DXTEEN

DXTEEN

GroupBoy GroupJ-PopK-PopMusic GroupJapanese

BIOGRAPHY

DXTeen, styled DXTEEN (Japanese: ディエックスティーン), is a six member Japanese boy band under Lapone Entertainment, a joint venture between Yoshimoto Kogyo and CJ ENM. The name is given as an abbreviation of Dream X Teen.

The group formed in 2023 and debuted on 10 May 2023 with the single Brand New Day. The members are Taichi Taniguchi as leader, Ayuta Fukuda, Koshin Terao, Nalu Okubo, Ken Hiramoto and Shotaro Tanaka. Ayuta Fukuda also works as an actor and holds a profile of his own in this catalogue.

The group’s music is described as J-pop and K-pop, which reflects the label’s Japanese and Korean parentage.

DXTEEN followed Brand New Day with the singles First Flight, Snowin’, Level Up, Tick-Tack, 両片想い and Wanna, plus the album Quest on 17 July 2024 and the second album Heart Beat on 25 March 2026. Live work began with the 2024 DXTEEN 1st One Man Live Tour ~Start of Quest~, which took in Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo and included dates at Zepp venues and LINE CUBE SHIBUYA.

The 2026 DXTEEN 2ND ONE MAN LIVE TOUR ~Heart & Soul~ followed, and at its final show the group announced its first hall tour for the autumn of 2026, a step up from the live house circuit. Release events at shopping centres and public spaces have become a regular part of how the six meet NICO in person.

PROFILE DETAILS

Native Name
ディエックスティーン
Based In
Tokyo, Japan
Profession
Music Group
Nationality
Japanese
Debut
2023 · Brand New Day single (10 May 2023)
Agency / Label
Lapone Entertainment
Years Active
2023-present
Languages
Japanese (primary)
Skills
Vocal performance, Dance

GROUP DETAILS

DXTEEN works under Lapone Entertainment, a company created jointly by a Japanese entertainment group and a Korean media company, and its output is described in both J-pop and K-pop terms. It has been active since the 2023 debut.

Group Type
Boy Group
Genre
J-Pop, K-Pop
Formed
Status
Active
Debut
Brand New Day
Members
6 members
Based In
Tokyo, Japan
Record Label
Lapone Entertainment
Fandom
❤️ NICO

GROUP MEMBERS

Ayuta Fukuda, BLGLFlix name card shown in place of a photograph
Ayuta Fukuda

FUN FACTS

  • DXTEEN stands for Dream X Teen, with the X also read as eXtension and eXpand, expressing the open ended potential of six young performers.
  • It was the first Lapone Entertainment group not formed through a survival programme.
  • Four members were drawn from PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON 2 and presented as LAPONE BOYS trainees from December 2021; two more joined in February 2023 to complete the six.
  • The group was announced on 13 February 2023, held a pre debut showcase at EX Theater Roppongi on 8 March 2023 and debuted with Brand New Day on 10 May 2023.
  • The fandom name NICO was chosen by fan vote and refers to members and fans smiling together.
  • Lapone Entertainment is a joint venture between Yoshimoto Kogyo of Japan and CJ ENM of South Korea, and DXTEEN is its first boys group since INI.

TRIVIA

  • Taniguchi Taichi is the leader.
  • Okubo Naru, Terao Koshin, Hiramoto Ken and Fukuda Ayuta all came through PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON 2, where Okubo finished twelfth.
  • Taniguchi Taichi and Tanaka Shotaro joined in February 2023, shortly before the group was announced.
  • All six members are Japanese.
  • The debut title track was written in a retro pop style about the feeling of taking a first step.

NOTABLE AWARDS

  • 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Japan, special award for Upcoming Dance and Vocal Group

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is DXTEEN?

DXTEEN is a Japanese boy band of six under Lapone Entertainment. The name stands for Dream X Teen and points to the open ended potential of its members.

Who are the members of DXTEEN?

Taniguchi Taichi, Okubo Naru, Terao Koshin, Hiramoto Ken, Fukuda Ayuta and Tanaka Shotaro, with Taniguchi as leader.

When did DXTEEN debut and with what?

DXTEEN debuted on 10 May 2023 with the single Brand New Day, following a pre debut showcase at EX Theater Roppongi on 8 March 2023.

Which label manages DXTEEN?

Lapone Entertainment, a joint venture between Yoshimoto Kogyo and CJ ENM.

What is the DXTEEN fandom called?

NICO, chosen by fan vote and meaning members and fans smiling together.

Is DXTEEN still active?

Yes. The group released its second album, Heart Beat, on 25 March 2026 and toured in support of it.

Has DXTEEN won any awards?

Yes. The group received the special Upcoming Dance and Vocal Group award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2023, about six months after debut.

Written and verified by Renkaze · Last updated 20 September 2026

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