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'''4nologue Co., Ltd.''' ({{langx|th|บริษัท โฟร์โนล็อค จำกัด}}) (branded as '''4NOLOGUE''') is a Thai media company based in Bangkok. The company was founded in 2007 by '''Anuwat Wichiennarat''', who serves as its CEO. The company began its operations as an event organizer, but from 2018 to 2024 also branched into talent management, television, and music production.<ref name="4nologue Prachachat"/>
==History== 4nologue was founded on 11 May 2007 by Anuwat Wichiennarat. The company initially specialized as an event/concert organizer for international artists performing in Thailand, especially K-pop bands including TVXQ, Big Bang and Got7. It operated at a loss during its first six years but began turning a profit in the seventh, after which it became more successful.<ref>{{cite news |title='โฟร์โนล็อค' เปิดอาณาจักรก้าวสู่ปีที่ 11 |url=https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/news/detail/794689 |access-date=19 August 2020 |work=Bangkokbiznews|date=6 March 2018 |language=th}}</ref>
In 2018, the company began branching into talent management and music production, launching the boy group Nine by Nine as a pilot project in association with Nadao Bangkok.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lersakvanitchakul |first1=Kitchana |title=Cuteness by the numbers |url=https://www.nationthailand.com/lifestyle/30342103 |access-date=19 August 2020 |work=The Nation |date=30 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=th:ผ่าบิ๊กโปรเจค “โฟร์โนล็อค” ปั้น T-pop ทีมชาติเอ็นเตอร์เทนเมนต์ ดันจีดีพี | url=https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/news/detail/846615 | work=Krungthep Turakij|access-date= 12 July 2021|language=th |date= 9 September 2019}}</ref> After the project concluded in 2019, the company debuted its new boy band Trinity<!--Replace with this link once article is created: Trinity-->, comprising four of Nine by Nine's members.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=th:การเติบโตของ “แจ๊คกี้ TRINITY” ที่ผลิบานอย่างงดงาม | url=http://www.maya-channel.com/news/detail/3447 | website=Maya Channel|access-date= 12 July 2021|language=th |date= 22 October 2019}}</ref>
Company CEO Anuwat planned to further develop Thai male and female idol groups and introduce them to international markets.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lersakvanitchakul |first1=Kitchana |title=The man who never looked back |url=https://www.nationthailand.com/lifestyle/30344531 |access-date=19 August 2020 |work=The Nation |date=3 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Jitpleecheep |first1=Pitsinee |title=4nologue keen to promote T-pop revolution to Asia | url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1753454/4nologue-keen-to-promote-t-pop-revolution-to-asia |access-date=19 August 2020 |work=Bangkok Post |date=19 September 2019}}</ref>
On 29 February 2024, 4nologue announced the expiry of all Trinity members' contracts, as well as the termination of all its remaining artists. It would continue in the events organization business.<ref>{{cite news |title=ไปต่อไม่ไหว 4NOLOGUE ประกาศสิ้นสุดสัญญาศิลปินยกค่าย |url=https://www.thairath.co.th/entertain/news/2766985 |access-date=30 June 2024 |work=Thairath Online |date=29 February 2024 |language=th}}</ref>
==Artists== ===Nine by Nine=== {{Main|Nine by Nine}}
Nine by Nine was a one-year special project launched in November 2018, in association with Nadao Bangkok.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=th:ผ่าบิ๊กโปรเจค “โฟร์โนล็อค” ปั้น T-pop ทีมชาติเอ็นเตอร์เทนเมนต์ ดัน���ีดีพี | url=https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/news/detail/846615 | website=bangkokbiznews|access-date= 13 July 2021|language=th |date= 9 September 2019}}</ref> The group members starred in two Thai television series ''In Family We Trust'' (2018) and ''Great Men Academy'' (2019).<ref>{{cite web |script-title=th:เปิดภาพแรกของหนุ่มๆ แก๊งเลือดข้นฯ ในซีรีส์ใหม่ Great Men Academy | url=https://www.sanook.com/movie/83577/ | website=Sanook|access-date= 12 July 2021|language=th |date= 27 December 2018}}</ref>
===Trinity=== {{Main|Trinity (boy band)}}
Trinity is a Thai pop boy band formed in 2019. The group is composed of Sivakorn Adulsuttikul, Lapat Ngamchaweng and Jackrin Kungwankiatichai; former member Teeradon Supapunpinyo departed from the group in August 2021.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=th:4NOLOGUE เปิดตัวศิลปินกลุ่มแรก “เจมส์-เติร์ด-ปอร์เช่-แจ๊คกี้” | url=https://sudsapda.com/top-lists/161520.html | website=Sudsapda|access-date= 13 July 2021|language=th |date= 13 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="JMJ official statement">{{cite web|title=James Teeradon Supapunpinyo official statement|url=https://twitter.com/jamyjamess/status/1428696160655396865|access-date= 25 September 2021|date= 20 August 2021}}</ref>
===DVI=== DVI ({{langx|th|ดี-วาย|link=no|italic=no}} {{Transliteration|th|di-wai}}) was a Thai pop boy band that was announced at Octopop 2022 at the Rajamangala National Stadium on 16 October 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ชุติอังกูร |first=ใยรัก |date=2023-01-31 |title=เติมความหวานด้วย Sugar ไปกับบอยกรุ๊ป DVI น้องใหม่แกะกล่องจาก 4NOLOGUE |url=https://thestandard.co/dvi-boy-groups-4nologue/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131130937/https://thestandard.co/dvi-boy-groups-4nologue/ |archive-date=2023-01-31 |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=The Standard |language=th}}</ref> DVI debuted with their first single "Sugar" on 30 January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-31 |title='4nologue' เปิดตัวบอยแบนด์น้องใหม่ 'DVI' พร้อมเดบิวต์ซิงเกิลแรก 'sugar' |url=https://www.workpointtoday.com/dvi_sugar/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131110228/https://www.workpointtoday.com/dvi_sugar/ |archive-date=2023-01-31 |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=Workpoint Today |language=th}}</ref>
The group consisted of six members: Palot Chinwongso (Frank), Pitipat Thanasanpaiboon (Cheetah), Chinadis Weangwises (Tang), Samuth Kaewwan (Samui), Thanaphum Sestasittikul (Auau), and Suppakarn Jirachotikul (Por).<ref>{{cite web |date=2023-03-26 |last=Poolsap |first=Suphakdipa |title=ล้วงลึกตัวตน 6 หนุ่มวง DVI ที่ร่วมเดินทางสานฝันการเป็นศิลปินที-ป๊อปมากคุณภาพ |url=https://ellethailand.com/dvi-4nologue-elle-march-2023-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260306143537/https://ellethailand.com/dvi-4nologue-elle-march-2023-interview/ |archive-date=2026-03-06 |access-date=2026-05-01 |website=Elle Thailand |language=th}}</ref> All of the members except Tang had been contestants on ''Laz Icon'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-31 |title='4nologue' เปิดตัวบอยแบนด์น้องใหม่ 'DVI' พร้อมเดบิวต์ซิงเกิลแรก 'sugar' |url=https://www.workpointtoday.com/dvi_sugar/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131110228/https://www.workpointtoday.com/dvi_sugar/ |archive-date=2023-01-31 |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=Workpoint Today |language=th}}</ref>
The group collaborated with the Japanese boy band Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe, releasing their single "To the Top" in February.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=PSYCHIC FEVERとタイのDVIのコラボ曲 MV公開! 小波津志「高みを目指して進んでいきたい」 |url=https://www.tokyoheadline.com/675482/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209220439/https://www.tokyoheadline.com/675482/ |archive-date=2023-02-09 |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=Tokyo Headline |language=ja}}</ref> DVI also went to Japan to perform at the ''Battle of Tokyo: Code of Jr.Exile'' 5-day concert event, held at Saitama Super Arena on 21–23 July, and at Kyocera Dome Osaka on 29–30 July.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-03 |title=กระแสด���ไม่มีตก! TRINITY-DVI ขนทัพบุกญี่ปุ่น ร่วมขึ้นคอนเสิร์ต BATTLE OF TOKYO: CODE OF Jr. |url=https://www.mintmagth.com/people/trinity-dvi-battle-of-tokyo-code-of-jr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903060433/https://www.mintmagth.com/people/trinity-dvi-battle-of-tokyo-code-of-jr/ |archive-date=2024-09-03 |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=Mint Magazine Thailand |language=th}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title="Jr.EXILE"5組が躍動した『BATTLE OF TOKYO』初日 FANTASTICS・世界「今年は特に面白い」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2287994/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722093544/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2287994/full/ |archive-date=2023-07-22 |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=Oricon Music |language=ja}}</ref>
DVI released their singles "Second Chance" on 18 July 2023 and "เพื่อน (แอบ) รัก - Close(d) Friend" on 1 February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ชุติอังกูร |first=ใยรัก |date=2023-07-19 |title=6 หนุ่ม DVI อ้อนขอโอกาสผ่านซิงเกิลใหม่ Second Chance |url=https://thestandard.co/dvi-second-chance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260430210116/https://thestandard.co/dvi-second-chance/ |archive-date=2026-04-30 |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=The Standard |language=th}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ชุติอังกูร |first=ใยรัก |date=2024-02-05 |title=DVI ถ่ายทอดอารมณ์เฟรนด์โซนผ่านซิงเกิลใหม่ เพื่อน (แอบ) รัก - Close(d) Friend |url=https://thestandard.co/dvi-new-single-close-d-friend/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205103446/https://thestandard.co/dvi-new-single-close-d-friend/ |archive-date=2024-02-05 |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=The Standard |language=th}}</ref> The group was disbanded after 4nologue announced the decision to terminate the contracts of all members on 29 February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-29 |title=4NOLOGUE ประกาศ! สิ้นสุดสัญญาศิลปินยกค่าย ขอบคุณที่ติดตาม-สนับสนุน |url=https://www.khaosod.co.th/entertainment/news_8117723/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308121453/https://www.khaosod.co.th/entertainment/news_8117723/ |archive-date=2024-03-08 |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=Khaosod |language=th}}</ref>
===bXd=== bXd (Born Never Die) is a Thai pop girl group that debuted in January 2023 with "Just Dance" as a debut song. Before that, at OCTOPOP 2022, they were introduced as one of the new groups under 4NOLOGUE. Their social media opened at the same time, including the video introducing the group. This group has 5 members; all of them were a trainees since 2020.
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