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O-Zone was a Moldovan Eurodance trio that achieved massive international success in the early 2000s with their infectious hit "Dragostea Din Tei".Formed in Chișinău, Moldova in 1999, O-Zone consisted of Dan Bălan (lead vocals), Radu Sîrbu (backing vocals), and Arsenie Todiraș (backing vocals).They released three studio albums: 'Dar, Unde Ești...' (1999), 'Number 1' (2002), and 'DiscO-Zone' (2004).Their breakthrough came in 2003-2004 with the global chart-topping single "Dragostea Din Tei" (known as the "Numa Numa" song), which topped charts across Europe and beyond.The band unexpectedly disbanded in 2005 at the height of their fame due to internal disagreements and legal issues surrounding their record label.

• "Dragostea Din Tei" became a massive internet phenomenon in 2004-2005 due to the "Numa Numa" viral video created by American Gary Brolsma lip-syncing to the song.
• The band faced significant legal disputes with their Romanian record label, Cat Music, over royalties and contract terms, contributing heavily to their decision to split.
• Lead singer Dan Bălan pursued a successful solo career after the breakup, writing and producing hits for other artists and releasing solo material under the name Crazy Loop.
• Arsenie Todiraș represented Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 as part of the duo Arsenium, finishing 20th in the final.
• Despite their short career, O-Zone remains one of the most successful musical acts ever to emerge from Moldova, selling over 12 million records worldwide.