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Melody Day (
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: 멜로디데이) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2012. The group officially debuted with their single album ''Another Parting'' in February 2014 and with three members: Yeoeun, Chahee, and Yein. The fourth member, Yoomin was added to the group in October 2014. On December 26, 2018, it was confirmed that all four members decided to not renew their contracts with
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, ultimately ending the group.


History


2012–2013: Pre-debut

Melody Day started their career as a trio in 2012, featuring on soundtracks for
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such as ''
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'', '' Cheongdam-dong Alice'', '' Missing You'', ''
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'', '' The King of Dramas'', ''
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'', '' Master's Sun'' and''
Pretty Man ''Bel Ami'' () is a 2013–2014 South Korean romantic comedy television series starring Jang Keun-suk, Lee Ji-eun, Lee Jang-woo, and Han Chae-young. Based on the same-titled 17-volume manhwa by Chon Kye-young, it aired on KBS2 from November ...
''. On June 26, 2013, they released the ballad track "Loving Alone" as part of the
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''New Wave Studio Rookie, Vol. 1''.


2014–2016: Debut, new member Yoomin and further releases

The group made their official debut on February 25, 2014 with release their debut single album ''Another Parting''. Its music video featured the actors
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and
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. The group made their debut stage on music program ''Music Bank'' on February 28. Melody Day released duet project featured 2AM's Changmin titled "The Very Last First" were released on May 21 and featured
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's
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titled "To Tell You The Truth" were released on August 14. They released the original soundtrack for the drama '' You Are My Destiny'' with the single "You're My Everything", a remake of
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's "Be The One". In October, Melody Day officially introduced their fourth member: Yoomin. The group released their first song as four member, "Listen to My Heart" for the drama ''
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''. On December 12, Melody Day released their first digital single "Anxious" featuring popular rapper
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. Melody Day's second single album ''#LoveMe'' was released on June 9, 2015. They continue with released their third single album ''Speed Up'' on October 7. Their comeback showcase was held at the Ilji Art Hall on the same day as the album's release. On December 28, Melody Day released their second digital single "When It Rains" featuring
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's rapper Ravi. Melody Day released their first mini album ''Color'' on July 1, 2016, with a total of six tracks including the lead single "Color" and previous digital "When It Rains". In December 2016, Melody Day recorded the original soundtrack song "Beautiful Day" for the web drama ''
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''.


2017–2018: ''Kiss on the Lips'', ''Restless'' and disbandment

Melody Day released their third digital single "You Seem Busy" featuring
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's Ilhoon, on January 25, 2017. The song was produced by Polar Bear and its lyrics were penned by JQ and Ilhoon. Melody Day's second mini album, ''Kiss On The Lips'', was released on February 15, where composed of six track including the lead single "Kiss On The Lips" and previous single "You Seem Busy". On September 25, Cre.Ker Entertainment confirmed that Yeoeun, Yoomin, and Chahee had participated in competition show ''
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''. On the finale round, Chahee ranked 16th, Yeoeun ranked 18th and they failed to entered the winning group line-up, as well as Yoomin was eliminated in 31st before final round. Melody Day released their fourth digital single "Restless" on June 29, 2018. On December 26, 2018, it was confirmed that all four members decided to not renew their contracts with the label, ultimately ending the group.


Members

* Yeoeun (
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: 여은) – leader, main vocal
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* Yoomin (유민) – sub vocal, main rapper * Yein (예인) – lead vocal * Chahee (차희) – sub vocal


Discography


Extended plays


Single albums


Singles


Soundtrack appearances


Collaborations


Videography


Music videos


Awards and nominations


References


External links

* {{Authority control South Korean girl groups Musical groups established in 2012 2012 establishments in South Korea Kakao M artists