Oh My Girl (Korean: 오마이걸, also stylized in all caps, and as OH!MYGIRL & OMG) is an eight-member South Korean girl group formed by WM Entertainment. They debuted on April 21, 2015, with a self-titled mini-album.[1]
History
2015: Debut with Cupid, Closer, LA Airport incident
Oh My Girl was publicized as the new sister group of label-mate group B1A4. In March 29, 2015, teaser images of the eight members were released as well as their concept images.[2] On April 20, the group released their first single, "Cupid", and held their debut showcase the same day.[3] They first performed the single on SBS The Show.[4]
On June 21, the group announced that they were currently preparing a new album.[5] On October 1, 2015, teaser images for their comeback track, "Closer", was released.[6] The music video for "Closer" was released on October 7.[7]
On December 11, OMG flew to LA for a photoshoot for their next album jacket and to perform at a special event, but could not get cleared by customs to enter the US. The group's management claimed that customs mistook the girls for underage prostitutes due to props and outfits for their special performance at an event on the Saturday of that week, and that they were detained for 15 hours.[8] However, an official with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection later stated that management was lying about the reason for being denied entry. Upon seeing the contents of the performers' luggage, customs officials determined the group was entering the U.S. to perform, not to go sightseeing as the group had claimed. As the group did not have the required P1 performance visa, they were denied entry. The customs official denied that the group was "detained" for 15 hours, noting that they were put on the first available flight back to Korea on the airline they traveled with.[9]
2016: "Liar, Liar" comeback
Oh My Girl will release their third EP, Pink Ocean, on March 28, 2016 with double title track "One Step, Two Steps" and "Liar Liar". On March 24, a comeback teaser was released on 1thek youtube channel and the group's official youtube channel.[10][11]
On March 28, 2016, OMG announced their official fandom name "Miracle" at their comeback showcase for "Pink Ocean" and also on the group's V-app on the same day. The group promoted "Liar Liar" and "One Step Two Steps", a B-side written by B1A4's Jinyoung on their comeback stages and at guerrilla concerts in Hongdae and Sinchon.
Members
Oh My Girl at a fansign on November 14, 2015
- Hyojung, born Choi Hyo-jung (Korean: 최효정) on (1994-07-28) July 28, 1994.[12] Prior to debut she trained for six months.
- JinE, born Shin Hye-jin (Korean: 신혜진) on (1995-01-22) January 22, 1995.[12] JinE trained the longest. She joined WM Entertainment in 2011.
- Mimi, born Kim Mi-hyun Korean: 김미현 on (1995-05-01) May 1, 1995.[12] MiMi is the rapper of the group.
- YooA, born Yoo Yeon-joo (Korean: 유연주) on (1995-09-17) September 17, 1995. Before debut, she changed her name from Yoo Yeon-joo to Yoo Shi-ah (Korean: 유시아).[12] YooA was in a CF along with B1A4's Baro.
- Seunghee, born Hyun Seung-hee (Korean: 현승희) on (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996.[13] Seunghee was a contestant on Mnet's Superstar K2 and had a small role in Lim Chang-jung's "Open The Door" with Laboum's Yulhee.
- Jiho, born Kim Ji-ho (Korean: 김지호) on (1997-04-04) April 4, 1997.[13] Jiho graduated high school with Sujeong (Lovelyz), DK (Seventeen), Eunha and Yuju (GFriend) on February 4, 2016 and was the lead role in B1A4's "Sweet Girl" music video.
- Binnie, born Bae Yu-bin (Korean: 배유빈) on (1997-09-09) September 9, 1997.[13] Binnie was in a group called "Pretty Berry" when she was younger (2009–2011).
- Arin, born Choi Ye-won (Korean: 최예원) on (1999-06-18) June 18, 1999.[13]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Videography
Music videos
| Year |
Title |
Length |
Director |
Notes |
| 2015 |
"Cupid" |
03:34 |
Hong Won-ki (Zanybros) |
Debut MV |
| "Closer" |
03:51 |
Yoo Seung-gyun (Sunny Visual) |
|
| 2016 |
"Liar Liar" |
03:28 |
Digipedi |
|
|
Filmography
Television Dramas
| Year | Show | Network | Members | Notes | Episode |
|---|
| 2015 | Loss:Time:Life | Naver TVCast | Seunghee | Web Drama | Season 1 |
Variety shows
| Year | Show | Network | Members | Notes | Episode |
|---|
| 2015 | Weekly Idol | MBC Every1 | All excluding Seunghee | | 223 |
| King of Mask Singer | MBC | Seunghee | | 31 |
| Oh My Girl Cast | MBC Music | All | | |
| Music Bank Stardust | KBS World | Binnie | MC | |
| After School Club | Arirang TV | All | | 183 |
| Same Bed, Different Dreams | SBS | Yooa | | 31 |
| 2016 | Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 | KBS World | Seunghee | | 318 |
| Hello Counselor | KBS World | Hyojung & YooA | | 269 |
| Happy Together | KBS World | Hyojung | | 442 |
| Vitamin | KBS World | Hyojung, Yooa, Jiho, Binnie | | 624 |
| Star King | SBS | Hyojung, Yooa, Seunghee, Jiho | | 441 |
| Same Bed, Different Dreams | SBS | Yooa | | 36,37 |
| Same Bed, Different Dreams | SBS | Jiho | | 46 |
| Golden Bell Challenge | KBS | All | | 802 |
| Baek Jong-won's Three Great Emperors | SBS | All | | 29 |
Awards and nominations
| Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
| 2016 |
Bonsang Award |
"Cupid" |
Nominated |
| New Artist Award |
Oh My Girl |
Nominated |
| Popularity Award |
Nominated |
| Hallyu Special Award |
Nominated |
References
- ↑ Lee Soo Ah (2015-04-07). "B1A4′s Little Sister Group, Oh My Girl to Debut April 20". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
CJ E&M enewsWorld (www.enewsworld.com) (2015-04-07). "B1A4′s Little Sister Group, Oh My Girl to Debut April 20". Visit Korea. Official Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 2015-05-05. - ↑ "B1A4's sister group reveals official group name and teasers". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl shows anticipation for meeting their fans during debut showcase". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl makes their official debut on SBS MTV's "The Show" with "Cupid"". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl already preparing for a comeback?". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl gets ready for comeback with "Closer" image teaser". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl lives up to expectation in dreamy and top-notch visual MV, "Closer"". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "K-Pop Group Oh My Girl Denied Entry Into U.S., Claims to Be Mistaken for Sex Workers". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ Kim, Victoria (12 December 2015). "K-pop group was turned away at LAX for lying about reason for visiting U.S., official says". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ an0ya (February 8, 2016). "Oh My Girl Preparing for March Comeback". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ↑ ilmare42 (March 16, 2016). "Updated: Oh My Girl to Pre-Release Song Written by B1A4′s Jinyoung". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- 1 2 3 4 Park Su-jeong (2015-10-14). "[My Name] 오마이걸 (1) 효정, 진이, 미미, 유아" [[My Name] Oh My Girl (1) Hyojung, JinE, Mimi, YooA]. TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- 1 2 3 4 Park Su-jeong (2015-10-14). "[My Name] 오마이걸 (2) 승희, 지호, 비니, 아린" [[My Name] Oh My Girl (2) Seunghee, Jiho, Binnie, Arin]. TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ↑ Gaon Weekly Album Chart
- ↑ "Gaon Album Chart, July 2015 (see #85)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ "Gaon Album Chart, November 2015 (see #32)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ↑ "Gaon Album Ranking Monthly (3/2016) - see #14". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
- ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ↑ Total sales for "Cupid":
- ↑ Gaon download chart 27th Mar 16 - 2nd Apr 16Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association
- ↑ Gaon download chart 3rd Apr 16- 9th Apr 16Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association
- ↑ '2015 컬투쇼 어워즈' 오마이걸, '신인가수상' 수상...역시 '대세 걸그룹'
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