Playback (South Korean group)
Playback (Korean: 플레이백) is a South Korean girl group formed by Clear Company in 2015. They debuted on June 25, 2015, with the digital single "Playback".[1] 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.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–2017 |
| Labels | Coridel |
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| Past members |
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| Website | coridelent.com/artist/playback/ |
History
Pre-debut
Prior to joining Playback, Woolim spent three years as a trainee under JYP Entertainment. She later rose to fame after a video of her appearance on Mnet’s mystery singing show I Can See Your Voice, where she performed Ariana Grande’s “Problem,” went viral.[1]
2015–2017: Debut, new member and new agency
Playback released their eponymous debut single album Playback and its title track of the same name on June 25, 2015. Three months later, the group announced they planned to release a new single album on September 2.[3] The album's title track, "I Wonder", featured singer and host Eric Nam.[4] The song garnered attention from media due to the involvement of Norwegian production team ELEMENT, whose resume includes CeeLo Green, Musiq Soulchild, and Madcon.[5]
Soon after their debut, their management label was merged with Coridel Entertainment 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.[6]
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, Mix Nine. 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."[7]
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.[8][9]
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.[10]
On May 25, 2021, it was announced that Woolim signed with LeanBranding.[11]
Members
- Lee Yun-ji (이윤지)
- Lee Ha-young (이하영)
- So Yu-jin (소유진)
- Hwang Woo-lim (황우림)
- Ma Eun-jin (마은진)
Discography
Single albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [12] | |||
| I Wonder (플레이백) |
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Videography
Endorsements
| Year | Product | Member | Note |
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| 2015 | TG E600S Earphones | Woolim, Hayoung, Yujin, and Yunji | - |
Awards and nominations
References
- Lee, Eun-ho (July 8, 2015). 걸그룹 대전 속, 숨은 신인그룹 찾기 [Find a hidden rookie group in the girl group battle]. TenAsia. Korea Entertainment Media. Archived from the original on May 3, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- "PLAYBACK". CORIDEL ENTERTAINMENT (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- Kim, Myeong-seon. 걸그룹 플레이백, 의문의 남성과 다정한 사진…'누구지?' [Girl group Playback, a friendly photo with a mysterious man... 'Who is it?']. Naver TV. Naver Corporation. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- Lee, Teon-ki. 플레이백, 에릭남과 핑크빛 달달한 재킷 공개 [Playback unveils sweet pink jacket with Eric Nam]. TV Daily. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- Park, Soo-jung (September 2, 2015). 플레이백, 에릭남와 달달 콜라보..남녀공감송 '없을까' 공개 [Playback, Daldal Collaboration with Eric Nam... 'Wouldn't It Be' released]. TenAsia. Korea Entertainment Media. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- 'K팝스타6' 마은진, 데뷔 꿈 이룬다…플레이백 멤버 합류(공식) ['K-Pop Star 6' Ma Eun-jin, dreams of debut come true... Join Playback Member (Official)]. Naver Entertainment. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- "Former 'K-Pop Star 6' contestant and Playback's Ma Eunjin to reunite with Yang Hyun Suk through 'Mix Nine' | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- [오채이] 우아한 모녀 속 우아한 그녀✿ [[Oh Chae-yi] The elegant girl in the elegant mother and daughter ✿]. m.post.naver.com (in Korean). November 5, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- "OH CHAE YI". FN엔터테인먼트 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 28, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- Yoo, Byung-cheol (June 12, 2020). '믹스나인 출신' 이하영→한나영으로 활동명 변경, 오앤엔터테인먼트와 전속계약 체결 [Lee Ha-young, from 'Mix Nine' → Han Na-young, changed her stage name and signed an exclusive contract with O& Entertainment.]. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- "@official_leanb on Twitter". Twitter. May 24, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015.
- "2015년 09월 Album Chart".
- "World Digital Songs". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
- "Want You To Say". Billboard. November 18, 2017.
- "Playback_Playback MV". Vimeo. 12Rounds Production, Coridel Entertainment. June 25, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- "playback (feat.eric nam) - 없을까 Recording MV". Vimeo. 12Rounds Production, Coridel Entertainment. September 2, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- "PLAYBACK (플레이백) - 말해줘 (Want You To Say) Official Music Video". Tumblr. NAIVE Creative Production, Coridel Entertainment. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)