The Boyz was formed by then Cre.ker Entertainment, currently IST Entertainment, consisting eleven members; Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric.

In February 2020, the group released their first full studio album Reveal, as well as their fifth Korean EP Chase in September.

Their sixth Korean EP Thrill-ing and their third single album Maverick were also released in August and November 2021, respectively.

Trigger, the ninth Korean EP and final album under IST Entertainment, was released in October 2024.

To date, The Boyz have earned four number-one albums and two top 10 singles in South Korea.