TFN (), formerly known as T1419 (), was a South Korean–Japanese

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formed in 2021 under

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. The group consisted of nine members: Noa, Sian, Kevin, Gunwoo, Leo, On, Zero, Kairi, and Kio. They debuted on January 11, 2021, with the

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''Before Sunrise Part. 1''.

History

2020–2021: Debut with ''Before Sunrise'' series

On October 13, 2020, MLD Entertainment announced they would be launching a new boy group in December in partnership with

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and

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. The group would debut not only in Korea but also in Japan and the United States, simultaneously. It was later announced that MLD had signed a business partner agreement with

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for activities in the U.S. The following day, a pre-teaser photo was released featuring all the members. On October 17, a schedule was released for the non-promoted pre-debut release, the group was said to be releasing a music video for "Dracula" on October 27. On January 11, 2021, they debuted with their first

, ''Before Sunrise Part. 1'', and its lead single "Asurabalbalta". On March 31, 2021, T1419 returned with their second single album, ''Before Sunrise Part. 2'', and its lead single "Exit". On August 23, 2021, T1419 released their third single album, ''Before Sunrise Part. 3'', and its lead single "Flex". On December 2, 2021, T1419 released the digital single, "Red Light, Green Light".

2022–2024: Japanese debut, first Spanish single, rebranding as TFN, and disbandment

On March 9, 2022, T1419 made their Japanese debut with the

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, ''Our Teen: Blue Side'', and its lead single "Run Up". The Korean version of the lead single was released on May 9, 2022. On March 22, 2022, T1419 released the digital single, "Edelweiss". On July 3, 2022, T1419 released their first Spanish single, "When The Sun Goes Down". In August 2022, T1419 joined the Weverse platform. On October 17, 2022, MLD Entertainment announced that the group's name would be renamed as TFN. On November 15, 2022, TFN made a guest appearance on the Filipino variety show '' It's Showtime'' as they performed their single, "Amazon". On February 29, 2024, MLD Entertainment announced TFN's disbandment.

Past members

Adapted from their Naver profile and website profile. * Noa () * Sian () * Kevin () * Gunwoo () * Leo () * On () * Zero () * Kairi () * Kio ()

Discography

Extended plays

Single albums

Singles

Filmography

Reality shows

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2021 establishments in South Korea Musical groups from Seoul K-pop music groups Musical groups established in 2021 South Korean dance music groups South Korean boy bands 2024 disestablishments in South Korea Musical groups disestablished in 2024