Busters (group)
Busters (Korean: 버스터즈; RR: Beoseuteojeu) is a five-member South Korean girl group formed by Marbling E&M Inc. and JTG Entertainment in 2017.[1]
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | http://marblingg.com |
History edit
Busters were formed to promote Monstergram’s upcoming TV series Idol Rangers Power Busters.[2] Prior to their debut, the group promoted with Chaeyeon, Jisoo, Hyungseo, Minji, and Soyeon.[3] Soyeon left the group and was replaced by Minjung.[citation needed] They released their debut single album Dream On on November 27, 2017,[2] and they made a comeback with their second single album Grapes on June 12, 2018.[4]
On January 26, 2019, it was announced through the Marbling official YouTube account that Minjung had left the group.[5][6] She was replaced by Yeseo at the end of the month.[7][8] They released their first extended play Pinky Promise on July 31, 2019, marking the official debut of member Yeseo.[9] On November 18, 2019, it was announced that Minji had left the group due to personal reasons.[10] On December 10, 2019, it was announced through the Busters official fan cafe that Jieun had joined the group.[11]
On March 17, 2020, Marbling Entertainment added two new members to Busters, Takara and Jeon Minji, making Busters a six-member group.[12] On March 29, Hyungseo posted a letter to the official fan cafe announcing her departure due to her wanting to focus on her studies.[13] Chaeyeon didn't participate in the comeback due to conflicting schedules caused by her MC position in Boni Hani.[14] The group made their comeback with their third single album Paeonia on May 13, 2020.
On August 6, 2020, Marbling Entertainment announced that the group would be on hiatus and be reorganized. Jisoo, Yeseo, and Chaeyeon left the group to pursue acting and other activities, while the remaining members Minji, Jieun, and Takara would be joined by a foreign member to pursue promotions as Power Busters.[15]
On May 20, 2021, Busters was reorganized into a five-member group, with the addition of members Seira and Minmin.[16] On October 22, 2021, new member Yunji performed with Busters for the first time during a concert at Jeongdong Theater. On October 24, 2021, it was announced that Minmin had officially left the group.
On March 28, 2022, it was announced that Busters will make their re-debut with the single Re:Born on April 27.[17]
On July 11, 2022, Busters released the new single album Tropical Romance.[18] On November 1, 2022, it announced that Busters will held solo performance in Japan on December 9, 2022, initially with all 5 members, but later announced member Yunji will not be participating, due to personal circumstances and special guest will be featured to fill Yunji's position.[19]
On June 2, 2023, Marbling Entertainment announced that Nami, previously appeared as guest member during KCON Japan 2023, will officially join the group, and confirming Yunji's departure from the group due to personal circumstances, and Busters will active as a five-member group.[20]
Members edit
- Jeon Ji-eun (전지은)
- Takara Yasuda (安田聖良) (야스다 타카라)
- Jeon Min-ji (전민지)
- Seira Tai (田井星空) (타이 세이라)
- Nami (น้ำ) (나미)
Former members edit
- Park So-yeon (박소연)
- Cha Min-jung (차민정)
- Kim Min-ji (김민지)
- Myung Hyung-seo (명형서)
- Kang Ye-seo (강예서)
- Kim Chae-yeon (김채연)
- Jung Ji-soo (정지수)
- Minmin (민민)
- Yunji (윤지)
Timeline edit
Discography edit
Extended plays edit
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [21] | |||
| Pinky Promise |
Track listing
| 31 |
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Single albums edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [23] | |||
| Dream On |
Track listing
| 44 | — |
| Grapes |
Track listing
| 36 |
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| Paeonia |
Track listing
| 33 |
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| Re:Born |
Track listing
| — | — |
| Tropical Romance |
Track listing
| — | — |
| Broken Clock |
Track listing
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Singles edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| KOR [26] | KOR Hot [27] | |||
| "Dream On" (내꿈꿔) | 2017 | — | — | Dream On |
| "Grapes" (포도포도해) | 2018 | — | — | Grapes |
| "Pinky Promise" (핑키프로미스) | 2019 | — | 95 | Pinky Promise |
| "Paeonia" (피오니아) | 2020 | — | — | Paeonia |
| "Futt" (풋) | 2022 | — | — | Re:Born |
| "Tropical Romance" (여름인걸) | — | — | Tropical Romance | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Filmography edit
Music videos edit
| Year | Title | Director(s) |
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| 2017 | "Dream On" | Shindong (Super Junior)[28] |
| "Lalala" | ||
| 2018 | "Grapes" | Vlending |
| "Grapes (Choreography ver.)" | Shindong (Super Junior) | |
| 2019 | "Pinky Promise" | Vlending |
| 2020 | "Paeonia" | Hwang Hyun-jin (DIRECTORS' CUT PHOTOGRAPHER STUDIO) |
| 2022 | "Futt" | — |
| "Tropical Romance" | Director's Cut Photographer Studio | |
| "Broken Clock" | Lee Gyuie |
Awards and nominations edit
Korea Brand Awards edit
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2018 | Busters | Female Rookie of the Year | Nominated |
Korea Culture Entertainment Awards edit
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2017 | Busters | Rookie of the Year[29] | Won |
| 2018 | K-pop Singers Award[30] | Won |
Korea Environment Culture Awards edit
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2017 | Busters | Global Asia Star Award in Culture[31] | Won |
Korean Wave Awards edit
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2019 | Busters | Rising Star Award for Popular Culture[32] | Won |
References edit
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- ^ "Busters Announces Hiatus And Reorganization Of Group". 6 August 2020.
- ^ "[공식] 버스터즈, 세이라-민민 새 멤버 합류…5인조 재정비". Naver (in Korean). May 20, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "버스터즈, 컴백 예고 랩배틀 영상 공개". MHNS (in Korean). March 28, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "버스터즈, 신곡 '여름인걸' 들고 초고속 컴백". MK (in Korean). July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ "「BUSTERS IN TOKYO」＠タワーレコード渋谷 B1 CUTUP STUDIO". Pixmix (in Japanese). November 1, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ "버스터즈, 태국 아이돌 출신 나미 합류…5인 체제 개편". Joy News 24 (in Korean). June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
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