A.C.E (South Korean band)
A.C.E (; acronym for "Adventure Calling Emotions".) is a South Korean boy band formed by Beat Interactive, and co-managed with Swing Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Jun, Donghun, Wow, Kim Byeongkwan, and Chan. The group debuted on May 23, 2017, with the single "Cactus". A.C.E first gained a following busking on the streets of the hip Hongdae district in Seoul, covering the dance choreography of popular groups such as BTS, Blackpink and EXO. As of September 2021, the group have released 2 repackaged albums, 4 mini-albums, and 2 single albums. History Pre-debut Jun trained under Jellyfish Entertainment alongside VIXX before transferring to CJ E&M. He appeared on Mnet's I Can See Your Voice as Kangta's look-alike. Donghun competed on Superstar K5 prior to becoming a trainee under CJ E&M, and later appeared on I Can See Your Voice as well, winning the episode and earning high praise from Got7's JB. Wow trained at YG Entertainment alongside Winner before later moving to CJ E&M, where he met Jun and Donghun. Kim Byeongkwan participated in the first season of K-pop Star but was eliminated during the final round of casting. He also trained under JYP Entertainment alongside Chan. 2017–2018: Cactus,