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Lapillus (group)

Lapillus (/ləˈpɪləs/; Korean: 라필루스; RR: Rapilruseu; MR: Rap'illusŭ; 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!.

Lapillus
Lapillus in June 2023
From L–R: Shana, Haeun, Seowon, Chanty, Yue, and Bessie
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2022–present
Labels
Members
  • Chanty
  • Shana
  • Yue
  • Bessie
  • Seowon
  • Haeun

Name edit

In an exclusive press conference with the Philippine media networks ABS-CBN and CNN Philippines, leader Shana explained that their group name is derived from a Latin word.[1][2] "[It means] a special stone or like a jewel that shines different colors depending on the direction of the light", she said.[3][4]

History edit

Pre-debut activities edit

Shana was a J-Group contestant on Girls Planet 999. She placed 16th overall in the show.[5] 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.[6][7] Together with Shana, Chanty hosted a YouTube series called ChanSha World from December 2021 to August 2022, which featured the pair playing games and completing challenges, allowing fans to discover more about them ahead of their debut.[8]

2022–present: Introduction, debut with Hit Ya!, Girl's Round Part.1, Girl's Round Part.2, and Japanese debut edit

On May 16, 2022, MLD Entertainment announced that they would be debuting a new girl group for the first time since their last launch Momoland in 2016.[9] The members were revealed in pairs from May 23 to 25, starting with Shana and Haeun,[10] then Seowon and Yue,[11] and finally Bessie and Chanty.[12] Promotions for the group's debut began on June 13, 2022 with the announcement of the album name and following up with teaser images, videos, and advertisements.[13] The first girl group to debut under MLD Entertainment in six years, Lapillus released their debut digital single album, Hit Ya!, on June 20, 2022, consisting of the title track of the same name and the instrumental.[14] Lapillus' first music show performance aired on June 23, 2022, on Mnet's M Countdown.[15]

On August 31, 2022, it was announced that Lapillus would release their first extended play titled Girl's Round Part.1 and its double lead singles "Gratata" and "Burn with Love" on September 22, 2022.[16]

On December 8, 2022, MLD Entertainment announced that Bessie has temporarily suspended activities due to health reasons.[17]

On January 19, 2023, MLD Entertainment announced that Chanty has temporarily suspended activities due to health reasons.[18]

On June 7, the group dropped a coming soon teaser for their second extended play, Girl's Round Part. 2, set for release on June 21.[19]

On June 10, the group announced their plans to make their Japanese debut with their first single, Who's Next (Japanese Ver.) on August 2.[20]

On April 5, 2024, MLD Entertainment announced that Chanty will be taking an indefinite hiatus due to being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. The company assured that she would still remain a member of the group and continue to perform individual activities, but will not participate in group activities during her recovery.[21]

Members edit

  • Chanty (샨티) - vocalist [22]
  • Shana (샤나) – leader, vocalist [22]
  • Yue (유에) - vocalist, dancer [22]
  • Bessie (베시)- vocalist, rapper [22]
  • Seowon (서원)- rapper [22]
  • Haeun (하은)- dancer, vocalist, rapper [22]

Timeline edit

Discography edit

Extended plays edit

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
[23]
Girl's Round Part.1
Track listing
  1. "Gratata"
  2. "Burn with Love"
  3. "Queendom"
  4. "Hit Ya!"
  5. "Gratata" (instrumental)
 71
Girl's Round Part.2
  • Released: June 21, 2023
  • Label: MLD Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Who's Next"
  2. "Marionette"
  3. "Ulala"
  4. "Paper"
  5. "Who's Next (Eng ver.)"
  6. "Who's Next (Inst.)"
 63
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Singles edit

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR JPN
[26]
"Hit Ya!" 2022 —[A] — Non-album single
"Gratata" —[B] — Girl's Round Part.1
"Burn with Love" —[C] —
"Who's Next" 2023 —[D] 31 Girl's Round Part.2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Videography edit

Music videos edit

Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Hit Ya!" 2022 Sunny Visual [31]
"Gratata" [32]

Awards and nominations edit

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2022 Female Idol Popularity Award Lapillus Nominated [33]
Focus Award – Music Won [34]
2023 Popularity Award – Singer (Female) Nominated [35]
Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards 2023 Favorite K-Pop Group Nominated [36]
Seoul Music Awards 2023 New Wave Star Award Won [37]
K-wave Popularity Award Nominated [38]

Ambassadorship edit

  • Ambassador of the Province of Ilocos Sur in the Philippines (2022)[39]

Notes edit

  1. ^ "Hit Ya!" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 121 on component Download Chart.[27]
  2. ^ "Gratata" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at position 100 on the Circle Download Chart.[28]
  3. ^ "Burn With Love" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at position 180 on the Circle Download Chart.[29]
  4. ^ "Who's Next" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at position 130 on the Circle Download Chart.[30]

References edit

  1. ^ "K-pop group Lapillus, Chantal Videla thank Filipino fans". ABS-CBN. June 24, 2022.
  2. ^ Yang, Haley (June 20, 2022). "Lapillus introduces debut song 'Hit Ya!' at first showcase". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "How a Filipino-Argentinian actress broke into the K-pop scene and what makes her group Lapillus unique". CNN Philippines. June 22, 2022. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  4. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ 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. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  6. ^ "Look: Chantal Videla to debut as member of K-pop group Lapillus". Rappler. May 25, 2022. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "Lapillus' Chanty Reveals Belle Mariano and Charlie Dizon Introduced Her to K-Pop". Metro.Style. June 20, 2022. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  8. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  9. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  10. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ "Meet Lapillus, the newest K-pop girl group to watch out for". Rappler. June 21, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  14. ^ 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. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Kim, Soo-jin (June 23, 2022). "'엠카' 라필루스, 'Hit Ya!' 데뷔 무대..'우리가 틴크러시'" ['MCD' Lapillus, 'HIT YA!' Debut stage... 'We are Teen Crush']. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ "K-pop group Lapillus coming to PH". CNN Philippines. August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  17. ^ Yoon, Jun-ho (December 8, 2022). "[공식] 라필루스 베시, 그룹 활동 잠정 중단…"건강상 이유" [[Official] Lapillus Bessie temporarily suspends group activities... "Health reasons]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "Lapillus: Chanty still absent from activities". January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Kstationtv.
  19. ^ "Soompi: Lapillus Announces June Comeback With 1st Teaser For "GIRL's ROUND Part. 2"". June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023 – via Soompi.
  20. ^ "6人組多国籍ガールズグループ・Lapillus、8・2日本デビュー決定" (in Japanese). June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023 – via Oricon.
  21. ^ "라필루스 샨티, 만성피로증후군 진단 "팀 활동 무기한 보류" [공식입장]". The Korea Daily. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  22. ^ a b c d e f Mones, Raphael (November 17, 2022). "Lapillus Is The K-Pop Girl Group That Is About To Shine The Brightest And Here's Why". cosmo.ph. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  23. ^ "Girl's Round Part.1 (2022)". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 12, 2022. "Girl's Round Part.2 (2023)". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  24. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 40, 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  25. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 25, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  26. ^ "Lapillusのシングル売上" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  27. ^ "2022년 26주차 Download Chart" [Week 26 of 2022 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). June 19–25, 2022. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  28. ^ "2022 Week 39 Download Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  29. ^ "2022 Week 39 Download Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  30. ^ "2023 Week 25 Download Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  31. ^ "Lapillus(라필루스) 'HIT YA!' MV". June 20, 2022.
  32. ^ "Lapillus(라필루스) 'GRATATA' MV". September 22, 2022.
  33. ^ "VOTE | Asia Artist Awards". www.asiaartistawards.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  34. ^ Shin, Young-eun (December 13, 2022). "[2022 AAA] 라필루스·트렌드지·에이티비오, 포커스상 수상..."초심 잃지 않을 것" [[2022 AAA] Lapilus, TrendG, and ATBIIO receive the Focus Award..."We will not lose our original intentions] (in Korean). Maeil Business Star Today. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Naver.
  35. ^ "AAA 인기상 후보100 사전투표 - 가수" [AAA Popularity Award Candidate 100 Advance Voting - Singer]. Star News (in Korean). September 5, 2023. Archived from the original on September 11, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  36. ^ Brancacho, Daniela (June 27, 2023). "¿Cómo votar en los Kids Choice Awards México 2023?: link AQUÍ y lista de nominados" [How to vote in the 2023 Kids' Choice Awards Mexico?: Link HERE and list of nominees]. La República (in Spanish). Archived from the original on June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  37. ^ "The 32nd Seoul Music Awards". seoulmusicawards.com. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  38. ^ "The 32nd Seoul Music Awards". seoulmusicawards.com. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  39. ^ Jung, Jin-young (September 14, 2022). "라필루스, 필리핀 일로코스 수르州 엠버서더 위촉" [Lapilus appointed as ambassadors for Ilocos Sur, Philippines] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2022 – via Naver.
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