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Mamamoo
Mamamoo (; commonly stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by RBW (company), RBW. The group is composed of four members: Solar (singer), Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. Known for their strong live vocals, Harmony, harmonies, and writing much of their material, they are recognized as one of the premier girl groups in K-pop. They are highly regarded in the industry for their talent and ability to cross multiple genres with their music; from retro, jazz, and R&B concepts in their early years to more contemporary hip-hop, as well as emotional ballads. Since their debut in 2014, they have been noted for challenging conventional beauty standards, breaking gender stereotypes, and conducting themselves in ways that most typical K-pop stars do not. Mamamoo officially debuted on June 18, 2014, with their first extended play (EP) ''Hello (Mamamoo EP), Hello'', featuring the lead single "Mr. Ambiguous". Their debut was considered by critics as one of the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solar (singer)
Kim Yong-sun (, born February 21, 1991), better known by the stage name Solar (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress signed under RBW (company), RBW. She is the leader and vocalist of girl group Mamamoo and its sub-unit Mamamoo+. She made her solo debut with the single "Spit It Out (Solar song), Spit It Out" on April 23, 2020. She released her first extended play ''Face (Solar EP), 容: Face'' with its lead single "Honey" on March 16, 2022. Solar ventured into musical acting through the musical ''Mata Hari (Wildhorn musical), Mata Hari'' for its 2022 production and in 2025 is set to make her film debut with a role in ''Gory: A Horror Tale''. Solar is also set to make her debut in Taiwan with Chinese Single "Floating Free" on June 11, 2025. Early life Kim Yong-sun was born in Gangseo District, Seoul, South Korea, on February 21, 1991, where she lived with her parents and elder sister. She went to Hanyang Women's University with a major in tourism. Career 2014–20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonbyul
Moon Byul-yi (, born December 22, 1992), known professionally as Moonbyul (; stylized as Moon Byul), is a South Korean rapper and songwriter under RBW Entertainment. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Mamamoo and its sub-unit Mamamoo+. Moonbyul made her solo debut in May 2018 with the digital single Selfish. According to the Korea Music Copyright Association, she has songwriting credits on over 100 songs. Early life and education Moon Byul-yi was born on December 22, 1992, in Bucheon, South Korea. In 2011, she was accepted into the Paekche Institute of the Arts, where she studied media music and vocals. During her middle school years, she became interested in singing after watching TVXQ's performance of "Rising Sun (TVXQ album), Rising Sun". She decided to pursue singing after receiving positive feedback during a school performance. She also cited Girls' Generation and their leader Taeyeon as early influences on her career aspirations, and attended SM Entertainme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamamoo+
Mamamoo+ (, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean duo formed by RBW (company), RBW. The first sub-unit of the girl group Mamamoo, the duo is composed of members Solar (singer), Solar and Moonbyul. Their debut single "Better" was released on August 30, 2022. This was followed by their first single album ''Act 1, Scene 1'', released in March 2023 to commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies on the Circle Chart in its first month. They released their first extended play ''Two Rabbits'' on August 3, 2023. Name Since their early years with Mamamoo, Solar (singer), Solar and Moonbyul together have been well-known by the nickname MoonSun, affectionately coined by fans as a portmanteau of their names: "Moon" from Moonbyul and "Sun" from Kim Yong-sun (Solar). When plans to form an official sub-unit began, they considered several other names including Two Rabbits, which would later go on to become the title of their first extended play. Ultimately they decided on Mamamoo+. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheein
Jung Whee-in (; born April 17, 1995), known mononymously as Wheein, is a South Korean singer. She rose to prominence in 2014, as a member of the Korean girl group Mamamoo. In 2017, her song "Anymore" with Jung Key, topped the Gaon Charts. In April 2018, she made her debut as a solo artist with her digital single "Easy", peaking at number three in South Korea. In September 2019, Wheein released her first single album ''Soar''. In 2021, Wheein released her debut EP ''Redd'', which peaked inside the top ten in Korea. In the same year she left RBW, and signed to The L1ve. In 2022, she released her second EP ''Whee'', which reached number four on the Circle Album Chart. In 2023, she released her debut studio album, ''In the Mood''. Name Whee-in's given name "" (Hwi-in) was derived from the male lead character of the manhwa "" (For the Mermaid Princess), with the name "" (Jo Hwi-in). Her mother thought it was a pretty name and named her after the character. Her name in Hanja is w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip (song)
"Hip" (stylized in all caps) is a song by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released on November 14, 2019, as the lead single from the group's third studio album, '' Reality in Black''. A dance-pop song with a retro feel, "Hip" was written and produced by Kim Do-hoon, Park Woo-sang, and Hwasa. The single was met with positive reception upon release and became a commercial success, peaking within the top ten in South Korea and becoming the group's first number-one hit on the ''Billboard'' World Digital Song Sales chart. In November 2020, the song was certified platinum by the Korea Music & Content Association (KMCA) for surpassing 100 million streams, making it their second song to achieve the feat. Background and release Beginning in August 2019, Mamamoo participated in the reality-competition show '' Queendom'', in which six trending female K-pop acts competed for their own comeback showcase to air on South Korean pay TV channel Mnet. Throughout the course of the pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality In Black
''Reality in Black'' (stylized as ''reality in BLACK'') is the second Korean studio album (third overall) by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released by RBW on November 14, 2019, and distributed by Kakao M. Mamamoo collaborated with several producers and songwriters for the album, including longtime partners Kim Do-hoon and Park Woo-sang, who co-wrote the single "Hip" alongside Mamamoo member Hwasa. Musically a K-pop album with R&B, dance, and hip hop influences, ''Reality in Black'' features eleven songs in total, including lead single "Hip" and their '' Queendom'' finale song "Destiny." The album debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea, becoming Mamamoo's third number-one album in their home country. It also charted in the United States, reaching number 11 on the ''Billboard'' World Albums chart. Background and release In March 2019, Mamamoo released their ninth EP, '' White Wind'', which served as the fourth and final installment of their "Four Seasons, Four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egotistic
"Egotistic" ( Korean: 너나 해) is a song by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released on July 16, 2018 as the second single from the group's seventh extended play '' Red Moon'' (2018). An upbeat pop song with Latin influences, "Egotistic" was written and composed by and . Background and release In January 2018, Mamamoo released the digital single "Paint Me", a precursor to their upcoming album project titled 'Four Seasons, Four Colors', in which the group would release four EPs, each focusing on one member and a corresponding season. In March 2018, the group released the first installments in the series, '' Yellow Flower'' and the single " Starry Night". On July 16, 2018, ''Red Moon'' was released as the second installment of the series, with "Egotistic" serving as the main single for the era. On August 7, 2019, the re-recorded Japanese-language version of the song was released as part of the group's debut Japanese album, ''4colors'', by JVCKenwood Victor Entertainm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RBW (company)
RBW (; an acronym for Rainbow Bridge World) is a South Korean entertainment company founded by Kim Jin-woo () and Kim Do-hoon (). The company has multiple subsidiaries, including DSP Media, WM Entertainment, Urban Works Media, and the IP management company Contents X. One of the leading entertainment companies in South Korea, RBW operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management company, concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates various subsidiary ventures and divisions worldwide. Including all its subsidiary labels, RBW is home to many notable artists under the agency such as the groups Mamamoo, KARA, B1A4, Oh My Girl, KARD, ONF, Oneus, Onewe, Purple Kiss, Young Posse and the soloist Chaeyeon. History 2010–2014: Early Formation and Debut of Mamamoo Kim Jin-woo originally was the representative director of Cube Entertainment's Music Cube. Kim Jin-woo was in charge of the practice roo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melting (album)
''Melting'' is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released by RBW on February 26, 2016 and distributed by CJ E&M Music. It contains twelve songs, including the single "You're the Best", which was used to promote the album. The album was preceded by two additional singles, "I Miss You" and "Taller Than You". Release and promotion On January 29, 2016, Mamamoo released the single "I Miss You" from their upcoming studio album. On February 2, the group's agency, RBW, confirmed the album's release date. A second single, "Taller Than You", was released on February 12. The full track list of the album was revealed on February 18, and the album was released on February 26, along with the single "You're the Best". The song "Girl Crush" is from the soundtrack of the video game ''Innisia Nest'', and was originally released as a single on September 16, 2015. A music video for "You're the Best" was released in conjunction with the album; in the video, the membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwasa
Ahn Hye-jin (; born July 23, 1995), known professionally by her stage name Hwasa (; sometimes stylized as Hwa Sa), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and television personality. She rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Mamamoo in 2014. In February 2019, she made her solo debut with the song "Twit (song), Twit" which topped the Circle Digital Chart and won song of the year at the 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards, Gaon Chart Music Awards. In 2020, Hwasa debuted as part of the Refund Sisters with the single "Don't Touch Me," which reached number one in South Korea. In 2021, she released her EP, María (EP), ''María'', which charted at number five in her home country, while its lead single "María (Hwasa song), María" peaked at number two on the Circle Chart, Gaon Charts, earning her a Golden Disc Awards, Golden Disc and MAMA Awards, Mnet Asian Music Award. In 2023, Hwasa left RBW (company), RBW and signed with P Nation, releasing her second digital single, "I Love My Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello (Mamamoo EP)
''Hello'' is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released by WA Entertainment on June 18, 2014 and distributed by CJ E&M Music. It contains seven songs, including the single "Mr. Ambiguous", which was used to promote the album. The album was preceded by three additional singles—collaborations with Bumkey, K.Will and Wheesung, and Geeks. The album is a mix of musical styles, including R&B, hip hop, and funk. Release and chart performance Mamamoo's first single "Don't Be Happy", a collaboration with Bumkey, was released on January 9, 2014. Although it was not promoted, it charted at number 20 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number 24 on the ''Billboard'' Korea K-Pop Hot 100. They then released the single "Peppermint Chocolate" with K.Will (featuring Wheesung) on February 11. The song was a commercial success, charting at numbers ten and seven on the aforementioned charts. Mamamoo's third collaboration single, "Heeheehaheho", with duo Geeks, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starry Night (Mamamoo Song)
"Starry Night" (Korean: 별이 빛나는 밤; RR: ''Byuli bichnaneun bam'') is a song by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released on March 7, 2018, as the second single from the group's seventh EP ''Yellow Flower'', the first EP in a series of releases focusing on each member. A dance-pop and Latin-inspired track, "Starry Night" was written by Moonbyul, Park Woo-sang, and Kim Do-hoon, with music and arrangement performed by the latter two. The song peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart and earned the group their first-ever music recording certification, after surpassing 100 million streams according to the Gaon Music Chart. Background and release In January 2018, Mamamoo released the digital single "Paint Me", a precursor to their upcoming album project titled 'Four Seasons, Four Colors', in which the group would release four EPs, each focusing on one member and a corresponding season. The next month, the group released the first teasers for the first EP in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
