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TEMPEST

템페스트 · Disbanded

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DEBUT
2022.3.2
01What is the activity status of TEMPEST?
TEMPEST has disbanded.
02When did TEMPEST debut, and with which song?
TEMPEST debuted on March 2, 2022, with "Bad News." The song was the title track of the debut mini album It's ME, It's WE. The English word tempest means a violent storm, which fits the energetic image the group showed from its very first release.
03Which agency was TEMPEST under?
At the time of its disbandment, TEMPEST belonged to YH Entertainment. The group's releases, performances and official announcements were handled through this agency. Today the former members work under different companies, so the most accurate information comes from each member's own official channels.
04How many members did TEMPEST have?
TEMPEST debuted with seven members in 2022 and promoted as six members from August 2024. For accurate information about the lineup in each period, official album information is the best reference. For the members' current activities, please check each member's own official channels.
05What are some of TEMPEST's best-known songs?
Widely known TEMPEST songs include "Can't Stop Shining," "Dragon," "Dangerous" and "Vroom Vroom." Many of them stand out for powerful, energetic performances. If you are new to the group, these songs are a good place to begin listening and watching.
06What are some of TEMPEST's later songs?
TEMPEST's later songs include "Lighthouse," "Unfreeze" and "In the Dark." In these tracks you can hear the group's musical palette gradually widening beyond its early intense style. Listening to them alongside the early songs makes it easier to see how the group evolved.
07Did any TEMPEST members appear on audition shows?
Yes. Some TEMPEST members appeared on audition programs before debut, such as Mnet's Produce 101 Season 2 and I-LAND. Because of this, some fans already knew certain members before the group debuted. Detailed appearance information can be found in official sources.
08What is TEMPEST's music like?
TEMPEST's music centers on hip-hop-based K-pop. True to a name that means storm, many of its songs feature energetic performances and strong beats. Album titles such as The Calm Before the Storm and Into the Tempest also echo the storm imagery of the group's name.
09How long was TEMPEST active?
TEMPEST debuted in March 2022, and YH Entertainment announced the group's disbandment on October 20, 2026. Over about four and a half years, the group released a number of albums. After the disbandment, the members moved on to new activities in their own fields.
10Where should a new listener start with TEMPEST?
If you are new, start with the debut song "Bad News" and the widely known "Dragon." Then listen to "Dangerous" and "Vroom Vroom," and finish with "Lighthouse." Following this order gives you a clear sense of how the group's music developed over time.
11How can I follow the former TEMPEST members?
TEMPEST was active from 2022 to 2026 before disbanding, so the most accurate way to follow the members today is through each member's own official channels. Each member has a different agency and field of work, so rely on official announcements. Please avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors or following their private lives.

Sources · 2026-11-15
soompi.com/article/1508907wpp/watch-yuehuas-new-boy-group-te
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_%28South_Korean_band%29
wikidata.org/wiki/Q110920753