WINNER (Korean: 위너), an all-male South Korean K-pop group formed by YG Entertainment in 2013, formed through the survival program WIN: Who Is Next. Composed initially of five members, Jinu, Hoony, Mino, Seungyoon, and Taehyun, the group debuted in 2014 with the album 2014 S/S. Taehyun later departed in November of 2016 for mental health reasons. WINNER is celebrated for their self-production, handling everything from music creation to marketing. Their work earned them the title "Kings of Summer.”
Winner's achievements include being the fastest Korean act to top the Billboard World Album Chart with their debut album. Their lead single "Empty" also dominated domestic charts.