C-REAL | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2011–2014 |
| Labels | N.A.P Entertainment |
| Past members | Lenny Re Dee Chemi Effie Ann J |
C-REAL ( Korean: 씨리얼; RR: Ssirieol) was a five-member South Korean 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. [1]
History
2011: Debut with Round 1
C-REAL released their debut EP, Round 1, with the title track "No No No No No" produced by Brave Brothers, on October 12, 2011. [2]
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. [1]
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". [3] Later that month the group, participated in Hope Concert for Multicultural Families, with other idols such as FT Island, ZE:A and Stellar. [4]
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
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
|
KOR [5] | |||
| Round 1 |
|
18 |
|
| Love Diary |
|
9 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales ( DL) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KOR [8] | ||||
| "No No No No No" | 2011 | — | — | Round 1 |
| "Joma Joma" | 2012 | 93 |
|
Love Diary |
| "Sorry But I" | 90 |
|
Non-album singles | |
| "Danger Girl" | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Just Say It" (말론) | Flower Boy Ramen Shop OST |
References
- ^ a b "5명의 아이유, 신인 걸그룹 씨리얼(C-REAL) 티저 공개" (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. 2011-10-07. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "걸그룹 씨리얼, 이렇게 화려한 데뷔앨범 있었나" (in Korean). Sports Chosun. 11 October 2011. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "씨리얼 '봄의 탭댄스'…설레는 오빠들" (in Korean). Sports Donga. 7 March 2012. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "FT아일랜드·ZE:A·씨리얼·스텔라, 다문화가족 위해 나선다" (in Korean). Star News. 2012-03-27. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
-
^
"Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
Archived from the original on 2015-03-26. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- "Round 1 charting". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- "Love Diary charting". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2011년 10월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2012년 03월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
-
^
"Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
Archived from the original on 2015-08-27. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ""Sorry But I" charting". Archived from the original on 2016-11-25. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2012년 11주차 Download Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2012년 21주차 Download Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
| International | |
|---|---|
| Artists | |
C-REAL | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2011–2014 |
| Labels | N.A.P Entertainment |
| Past members | Lenny Re Dee Chemi Effie Ann J |
C-REAL ( Korean: 씨리얼; RR: Ssirieol) was a five-member South Korean 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. [1]
History
2011: Debut with Round 1
C-REAL released their debut EP, Round 1, with the title track "No No No No No" produced by Brave Brothers, on October 12, 2011. [2]
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. [1]
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". [3] Later that month the group, participated in Hope Concert for Multicultural Families, with other idols such as FT Island, ZE:A and Stellar. [4]
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
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
|
KOR [5] | |||
| Round 1 |
|
18 |
|
| Love Diary |
|
9 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales ( DL) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KOR [8] | ||||
| "No No No No No" | 2011 | — | — | Round 1 |
| "Joma Joma" | 2012 | 93 |
|
Love Diary |
| "Sorry But I" | 90 |
|
Non-album singles | |
| "Danger Girl" | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Just Say It" (말론) | Flower Boy Ramen Shop OST |
References
- ^ a b "5명의 아이유, 신인 걸그룹 씨리얼(C-REAL) 티저 공개" (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. 2011-10-07. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "걸그룹 씨리얼, 이렇게 화려한 데뷔앨범 있었나" (in Korean). Sports Chosun. 11 October 2011. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "씨리얼 '봄의 탭댄스'…설레는 오빠들" (in Korean). Sports Donga. 7 March 2012. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "FT아일랜드·ZE:A·씨리얼·스텔라, 다문화가족 위해 나선다" (in Korean). Star News. 2012-03-27. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
-
^
"Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
Archived from the original on 2015-03-26. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- "Round 1 charting". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- "Love Diary charting". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2011년 10월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2012년 03월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
-
^
"Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
Archived from the original on 2015-08-27. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ""Sorry But I" charting". Archived from the original on 2016-11-25. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2012년 11주차 Download Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "2012년 21주차 Download Chart". Archived from the original on 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
| International | |
|---|---|
| Artists | |