Pixy (group)
Pixy (/ˈpɪksi/; Korean: 픽시; RR: Piksi, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed in 2021 by Allart Entertainment and Happy Tribe Entertainment. They debuted on February 24, 2021, with the digital single "Wings". The group consists of five members: Lola, Dia, Sua, Dajeong and Rinji. Original group members Ella and Satbyeol left the lineup on August 27, 2022, due to health concerns.
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Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2021–present |
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History
Pre-debut
Ella was the former leader of the group Cherry Bullet under the stage name Mirae. She left the group on December 13, 2019, with members Kokoro and Linlin due to personal reasons.[1] Satbyeol was a former member of the group Girls' Alert. On April 24, 2020, the company Roots Entertainment pushed back the release of the group's album due to worsening situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Three members chose to stay, while Satbyeol would join a new agency.[2] Satbyeol also participated in JTBC's Mix Nine, where she finished 93rd. Dajeong was a former member of the kids group SUPA, the group later disbanded in 2018.
2021: Debut, Bravery and Temptation
On February 24, Pixy officially debuted with their digital single "Wings".[3]
On May 20, Pixy released their first EP Bravery and its lead single "Let Me Know".[4]
On October 7, Pixy released their second EP Temptation and its lead singles "Addicted" and "Bewitched".[5]
2022: Reborn and Ella and Satbyeol's departures
The group released their third EP, titled Reborn, on June 15, 2022.[6] Member Ella wouldn't participate as she took a break due to health concerns.[7]
On August 27, Allart Entertainment announced that due to their worsening health conditions, Ella and Satbyeol would officially be leaving Pixy and the group would be reorganized as four members.[8]
On September 27, Allart Entertainment announced that Hwang Rin-ji, under the stage name Rinji, would be joining the group at the start of their European tour "Wanna Be Your Villain".[9]
Members
Adapted from their Naver profile and Reposition clip.[10][11]
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Timeline
Discography
Extended plays
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Bravery |
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Temptation |
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27 |
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Reborn |
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27 |
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Chosen Karma |
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19 |
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The Voice |
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Single albums
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With My Wings |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Wings" (날개) | 2021 | With My Wings |
"Let Me Know" | Bravery | |
"Addicted" (중독) | Temptation | |
"Moonlight" | ||
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"Call Me" (불러불러) | Non-album single | |
"Villain" | 2022 | Reborn |
"Karma" | 2023 | Chosen Karma |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Female Idol Group Popularity Award | Pixy | Nominated | [17] |
References
- "FNC 측 "체리블렛 미래-코코로-린린과 계약해지, 7인조 재편"(공식입장 전문)". Naver (in Korean). December 13, 2019. Archived from the original on December 13, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- "걸그룹 '소녀주의보' 전 멤버 계약 해지…"코로나 여파" [공식입장]". Navernews (in Korean). April 24, 2020.
- "'24일 데뷔' 픽시, 프리뷰 오픈…'괴물 신인' 출사표 기대". Xportsnews (in Korean). February 4, 2021. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- "픽시, 신곡 'BRAVERY'로 다크돌 입지 굳힌다..5월 19일 컴백 카운트다운". Herald Pop (in Korean). April 27, 2021.
- "PIXY (픽시) - (Chapter03. TEMPTATION) The 2nd Mini Album 'TEMPTATION'". Twitter (in Korean). September 7, 2021.
- "픽시, 세 번째 미니앨범 'REBORN' 개인 티저 영상 공개" (in Korean). June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- "픽시 "엘라 활동 중단→5인조로 컴백"…미니 3집 타임테이블 공개" (in Korean). May 29, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- "PIXY(픽시) 엘라 샛별 그룹 활동 관련 안내". m.cafe.daum.net (in Korean). August 27, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- "안녕하세요. 올라트엔터테인먼트입니다". m.cafe.daum.net (in Korean). September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- "Pixy's profile on Naver". Naver.
- PIXY(픽시) - Reposition Clip, retrieved 2022-01-07
- "Gaon Album Chart". Archived from the original on 2015-03-26.
- "Bravery – Week 21, 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean).
- "Temptation – Week 41, 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean).
- "Reborn – Week 25, 2022". Gaon Chart (in Korean).
- "Chosen Karma – Week 39, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean).
- "Circle Chart" 2021년 21주차 Retail Album Chart [Week 21 of 2021 Retail Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- "Circle Chart" 2021년 10월 Album Chart [October 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- "Album Chart 2022.06". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- Cumulative sales Of Chosen Karma on Circle Chart:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 10, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 11, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 12, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 33, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 35, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 36, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 39, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- "2021 Asia Artist Awards Vote". Asia Artist Awards. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.