A.C.E (which stands for "Adventure Calling Emotions") is a South Korean boy band created by Beat Interactive and co-managed by Swing Entertainment. Introduced with five original members – Jun, Donghun, Wow, Kim Byeongkwan, and Chan – the ensemble made waves with their 2017 debut single "Cactus." Leading up to their debut, they had several performances across Seoul's vibrant Hongdae district and covered famous groups like BTS and EXO. Notably, members Jun, Donghun, Wow, and Kim Byeongkwan had affiliations with prominent entertainment companies and reality shows. Their discography blossomed with releases like the EP Callin' (2017), the album A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland (2018), and singles like "5TAR (Incompletion)." They also partook in collaborations including "I Feel So Lucky" with French DJ Hcue. In 2021 A.C.E embarked on a partnership with Swing Entertainment, resulting in tracks like "Down" and the globally-charting EP Siren: Dawn, which peaked at number 2 on South Korea's Circle Albums Chart. Later that year, they released the album Changer: Dear Eris (2021) while members Wow, Donghun, and Jun embarked on their compulsory military service. Preceded by the single "Changer," their sophomore effort went to number 7 in South Korea. In November 2024, A.C.E released a new EP, Pinata.
