Meet CIX: Everything you need to know about the K-pop group's members, second U.S. tour

Since its debut in 2019, K-pop group CIX has worked hard to become strong, great performers. And with various music releases and their latest world tour, CIX is keeping up the momentum.

The group recently embarked on the U.S. leg of their second world tour with stops in New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. USA TODAY spoke with the group about their tour and what being a part of CIX means to them. 

Whether you're a long-time FIX (their fandom name) or just getting to know the group, here's everything you need to know about CIX. 

Who is CIX? 

CIX (pronounced C-I-X) is a five member K-pop boy group under C9 Entertainment. Composed of Comprised of members BX, Seunghun, Bae Jinyoung, Yonghee and Hyunsuk, the group debuted in 2019 with the extended play "Hello Chapter 1: Hello, Stranger" and single "Movie Star." 

"Bass is often the central sound of our music," the group's leader BX said. "I have great pride in our songs. I believe if more people listen to our music, they will definitely fall into our charms." 

These charms are seen throughout CIX's many releases. Since debut, the group has released seven EPs, two full albums and several singles, including the haunting "Jungle," dynamic "Numb" and melodic "Cinema." 

The group's latest EP "OK Episode 1: OK Not" was released Aug. 22, 2022, with the title track "458." It was named in the 25 best K-pop albums of 2022 by Billboard, placing 14th on the list. 

If you are just getting into CIX, Hyunsuk recommends "Movie Star" and "Cinema" as an introduction, sharing that the first track best represents the group's identity, while the latter was a well-loved release. 

"We hope to be the group where you find worthy to actually look for and spend yor time watching," said Jinyoung.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          How many members are in CIX?                                                                                                  

There are five members: 

• BX (Full name: Lee Byoung-gon): Leader, rapper. Born March 5, 1998. Hometown: Seongnam, South Korea.
• Seunghun (Full name: Kim Seung-hun): Main vocal. Born Feb. 26, 1999. Hometown: Cheongju, South Korea. 
• Yonghee (Full name: Kim Yong-hee): Vocalist. Born Feb. 17, 2000. Hometown: Seoul, South Korea. 
• Bae Jinyoung (Full name: Bae Jin-young): Center, vocalist, dancer. Born May 10, 2000. Hometown: Seoul. 
• Hyunsuk (Full name: Yoon Hyun-suk): Dancer, rapper, vocalist. Born Sept. 8, 2001. Hometown: Paju, South Korea. 

• All the members shared how they are grateful for one another and the experiences they've had as a group. 

  "When our group started, the whole preparation process was done rather quickly," said Seunghun. "But now, we created a great teamwork and balance among ourselves, and I feel very proud about it."

  For Hyunsuk, being a part of CIX is very meaningful. "I get to spend my twenties as a member," he said. "We always try to do our best because we cannot go back in time." 

• As the group's fourth anniversary approaches in July, Yonghee said time has flown by.

  "Looking back, we all have grown a lot. When I compare our old performances and today, I think everyone improved in many aspects," he said. "However, I believe we still have a long way to go, so we'll stay humble and keep working hard."

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