Sechs Kies

Sechs Kies
Sechs Kies in 2020
From left to right: Eun Ji-won, Jang Su-won, Kim Jae-duck, Lee Jai-jin
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active
  • 1997–2000
  • 2016–2021
Labels
Members
Past members
Sechs Kies
Hangul
젝스키스
Revised RomanizationJekseukiseu
McCune–ReischauerCheksŭk'isŭ

Sechs Kies (pronounced as /ˈzɛksks/ ZEKS-kees; Korean: 젝스키스) is a first generation South Korean boy band. Making their debut on April 15, 1997, they are one of the first K-pop idol groups, credited with pioneering the idol scene and fandom culture. The group consists of the following members, Eun Ji-won, Lee Jai-jin, Kim Jae-duck, and Jang Su-won.

Sechs Kies formally disbanded on May 20, 2000 after 3 years of activity. On April 14, 2016, the group reunited for a performance as part of the show Infinite Challenge. On May 10, 2016, 5 of the 6 members signed a contract with YG Entertainment to continue promoting, while member Ko Ji-yong remained retired from the industry. After the release of the group's fifth full album, Another Light, member Kang Sung-hoon also left the group in 2019. The group has remained inactive since 2021, with their YG Entertainment profile being deleted in 2024.