Lapillus (group)
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Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2022–present |
Labels | MLD |
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Lapillus (Korean: 라필루스; RR: Rapilruseu; MR: Rap'ilrusŭ; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by MLD Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Chanty, Shana, Yue, Bessie, Seowon, and Haeun. They debuted on June 20, 2022, with the release of their digital single album Hit Ya!.
Name
On their debut showcase, member Seowon said that 'Lapillus' means "a gemstone that changes colors depending on the direction of the light and our catchphrase ‘Shine your Lapillus’ conveys the message that we should all find our own unique dreams."[1][2]
History
Pre-debut activities
Shana was a J-Group contestant on Girls Planet 999 where she competed at fourth place among the J-Group contestants and placed 16th overall.[3][4] Chanty is a former actress who was under Star Magic in the Philippines and previously appeared on dramas such as Hiwaga ng Kambat , I Got You and Starla.[5][6] Together with Shana, Chanty currently hosts a YouTube series called ChanSha World, which features the pair playing games and completing challenges, allowing fans to discover more about them ahead of their debut.[7]
2022–present: Introduction and debut with Hit Ya!
On May 16, 2022, MLD Entertainment announced that they would be debuting a new girl group, the first since Momoland in 2016 and they are also MLD's 3rd group after their first boy band T1419's debut in 2021.[8]The members were revealed in pairs (in order: Shana, Haeun, Seowon, Yue, Bessie, and Chanty) from May 23 to 25.[9][10][11] On June 13, MLD Entertainment announced that Lapillus would be releasing their debut single album Hit Ya! on June 20.[12]
Members
- Chanty (샨티)
- Shana (샤나)
- Yue (유에)
- Bessie (베시)
- Seowon (서원)
- Haeun (하은)
Discography
Single albums
Title | Details |
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Hit Ya! |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Hit Ya!" | 2022 | Hit Ya! |
Videography
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | Length | Ref. |
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"Hit Ya!" | 2022 | TBA | 3:37 | [13] |
References
- ^ Yang, Haley (June 20, 2022). "Lapillus introduces debut song 'Hit Ya!' at first showcase". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Moon, Wan-sik (June 6, 2022). "'20일 데뷔' 라필루스, 로고 모션 필름 깜짝 공개..여섯 갈래의 빛 'Lapillus'" ['Debut on the 20th' Lapillus, surprise release of logo motion film..Six branches of light 'Lapillus'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Dong-jae, Park (December 24, 2021). "≪브레이크뉴스≫ '걸스플래닛999' 노나카 샤나 화보, "내년 상반기 데뷔 목표로 연습·다이어트 중"" ['Girls Planet 999' Nonaka Shana pictorial, "I am practicing and dieting with the goal of debut in the first half of next year"]. 브레이크뉴스/BreakNews. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Dong-jae, Park (December 24, 2021). "≪브레이크뉴스≫ '걸스플래닛999' 노나카 샤나 화보, "내년 상반기 데뷔 목표로 연습·다이어트 중"" ['Girls Planet 999' Nonaka Shana pictorial, "I am practicing and dieting with the goal of debut in the first half of next year"]. 브레이크뉴스/BreakNews. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Look: Chantal Videla to debut as member of K-pop group Lapillus". Rappler. May 25, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ MetroStyle Team (June 20, 2022). "Lapillus' Chanty Reveals Belle Mariano and Charlie Dizon Introduced Her to K-Pop". Metro.Style.
- ^ Treñas, Cessi (May 10, 2022). "Meet Chanty, the Filipino actress turned K-pop idol trainee: Chantal Videla is set to debut in girl group Lapillus and hosts a YouTube channel with her bandmate-to-be, Nonaka Shana". South China Morning Post. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ Park, Seo-yeon (May 16, 2022). "모모랜드 소속사 MLD엔터, 6월 新 걸그룹 라필루스 론칭(공식)" [MLD Entertainment, Momoland's agency, launches new girl group Lapillus in June (official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (May 23, 2022). "'모모랜드 동생' 라필루스, 6월 20일 데뷔 확정..샤나x하은 공개[공식]" ['Momoland's younger sister' Lapillus, confirmed to debut on June 20..Shana x Haeun revealed [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Na-young (May 24, 2022). "'6월 20일 데뷔' 라필루스, 서원X유에 공개⋯"눈부신 청순 비주얼"" ['Debut on June 20' Lapillus, released to Seowon X Yue⋯"A dazzling and innocent visual"] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (May 25, 2022). "'모모랜드 여동생' 라필루스, 마지막 멤버 베시⋅샨티 공개..6월 20일 데뷔 초읽기 돌입" ['Momoland's little sister' Lapillus , the last member Bessie · Chanty released..Countdown to their debut on June 20] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Jin-seok (June 13, 2022). "'20일 데뷔' 라필루스, 데뷔곡은 '힛야!(Hit Ya!)'" ['Debut on the 20th' Lapillus , debut song 'Hit Ya!'] (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lapillus(라필루스) 'Hit Ya!' MV. MLD Entertainment. June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022 – via YouTube.