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For other uses, see Black Swan (disambiguation).

Black Swan
Blackswan performing at the Pyeonchang Peace Festival in August 2020. From L-R: Hyeme, Youngheun, Judy, Leia and Fatou
Blackswan performing at the Pyeonchang Peace Festival in August 2020.
From L-R: Hyeme, Youngheun, Judy, Leia and Fatou
Background information
Also known as
  • Rania (2011–2016, 2018–2020)
  • BP Rania (2016–2018)
  • B.S
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
Years active2011–present
Labels
Members
  • Youngheun
  • Fatou
  • Hyeme
  • Judy
  • Leia
Websitecafe.daum.net/1248./

Blackswan (Korean; 블랙스완, commonly stylized as BLACKSWAN) is a South Korean girl group formed by DR Music in 2011, created by American Teddy Riley.[1] They debuted as Rania (라니아) with their debut single album Teddy Riley, The First Expansion In Asia with title track "Dr Feel Good" released in April 2011.[2] The group rebranded to become Black Swan on June 26, 2020.

Career

Pre-debut

Rania was originally set to debut in mid 2010 as the third generation of Baby V.O.X., however their record company DR Music decided to rebrand them as a new group named Rania with eight members: Saem (later known as Yina), Lucy (later known as Jooyi), Riko, Joy, Di, T-ae, Xia and Sarah.[3] T-ae, Riko and Yina were chosen to star alongside former 2PM member Jay Park in his movie Hype Nation,[4][5] causing DR Music to push back the group's debut. At the beginning of 2011, Sarah Wang made her decision to leave the group and was replaced by Chinese trainee Yijo.

2011–2012: Debut as Rania and line-up changes

Rania on stage at the Multicultural Festival in Gyeonggi-do, in September 2011.

Rania made their debut in April 2011[6] as an eight-member group, consisting of Saem, Jooyi, Riko, Joy, Yijo, Di, T-ae and Xia. However, upon their debut EP's release, Yijo was not present for live performances. It was later revealed that Yijo was having issues with her work visa. She left the group shortly after.[7][8] On April 6 they performed on KBS' Music Bank, with the title track "Dr Feel Good", composed by producer Teddy Riley. The song was originally given to Lady Gaga.[9] However, since their music video and live performances caused controversy in Korea as some viewers felt that their image and concept were too provocative,[10] Rania were forced to change their choreography and make minor changes to the outfits.[11][12] After the conclusion of "Dr Feel Good" promotions, the group returned in June with their first digital single "Masquerade"[13] (also composed by Riley).[9] Despite having planned an American debut,[9] the group made no advancements.[14] Shortly afterwards Riley announced that he would have nothing more to do with the group after falling out with their record label, releasing a statement saying "I wish them the best. It's not the girls I dislike, I love Rania, they would be better with me at SM Entertainment. Their manager does shady business, used me for my music. I love Rania, I just don't like their company business. That's why they are not getting bigger. They don't do business upfront. They used my name every where then back door me on the group. It's ok if they will regret it. If they leave that company, I will sign them up quickly. Please know the facts before attacking me. Attack their company. Such great talent will be wasted if they don't get better support."[15][16]

The group released their second EP, Time to Rock Da Show, on November 16, 2011.[17][18] The music video for its title track, "Pop Pop Pop", written by Brave Brothers,[19] was revealed four days later.[20] Joy revealed that she left the group in June 2012, she announced of hiatus due which DR Music claimed was because her parents' house had been affected in the flood which occurred in Thailand at the time of the release,[21][22] In a series of now-deleted tweets, she wrote "To everyone, I'm sorry I let you guys down so many times, but I’ve been thinking about it for months. I think I can't go back to stand on that place anymore. [...] I can't go back anymore. Thanks for all of your love and all of your hope, thank you so much and I feel so sorry that I [am disappointing beloved fans]…From now…I think I can't be in the entertainment [industry] or back to be a singer anymore since I was sick…But I haven't got any confidence to go back to do it. I'm sorry that I made you all have to wait for me…and I made you all feel confused. Thank you so much for gifts, kindness, love that you give me. Thank you." [23] On 30 May 2012, Rania performed a new song named "Killer" at the Dream Concert. They made a comeback on September 16 with second digital single "Style", whose music video was revealed on September 20. Jooyi did not participate in this comeback,[24] although DR Music claimed she was still a member of the group.

2013–2014: Further releases, line-up changes and group hiatus

Rania performing at the Hyosung Angel Village Festival, on October 4, 2013.

Rania released the lead single "Just Go" on March 8, 2013, along with their first full-length album, also titled Just Go (Goodbye's the New Hello).[25] They also announced to debut in America in summer 2013.[26] Empire Records was to be handling the girls' distribution while Fireworks was to handle their American management.[27] Larry Rudolph and Adam Leber, two of Britney Spears' managers, decided to be Rania's managers throughout their U.S. promotions.[28] Starting May 21, Rania began filming for their MTV reality show Road to Fame in Los Angeles and other cities across the U.S. The show would feature the group's preparations for their U.S. debut and would air for three months. It was also revealed that the album would feature collaborations with both Snoop Dogg and 2 Chainz.[29] However, Rania's American debut was delayed again in June.[30] Instead, they began to film a CF for Woongjin Waterpark Play°C[31] and released a special digital single titled "Up" for fans on July 5.[32]

In May 2014, the group signed with Spanish label INGENIOmedia and confirmed they would have a comeback in July with "Acceleration", with a second round of promotions in September.[33] The label also confirmed that they were looking for a sixth member to replace Riko, who was absent from the group since "Just Go".[25][34] Following an incident where a staffer at INGENIOmedia leaked Rania's comeback track to a sasaeng fan, the company severed ties with the group, stating they were "taking too long".[35] INGENIOMedia later released a statement saying that they were not looking for a member to replace Riko, apologizing for any confusion, and said that any news on member changes would have to come from Rania's company.[36]

In late 2014, fans noticed that Saem had stopped appearing with the group at their public performances, and deactivated her social media accounts, sparking rumours that she had left the group, however DR Music did not release an official statement regarding her situation.

DR Music then announced that Riko had left the group, saying: "After the completion of the promotions of the single 'Style', Riko told us with that she would take her university entrance exams to study a career, she asked for a three year break to complete her university studies and once she graduated from college, she could return to the group as a member of RaNia, but the problem came back this year when she reproached subjects in the university, she made us aware of this situation and asked for a year more absence that we found impossible since although she promotes or not with the group, we as a company should continue paying a normal salary, And That is unfair for us and the other members of the group, because she can not postpone her absence anymore, she decided to leave the group and the agency." It was also announced that Sharon Park would be added to the group.[37]

2015–2016: Return with Demonstrate and line-up changes

In January 2015, fans noticed that Jooyi had not made any public appearances with the group, to which DR Music replied that that she was simply on hiatus. Soon afterwards Sharon announced that she had left the group to focus on her modeling career.

In July of that year, the group made their appearance with two new members, trainees Seulji and Hyeme. In October, they were announced to be having a comeback as a six-member group on November 6 with their third EP Demonstrate.[38] On 3 November, Seulji and Hyeme were revealed as new members[39] and it was announced that Demonstrate would feature African-American rapper Alexandra Reid, with the possibility of her becoming a new member of the group.[40] On November 4, DR Music confirmed that Alexandra Reid had joined the group, while confirming Saem and Jooyi's departures.[41] Alex is the first African-American woman to be an official member of a South Korean girl group.[42]

DR Music sent out a letter to fans that supported their Makestar project, informing them that RaNia's comeback had been pushed back to August 2016, and they were working on a Hyeme & Alex sub-unit instead. On July 13, 2016, however, Makestar announced that due to repeated failed attempts to contact DR Music about the project's progress and "the continued irresponsible behavior and stance taken by the RaNia project creator, and our unwillingness to ignore the inconvenience this is causing to the project participants", the project would be terminated and all money returned to the fans.[43]

On May 26, it was revealed that the last three original members of the group - Di, T-ae and Xia - had chosen to not renew their contracts and had left the group. They then signed with a new label, Enter Hama, where they announced their plans to redebut as "Ela8te", although these plans fell through.[44]

On June 26, RaNia performed at a Chinese event with three DR Music trainees: Jian, Jieun (a former member of LPG) and Crystal. On August 15, 2016, Alex announced that she was the group's new leader. On October 25, RaNia performed with two DR Music trainees (Ttabo and Hyeonji) at the 2016 Seoul ICARUS Drone International Film Festival. Two days later DR Music stated that from seven DR Music trainees they would choose new RaNia members.

2017: Reformation as BP RaNia and line-up changes

On December 23, 2016, DR Music revealed a teaser image for "BP RaNia" ("Black Pearl" RaNia, in reference to Alex's darker skintone) and hinted a comeback as a seven-member group.[45] On December 24, an image teaser for Hyeme and new member Jieun were revealed.[46] On 25 December, Zi.U (formerly known as Seulji) and new member Yumin's teaser images were revealed.[47] On December 26, DR Music revealed teaser images for Alex and new Chinese member Ttabo.[48] It was reported that former member Saem had rejoined the group after two years following her departure in late 2014, and that she had changed her stage name to Yina.[49][50] On December 27, DR Music revealed last teaser image for Saem, confirming that she had re-joined the group.[51] On December 28, RaNia released their first teaser music video for their upcoming comeback track "Start a Fire" as BP RaNia.[52] "Start a Fire" was released on December 30, 2016, along with their fourth EP of the same name.[53] DR Music said "Through Spanish company INGENIOmedia, the song will be available in more than 60 countries around the world."[54]

On February 10 2017, DR Music announced that BP RaNia would start promotions for their second song "Make Me Ah" from the Start a Fire EP, on February 14.[55] It was also announced that this would be the first time that Alex would take part in the entire choreography.[56]

On February 21, DR Music revealed that the company was approached by a "well established production company" with an acting opportunity for Alex, to which they responded by releasing a statement saying that they hoped that fans could understand the benefits of this opportunity, and that the opportunity would "allow the group to gain exposure and help BP RaNia's success by expanding their fan base." DR Music assured the fans that Alex would remain a fully active member of BP RaNia, and would return to her regular schedules after her return to Korea.[57] The company asked people to send positivity to Alex and to wait patiently and enthusiastically for their return.

On February 28, RaNia released their first compilation album RaNia Legends, comprising songs from "Dr Feel Good" to "Start a Fire".

On May 12, DR Music announced that they were looking for three to four new members to start BP RaNia W, a worldwide group that would promote alongside the current members of BP RaNia.[58]

At the end of March, Yina revealed that she had left the group again.[59] The agency later confirmed her departure of the group to focus on acting.[60]

BP RaNia remained as a six-membered group, releasing their seventh EP Refresh 7th on August 12, with title track "Beep Beep Beep". Promotions became controversial when fans and viewers noticed that Alex had few lines and in fact spent the majority of the performance standing to the side while the remaining five members continued to dance and sing.[61] When fans asked the company to clarify, the choreographer responded "[Alex] said she won't do it because she's a rapper", to which Alex replied via Twitter "If these lies keep magically surfacing, I'll go ahead and come out with the truth. Let it really hit the fan."[62] DR Music then stepped forwards to issue a clarifying statement, saying "The rumors that Alexandra was not willing, able, or present at practice to participate in the full choreography are false. Her level of talent is surpassed only by her work ethic and dedication to the team. It is for those reasons that we gave her the position of leader."

Rania at Music Bank on September 15, 2017.

Soon afterwards it was announced that Alex had left the group.[63] DR Music broke the news via Twitter, writing "Our staff [and] the artists have reached an agreement that Alexandra is no longer a member of BP Rania. We have gone through quite many conversations & meetings and agreed to promote with 5 members. This decision is not due to rumors such as racism etc." Alex took to her own Twitter to write critical things about the company, saying "People think they can push you around, take advantage of you, manipulate you, violate you then throw you in the trash and walk. Dead wrong" and "It's either the lock-in or the lock-out... depending who you are".[64]

On September 13, it was announced that the group would be making a comeback with "Breathe Heavy" from their Refresh 7th EP.[65]

2018–2019: Comeback as RaNia, line-up changes

In January 2018, after fans noticed that Ttabo had missed several appearances with the group, DR Music issued a statement stating she was filming a movie in China.[66][67][68] On May 31, DR Music announced the departure of Yumin from the group due to her having "recently been faced with circumstances that make it increasingly hard for her to follow the extremely demanding team schedule".[69] It was also announced that the group would be having a comeback in June and releasing a "Best Of" album in August, but neither event occurred.[70] On June 28, it was announced that a new member named Namfon had joined the group. She made her first appearance on RaNia's Malaysia tour.[71]

On November 7, when asked via SNS by fans if she was still a member Ttabo stated that she is an “ex-celebrity”, and following the discovery that every remaining member of the group had removed "RaNia" from their social media accounts and that the company had unfollowed some of the members, rumours began to circulate that DR Music as a company had gone bankrupt and defunct and then was unable to continue operations.[72][73][74][75][76]

On August 18, 2019, RaNia announced via their official Instagram account that they would be performing in Romania from September 4–5 with three unconfirmed members. Fans began speculating that this meant Zi.U and Jieun had left the group.[77] On August 28, the group's official YouTube account uploaded a video confirming the Romania performance as well as revealing the three new members as Seunghyun, Larissa, and ex-Stellar member Youngheun, as well as confirming departures of Jieun, Zi.U and Ttabo.[78]

On January 25, 2020, Namfon was announced to have left the group.[79]

2020-present: Reformation as Black Swan and Goodbye RANIA

On June 26, 2020, Hyeme announced through DR Music social media pages that the members of RaNia at that time with the exception of Seunghyun[80] will rebrand as B.S, which was later changed to Blackswan, with two new members; Judy and Fatou, the second black K-pop idol. On July 7, 2020, Black Swan along with was appointed as the goodwill ambassadors of Pyeongchang County.[81] On July 17, 2020, Black Swan was announced to be performing at the Pyeongchang Peace Festival on August 7, 2020.[82] During a news broadcast on Channel A News, Black Swan participated in the news story on how the COVID-19 pandemic was affecting the K-Pop Industry, revealing that their debut had been postponed indefinitely.[83] On October 9, 2020 Black Swan social media pages announced that Black Swan would be making their debut with the full album Goodbye RANIA on October 16, 2020. [84] The lead single was titled "Tonight".[85]

Members

Current members

  • Youngheun (영흔)
  • Fatou (파투)
  • Hyeme (혜미)
  • Judy (주디)
  • Leia (레아), previously known as Larissa (라리사)

Former members

  • Yijo (이조)
  • Joy (조이)
  • Riko (리코)
  • Jooyi (주이)
  • Di (디)
  • T-ae (티애)
  • Xia (시아)
  • Yina (이나), previously known as Saem (샘)
  • Alexandra (알렉산드라)
  • Yumin (유민)
  • Ttabo (따보)
  • Zi.U (지유), previously known as Seulji (슬지)
  • Jieun (지은)
  • Namfon (남폰)
  • Seunghyun (승현)

Timeline

  • Red (vertical) represents a release.
  • Blue (vertical) represents the rebranding to Blackswan.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[86]
RANIA
Just Go (Goodbye's the New Hello)
Track list
  1. "Just Go"
  2. "Secret Party"
  3. "Killer"
  4. "Style"
  5. "Dr. Feel Good"
  6. "Masquerade"
  7. "Pop Pop Pop"
  8. "Goodbye"
  9. "Just Go (English Ver.)"
  10. "Dr. Feel Good (English Ver.)"
  11. "Masquerade (English Ver.)"
 9
BLACK SWAN
Goodbye RANIA
  • Released: October 16, 2020
  • Label: DR Music, Danal Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track list
  1. "Tonight"
  2. "Over & Over"
  3. "Let Me Dance"
  4. "Dr. Feel Good (remix)"
  5. "Just Go (remix)"
  6. "Hello (remix)"
  7. "UP"
  8. "Demonstrate (remix)"
  9. "Get Out"
  10. "Start A Fire"
  11. "Make Me Ah"
  12. "Beep Beep Beep"
  13. "No Dab"
  14. "Breathe Heavy"
 71 TBA

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
[86]
RANIA
Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia
  • Released: 6 April 2011
  • Label: DR Music, Yedang Company
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. "Dr. Feel Good"
  2. "Masquerade"
  3. "Dr Feel Good" (English version)
  4. "Masquerade" (English version)
  5. "Dr. Feel Good" (Instrumental)
  6. "Masquerade" (Instrumental)
 —
Time to Rock da Show
  • Released: 17 November 2011
  • Label: DR Music, Yedang Company
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. "Time to Rock da Show" (Introduction)
  2. "Pop Pop Pop"
  3. "Goodbye"
  4. "Pop Pop Pop" (Instrumental)
 —
Demonstrate
  • Released: 5 November 2015
  • Label: DR Music, Danal Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track list
  1. "Demonstrate"
  2. "Hello"
  3. "Get Out"
  4. "Up"
  5. "Demonstrate" (Rap version)
 —
BP RANIA
Start a Fire
  • Released: 30 December 2016
  • Label: DR Music, Danal Entertainment, INGENIOmedia
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track list
  1. "Start a Fire"
  2. "Make Me Ah"
  3. "Killer" (Remix version)
  4. "Start a Fire" (English version)
 —
Refresh 7th
  • Released: 12 August 2017
  • Label: DR Music, Danal Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. "Beep Beep Beep"
  2. "Breathe Heavy"
  3. "No Dab"(sung by Alex and Hyeme)
  4. "Breathe Heavy" (English version)
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[88] 		KOR
Hot
[89]
RANIA
"Dr Feel Good" 2011 99 — Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia
"Masquerade" (가면무도회) 192 —
"Pop Pop Pop" 66 — Time to Rock da Show
"Style" 2012 40 47 Just Go (Goodbye's the New Hello)
"Just Go" 2013 26 34
"UP" — — Demonstrate
"Demonstrate" 2015 — —
BP RANIA
"Start a Fire" 2016 — — Start a Fire
"Make Me Ah" 2017 — —
"Beep Beep Beep" — — Refresh 7th
"Breathe Heavy" — —
BLACK SWAN
"Tonight" 2020 TBA TBA TBA Goodbye RANIA
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography

Music videos

Year Title
RANIA
2011 "Dr. Feel Good"
"Dr. Feel Good" (Uncut English version)
"Pop Pop Pop"
2012 "Style"
2013 "Just Go"
"Up"
2015 "Demonstrate"
"Demonstrate" (Modified version with Alex)
BP RANIA
2016 "Start a Fire"
2017 "Beep Beep Beep" (Dance version)
"Breathe Heavy" (Special performance video)
"Breathe Heavy" (Dance version)
BLACK SWAN
2020 "Tonight"
"Tonight" (Performance video)

Notes

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