Ciipher ( ko, 싸이퍼) is a South Korean

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created by South Korean singer

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under R.A.I.N. Company. The group consists of Tan, Hwi, Hyunbin, Keita, Tag, Dohwan and Won. The group debuted on March 15, 2021, with the

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(EP) ''I Like You''.

History

Pre-debut

Preparation for the debut of the group has been three years in the making. About selecting the members for the first group signed under his R.A.I.N company,

said, "There were a lot of factors involved in the process of making Ciipher, but when I met these kids, I felt like I could bet it all on them. Not just my time or my skill, but all the things I had and have made. Whether the group has good results or not, I don't think I'll regret the things that I gave to this group. That's how talented and well-mannered they are". Prior to joining the group, many of the members had auditioned on popular television programs or trained at other major labels. In December 2014, Tan competed in

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's survival reality show, ''No.Mercy'' under his birth name Choi Seok-won. However, he did not make it into the final lineup of the boy group,

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in 2015. Keita and Dohwan were former contestants on YG's ''Treasure Box'', but they both did not make it into the show's final debut lineup. Won was a contestant on ''

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'' under his birth name Park Sung-won. He became a member of the debut lineup as he finished in 7th place. Won debuted as a member of

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on April 13, 2019, and the group officially disbanded as a group on August 8, 2020. Hyunbin was a former contestant on ''

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'' under

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, and was eliminated on episode 8, finishing in 32nd place.

2021: Debut with ''I Like You'' and ''Blind''

On December 12, 2020, Rain announced Ciipher would debut with their first

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''I Like You'' on March 15, 2021. On September 28, 2021, Ciipher released their second extended play ''Blind''.

2022–present: ''The Code''

On May 11, 2022, Ciipher released their third extended play ''The Code''.

Members

Adapted from their Naver profile and website profile.

Active

* Tan (탄) * Hwi (휘) * Hyunbin (현빈) – leader * Tag (태그) * Dohwan (도환) * Won (원)

Inactive

* Keita (케이타) (inactive due to Boys Planet participation)

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Videography

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2021 establishments in South Korea Musical groups from Seoul K-pop music groups Musical groups established in 2021 South Korean dance music groups South Korean boy bands