Group Profile
- Group Name: CIIU (Penfu Boys)
- Debut: August 22, 2025
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2021–present (5 years)
- Entertainment Company: JYP Entertainment (South Korea), Fanling Culture (China)
- Fandom: Xiao Fuxing (晓福星)
- Group Color: Dawn Blue & Dawn Yellow
- Members: Luo Yan, Huang Wenjin, Bai Yuanhao, Wang Tianyi, Liu Zeheng
- Oldest Member: Luo Yan
- Youngest Member: Liu Zeheng
- Most Popular Member: N/A
- Notable Albums: Our Start (我们的出发)
- Country: China
- Generation: N/A
- Leader: Luo Yan
CIIU (奔赴少年) is a Chinese boy group jointly managed by Fanling Culture and JYP Entertainment. The group debuted on August 22, 2025, and currently consists of five members. All members are Chinese, although Liu Zeheng was born in Ireland.
CIIU currently consists of five members, all from China: Luo Yan, Huang Wenjin, Bai Yuanhao, Wang Tianyi, Liu Zeheng
Li Xijie was originally part of the debut lineup but left the group on September 14, 2025, for personal reasons shortly after debut.
Meaning of CIIU
CIIU stands for Closer To II You, where “II” symbolizes the connection between the members and their fans, regardless of where they are.
The group’s Chinese name, 奔赴少年, reflects the idea of young people chasing their dreams. The group name was officially announced around March 2025, alongside the announcement of the final lineup.
Fandom & Lightstick
The official fandom name for CIIU is 晓福星 (Xiao Fuxing), announced on November 8, 2025. The meaning behind the fandom name has not yet been officially revealed by Fanling Culture or JYP Entertainment.
The group’s official color is 启明色 (Qǐmíng sè), inspired by the colors of the dawn sky and the morning star. The group’s official colors are blue and yellow.
As of March 2026, CIIU has not yet announced an official lightstick.
Popularity
On August 22, 2025, CIIU made their live debut at TIMA 2025, performing alongside Park Jin-young with the track Honey. The title track Summer of Departure (出发的盛夏) reached 6th on QQ Music’s daily popularity chart on August 23, 2025.
The group’s official Weibo account (@奔赴少年CIIU) and Douyin account (@Project_C计划) are currently the group’s main social media platforms.
Awards
- In 2025, CIIU received an award at the Weibo Music Awards for the track Closer To You.
Musical style
CIIU’s music combines elements of C-pop and hip hop. The debut title track Summer of Departure (出发的盛夏) features light guitar melodies and upbeat drum-driven production. The debut mini album Our Start (我们的出发) contains six tracks, including Closer to You, Fly Away, Never Look Back, and Eternal Flame (不灭之火).
The group released the single See You Today on April 30, 2025, ahead of their official debut.