Argon (band)
Six-member South Korean boy band debuting in 2019.
Argon (아르곤, stylized as ARGON) was a South Korean boy band made up of six members. They officially debuted on March 11, 2019, with their first single album *Master Key* and its title track of the same name. The group's name comes from the colorless chemical element argon, meant to show they are "not limited to a single color" and can "absorb multiple genres." It also works as an acronym for "Art Go On," meaning "art continues."
Before the group formed, member Jaeun had debuted in 2016 as Win in the boy band INX. INX released a digital single in 2016 and an album in April 2017, then sued their agency. They won the lawsuit in June 2018, and their contracts ended. Another member, Kain, had worked as a backing dancer for BTS and said touring with them made him want to become a singer.
Argon released *Master Key* on various platforms on March 11, 2019, and held their debut showcase at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam that same day. The single album reached number 70 on the Gaon Album Chart. On April 28, they started a three-month Japanese promotional period with the Argon 2019 1st Japan Live 'Masterkey' showcase in Tokyo. Their first extended play, *Go Forward: Wide Dream*, came out on October 2, 2019, led by the single "Give Me Dat." The EP entered the Gaon Album Chart at number 54, and the song's lyrics express the group's wish to "rise to the top."
The members and their positions (as listed by MSH Entertainment) were: Kain (카인) as leader and rapper; Haneul (하늘) as rapper and vocalist; Roel (로엘) as vocalist; Yeoun (여운) as vocalist; Gon (곤) as vocalist; and Jaeun (재운) as rapper.
Their discography includes one extended play, single albums, and singles.
- origin
- South Korea
- debut
- March 11, 2019
- genre
- K-pop
- label
- MSH Entertainment
- members
- 6 (Kain, Haneul, Roel, Yeoun, Gon, Jaeun)
- known_for
- Debut single album Master Key and EP Go Forward: Wide Dream
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Genre
- K-pop
- Years Active
- –2021
- Label
- MSH Entertainment
- Past Members
- Kain / Haneul / Roel / Yeoun / Gon / Jaeun
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Before Argon's formation, member Jaeun had previously debuted in 2016 as a member of the boy band INX under the stage name Win. INX released a digital single in 2016 and an album in April 2017 before filing a lawsuit against their agency; the group won the lawsuit in June 2018 and their contracts were terminated. Another member, Kain, had worked as a backing dancer for BTS and stated that he wanted to become a singer after touring with that group.
Argon released their first single album, Master Key, on March 11, 2019, and held their debut showcase at the Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam the same day. The single album charted at number 70 on the Gaon Album Chart. On April 28, 2019, the group held their Argon 2019 1st Japan Live 'Masterkey' showcase in Tokyo, Japan, beginning a three-month Japanese promotional period for Master Key.
The group released their first extended play, Go Forward: Wide Dream, on October 2, 2019, fronted by the lead single 'Give Me Dat'. The EP entered the Gaon Album Chart at number 54. The lyrics of 'Give Me Dat' tell of the group's wishes to 'rise to the top'.
Reader's Guide
Argon represents a late-2010s K-pop group that drew on a conceptual identity tied to the chemical element argon, emphasizing versatility across genres. Their debut single album Master Key reached number 70 on the Gaon Album Chart, and their first EP Go Forward: Wide Dream charted at number 54, indicating modest commercial traction. The group's significance lies partly in its members' pre-debut histories: Jaeun's involvement in a successful lawsuit against a previous agency and Kain's experience as a backing dancer for BTS added narrative depth. Argon's Japanese showcase in April 2019 and subsequent three-month promotional period in Japan reflect a common strategy among K-pop acts to expand into international markets early. However, the source article provides no information about the group's disbandment, later activities, or lasting impact beyond 2019, limiting assessment of their legacy. Their discography includes one single album and one EP, with the lead single 'Give Me Dat' expressing ambitions to rise in the industry.
Did You Know?
- Member Jaeun previously debuted in 2016 as a member of the boy band INX under the stage name Win.
- Member Kain worked as a backing dancer for BTS before joining Argon.
- Argon's name is an acronym for 'Art Go On', meaning 'art continues'.
- The group held a Japanese showcase in Tokyo on April 28, 2019, beginning a three-month promotional period in Japan.
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