and creative direction.
September 12, 2026 · ForbesHow seven members reunited under NAKED for Coward ↗Interview examining coordination among individually managed members and the anniversary single.
September 11, 2026 · UPIPENTAGON release their tenth-anniversary single and official music video ↗Original international report on the release of Coward.
July 21, 2026 · SBS EnglishNAKED announces the seven-member 10th anniversary project ↗The lineup announcement names JINHO, HUI, HONGSEOK, SHINWON, YEO ONE, KINO and WOOSEOK.
