CHI CHI
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CHI CHI is a seven-member South Korean girl group
under Korean music label Yedang Entertainment. The group's name is an acronym for “Creative electronic House Idols" which represents their overall music style. The group made their official debut on March 2011 with their single "장난치지마" ("Don't Play Around").
. CHI CHI also made their television debut on SBS's Inkigayo on March 20, 2011.
After several performances, the members begin receiving several requests from producers to appear on variety shows. They have also been featured in the wildly popular dance game "Audition Online
".
The single titled "Longer" was released on July 21. The single features 3 different versions of the title track. The MV was also released on the same date. The song peaked at #66 on the Gaon's weekly digital chart.
CHI CHI made their foray into reality television with ETN's "Hot Shot" (a reality series featuring rookie idols). "Hot Shot" showcases behind the scene episodes revolving around CHI CHI and their daily ventures. The first episode premiered on August 12th. Rookie boyband HITT
also made a guest appearance on the show.
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
under Korean music label Yedang Entertainment. The group's name is an acronym for “Creative electronic House Idols" which represents their overall music style. The group made their official debut on March 2011 with their single "장난치지마" ("Don't Play Around").
Debut
Prior to their debut, CHI CHI held a showcase to promote the release of their single “Don’t Play Around” on March 18th. At the event they performed in front of news reporters as well as partaking in their first press conference MC'd by actress and label-mate Hong Soo Ah. The group's MV was released on March 18, 2011 co-starring actor Lee Jong Suk of Secret GardenSecret Garden (TV series)
Secret Garden is a 2010 South Korean television drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa-rang, Lee Jong Suk and Yoo In-na. It was broadcasted on SBS from 13 November 2010 to 16 January 2011. It won a number of awards at both the SBS Drama Awards and 47th Paeksang Arts Awards in...
. CHI CHI also made their television debut on SBS's Inkigayo on March 20, 2011.
After several performances, the members begin receiving several requests from producers to appear on variety shows. They have also been featured in the wildly popular dance game "Audition Online
Audition Online
Audition Online , also known as X-BEAT in Japan, is a downloadable multiplayer online casual rhythm game produced by T3 Entertainment. It was originally released in South Korea in 2004, but it has been localized by various publishers around the world. Audition Online is free to play but it earns...
".
Comeback: Longer
CHI CHI revealed in an interview for plans to return with a new single in May. Since then, plans were delayed and now have set their comeback for a July date. They have also gained an endorsement deal with “Yoheim Smoothie”.The single titled "Longer" was released on July 21. The single features 3 different versions of the title track. The MV was also released on the same date. The song peaked at #66 on the Gaon's weekly digital chart.
CHI CHI made their foray into reality television with ETN's "Hot Shot" (a reality series featuring rookie idols). "Hot Shot" showcases behind the scene episodes revolving around CHI CHI and their daily ventures. The first episode premiered on August 12th. Rookie boyband HITT
HITT (band)
Prior to their debut, HITT received praise from pianist Yiruma. He provided the piano melody for "한참" after being impressed by the group; it became the first time he worked with an idol group. Vocal group 4Men also commended HITT for their vocal abilities. In an interview with E-Daily, HITT...
also made a guest appearance on the show.
Members
| Name | Birth Name | Birthday | Position | Hangul Name |
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| Nara | Yoon Hye Won | July 28, 1989 | Leader, Vocalist | 윤혜원 |
| Peach | Son Jong Ae | June 3, 1991 | Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 손정애 |
| Ji-U | Lee Yoon Ji | December 3, 1991 | Vocalist | 이윤지 |
| Semi | Park Se Mi | September 14, 1992 | Vocalist | 박세미 |
| A-zi | Baek So Young | September 30, 1992 | Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Main Dancer | 백소영 |
| Boreum | Lee Bo Reum | September 20, 1993 | Lead Vocalist, Rapper | 이보름 |
| Sui | Kim So Lee | October 5, 1994 | Lead Vocalist, Maknae | 김소리 |
Singles
| Year | Information | Tracklisting |
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| 2011 | "장난치지마"
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"Longer"
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