History of Got7 in Timeline

Got7 is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed in 2014 by JYP Entertainment. The group consists of members Jay B, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom. They debuted with the EP *Got It?* which was a success in South Korea and on the Billboard charts. Got7 is known for incorporating martial arts and street dance into their performances.

2008: JYP Entertainment's Last Boy Group Debut Before Got7

Prior to Got7's debut in 2014, JYP Entertainment's last boy group debut was 2PM in 2008.

2009: Jay B and Jinyoung Join JYP Entertainment

Jay B and Jinyoung joined JYP Entertainment in 2009 after successfully passing open auditions.

2010: Mark, BamBam, and Yugyeom Become Trainees

Mark and BamBam were scouted by JYP Entertainment in 2010 in Los Angeles and Bangkok, respectively. Yugyeom also became a JYP trainee that year.

2011: Jackson Passes JYP Audition

Jackson passed JYP Entertainment's overseas audition in Hong Kong in 2011 and began his training in the summer.

2012: Jay B and Jinyoung Debut as JJ Project

Jay B and Jinyoung, under the stage name Junior, debuted as actors in the television drama Dream High 2 in 2012. They also debuted as the pop duo JJ Project with the single "Bounce".

September 6, 2013: Pre-debut Appearance on 'Who is Next: WIN'

Mark, Jackson, BamBam, and Yugyeom appeared on the reality-survival program Who is Next: WIN on September 6, 2013, marking their first television appearance as a group. Youngjae, the final member, joined the group after seven months of training.

2013: JJ Project Acting Roles

In 2013, the duo JJ Project (Jay B and Jinyoung) appeared as actors in the drama When a Man Falls in Love.

January 1, 2014: JYP Entertainment Announces Got7

JYP Entertainment officially announced Got7 on January 1, 2014, marking their first boy group debut since 2PM in 2008.

January 2014: Got7 Debuts

South Korean boy band Got7, formed by JYP Entertainment, debuted in January 2014 with their first EP, Got It?, which reached number two on the Gaon Album Chart and number one on Billboard's World Albums Chart.

January 16, 2014: Got7's Music Program Debut

Got7 made their official music program debut on January 16, 2014, performing their debut single "Girls Girls Girls" on Mnet's M Countdown.

January 20, 2014: Got7 Releases 'Got It?'

Got7 released their debut EP, Got It?, on January 20, 2014, which topped Billboard's World Albums Chart and reached number two on the Gaon Album Chart.

November 2014: Got7 Releases 'Identify' and 'Stop Stop It'

In November 2014, Got7 released their first full-length album, Identify, and the music video for its title track, "Stop Stop It". The album topped Gaon's Weekly Album Sales Chart, and the single peaked at number four on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart.

2014: Got7's Japanese Debut

In 2014, Got7 signed with Sony Music Entertainment Japan, venturing into the Japanese market with their debut Japanese-language single "Around the World". They also released their first full-length studio album, Identify, in South Korea, which topped the nation's charts.

June 10, 2015: Got7 Releases 'Love Train'

Got7 released their second Japanese single, "Love Train", on June 10, 2015, which debuted at number four on the Oricon Singles Chart.

July 13, 2015: Got7 Releases 'Just Right'

Got7's third EP, Just Right, was released on July 13, 2015. The title track, "Just Right", peaked at number three on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart.

2015: Got7 Releases Successful EPs

Got7 released the EPs Just Right and Mad in 2015, with "Just Right" becoming their most commercially successful single.

February 3, 2016: Got7 Releases 'Moriagatteyo'

Got7 released their first full-length Japanese studio album, Moriagatteyo, on February 3, 2016, featuring 12 original Japanese songs and Japanese versions of their Korean singles.

February 15, 2016: Got7 and Twice Become NBA Style Korea Ambassadors

Got7 and their labelmate Twice were named clothing ambassadors for NBA Style Korea on February 15, 2016.

March 21, 2016: Got7 Releases 'Flight Log: Departure'

Got7 released their fifth EP, Flight Log: Departure, and its title track, "Fly", on March 21, 2016.

April 9, 2016: Got7 Enters Billboard Artist 100 Chart

Got7 entered the Billboard Artist 100 chart at number 45 on April 9, 2016, becoming the second K-pop act to chart on the ranking.

2016: Got7's Japanese Album 'Moriagatteyo'

Got7 released their first full-length Japanese studio album, Moriagatteyo, in 2016, which reached number three on the Oricon Albums Chart.

February 2017: G+ Star Zone Reopening

In February 2017, the donation area G+ Star Zone reopened, featuring portraits of Got7 to raise funds for underprivileged teenagers.

2017: Got7 Releases 'Turn Up' and Embarks on Japanese Tour

Got7 released their second Japanese EP, "Turn Up", and began their "Got7 Japan Tour 2017: Turn Up" in 2017. Jackson was unable to participate due to health and scheduling conflicts.

2017: Got7's 'Flight Log' Series Success

Got7's fifth Korean EP Flight Log: Departure, their second full-length studio album Flight Log: Turbulence, and the final part of the Flight Log series, the EP Flight Log: Arrival, were all chart-toppers. Flight Log: Arrival became their first album to sell over 300,000 copies.

March 2018: Got7's Educational TV Program Concludes

Got7's involvement in NHK Educational TV's TV Hangul Course, where they appeared as students and performed skits, concluded in March 2018 after two years.

November 8, 2018: Present: You Release and Certification

Got7's third studio album, 'Present: You', was released on November 8, 2018, and achieved platinum certification by Gaon Chart.

2018: Got7 Japan Fan Connecting Hall Tour 2018: THE New Era

Alongside their world tour in 2018, Got7 also held a tour in Japan named 'Got7 Japan Fan Connecting Hall Tour 2018: THE New Era', promoting their Japanese single "THE New Era".

2018: Eyes On You World Tour

In 2018, Got7 embarked on their 'Eyes On You' world tour, captivating audiences across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

March 3, 2019: Jus2 Debut

On March 3, 2019, Got7 members Jay B and Yugyeom debuted as the sub-unit Jus2, releasing their music video 'Focus on Me'.

April 2019: Donation to Hope Bridge Association

Got7 donated 30 million won to the Hope Bridge National Reunion Relief Association in April 2019, supporting those affected by the Gangwon-do forest fires.

May 20, 2019: Spinning Top: Between Security & Insecurity Release

Got7's ninth extended play, 'Spinning Top: Between Security & Insecurity', was released on May 20, 2019, achieving significant sales milestones.

November 4, 2019: Call My Name Release

'Call My Name', Got7's tenth extended play, was released on November 4, 2019, and featured the lead single "You Calling My Name".

2019: Korea Volunteering Grand Award

Got7 received the Korea Volunteering Grand Award at the 2019 Korea Sharing Volunteer Awards for their community contributions.

January 8, 2020: Got7's 'Just Right' Music Video Reaches 300 Million Views

By January 8, 2020, the music video for Got7's "Just Right" had surpassed 300 million views on YouTube, marking their first music video to achieve this milestone.