D-Crunch

D-Crunch () was a South Korean idol group formed by All-S Company in Seoul. They debuted as a nine-member group with rappers Hyunho, O.V, Minhyuk, Chanyoung, Jungseung, and Dylan, and vocalists Hyunwook, Hyunoh, and Hyunwoo. The nonet released its debut single "Palace" from 0806 on August 6, 2018. Three months later, the group released its first mini-album M1112 (4colors) along with "Stealer". By the end of the year, D-Crunch received the Focus Award at the Asia Artist Awards. "Are You Ready?" from their second mini-album M0527 was released on May 27, 2019. In 2020, Hyunwoo halted promotions with the D-Crunch due to a back injury and ultimately left the group as a result. With the eight remaining members, D-Crunch released the mini-albums Across the Universe and Daydream henceforth. Minhyuk departed the group in November 2021, as did Dylan the following October. D-Crunch disbanded on November 9, 2022.

==History== ===2018: Formation and debut=== thumb|D-Crunch during an autograph event at Lotte Mall in Gimpo, August 2018 D-Crunch was formed under All-S company by Lee Jong-seok, producer of girl group Girl's Day. An abbreviation of Diamond-Crunch, it signifies their capability of breaking diamond with their "strong performance and powerful musicality". With a foundation in hip hop music, other considerations for their name included Hip Hop Force and Hip Hop Gangster. The group consists of six rappers (Hyunho, O.V, Minhyuk, Chanyoung, Jungseung, Dylan) and three vocalists (Hyunwook, Hyunoh, Hyunwoo). Hyunho and Jungseung were the first and final members added to the lineup, respectively. The members trained together for one year. The team is headed by leaders O.V and Hyunwook.