Lunarsolar
Lunarsolar (stylized as LUNARSOLAR; Korean: 루나솔라) was a four-member South Korean girl group formed by JPlanet Entertainment. The group debuted on September 2, 2020, with their single album Solar: Flare.[1] On May 22, 2022, JPlanet Entertainment announced the disbandment of the group, following the termination of the members' contracts.
History edit
Pre-debut edit
Before joining JPlanet Entertainment, 3 out of 4 members were previously involved in the music industry. Previously, Taeryeong was a contestant on Produce 101 but she was eliminated and ranked at 57th place.[2] She also was a participant in Mix Nine but she was eliminated and placed at 46th place.[3] She was seen performing with girl group A-Daily in October 2018, but she was never announced as an official member of the group. She was also part of ONO Entertainment's pre-debut girl group Blackmamba.[4]
Jian was a former member of girl group S.E.T with the stage name TaeE and participated in The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project but was eliminated and placed at 61st place.[2]
Yuuri was a member of Japanese girl group I'S9 in 2013, until she left (or "graduated") in November 2015. In 2017, she joined a Co-ed Jpop group IsTaR and left in 2018.[5][6][7]
In 2018, JPlanet Entertainment announced Rookie Planet, a project to promote their trainees (or "rookies") to the world before their official debut. They often posted dance covers, vocal covers, and reaction videos.[8] The members were revealed within a 1 year period, starting with Jieun (who later became Jian), Taeryeong, Hyeonjeong (who later became Eseo), Yuuri, and Sujin. Sujin left sometime in early 2020. On March 27, 2020, Jian appeared on I Can See Your Voice 7,[9] as well as being a cover muse for the YouTube channel MUPLY.[10]
2020–2021: Debut with Solar : Flare, Solar : Rise and Christmas is You edit
On July 13, 2020, JPlanet Entertainment announced that they would debut their first girl group and subsequently released the logo image.[11][12][13] They released "identity photos" in the order of Jian, Yuuri, Eseo, and Taeryeong starting on July 13, 2020, and ending on July 16, 2020. They released 'Lunar' versions and 'Solar' versions of the identity photos.[14][15]
The group debuted on September 2, 2020, with their single album Solar : Flare, alongside the music video for their title track "Oh Ya Ya Ya"[16][17] and had their debut stage on MCountdown on September 3, 2020.[18]
The group released their second single album Solar : Rise, and its title track "Dadada" on April 7, 2021.[19] The group announced on the same day that they were planning to make their debut in the Japanese music industry and signed a contract with label Teichiku Entertainment for future Japanese activities regarding music and management. They are the first artist to sign under the partnership between Teichiku and VICLIP, which was announced on December 24, 2019.[20] The group also opened their official Japanese website ahead of their Japanese debut.[21]
The group released their third single album Christmas is You on December 8, 2021.[22]
2022: Disbandment and Do You Wanna Get Down edit
On May 22, 2022, it was revealed that Lunarsolar was to disband, as the members' contracts with JPlanet Entertainment were terminated.[23]
Before their disbandment, the group released a final single titled "Do You Wanna Get Down" on May 23, 2022.[24]
Former members edit
- Eseo (이서)
- Taeryeong (태령)
- Jian (지안)
- Yuuri (유우리)
Discography edit
Single albums edit
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [25] | |||
| Solar : Flare |
Track listing
| 40 |
|
| Solar : Rise |
Track listing
| 48 | — |
| Christmas is You |
Track listing
| — | — |
| Do You Wanna Get Down |
Track listing
| — | — |
Singles edit
Filmography edit
Music videos edit
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Oh Ya Ya Ya" | 2020 | VISHOP at VIKINGS LEAGUE |
| "Dadada" | 2021 | Shin Hee-won[29] |
| "Christmas Is You" | 2021 | Unknown |
| "Do You Wanna Get Down" | 2022 | Unknown |
Awards and nominations edit
| Award Ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea First Brand Awards | 2021 | New Female Artist Award | Lunarsolar | Nominated | [30] |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Female Idol Popularity Award | Nominated | [31] |
Notes edit
- ^ "Dadada" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 130 on Gaon Download Chart.[28]
References edit
- ^ "루나솔라, 노는 게 제일 좋은 걸그룹…오늘(2일) 데뷔". MK. September 2, 2020. from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "[N인터뷰] 루나솔라 "오랜 노력 끝 데뷔…기다려준 팬 응원에 눈물·감동"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "[인터뷰+] 루나솔라 "서로 다른 네 명의 멤버 뭉쳐 '개성' 됐죠"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "블랙맘바, 이용채-임정민 응원 및 투표 독려 "의리!"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "I'S9公式ホームページ - プロフィール：裕梨". i-s9.com. from the original on June 10, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "[N인터뷰] 루나솔라 "오랜 노력 끝 데뷔…기다려준 팬 응원에 눈물·감동"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "☆裕梨☆｜I'S wingオフィシャルブログ「私がアイドルになった日」Powered by Ameba". ameblo.jp. from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "후배 아이돌에게 찬사 받는 방탄소년단 지민의 완벽한 퍼포먼스!". 일간리더스경제신문 (in Korean). May 14, 2019. from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "'너목보7' 권지은, 요정 비주얼에 연예인들도 '극찬'". 데일리시큐 (in Korean). March 27, 2020. from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ ""잃어버린 봄 찾아" '뮤플리' 방탄소년단→워너원까지..K팝 봄 노래 메들리 [종합]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "NHN벅스 레이블 제이플래닛 엔터테인먼트, 첫 걸그룹 루나솔라 론칭…8월 데뷔". Tenasia Hankyung (in Korean). July 13, 2020. from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "제이플래닛엔터 걸그룹 팀명 루나솔라 확정…8월 데뷔". EDaily (in Korean). July 13, 2020. from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "NHN벅스X제이플래닛, 첫 걸그룹 '루나솔라' 론칭". MK (in Korean). July 13, 2020. from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "걸그룹 LUNARSOLAR(루나솔라), 아이덴티티 포토 공개". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "'8월 데뷔' 루나솔라, 아이덴티티 포토 공개…정체성+매력 발산". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "루나솔라, 노는 게 제일 좋은 걸그룹…오늘(2일) 데뷔". MK (in Korean). September 2, 2020. from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "4인조 신인그룹 루나솔라, 2일 가요계 데뷔…'솔라 : 플레어'". EDaily (in Korean). September 2, 2020. from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "루나솔라, 데뷔 직후 관심↑…3일 엠카운트다운 첫 무대". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "루나솔라, 4월 7일 새 싱글로 컴백[공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ "K-POP女性グループ・LUNARSOLAR、日本デビュー決定 新曲「DADADA」MVも公開 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "LUNARSOLAR（ルナソーラー） / IMPERIAL RECORDS". 株式会社テイチクエンタテインメント (in Japanese). from the original on April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "루나솔라, 오늘 새 윈터송 '크리스마스 이즈 유' 발매". News1 (in Korean). December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ "루나솔라, 데뷔 2년만 해체 "새로운 시작 서로 응원"[전문]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "루나솔라 해체, 각자의 길 걷는다..제이플래닛엔터와 계약 종료 [공식]". Daum. May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ Gaon Weekly Album chart:
- "Solar Flare". Gaon Music Chart. from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- "Solar Rise". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "2020년 10월 Album Chart". Gaon Chart. from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Dadada". April 4–10, 2021. from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ 노래, 루나솔라 (LUNARSOLAR). "루나솔라 - 싱글 2집 SOLAR : rise". from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ 한국소비자포럼. "대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상". 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상 (in Korean). from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ . Asia Artist Awards. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
External links edit
- Official website
- teichiku
.co .jp /artist /lunarsolar /