It’s official: FNC Entertainment has confirmed that they’re set to debut a new boy group called AMPERS&ONE! And it will feature several notable contestants from the Boys Planet series.
On October 18, FNC Entertainment launched the official social media accounts for AMPERS&ONE. Based on the initial teaser, the group will feature seven members.
앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE)
🔗 Coming Soon 2023.11#앰퍼샌드원 #AMPERSANDONE #FNC pic.twitter.com/mQVQKc6Ng5
— 앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE) (@_AMPERSANDONE_) October 17, 2023
In a press release, the agency explained that the group name is a combination of the word ampersand, also known as the sign that stands for “and” and “one.” Furthermore, it should symbolize the group’s wish to “achieve its dreams by coming together [as a group.]”
Aside from hinting that the group is set to debut in November, FNC Entertainment has yet to release additional details about it. As of writing, there’s no news yet about the group’s album title or final debut date.
Who are the AMPERS&ONE members?
In September, FNC Entertainment first confirmed that former Boys Planet members Na Kamden and Choi Jiho will be part of their new boy group.
Following the launch of the group’s social media accounts, the agency confirmed that Brian will also be part of the septet. While it served a surprise as Brian was affiliated with Yuehua Entertainment during his participation in Boys Planet, fans on social media quickly welcomed the addition.
FNC new boygroup will be named "AMPERS&ONE". The group will have 7 members, including Boys Planet's Na Kamden, Choi Jiho and Brian. pic.twitter.com/xFHe6upzDe
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) October 17, 2023
Since then, AMPERS&ONE have been teasing the rest of their lineup. Aside from Kamden, Jiho, and Brian, the other members will be Mackiah, Siyun, Kyrell, and Seungmo.
I'm JIHO 🦋
🔗 https://t.co/eRgOgvqPBy#앰퍼샌드원 #AMPERSANDONE #최지호 #JIHO
— 앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE) (@_AMPERSANDONE_) October 19, 2023
I'm MACKIAH 🍀
🔗 https://t.co/AZcKeVUvt0#앰퍼샌드원 #AMPERSANDONE #마카야 #MACKIAH
— 앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE) (@_AMPERSANDONE_) October 20, 2023
I'm SIYUN 🐯
🔗 https://t.co/CLnJpRPohG#앰퍼샌드원 #AMPERSANDONE #윤시윤 #SIYUN
— 앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE) (@_AMPERSANDONE_) October 21, 2023
I'm BRIAN 🐰
🔗 https://t.co/szZjWxJsUr#앰퍼샌드원 #AMPERSANDONE #브라이언 #BRIAN
— 앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE) (@_AMPERSANDONE_) October 22, 2023
I'm SEUNGMO 😜
🔗 https://t.co/WY3I1nETOT#앰퍼샌드원 #AMPERSANDONE #김승모 #SEUNGMO
— 앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE) (@_AMPERSANDONE_) October 24, 2023
I'm KAMDEN 🦭
🔗 https://t.co/8TOFcpDGXo#앰퍼샌드원 #AMPERSANDONE #나캠든 #KAMDEN
— 앰퍼샌드원 (AMPERS&ONE) (@_AMPERSANDONE_) October 24, 2023
Additional details for the other members have yet to be disclosed. Currently, fans are anticipating to see group photos of the septet.
Notably, AMPERS&ONE will be FNC Entertainment’s first boy group since P1HARMONY debuted in 2020. They will join the agency’s roster of rock bands like F.T. Island, CNBLUE, and N.FLYING. As for idol groups, the label is home to AOA, Cherry Bullet, and SF9.
Featured image: FNC Entertainment shares teaser for ‘AMPERS&ONE.’ Credit: Instagram/AMPERS&ONE