Ciipher (Korean: 싸이퍼; RR: Ssaipeo) is a South Korean boy band created by South Korean singer Rain under R.A.I.N. Company. The group consists of three members: Hwi, Hyunbin, and Keita. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, members Tan, Tag, Dohwan, and Won left the group on August 9, 2023.[1] They debuted on March 15, 2021, with the extended play (EP) I Like You.
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![]() Ciipher in 2021 Top: L-R: Tan (former), Tag (former), Won (former), Bottom: L-R: Dohwan (former), Hyunbin, Hwi, Keita | |
Background information | |
Origin | South Korea |
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Years active | 2021–present |
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Past members |
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History
editPre-debut
editPreparation for the debut of the group has been three years in the making.[2] About selecting the members for the first group signed under his R.A.I.N company, Rain said, "There were a lot of factors involved in the process of making Ciipher, but when I met these kids, I felt like I could bet it all on them. Not just my time or my skill, but all the things I had and have made. Whether the group has good results or not, I don't think I'll regret the things that I gave to this group. That's how talented and well-mannered they are".[3]
Prior to joining the group, many of the members had auditioned on popular television programs or trained at other major labels.[2] In December 2014, Tan competed in Mnet's survival reality show No.Mercy under his birth name Choi Seok-won. However, he did not make it into the final lineup of Monsta X in 2015.[4] Keita and Dohwan were former contestants on YG's Treasure Box, but they both did not make it into the show's final debut lineup.[5] Won was a contestant on Under Nineteen under his birth name Park Sung-won. He became a member of the debut lineup as he finished in 7th place. Won debuted as a member of 1the9 on April 13, 2019, and the group officially disbanded as a group on August 8, 2020.[6][7][8] Hyunbin was a former contestant on Produce X 101 under Starship Entertainment,[9][10][11] and was eliminated on episode 8, finishing in 32nd place.
2021: Debut with I Like You and Blind
editOn December 12, 2020, Rain announced Ciipher would debut with their first extended play I Like You on March 15, 2021.[12]
On September 28, 2021, Ciipher released their second extended play Blind.[13]
2022–present: The Code, Boys Planet and Fantasy Boys, Evnne and lineup changes
editOn May 11, 2022, Ciipher released their third extended play The Code.[14]
Keita and Tag participated in Mnet's reality competition show Boys Planet.[15] and on February 20, 2023, Hyunbin became a contestant on Fantasy Boys.[16]
On August 3, it was revealed that Keita will debut as a member of the project boy group Evnne and on August 9, it was announced that members Tan, Tag, Dohwan and Won had left the group.[1]
Members
editAdapted from their Naver profile[17] and website profile.
Discography
editExtended plays
editTitle | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [18] | |||
I Like You (Korean: 안꿀려; lit. It won't work) |
Track listing
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28 |
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Blind |
Track listing
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7 |
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The Code |
Track listing
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8 |
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Singles
editTitle | Year | Peak position | Album |
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KOR | |||
"I Like You" (안꿀려) | 2021 | — | I Like You |
"Blind" (콩깍지) | — | Blind | |
"Fame" | 2022 | —[A] | The Code |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Videography
editMusic videos
editTitle | Year | Ref. |
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"I Like You" (안꿀려) | 2021 | [23] |
"Blind" | [24] | |
"Fame" | 2022 | [25] |
Awards and nominations
editAward ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Male Idol Group Popularity Award | Ciipher | Nominated | [26] |
Korea Culture Entertainment Awards | K-Pop Star Award | Won | [citation needed] |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Rain announces new boy group Ciipher under his management". The Independent. December 12, 2020. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Arun, Thanmay (February 19, 2021). "Veteran K-Pop Star Rain Talks About Becoming Producer For Upcoming Boy Group 'Ciipher'". International Business Times. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ Park, Gyu-oh (November 13, 2014). "New idol group to be born through Mnet's 'No.Mercy'". K-pop Herald. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Jo, Yoon-seon (November 15, 2018). "'YG보석함' 최장수 연습생 방예담, 6년간 폭풍 성장기 공개". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
- ^ Jeong, Ji-won (July 27, 2020). "[단독]원더나인, 8월 8일 끝으로 공식적 해산". Joynews24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "[단독] 7일 후 다시는 못 보는 원더나인 아이돌 그룹". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin. "'계약만료' 원더나인, 5일 마지막 앨범 'Good Bye 1THE9' 발매 확정(공식)". Naver (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ Li, Tzu-yuan (March 22, 2020). "Produce X 101 5月3日開播 即睇10名呼聲最高的潛力股". HK01. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ Sani (May 6, 2019). "一播出就倍受關注! 被稱為「完成型美男」的《Produce X 101》選手金曜漢". Archived from the original on November 17, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ Rui (May 13, 2019). "《PRODUCE X 101》「完成型美男」金曜漢童年照大放出:請走出道路吧!". Archived from the original on November 17, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ Jo, Yeon-kyung (February 2, 2021). "'김태희♥' 비, 직접 제작한 보이그룹 옆에서 '대표님' 비주얼..."안 꿀려"[★해시태그]". Joins (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (September 1, 2021). "'비 프로듀싱' 싸이퍼, 9월 미니 2집 컴백[공식]". Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (April 21, 2022). "'비 제작' 싸이퍼, 5월 11일 컴백 확정[공식]" ['Non-Production' Ciipher Confirms Comeback on May 11th [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ Jung, Ha-eun (December 30, 2022). "'보이즈 플래닛' 예열 시작...프로필 공개" ['Boys Planet' warm-up begins...Reveal your profile] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved December 31, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Seo-hyun (February 20, 2023). "'소년판타지', 프로필 영상→사진 오늘(20일) 공개..한동철 PD 제작" ['Boys Fantasy', profile video → photo released today (20th)..Produced by Han Dong-chul PD] (in Korean). The Herald Pop. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "Ciipher : 네이버 통합검색". search.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on March 26, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- "I Like You" (in Korean). March 14–20, 2021. Archived from the original on March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- "Blind" (in Korean). September 26 – October 2, 2021. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- "The Code" (in Korean). May 8–14, 2022. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "2021년 04월 Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ 2021년 10월 Album Chart [October 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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- 2022년 05월 Album Chart [May 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 18, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "2022년 20차 Download Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ Ciipher (싸이퍼) 'I Like You' (안꿀려) Official MV (Online video) (in Korean). March 15, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ciipher (싸이퍼) 'Blind' Official M/V (Online video) (in Korean). September 28, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ciipher (싸이퍼) 'Fame' Official M/V (Online video) (in Korean). May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Asia Artist Awards - Male Idol Group Popularity Award Voting 2021". Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
External links
edit- Official Cafe (in Korean)