Mirae (band)

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Mirae
Miraegroup logo.png
Mirae's logo
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2021 (2021)–present
Labels
Websitedspmedia.co.kr
Members
  • Lien
  • Lee Jun-hyuk
  • Yoo Dou-hyun
  • Khael
  • Son Dong-pyo
  • Park Si-young
  • Jang Yu-bin

Mirae (Korean: 미래소년; stylized as MIRAE), is a South Korean boy group formed in 2021 under DSP Media. The group consists of seven members: Lien, Lee Jun-hyuk, Yoo Dou-hyun, Khael, Son Dong-pyo, Park Si-young and Jang Yu-bin.[1] The group debuted on March 17, 2021, with the release of their first extended play (EP), Killa.[2]

Name[]

The group is named MIRAE, which means “future.” The logo incorporates the Korean characters that make up the group’s name. The name of the group was inspired by their goals of pursuing a new future of K-pop, "Future Boys" means it's a name fitting for a group who will represent and lead the new future of K-Pop. The 4 consonants, ㅁㄹㅅㄴ, of their group name in korean designed in a perfect hexagon.

History[]

Pre-debut[]

Prior to the group's debut, members Son Dong-pyo and Lee Jun-hyuk participated on Produce X 101.[3] Son Dong-pyo finished in sixth place, becoming a member of X1 until their disbandment in January 2020.[4] Khael and Park Si-young were former contestants on Under Nineteen.[5][6]

2021: Debut with Killa and Splash[]

On January 31, 2021, DSP Media announced the launch of DSP N's official accounts including Twitter and V Live.[7]

At midnight on February 1, 2021, DSP N announced through their fancafe that they would be known as MIRAE.[8] An official logo motion video was released at the same time, along with the opening of their official SNS accounts.[9][10]

On February 22, DSP Media announced the group were set to debut.[11][12] On February 2, Park Si Young was introduced as the group's first member,[13] followed by Lee Jun Hyuk on the 3rd,[14] Lien on the 4th,[15] Son Dong Pyo on the 5th,[16] Jang Yu Bin on the 6th,[17] Khael on the 7th[18] and Yoo Dou Hyun on the 8th.[19] A group profile film was released on the 9th.[20]

On March 17, they released their first extended play Killa.[21]

The following day the group made their debut stage on Mnet's M Countdown.[22] Their debut music video gained more than 10 million views,[23] and the EP sold more than 26,000 copies within the first week of the group's debut, earning them the moniker "2021 Super Rookies".[24]

On August 25, they released their second extended play Splash.[25]

2022: Marvelous[]

On January 12, they released their third extended play Marvelous.[26]

Members[]

Adapted from their Naver profile[27] and website profile.

  • Lee Junhyuk (이준혁)- leader
  • Lien (리안)
  • Yoo Douhyun (유도현)
  • Khael (카엘)
  • Son Dongpyo (손동표)
  • Park Siyoung (박시영)
  • Jang Yubin (장유빈)

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[28]
Killa
Track listing
  1. We Are the Future
  2. Killa
  3. Higher
  4. Swagger
  5. Sweet Dreams
  6. 1 Thing
 9
Splash
  • Released: August 25, 2021
  • Label: DSP Media
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Splash
  2. Bang-Up
  3. New Days
  4. Don't Stop
  5. #Secret (비밀)
  6. Sugar
 5
Marvelous
  • Released: January 12, 2022
  • Label: DSP Media
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Future Land
  2. Marvelous
  3. Juice
  4. Final Cut
  5. Amazing (소름)
  6. Dear My Friend (일곱페이지)
 4 TBA

Singles[]

Title Year Peak position Album
KOR
[31]
"Killa" 2021 — Killa
"Splash" — Splash
"Marvelous" 2022 —[A] Marvelous
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography[]

Music videos[]

Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Killa" 2021 Kim Ziyong [33]
"Splash" N/A

Filmography[]

Reality shows[]

Year Title Network Note(s)
2021 We Are Future V Live, YouTube Mirae based reality show
2021 KILLA MT V Live, YouTube Mirae based reality show
2021 MIRAE City YouTube Mirae based reality show

Awards and nominations[]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Male Idol Group Popularity Award "Mirae" Shortlisted [34]
U+ Idol Live Popularity Award Nominated [35]
Brand of the Year Awards 2021 Rookie Male Idol Award Nominated [36]
Golden Disc Awards 2022 Rookie of the Year Award Nominated [37]
Hanteo Music Awards 2021 Rookie Award – Male Group Nominated [38]
Korea First Brand Awards 2022 Male Rookie Idol Award Won [39]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021 Best New Male Artist Nominated [40]
Artist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year Splash Nominated
Mnet Japan Fan's Choice Awards 2021 Male Rookie of the Year Mirae Won [41]
Seoul Music Awards 2022 Rookie of the Year Nominated [42]
Popularity Award Nominated
K-wave Popularity Award Nominated

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Marvelous" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 122 on the Gaon Download Chart.[32]

References[]

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  2. ^ Kim, Soo-young (February 1, 2021). DSP, 7인조 보이그룹 미래소년 론칭…3월 데뷔 [공식] | 텐아시아. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  3. ^ 미래소년 손동표·이준혁 "'프듀X' 동기부여 많이 됐다" (in Korean). March 17, 2021. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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  15. ^ MIRAE OFFICIAL on Twitter: 미래소년 (MIRAE) 리안 LIEN 1998.03.11 (February 4, 2021)
  16. ^ MIRAE OFFICIAL on Twitter: 미래소년 (MIRAE) 손동표 SONDONGPYO 2002.09.09 (February 5, 2021)
  17. ^ MIRAE OFFICIAL on Twitter: 미래소년 (MIRAE) 장유빈 JANGYUBIN 2004.06.10 (February 6, 2021)
  18. ^ MIRAE OFFICIAL on Twitter: 미래소년 (MIRAE) 카엘 KHAEL 2002.01.18 (February 7, 2021)
  19. ^ MIRAE OFFICIAL on Twitter: 미래소년 (MIRAE) 유도현 YOODOUHYUN 2000.12.25 (February 8, 2021)
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  36. ^ @kcforum (June 21, 2021). "✨2021년을 빛낸✨올해의 <신인 남자아이돌>후보를 소개합니다!많은 관심과 투표 부탁드립니다!