The birth of SechsKies
SechsKies means "six crystals" in German. Kang Sung-hoon and Eun Ji-won, who met by chance in Hawaii, and Lee Jae-jin and Kim Jae-deok, who are well-known in the Busan dance group, Suwon, who entered the entertainment industry from an audition, was introduced by Sunghoon and joined Jiyong, and the combination became SechsKies. Fans nicknamed them Jekki.
Debuted as a singer in April 1997
Jekki announced the formation of the vocal-based group Sunghoon, Suwon, and Jiyong on the debut program KMTV "Show Tank" White Kies, Zhiyuan, a dance group that mainly focuses on dance and rap, and Black Kies in Deok and Zaizhen. The title song "School Farewell" is a song set in a school and full of stories about students. It is the work of popular composer Lee Yoon Sang.
The first album was released in May
The first album was released on May 14, 1997. Jekki's debut album contains 12 songs, and the title song is "School Farewell".
First commercial shooting in June
After debuting, various advertising proposals were launched. Jekki's first advertising work was "Mr. Hammer" by Orion Confectionery. The six-month performance fee of 100 million yuan also caused a topic.
The first official fan club was established on July 21
Jekki invited fans from all over the country to hold the fan club establishment ceremony in the auditorium of Gwa Chun Civic Hall, and on August and September I met fans in Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon during the month.
Come Back, the 2nd album activity in October
Two months after the end of the first album activity, the 2nd album started in "Charge 100% Show" Activity.
The 2nd album was released in November
Jekki, who started the 2nd album activities together from the first album, started the activities of the 2nd album with "Knights".
Awarded in December
Jekki received the award at the 12th 97th Korea Image Awards held at the National Theater for "School Farewell", proving his status as a popular singer. Jekki’s nationwide concert tour will start on February 22nd
Jekki’s concert will be held at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium on the 22nd, followed by February 28th - Busan, March 08th - Ulsan, and March A nationwide tour concert was held on the 14th - Gwangju, March 22nd - Bucheon, March 28th - Daegu, and April 5th - Daejeon.
Starring in a movie in March
Jekki became an actor in the movie "Seventeen" about teenage love. After the film held a press conference on March 17, filming began on April 8, and it will be released nationwide on July 17. The film's original soundtrack was also released.
Transformed into a musical on April 25
Jekki, who became an actor in the children's musical "Alibaba and the Forty Thieves", will be in Sejong from April 25 to May 5 Bunka Center Challenge Musical.
Come Back, the 3rd album event on July 5th
Jekki, who returned to the stage through "Inkigayo", comes with his 3rd album, the title song is "Road Fighter" 》.
The 2.3rd fan club was established in July
After finishing his busy schedule of musicals and movie shooting, Jekki held the 2nd and 3rd fan clubs at the gymnastics competition venue. Inauguration ceremony.
The 3.5th Special album was released on October 31
Jekki, who ended the promotion of his 3rd album in October, released songs including the pop ballad "Couple" and "Send You Away" Special album.
Won the grand prize at the Seoul Music Awards on December 30
One year after debut, he and HOT*** received the grand prize at the Seoul Music Awards. The members and fans were all bursting with joy. tears. The 3rd concert on February 6
Jekki’s 3rd concert was held in Ulsan.
Kang Sung-hoon’s birthday party on February 22nd
Hold a 20th birthday party for Sung-hoon at the CCMM Building on February 22nd
Second anniversary of his debut on April 18th and fan club establishment ceremony
April 15th is the second anniversary of Jekki’s debut, so on April 18th, a ceremony to commemorate the second anniversary of his debut and the establishment of the fan club was held at the gymnastics venue in the Olympic Park.
Eun Ji-won’s birthday party on June 5
To celebrate Ji-won’s 22nd birthday on June 8, a birthday party was held at Gwacheon Civic Center.
Joint birthday party on August 1st
July 1st, July 13th, July 16th, and August 7th are Jiyong, Zaizhen, and Suwon respectively , it’s Jae-de’s birthday, so a birthday party was held at the Kwang Woon Dae auditorium.
Taiwan promotional tour on August 23
Jekki will conduct a 3-day and 2-night promotional tour in Taiwan, doing on-site visits and filming, and also performing in "Super Concert" on the 27th .
Come Back, the fourth album event on August 29th
Returned to the stage by performing "Sad" + "COM' BACK" on "Inkigayo".
The 4th album was released on September 7th
The 4th album was released, which included self-composed songs by 6 members. The title song is COM' BACK. You can feel the high level from the 14 songs in the album.
"Inkigayo" reached its peak on September 12th
Two weeks after returning to the stage through "COM' BACK", he ranked first on "Inkigayo".
Served as DJ in "Jekki FM Plus" on October 18th
"Jekki FM Plus" is broadcast on MBC FM from 10pm to 12pm every night.
Second Taiwan Tour Promotion on October 26th
Because the album released in Taiwan in August received an enthusiastic response, they went to Taiwan for their second promotional tour.
November "Peace and Friendship Concert" and "China-Korea Song Concert"
As a new generation of Korean singers, Jekki stayed in Beijing and Pyongyang for 9 days and 8 nights on November 29th. After completing the first "China-Korea Song Concert" in Beijing and the "2000 Peace and Friendship Concert" in Pyongyang, he returned to China. Commemorating the 1,000th anniversary of their debut on January 12
The 1,000th anniversary of their debut and the founding ceremony of the 4th fan club were held at the KBS Hall in Ulsan with more than a thousand fans in attendance.
SechsKies 2000 concert on February 28th
A concert full of tears. The members seemed to have given the final hint, and the fans also showed their sincere support for Jekki during the concert.
Clothes charity auction on April 2
There are many clothes worn by Jekki in the concert, as well as clothes from the 1st album to the 4th album. Fans come to this event.
The press conference for the disbandment of Jekki on May 18th
The press conference for the dissolution of Jekki was held at the intercondinatal hotel on May 18th, which was very surprising.
Dream concert on May 20th
The Dream concert held at the Olympic Stadium on May 20th is also Jekki's farewell performance.
Farewell album released on May 31
Jekki's last album was released on May 31, which included "Bye", "Promise" and Jekki's previous albums.
"Thanks" by SechsKies in July
On July 18, Jekki members reunited to record the song "Thanks" to thank fans for their long-term support. The song was released on "O2Music" on July 31, and fans also responded with the song "You Are Welcome".