Momoland () is a South Korean girl group formed by MLD Entertainment (formerly known as
Duble Kick Company
Duble Sidekick () is a South Korean music producer and songwriting duo consisting of lyricist Park Jang-geun and composer Mikey (also known as Chancellor and formerly a member of One Way). The duo was formed in 2010, and rose to fame after produ ...
)
through the 2016 reality show ''Finding Momoland''. The show's winners Hyebin,
Yeonwoo
Lee Da-bin (born August 1, 1996), better known by her stage name Yeonwoo, is a South Korean singer and actress managed by 9ato Entertainment. She is best known as a former member of the girl group Momoland. Yeonwoo has acted in television dram ...
, Jane, Nayun,
JooE
Lee Joo-won (Hangul: 이주원; Hanja: 李珠沅;born August 18, 1999) better known by her stage name JooE (주이), is a South Korean rapper and singer. She is a member of the girl group Momoland under MLD Entertainment.
Personal life
JooE ...
, Ahin, and
Nancy served as the original members. Their debut mini album ''
Welcome to Momoland
''Welcome to Momoland'' is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released by Duble Kick Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M on November 10, 2016. For the extended play, Momoland worked with a variety of produce ...
'' was released on November 10, 2016. In 2017, Momoland became a nine-member group when Daisy and Taeha joined as members. In 2019, Taeha and Yeonwoo left the group, and Daisy departed in 2020. The group currently consists of six members: Ahin, Hyebin, Jane, JooE, Nancy and Nayun.
History
2016: ''Finding Momoland'' and ''Welcome to Momoland''
In June 2016,
Mnet
M-Net (an abbreviation of Electronic Media Network) is a South African pay television channel established by Naspers in 1986. The channel broadcasts both local and international programming, including general entertainment, children's series, ...
's survival program ''Finding Momoland'' began, a reality show that was created by
Duble Kick Entertainment where a group of seven members were selected from ten contestants, and they prepared their debut. The Final Mission could not collect 3,000 spectators, and the official debut was delayed. On October 26, 2016, the group was appointed as ambassadors for the International Relief Development NGO Plan Korea.
The group's debut showcase was held on November 9 of the same year. On November 10, their debut
extended play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record. ''
Welcome to Momoland
''Welcome to Momoland'' is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released by Duble Kick Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M on November 10, 2016. For the extended play, Momoland worked with a variety of produce ...
'' was released, and made their debut performance of their single "
Jjan! Koong! Kwang!
''Welcome to Momoland'' is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released by Duble Kick Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M on November 10, 2016. For the extended play, Momoland worked with a variety of produc ...
" through music television program ''
M Countdown
''M Countdown'' () is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet. The show features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. It is broadcast from CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul.
Bro ...
''. The album was made possible by crowdfunding to cover the cost for producing the physical format. On December 27, the group except
Yeonwoo
Lee Da-bin (born August 1, 1996), better known by her stage name Yeonwoo, is a South Korean singer and actress managed by 9ato Entertainment. She is best known as a former member of the girl group Momoland. Yeonwoo has acted in television dram ...
, who stopped working due to lower back pain, attended ''
SBS Gayo Daejeon
''SBS Gayo Daejeon'' (, broadly ''SBS'' '' Battle of the Bands'') is an annual televised music festival that is broadcast by the Seoul Broadcasting System at the end of each year. The program first aired in 1997, and awards were given to musica ...
''. In October 2016, the group were appointed as the PR ambassador for the International Relief Development NGO Plan Korea, volunteered at the Phuc Luong Village in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam from December 12 to 16, 2017, to encourage Happy Mov students to participate in Kindergarten construction service.
2017: Additional members, ''Wonderful Love'' and ''Freeze!''
![MOMOLAND's HERO CONCERT in Seoul (Jamsil-dong) 171129](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/MOMOLAND%27s_HERO_CONCERT_in_Seoul_%28Jamsil-dong%29_171129.png)
On March 28, 2017, Daisy and Taeha joined the group. Daisy also appeared in the 2016 reality show ''Finding Momoland'' as a trainee. In April 2017, the group released their first single album ''
Wonderful Love
"Wonderful Love" () is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released on April 26, 2017, by Duble Kick Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M as the group's single from their first single album of the same name. The trac ...
'', with the lead single of the same name. On August 22, 2017, the group's second EP, ''
Freeze!'' was released, with the single of the
same title.
2018: ''Great!'' and ''Fun to the World''
On January 3, 2018, the group released their third EP, ''
Great!'' along with the single "
Bboom Bboom
"Bboom Bboom" (, stylized as "BBoom BBoom") is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released on January 3, 2018, by Duble Kick Company and distributed by LOEN Entertainment as the lead single from the group's third extend ...
". The same month, Russian girl group
Serebro
Serebro ( rus, Серебро, t=Silver, p=sʲɪrʲɪˈbro, a=ru-серебро.ogg; stylized as SEREBRO) was a Russian girl group formed by their manager and producer Maxim Fadeev. Serebro was formed in 2007, consisting of Marina Lizorkina, O ...
accused the group of plagiarizing their song "
Mi Mi Mi
"Mi Mi Mi" is a song by Russian girl group Serebro from their third studio album '' Sila tryokh''. It was released on 14 June 2013 in Russia as a digital download, while an accompanying music video premiered on 10 June 2013. Although not a commerc ...
" with "Bboom Bboom". The composer of "Bboom Bboom",
Shinsadong Tiger
Lee Ho-yang (born June 3, 1983), known professionally as Shinsadong Tiger, is a South Korean music producer and songwriter. Even after debuting in 2001 at the age of 18, he has worked many odd jobs to fund his music career. He has become a promi ...
, denied the allegations by pointing out that "the bass line
scommonly heard in retro house or
electro swing
Electro swing, or swing house, is an electronic dance music genre that combines the influence of vintage or modern swing and jazz mixed with house and hip hop. Successful examples of the genre create a modern and dance-floor focused sound tha ...
genres, as well as the 4-stanza chord." The group held promotional events in
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
and
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2. ...
from February 28 to March 4, 2018. A showcase was also held at
Tower Records
Tower Records is an international retail franchise and online music store that was formerly based in Sacramento, California, United States. From 1960 until 2006, Tower operated retail stores in the United States, which closed when Tower Records ...
in
Shibuya
Shibuya ( 渋谷 区 ''Shibuya-ku'') is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. As a major commercial and finance center, it houses two of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shinjuku Station (southern half) and Shibuya Station.
As of April 1 ...
.
On June 26, 2018, the group's fourth EP ''
Fun to the World
''Fun to the World'' is the fourth extended play by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released by MLD Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M on June 26, 2018. For the extended play, Momoland worked with a variety of producers including ...
'' was released, with the single "
Baam
"Baam" (stylized as "BAAM") is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released on June 26, 2018 by MLD Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M as the lead single from the group's fourth extended play, ''Fun to the World''. ...
". On August 9, 2018, the group became the first girl group and the second act to earn a Platinum certification on
Gaon Music Chart
The Circle Chart (), previously known as the Gaon Music Chart or the Gaon Chart (), tabulates the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in South Korea. It is produced by the Korea Music Content Association and sponsored by South Korea's ...
, for the streams of "Bboom Bboom". In June 2018 the group released Japanese versions of their singles "Baam", "Boom Boom", and "I'm So Hot", and held concerts in Tokyo and Osaka several few months later. The group also signed with
King Records and released their album in Japan.
2019–2020: ''Show Me'', ''Chiri Chiri'', ''Thumbs Up'' and line-up changes
On March 20, 2019, Momoland released their fifth EP ''
Show Me'', with the lead single "
I'm So Hot
"I'm So Hot" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released on March 20, 2019 by MLD Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M as the lead single from the group's fifth extended play ''Show Me''. The Japanese version of ...
". The single marked their first release without Daisy and Taeha since ''Fun to the World''. On September 4, 2019, the group released their first Japanese
studio album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early ...
, ''
Chiri Chiri
''Chiri Chiri'' is the debut Japanese studio album by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released by King Records on September 4, 2019. The album features the group's Japanese singles – "Bboom Bboom", " Baam", "I'm So Hot" and "Pinky Lo ...
'' without members Daisy, Taeha and Yeonwoo. On October 4, 2019, the group and MLD Entertainment signed a co-management agreement with the Philippine media company
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Filipino media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation which is owned by t ...
.
In November 2019, MLD Entertainment announced the departure of Yeonwoo and Taeha from the group, and stated that they were in discussions with Daisy about her future in the group.
On December 30, 2019, the group's second single album ''
Thumbs Up'' was released, with the lead single of the same name.
In January 2020, Daisy stated that the show ''Finding Momoland'' was fraudulent and had deceived viewers by manipulating the votes. She claimed that after her elimination, she was contacted by the agency with an offer to join the group. MLD Entertainment denied the claims, and stated they would be taking legal action against Daisy. On May 13, 2020, it was announced that Daisy had left the group.
2020–present: ''Starry Night'', international expansion, ''Ready or Not, and Yummy Yummy Love''
![Momoland Ready or Not showcase 201117](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Momoland_Ready_or_Not_showcase_201117.png)
On June 11, 2020, ''
Starry Night
''The Starry Night'' ( nl, De sterrennacht) is an oil-on-canvas painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provenc ...
'', a non-promoted "special" EP was released, with the lead single of the
same name.
On June 29, 2020, the group have signed a contract with
ICM Partners
ICM Partners is a talent and literary agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C. and London. ICM (International Creative Management) Partners represents clients in the fields of motion pictures, television, music, publi ...
, with plans to enter into the American market.
On November 17, 2020, they released their third single album ''
Ready or Not'', with the lead single of the same name. South Korean singer
Psy
Park Jae-sang (, ; born December 31, 1977), known professionally as Psy (stylized in all caps as PSY) (; ; ), is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Psy is known domestically for his humorous videos and stage per ...
participated as a lyricist on the song.
On February 5, 2021, the group released a cover of "Wrap Me in Plastic" by CHROMANCE.
In August 2021, member Ahin was featured on EDM artist
DJ Soda
Hwang So-hee (, born April 7, 1988), known by her stage name DJ Soda, is a South Korean DJ. Hwang has built her reputation on being a frequent headliner for several Asian music festivals, including "S20 Songkran Musical Festival".
Career 20 ...
's single "Okay!", along with Lost Chameleon.
On January 14, 2022, the group released their English single "Yummy Yummy Love", in collaboration with
Natti Natasha
Natalia Alexandra Gutiérrez Batista (born December 10, 1986), better known by her stage name Natti Natasha, is a Dominican singer. She was signed to Don Omar's label Orfanato Music Group. Her debut EP, ''All About Me'', was released on March ...
. The song went on to be nominated at the Latin American
2022 Juventud Awards, making Momoland the first Korean act to earn a nomination at the event.
Philanthropy
2016
On October 26, 2016, Momoland was appointed as ambassadors for the International Relief Development NGO Plan Korea. They volunteered to fly to the Phuc Luong Village in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, to encourage Happy Mov students to participate in Kindergarten construction service. In addition, the group had a cultural exchange event to villagers and Korean-Vietnamese culture and showed good response to the villagers by showing their songs on their debut album
On December 7, 2016, Momoland visited Seoul University Children Hospital to participate in the Pop Culture Artists Talent Donation Event, where about 100 young patients spent time with Momoland and others.
2017
On May 20, 2017, Momoland participated in the "Plan Art Market to Help Children in the Global Village" as ambassadors of Plan Korea, that was held to support the children of Cambodia.
2018
In February 2018, Momoland was designated as the new Korean Red Cross Blood Services ambassador. They participated in several events held by KRCBS and hosted a blood donation event while promoting ''Fun To The World''.
In June 2018, JooE and Yeonwoo participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge for a fund raising to build a hospital. Hyebin was also nominated, but instead of doing the challenge, she donated instead. In the same month, Momoland donated all of the proceeds of their Show Con for ''Fun To The World'' to help cover medical treatments for children who were injured through car accidents.
In May 2018, Momoland participated in the "Seowon Valley Charity Green Concert". In December 2018, the group visited a sick fan in a hospital from the Philippines.
2019
On May 24, 2019, Momoland participated in the "Let's Fly One & One Concert", a charity concert for victims of violence and abuse.
In October 2019, Momoland donated their earnings for their concert "Good Friends in Manila" to Filipino children in need from barangays San Jose and Calawis in
Antipolo
Antipolo, officially known as the City of Antipolo ( fil, Lungsod ng Antipolo), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 887,399 people. It is the ...
, Philippines.
2020
In 2019 and 2020 Momoland members publicly supported
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter (abbreviated BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement that seeks to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people. Its primary concerns are incidents of police bruta ...
.
On April 21, 2020, the group donated 10,000
face mask
The face is the front of an animal's head that features the eyes, nose and mouth, and through which animals express many of their emotions. The face is crucial for human Personal identity, identity, and damage such as scarring or developmental d ...
cases (worth 100 million won) to Plan Korea to help prevent and overcome the
COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identif ...
.
On May 8, 2020, they donated 1,180 kilograms of rice to the underprivileged through the
Korean Red Cross
The Republic of Korea National Red Cross (more commonly known as the Korean Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside South Korea. It is the designated South Korean aff ...
.
On June 26, 2020, they gave 1,500
sanitary pads (worth 5 million won) to multicultural families in need. The women's hygiene products were from the brand On A Precious Day, who previously announced Momoland as their exclusive endorsers. The next month, through Good Neighbors, they donated 1,500 sanitary pads from On A Precious Day to low-income families.
In July 2020, Momoland held at online concert called "Joy Angel Concert" as a social contribution project and donated the proceeds to the disadvantaged people struggling from COVID-19.
In October 2020, they participated in a charity photo shoot to introduce the reality of women's rights and the protection of women's rights worldwide.
In November 2020, Momoland participated in SBS' "Life Sharing Concert" which meant to encourage Koreans to participate in blood donation.
In the same month, they also participated in the KBS1 Open Concert "Neighborhood Love Sharing Concert", a social contribution project for the underprivileged and socially disadvantaged.
2022
In July 2022, Momoland participated in supporting the "Good Water Project" program of Gugah Nurani Indonesia, taking the role of "Heroes for Water" with the mission of supplying children with clean drinking water.
Members
Adapted from their Naver profile.
;Current
* Ahin ()
* Hyebin ()
* Jane ()
*
JooE
Lee Joo-won (Hangul: 이주원; Hanja: 李珠沅;born August 18, 1999) better known by her stage name JooE (주이), is a South Korean rapper and singer. She is a member of the girl group Momoland under MLD Entertainment.
Personal life
JooE ...
()
*
Nancy ()
* Nayun ()
;Former
* Daisy ()
* Taeha ()
*
Yeonwoo
Lee Da-bin (born August 1, 1996), better known by her stage name Yeonwoo, is a South Korean singer and actress managed by 9ato Entertainment. She is best known as a former member of the girl group Momoland. Yeonwoo has acted in television dram ...
()
Timeline
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Discography
* ''
Chiri Chiri
''Chiri Chiri'' is the debut Japanese studio album by South Korean girl group Momoland. It was released by King Records on September 4, 2019. The album features the group's Japanese singles – "Bboom Bboom", " Baam", "I'm So Hot" and "Pinky Lo ...
'' (2019)
Filmography
* ''Finding Momoland'' (
Mnet
M-Net (an abbreviation of Electronic Media Network) is a South African pay television channel established by Naspers in 1986. The channel broadcasts both local and international programming, including general entertainment, children's series, ...
, 2016)
* ''
The Liar and His Lover'' (2016)
* ''Momoland's Saipan Land'' (
MBC Every 1, 2018)
Awards and nominations
See also
*
List of best-selling girl groups
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together. Girl groups have been popular at least since the heyday of the Boswell Sisters beginning in the 1930s, but the term "girl group" also denot ...
References
External links
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{{Momoland
2016 establishments in South Korea
South Korean girl groups
K-pop music groups
Musical groups established in 2016
South Korean pop music groups
South Korean dance music groups
Musical groups from Seoul
King Records (Japan) artists
Universal Music Group artists