PENTAGON released the special single "๊ฒ์์ด" (Coward) on September 11, 2026, marking the group's tenth anniversary since their 2016 debut. The comeback brings together the group's current seven-member lineup and is paired with an anniversary tour. It is their first release in some time, framed as a milestone return for the long-running act. PENTAGON first formed through a 2016 survival program and has released across pop, hip-hop, and ballad over the decade since.
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PENTAGON is a South Korean boy group formed by Cube Entertainment, debuting in October 2016. The group was assembled partly through the reality show Pentagon Maker and became known for its self-producing core, with member Hui writing and composing for the group and for other artists. After building a steady following with early releases, PENTAGON achieved a breakthrough with the bright, energetic single "Shine" in 2018, which became their signature hit and broadened their audience at home and abroad. Other notable tracks include "Naughty Boy," "Daisy," and "Humph!" The lineup has featured members of several nationalities, among them Chinese and Japanese members, reflecting K-pop's international turn during the third generation. The group cultivated a strong presence in Japan and a fandom named Universe. PENTAGON is regarded as one of the later third-generation groups that paired idol-pop accessibility with meaningful in-house creative involvement.