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NU'EST
NU'EST (뉴이스트; short for New Establish Style Tempo) was a South Korean five-member K-pop group formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment. Debuting on March 15, 2012, with the single "Face," the group announced itself with a sharp hip-hop track and an anti-bullying message that stood out from polished debut formulas of the time. The group built a decade-long catalog spanning urban pop, R&B, and electropop, with standout tracks including "Hello," "Love Paint," and "I'm in Trouble." The defining inflection point of their career came in 2017, when four members, JR, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren, appeared on Mnet's Produce 101 Season 2. None made Wanna One's final 11, but the exposure reignited massive fan interest, transforming a group the industry had moved past into a genuine second act. NU'EST W, a unit of four members active while Minhyun promoted with Wanna One, maintained group momentum during that period. The group's loyal fanbase L.O.Lambda.E carried them through 2022. After a 10-year run, NU'EST officially disbanded on March 15, 2022, with members departing to pursue individual solo and acting careers.
1 articles6 creditsDebut: March 15, 2012Korean
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Discography
2022
Needle & BubbleAlbum
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2022
The Best Album: Needle & BubbleAlbum
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2016
Love PaintSingle
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2014
HelloSingle
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2012
FaceSingle
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Filmography
2017
Produce 101 Season 2Variety Show
Participants (JR, Baekho, Minhyun, Ren)Mnet
Fans Also Ask
Who are the members of NU'EST?
NU'EST had five members: JR (Kim Jong-hyeon), Aron (Son Young-min), Baekho (Kang Dong-ho), Minhyun (Hwang Min-hyun), and Ren (Choi Min-gi). They debuted under Pledis Entertainment on March 15, 2012, and officially disbanded exactly 10 years later on March 15, 2022.
When did NU'EST disband?
NU'EST officially disbanded on March 15, 2022, exactly 10 years after their debut. Following disbandment, Baekho and Minhyun renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment for solo careers, while JR, Aron, and Ren departed to pursue independent paths.
What was NU'EST's connection to Produce 101 Season 2?
Four NU'EST members (JR, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren) participated in Mnet's Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017. Minhyun ranked 9th and debuted as a member of Wanna One. None of the others made the final lineup, but the show massively revived interest in NU'EST, fueling a major career second act through 2022.
What label was NU'EST under?
NU'EST was formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment throughout their 10-year career. After their disbandment in March 2022, Baekho and Minhyun remained with Pledis as solo artists while the other three members departed the agency.
What are NU'EST's biggest songs?
NU'EST's most recognized tracks include Face (2012 debut), Hello (2014), Love Paint (2016), and their comeback era hits including I'm in Trouble and Bet Bet. Their final discography release was the best album Needle & Bubble in March 2022, released on their 10th anniversary and disbandment date.
