Pixy (group)
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Origin | Seoul,South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2021–present |
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Pixy(/ˈpɪksi/;Korean:픽시;RR:Piksi,stylized inall caps) is a South Koreangirl groupformed in 2021 by Allart Entertainment and Happy Tribe Entertainment. They debuted on February 24, 2021 with the digital single "Wings". The group consists of three members: Dia, Sua and Rinji. Previous group members Ella and Satbyeol left the lineup on August 27, 2022 due to health concerns. Later, Dajeong left on June 20, 2024 due to personal reasons. On July 31, 2024, Dajeong debuted as a soloist under JUNITY Entertainment with the nameU_Chae.[1]Lola left the group on September 15, 2024, after ending her contract. She also discarded the name "Lola"and announced that she would be calledChoi Yu Jeong(Korean= 최유정;RR:Choi Yujeong).[2]
History
[edit]Pre-debut
[edit]Ella was the former leader of the groupCherry Bulletunder the stage name Mirae. She left the group on December 13, 2019 with members Kokoro and Linlin for personal reasons.[3]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 theCOVID-19 pandemic.Three members chose to stay, while Satbyeol would join a new agency.[4]Satbyeol also participated inJTBC'sMix Nine,where she finished 93rd. Dajeong was a former member of the kids' group SUPA. The group later disbanded in 2018.
2021: Debut,BraveryandTemptation
[edit]On February 24, Pixy officially debuted with their digital single "Wings".[5]
On May 20, Pixy released their first EPBraveryand its lead single "Let Me Know".[6]
On October 7, Pixy released their second EPTemptationand its lead singles "Addicted" and "Bewitched".[7]
2022–2023:Reborn,line-up changes andChosen Karma
[edit]The group released their third EP, titledReborn,on June 15, 2022.[8]Member Ella wouldn't participate as she took a break due to health concerns.[9]
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.[10]
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 planned European tour "Wanna Be Your Villain".[11][when?]
In 2023, Pixy went on an American Tour.[12]The group also released their fourth EPChosen Karmaon March 10, 2023. The group released their digital EP,The Voiceon October 24, 2023.
2024: Dajeong and Lola’s departures
[edit]Dajeong announced on Instagram that she left Pixy on June 20, 2024.[13]
On September 15, Lola announced on Instagram that her contract had ended with Allart Entertainment and that she would be leaving the group.[14]
Members
[edit]Adapted from theirNaverprofile and Reposition clip.[15][16]
Current[edit]
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Former[edit]
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Timeline
[edit]Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales |
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KOR [17] | |||
Bravery |
Track listing
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67 |
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Temptation |
Track listing
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27 |
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Reborn |
Track listing
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27 |
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Chosen Karma |
Track listing
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19 |
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The Voice |
Track listing
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Single albums
[edit]Title | Details |
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With My Wings |
Track listing
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Wings" (날개) | 2021 | With My Wings |
"Let Me Know" | Bravery | |
"Addicted" (중독) | Temptation | |
"Moonlight" | ||
"Bewitched" | ||
"Call Me" (불러불러) | Non-album single | |
"Villain" | 2022 | Reborn |
"Karma" | 2023 | Chosen Karma |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Female Idol Group Popularity Award | Pixy | Nominated | [22] |
References
[edit]- ^"Instagram".www.instagram.com.Retrieved2024-06-20.
- ^"Instagram".www.instagram.com.Retrieved2024-09-15.
- ^"FNC 측" 체리블렛 미래-코코로-린린과 계약해지, 7인조 재편 "(공식입장 전문)".Naver(in Korean). December 13, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on December 13, 2019.RetrievedApril 8,2021.
- ^"걸그룹 '소녀주의보' 전 멤버 계약 해지..." 코로나 여파 "[공식입장]".Navernews(in Korean). April 24, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on April 13, 2021.RetrievedApril 8,2021.
- ^"'24일 데뷔' 픽시, 프리뷰 오픈...'괴물 신인' 출사표 기대 ".Xportsnews(in Korean). February 4, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on March 15, 2021.RetrievedApril 8,2021.
- ^"픽시, 신곡 'BRAVERY'로 다크돌 입지 굳힌다..5월 19일 컴백 카운트다운".Herald Pop(in Korean). April 27, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on May 2, 2021.RetrievedApril 30,2021.
- ^"PIXY (픽시) - (Chapter03. TEMPTATION) The 2nd Mini Album 'TEMPTATION'".Twitter(in Korean). September 7, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on September 6, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 6,2021.
- ^"픽시, 세 번째 미니앨범 'REBORN' 개인 티저 영상 공개"(in Korean). June 7, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on June 11, 2022.RetrievedJune 11,2022.
- ^"픽시" 엘라 활동 중단→5인조로 컴백 "...미니 3집 타임테이블 공개"(in Korean). May 29, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on September 24, 2022.RetrievedJune 11,2022.
- ^"PIXY(픽시) 엘라 샛별 그룹 활동 관련 안내".m.cafe.daum.net(in Korean). August 27, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on September 28, 2022.RetrievedSeptember 28,2022.
- ^"안녕하세요. 올라트엔터테인먼트입니다".m.cafe.daum.net(in Korean). September 27, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on September 30, 2022.RetrievedSeptember 28,2022.
- ^@official_pixy (2023-03-08)."PIXY 1ST AMERICAN TOUR"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
- ^"Instagram".www.instagram.com.Retrieved2024-06-20.
- ^"Instagram".www.instagram.com.Retrieved2024-09-15.
- ^"Pixy's profile on Naver".Naver.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-03-23.Retrieved2021-04-08.
- ^PIXY(픽시) - Reposition Clip,10 September 2021,archivedfrom the original on 2022-04-25,retrieved2022-01-07
- ^Peak chart positions onCircle Album Chart(formerly Gaon Album Chart):
- "Bravery".Gaon Chart(in Korean). Archived fromthe originalon May 18, 2022.RetrievedNovember 26,2023.
- "Temptation".Gaon Chart(in Korean). Archived fromthe originalon October 16, 2021.RetrievedNovember 26,2023.
- "Reborn".Gaon Chart(in Korean). Archived fromthe originalon June 23, 2022.RetrievedNovember 26,2023.
- "Chosen Karma".Gaon Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on October 5, 2023.RetrievedNovember 26,2023.
- ^"Circle Chart"2021년 21주차 Retail Album Chart[Week 21 of 2021 Retail Album Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on June 22, 2022.RetrievedNovember 11,2021.
- ^"Circle Chart"2021년 10월 Album Chart[October 2021 Album Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on November 11, 2021.RetrievedNovember 11,2021.
- ^"Album Chart 2022.06".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on July 7, 2022.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^Cumulative sales OfChosen Karmaon Circle Chart:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 10, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2023.RetrievedMarch 16,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 11, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on March 25, 2023.RetrievedMarch 23,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 12, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on April 1, 2023.RetrievedMarch 29,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 33, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on August 24, 2023.RetrievedAugust 24,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 35, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on September 7, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 7,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 36, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on September 14, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 14,2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 39, 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on October 5, 2023.RetrievedOctober 5,2023.
- ^"2021 Asia Artist Awards Vote".Asia Artist Awards. Archived fromthe originalon October 17, 2021.RetrievedOctober 17,2021.