Ariaz

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Ariaz
Ariaz in December 2019 From left to right: Jueun, Sihyeon, Yunji, Dawon, Yeori, Hyogyeong
Ariaz in December 2019
From left to right: Jueun, Sihyeon, Yunji, Dawon, Yeori, Hyogyeong
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2018 (2018)–present
LabelsRising Star
WebsiteOfficial fancafe
Members
  • Yunji
  • Dawon
  • Sihyeon
  • Yeori
  • Hyogyeong
  • Jueun
Korean name
Hangul
아리아즈

Ariaz (Korean: 아리아즈; stylized as ARIAZ) is a South Korean girl group formed by Rising Star Entertainment a subsidiary label of Star Empire Entertainment in 2019. The group made their official debuted on October 24, 2019, with their first EP Grand Opera.

History[]

Pre-debut[]

Prior to the group's debut, various members already had some experience in the entertainment industry. Yunji had appeared in the fifth season of talent show series Superstar K in 2013,[1] and later appeared in the first season of reality television talent show Produce 101 in 2015 along with future band-mate Sihyeon.[2] Yunji and Sihyeon were set to debut in the girl group OMZM with other members,[3][4] however, the group's debut was postponed and their fancafe was later temporarily closed.[5][6] Sihyeon sang "Wonderful Day (오늘 같은 날)" for the soundtrack of the drama Fantastic in 2016.[7]

Prior to Ariaz, Hyogyeong had released numerous songs as a soloist, including some using the stage name Mugayeong (머가영).[citation needed] Hyogyeong also represented Star Empire Entertainment in the survival reality show Mix Nine in 2017.[2] Yunji, Sihyeon, Hyogyeong and Yeori had been backup dancers before their debut, for groups such as Jewelry, ZE:A, Nine Muses and Imfact.[citation needed] Dawon appeared in an episode of episode of I Can See Your Voice in early 2019, performing I.O.I's song "Downpour" along with Hong Juhyeon and Im Doyeon.[8]

The group was briefly known as Empire Girls (Korean: 엠파이어 걸스) prior to their debut.[9] A three-episode variety show, Empire Girls at the MT, aired before their debut. The show was a bonding experience for the members, and showcased their teamwork.[citation needed]

2019–present: Debut with Grand Opera and "I Like You"[]

On September 16, 2019, Rising Star Entertainment, a subsidiary of Star Empire Entertainment, released a statement to announce that Empire Girls would be debuting under the name Ariaz in October.[2]

Various teasers were released for the EP,[10] and Grand Opera was released on October 24, 2019, along with its lead single "Moonlight Aria" and its accompanying music video. The EP is the first in a trilogy the group aims to release.[11] Their debut showcase was held the same day at the Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.[11]

On June 26, 2021, the group released the new digital single "I Like You", a remake from the girl group Jewelry's hit single "I Really Like You".[12]

On September 30, 2021, the group will release the digital single "Hot & Cold (2021)", another from Jewelry's hit single "Hot & Cold".

Members[]

  • Yunji (Korean: 윤지)
  • Dawon (다원)
  • Sihyeon (시현)
  • Yeori (여리)
  • Hyogyeong (효경)
  • Jueun (주은)

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
Grand Opera
Track listing
 33

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[15]
"Moonlight Aria" (까만 밤의 아리아) 2019 — Grand Opera
"I Like You" (니가 참 좋아) 2021 — Non-album single
"Hot & Cold (2021)" TBA
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

References[]

  1. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (August 30, 2013). "'슈퍼스타K5' 김윤지, 심사위원 만장일치 합격" ['Superstar K5' Kim Yunji, unanimous pass by the jury] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Choi, Na-young (September 16, 2019). "스타제국 레이블, 6인 걸그룹 10월 론칭..'프듀101' 윤지·시현-'믹나' 효경 합류(공식)" [Star Empire Label, launching 6-member girl group in October.. 'Produce 101' Yunji · Sihyeon - 'Mix Nine' Hyogyeong joins] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (May 7, 2019). "[단독]'프로듀스101' 한혜리, 이르면 6월 걸그룹 정식 데뷔" ['Produce 101' Han Hyeri, formal debut in a girl group in early June] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. ^ Gil, Hae-seong (June 1, 2016). "'프듀101' 한혜리·김윤지·강시현·심채은 4人, '쥬얼리 동생그룹' 멤버 확정" ['Produce 101' Han Hyeri · Kim Yunji · Kang Sihyeon · Shim Chaeeun 4 members confirmed, 'Jewelry Sister Group'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  5. ^ Choi, Ji-ye (March 6, 2017). "스타제국 "올망졸망, 재정비 위해 팬카페 잠정 폐쇄"[공식]" [Star Empire "OMZM, temporary closure of fancafe to reorganize" [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  6. ^ Lee, Mi-hyun (March 7, 2017). "[이슈IS] 한혜리 어쨌든 데뷔한다…진짜 '꽃길' 걷기 위한 예열" [[Issue IS] Han Hyeri will debut anyway... warming up for the real 'flower road'] (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  7. ^ Kim, Dong-joo (September 9, 2016). "스타제국 연습생 강시현, 10日 '판타스틱' OST '오늘 같은 날' 발표" [Star Empire trainee Kang Sihyeon, 'Fantastic' OST 'Wonderful Day' release on the 10th] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  8. ^ Jeon, Hyun-young (February 23, 2019). "데뷔 기다리는 연습생 딸 '너목보' 무대 오르자 눈물 펑펑 쏟은 어머니" [Trainee daughter waiting for her debut, her mother shed tears as she went on stage on 'I Can See Your Voice'] (in Korean). Insight. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. ^ Jeong, Ji-woo (September 20, 2019). "아리아즈, '올망졸망→스타제국 걸즈→엠파이어 걸스'…다사다난 데뷔사" [Ariaz, 'OMZM → Star Empire Girls → Empire Girls'... eventful debut] (in Korean). Green Economic Newspaper. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  10. ^ "[신인코너] '24일 데뷔' ARIAZ(아리아즈), 1st 미니앨범 '그랜드 오페라'로 그려낼 신비로운 스토리 '궁금 UP'" [[Rookie Corner] 'Debut on the 24th' Ariaz, 1st Mini Album 'Grand Opera' will portray a mysterious story 'Curiosity UP'] (in Korean). Billboard Korea. October 17, 2019. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b Bae, Ji-yoon (October 24, 2019). "[현장] 아리아즈(ARIAZ) 'Grand Opera(그랜드 오페라)'로 음악적 색깔 보여줄 수 있을까 (종합)" [Can Ariaz show their musical colors with 'Grand Opera'?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  12. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (June 26, 2021). "아리아즈 '니가 참 좋아' 리메이크 발매" [Ariaz 'I really like you' remake release] (in Korean). Sports Khan. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  13. ^ Gaon Album Chart:
  14. ^ "2019년 10월 Album Chart" [October 2019 Album Chart]. gaonchart.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  15. ^ Peak Gaon Chart Digital Chart Ranking:
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