New:Id (Korean: 뉴이드; RR: Nyuideu; stylized as new:ID) is a Filipino boy band formed in 2023 by MLD Entertainment. The group is composed of five members: Wilson, Macky, L, Thad, and Jom. Slated to officially debut in late 2023, the quintet is set to release the promotional single "E.R", ahead of their scheduled debut.
New:Id | |
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 New:Id in 2023 (From Left to Right: Thad, L, Macky, Jom, and Wilson) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | P-pop |
| Years active |
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| Labels | MLD |
| Members |
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Career
edit2022–23: Pre-debut activities and formation
editOn September 7, 2022, executives from ABS-CBN, MLD Entertainment, and Kamp Global signed a deal to debut a Filipino boy band in South Korea.[1][2] The lineup of the boy band was determined through the reality survival show Dream Maker, which saw 62 contestants compete to become part of the band. At the end of the series' run, seven contestants were selected to form the lineup of Hori7on, which debuted on July 24, 2023.[3]
On April 23, 2023, MLD Entertainment announced that losing contestants Wilson Budoy, Macky Tuason, Josh Labing-isa, Thad Sune, and Jom Aceron, had signed with the agency as trainees.[4] In an interview with the entertainment website Kpopmap, MLD Entertainment CEO Lee Hyung-jin revealed that the quintet, then tentatively named as New MLD Boys, are preparing for a debut in South Korea before then "engaging in active promotions in the Philippines".[5]
2023–present: Introduction and forthcoming debut
editThe members of New:Id were featured on duets with the members of the Hori7on on their debut album, Friend-Ship.[6] In the accompanying concert for the album, Voyage To Manila, the quintet was formally introduced in their performance of a Filipino version of the 2012 DMTN single "E.R.", taken from the EP State of Emergency.[7][8] The social media accounts for the group were launched three days later, on September 13.[9][10]
Ahead of their official debut, the quintet released "E.R." as a pre-debut promotional single on September 22.[11]
Members
edit- Wilson – vocalist, dancer
- Macky – vocalist, rapper
- L – vocalist
- Thad – leader, rapper, dancer
- Jom – dancer, rapper
Discography
editPromotional singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "E.R." | 2023 | Non-album single |
| "Deja Vu" |
References
edit- ^ "ABS-CBN partners with MLD Entertainment and Kamp Korea Inc. in search for next global pop group in 'Dream Maker'". Manila Bulletin. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ Dumaual, Miguel (September 5, 2023). "#DreamMaker: ABS-CBN to form boy group with MLD Entertainment, KAMP Global". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Cho, Yong-jun (2023-06-29). "Hori7on to make Korea debut in late July". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "5 former 'Dream Maker' contestants sign with MLD Entertainment". ABS-CBN News. 2023-04-29.
- ^ Sarkar, Ishani (2023-06-27). "MLD Entertainment CEO Lee HyungJin Tells All: HORI7ON Korean Debut In July, New Boy Group From "Dream Maker", & What's Special About TFN & Lapillus | Exclusive Interview". Kpopmap - Kpop, Kdrama and Trend Stories Coverage. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Galang, Jelou (2023-07-27). "All-Filipino group HORI7ON just debuted in South Korea". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "New P-Pop Boy group ilo-launch sa South Korea" [New P-pop group will be launched in South Korea]. www.abante.com.ph (in Tagalog). 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Yoon, So-yeon (2023-09-11). "MLD Entertainment to launch another Filipino boy band". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (2023-09-13). "MLD Entertainment to launch second all-Filipino group New:ID". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Malonzo, Arien (2023-09-13). "Meet all-Filipino boy group New:ID that debuted in HORI7ON's first-ever concert". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Lee, Jeong-hyuk (2023-09-15). "'MLD 신인' 뉴이드, 22일 프리 데뷔 확정…프롤로그 싱글 'E.R'…" [‘MLD rookie’ NewId confirms pre-debut on the 22nd... Enter the music industry with prologue single ‘E.R.’]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-15.