O-Zone
Moldovan pop music trio
O-Zone are a Moldovan Eurodance group and boy band produced by Dan Balan; originating in 1999 as a duo, which consisted of Balan and Petru Jelihovschi, before the latter's departure. Their official trio line-up in 1999 consisted of Dan Balan, Radu Sîrbu and Arsenie Todiraș.
The group became the first Moldovan act to gain global popularity with their smash hit single "Dragostea din tei" and their subsequent album DiscO-Zone, which was released in 2003, before disbanding the following year. "Dragostea din tei" remains their signature song and biggest hit single to date.
The group members have since focused on their solo careers. The band occasionally reunited for concerts in 2017 (Chișinău, Moldova; Bucharest, Romania) and 2019 (Bucharest, Romania). In 2024, it was announced that O-Zone would perform a summer tour, but as a tribute band consisting of Arsenie as the only singer, accompanied by two dancers. Worldwide, O-Zone have sold over 12 million copies of "Dragostea din tei" and over 2.5 million copies of its parent album DiscO-Zone.
History
1999–2001: Formation and early years
O-Zone first formed as a duo of Dan Bălan and Petru Jelihovschi in 1999. They released their first album, Dar, Unde Ești..., in 1999.
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