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formed by Clear Company in 2015. They debuted on June 25, 2015, with the digital single "Playback". As of August 2021, Playback only has two members under the label: Yunji and Eunjin. According to the group's website however, Yunji, Yujin, Woolim and Eunjin are still members of the group.

History

Pre-debut

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'', where she performed

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2015–2017: Debut, new member and new agency

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in late-2015, and they were later officially managed by Coridel Entertainment. Eunjin was added back to the group on April 13, 2017, after being cut from the group before their official debut. On October 13, 2017 KST, Playback's agency Coridel Entertainment, released a statement through the group's official fan cafe to confirm that the members will be joining YG's survival show, ''

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''. They said, "After a long period of inactivity and preparing for a comeback, the group was given an offer to appear on the show 'Mix Nine'. We decided to go on the show because we believe that it will be a good chance for each member to show their talents and abilities. The members of the group are preparing and working hard to show their best and are aiming to release an album mid-October so please stay tuned and continue to support the girls."

2019–present: Hayoung, Yujin, and Woolim’s Departures

On November 5, 2019, FN Entertainment announced that Yujin had signed on with the agency as an actress under the name Oh Chae Yi. On June 11, 2020, O& Entertainment announced that Hayoung had signed on with the agency after leaving Management Nangnam and will now be using the stage name Han Na Young. On May 25, 2021, it was announced that Woolim signed with LeanBranding.

Members

* Lee Yun-ji () * Lee Ha-young () * So Yu-jin () * Hwang Woo-lim () * Ma Eun-jin ()

Discography

Single albums

Singles

Videography

Music videos

Endorsements

Awards and nominations

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References

External links

* {{authority control K-pop music groups South Korean girl groups Musical groups from Seoul South Korean dance music groups Musical groups established in 2015 2015 establishments in South Korea Musical quartets