C-REAL () was a five-member
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eas ...
n girl group formed by NAP Entertainment in 2011. They debuted with their song ''No No No No No'' on October 12, 2011. Their group name was taken from the first letter of each member's name. They are dubbed as the "5-IU Idols" because they are produced by Choi Kab Won, who also produced
IU.
History
2011: Debut with ''Round 1''
C-REAL released their debut EP, ''
Round 1 Round 1 may refer to:
* ''Round 1'' (EP), a 2011 EP by C-REAL
* "Round 1" (song), a 2010 song by Dalmatian
* ''Round 1'', an album by Eraser vs Yöjalka
* Round One Entertainment
, stylized as ROUND1, is a Japan-based amusement store chain. ...
'', with the title track "No No No No No" produced by
Brave Brothers
Kang Dong-chul (, born June 7, 1979), also known by his stage name Brave Brothers, is a South Korean rapper, record producer and songwriter for Brave Entertainment. He was a producer and composer for YG Entertainment from 2004 to 2008. In 2008, ...
, on October 12, 2011.
In November 2011, C-REAL started their Japanese promotions through a route different from their peers. Following their debut showcase, the girls put their future contract up for auction, signing with the label that provides the best conditions. Unlike other groups who sign with an agency before heading over, the girls will be using the 'posting system', a method favored by professional baseball players. Since their debut in October, the girls were nicknamed the ''5-
IU idols'', which had generated interest overseas.
On December 6, 2011, the group participated in the OST of
Flower Boy Ramen Shop with a song is entitled "Just Say It".
2012: ''Love Diary'', "Sorry But I" and "Danger Girl"
In March 2012 the group released their second EP, ''Love Diary'', with its title track "Joma Joma". Later that month the group, participated in Hope Concert for Multicultural Families, with other idols such as
FT Island
F.T. Island ( ko, 에프티 아일랜드, or FT아일랜드, short for Five Treasure Island), is a South Korean rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2007. The band currently consists of main vocalist Lee Hong-gi, bassist Lee Jae-jin, and d ...
,
ZE:A and
Stellar.
C-REAL released their first digital single, "Sorry But I", on May 16, 2012. It was the group's first release to chart on
Gaon Digital Chart, debuting at 90. Their second digital single "Danger Girl was released on December 14, 2012.
2013: Line-up changes & Possible disbandment
In March 2013, N.A.P announced that the group would be going on indefinite hiatus due to the members returning to school. As the group has been inactive since September 2014, many fans speculate that the group has disbanded, however no official statement has been made.
Discography
Extended play
Singles
Soundtrack appearances
References
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South Korean girl groups
Musical groups established in 2011
2011 establishments in South Korea
South Korean dance music groups
K-pop music groups
Musical groups disestablished in 2014
2014 disestablishments in South Korea