VIXX is a South Korean boy band formed by Jellyfish Entertainment through the 2012 reality show MyDOL. Originally a sextet, the group is currently composed of four members: N, Leo, Ken and Hyuk—former vocalist Hongbin and rapper Ravi left the group and the agency in August 2020 and April 2023, respectively. They are predominantly known as a "concept or performance group" whose music, lyrics, choreography, and overall stage performances are crafted together to tell a story or concept.
VIXX at the KCON LA 2017 Red Carpet From left to right: Ravi, Leo, Hongbin, N, Ken, and Hyuk
VIXX at KCON 2012 in Irvine, California
VIXX at The Salvation Army Kettle Appeal Opening Ceremony in South Korea in 2012
VIXX at their One Fine Day Press Conference (2015)
Cha Hak-yeon, better known by his stage name N (엔), is a South Korean singer, actor, presenter, and radio host, signed to 51k. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band VIXX in May 2012, he began his acting career in 2014 in MBC's romantic-melodrama Hotel King as Noah. He has since had roles in The Family is Coming (2015), Cheer Up! (2015), and Tomorrow Boy (2016). N began his career as a radio host in May 2015 with his show VIXX N K-pop on SBS Power FM.
N in December 2017