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Boys Republic (Hangul: 소년공화국 Romanization: Sonyeongonghwaguk) is a 2013 South Korean pop group consisting of five members: Onejunn (leader), Dabin, Sungjun, Minsu, and Suwoong. They are Universal Music's first K-pop idol group (also managed by Happy Tribe Entertainment). Boys Republic debuted on June 5, 2013 with their single, "Party Rock." They are the 2014 ambassadors for Korean Federation of Youth to promote youth development activities conducted by schools and youth training institutions. Boys Republic are to perform at MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2014. Their official fan club name is Royal Family.

Pre-debut
Before their debut in mid-2013, Boys Republic, as a group, has received two years of training under Universal Music and Jung Hae IK of Happy Tribe Entertainment, who has helped to produce first generation idols such as H.O.T. and S.E.S. The boys have been trained in singing, dancing, acting, and languages and cultures of other countries. To further establish global relevance, the group's chief music adviser, producer and composer Keun Tae Park has collaborated with Dsign Music, the Norwegian songwriting/production company that has written songs for TVXQ, Girls' Generation, and EXO. Prior to the two years training from Universal Music, some of the members have received training under other recording labels and talent agencies. Dabin (vocal) was a former member of the South Korean boy band, TOUCH, managed by YYJ Entertainment and had also received training under Cube Entertainment. Sungjun (rap and dance) was a former JYP Entertainment trainee and Suwoong (vocal) was previously under Big Hits Entertainment. In March of 2013, three months before their official debut, Boys Republic was chosen as the PR for Jeju Air 2013, the group's first endorsement with their Jeju Air brand song, "Orange Sky."

2013 Debut: "Party Rock" & 1st EP 'IDENTITY'
Boys Republic made their debut with the first single, "Party Rock." After its release, the song peaked at No. 1 on iTunes single charts in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. On June 2nd, the group performed on their very first stage in Japan at the K-POP Festival 2013 Live in Kumamoto. In the months of June and July, SBS MTV aired the group's eight episode reality show "Rookie King: Boys Republic." They took on their second endorsement and became the new face of Michiko London Koshino for the rest of 2013. After their successful debut, the group made a comeback with their 1st EP, "IDENTITY" on October 8th with written lyric contributions from their group's leader, Onejunn. Their EP title song "You Are Special" peaked at No. 1 on KKBOX Chart in Malaysia in 2013. They were voted by fans to close the U.O.X. 2013 held by Celcom in Malaysia. Boys Republic officially debuted in Malaysia the following week with their "I'm Ready" Showcase in Kuala Lumpur. In November, Boys Republic along with South Korean boy group, VIXX, became ambassadors for "Eye Camp Expedition," a charity campaign, joining other volunteers in Vietnam to help those visually impaired.

Variety Shows

 * 19 and 26 June 2014: "Rose TV" on MBCEvery1 - all members appears in episodes 20 and 21 as guests.