+(Kr)ystal Eyes (Korean: 크리스탈 아이즈; abbreviated as KRE) is the second sub-unit of South Korean girl group TripleS, formed by Modhaus in 2022. It is composed of members Yoon Seo-yeon, Kim Chaeyeon, Lee Ji-woo, and Kim Soo-min. The quartet made their recording debut on May 4, 2023, with the extended play Aesthetic.
+(Kr)ystal Eyes | |
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2023 |
| Labels | Modhaus |
| Spinoff of | TripleS |
| Members |
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| Website | Official website |
History
edit2022: Formation
editOn February 18, 2022, Modhaus announced that they would be launching the world's first "fan-participating girl group" named TripleS and that the group was set to be introduced in the first half of the year. The group is led by the CEO Jaden Jeong who helped to produce artists such as Loona and OnlyOneOf and worked with companies such as JYP Entertainment, Woollim Entertainment, Sony Music Korea and Blockberry Creative.[1]
On September 16, it was announced that TripleS will start preparing for sub-unit debut activities with each unit having 4 members. The two sub-units were named Acid Angel From Asia and +(Kr)ystal Eyes, with Acid Angel From Asia having their debut activities first in October.[2]
2023: Debut with Aesthetic and formation of Acid Eyes
editOn March 17, 2023, it was confirmed that +(Kr)ystal Eyes, the second sub-unit will debut on the first week of May. +(Kr)ystal Eyes made their official debut with the extended play Aesthetic on May 4, 2023.[3]
On May 5, 2023, +(Kr)ystal Eyes released the music video for their first single "Cherry Talk". The same day, Modhaus, the label of the group, issued an official statement through their social media accounts. The announcement disclosed that:
"What we can cautiously say at the present moment is that due to individuals and forces who are taking restrictive measures against tripleS, any additional music program appearances are currently not guaranteed."
The sub-unit was unable to participate in promotional activities, such as music programs, halting their planned promotional activities.[4][unreliable source?] [5][unreliable source?]
On June 1, 2023, it was announced that Acid Angel from Asia and +(Kr)ystal Eyes would release an album titled Cherry Gene together as a combined sub-unit called Acid Eyes. The lead single and its accompanying visualizer would release on June 6, with the physical album releasing sometime in July.[6][unreliable source?]
On June 21, 2023, the subunit unveiled its second single, "Touch+", a rendition of the original "Touch" from their extended play. This release featured a remix collaboration with another TripleS member S14 Park So-hyun.[7][unreliable source?]
Members
edit- Yoon Seo-yeon (윤서연)
- Kim Chae-yeon (김채연)
- Lee Ji-woo (이지우)
- Kim Soo-min (김수민)
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [8] | |||
| Aesthetic |
|
8 |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| "Cherry Talk" | 2023 | — [A] | Aesthetic |
| "Touch+" | — | Non-album single |
Videography
editMusic videos
edit| Title | Year | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Cherry Talk" | 2023 | Oh Ji-won (Undermood Film) | [10] |
| "Touch+" | Unknown | [citation needed] |
Notes
edit- ^ "Cherry Talk" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 93 on the Download Chart.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ ""블록체인·집단지성으로 팬들이 아이돌 그룹 키우죠"" [Fans raise idol groups with blockchain and collective intelligence] (in Korean). MK. June 21, 2022.
- ^ "트리플에스, 투표로 유닛 조합 결정...'마스터'의 선택은?" [Triple S, unit combination decided by voting... What is the choice of 'Master'?] (in Korean). Star MBN.
- ^ Kim Hyeon-sik (March 17, 2023). [단독]10만장 넘길까? 트리플에스 유닛 크리스탈 아이즈, 5월 데뷔 확정 [Exclusive] Will it exceed 100,000 copies? Triple S unit Crystal Eyes confirmed to debut in May]. E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023 – via Daum.
- ^ Susan-Han (May 5, 2023). "Modhaus releases statement claiming that 'restrictive forces' are preventing tripleS +(Kr)ystal Eyes from appearing on music programs". Allkpop. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ Susan-Han (May 5, 2023). "tripleS +(Kr)ystal Eyes add flavor to their ordinary days in 'Cherry Talk' MV". Allkpop. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "tripleS AAA & tripleS + (KR)ystal Eyes Announce Collaborative Album". Allkpop. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "tripleS +(Kr)ystal Eyes fill their days with laughter in bright 'Touch+' MV with new member SoHyun". Allkpop. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "Aesthetic". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart 2023.05 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ @undermoodfilm (June 1, 2023). "트리플에스(@triplescosmos) 크리스탈아이즈의 'Cherry Talk' 뮤직비디오를 제작하였습니다. 너른 아량으로 큰 도움 주신 소속사 관계자 및 스텝 여러분들께 다시 한번 감사드립니다". Instagram. Retrieved August 23, 2023.