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American boy band that dominated pop music in the late 1990s and early 2000s.Formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995, *NSYNC consisted of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass. Managed by Lou Pearlman, they became one of the best-selling boy bands in history with over 70 million records sold worldwide. The group released three studio albums before going on hiatus in 2002, though they have reunited sporadically for special events.

• The band's name originated from the last letter of each member's first name (JustiN, ChriS, JoeY, JC, and Lance's nickname 'LansteN'), creating 'in sync' – stylized with an asterisk.
• In 1999, *NSYNC sued manager Lou Pearlman for financial exploitation, revealing he took 50% of earnings while members received only $75,000 annually. The lawsuit freed them from their contract but exposed Pearlman's Ponzi schemes; he later died in prison.
• Their 2000 album 'No Strings Attached' sold 2.4 million copies in its first week – a record at the time – fueled by the global hit 'Bye Bye Bye'. The album's success marked the peak of boy band mania.
• The group's 2002 hiatus was triggered by Justin Timberlake's solo ambitions. Despite fan hopes, full reunions were rare until 2023's 'Better Place' for Trolls Band Together, their first original song in over 20 years.