Redsquare (Korean: 레드스퀘어; RR: Redeuseukweeo, stylized as REDSQUARE) was a five-member South Korean girl group formed by About Entertainment and managed by ICONIC Music & Entertainment. The group debuted on May 19, 2020, with their single album Prequel.[1]
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| Also known as | RSQ |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2020–2022 |
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History edit
Pre-debut edit
4 members of Redsquare: Green, ChaeA, Ari, and Bomin are former members of Good Day, a girl group that was formed by C9 Entertainment. The group debuted on August 30, 2017, with their only EP All Day Good Day.[2] After debut, Green participated in survival show The Unit with 5 other members.[3] However, she was eliminated during the first elimination round and ranked 46th.
Lina originally debuted as a solo artist under About Entertainment, using the stage name Blenn, with her single album Do I Feel on March 16, 2020.[4] She also appeared in musical productions and endorsed cosmetic brand LUI & LUI.
2020: Debut and new company edit
On March 23, 2020, About Entertainment announced that they would debut their first 5-member girl group and subsequently released the first teaser.[5] The company slowly revealed the members with their initials, followed by their full stage names.[6][7][8]
The group debuted on May 19, 2020, with their single album Prequel, alongside the music video of the lead single "ColorFull". Also featured on prequel was a 46-second instrumental B-Side “Spoiler”, that was only accessible on the album's physical CD.
On December 31, 2020, the group announced that they signed to a new company Iconic Music & Entertainment (ICONICMnE), a division of the entertainment and media production company Taewon Entertainment.[9][10]
2022: Rebranding edit
On June 12, 2022, it was announced that Redsquare rebranded into Irris, now managed by Justice Records (a newly launched music division of Taewon Entertainment) and Mellow Entertainment. Hence, this led to the disbandment of the group.[11]
Members edit
- Green (그린)
- Lina (리나)
- ChaeA (채아)
- Ari (아리)
- Bomin (보민)
Discography edit
Single albums edit
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [12] | |||
| Prequel |
Track listing
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38 |
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Singles edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| KOR [14] | |||
| "Colorfull" | 2020 | — | Prequel |
Filmography edit
Music videos edit
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Notes |
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| "Colorfull" | 2020 | Unknown |
References edit
- ^ "신인 걸그룹 레드스퀘어, 오늘(19일) 'Colorfull'로 데뷔". SportsWorld via Naver. May 19, 2020. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "10인조 걸그룹 굿데이, 오늘 첫 앨범 'ALL DAY GOOD DAY' 정식 발매 '굿데뷔 신호탄'". August 30, 2017. Archived from the original on 2019-11-10. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^ "[공식]걸그룹 굿데이, '더유닛' 출연 확정…데뷔 첫 서바이벌 : 스포츠조선". Sports.chosun.com. 2017-10-16. Archived from the original on 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
- ^ "블렌(BLENN), 첫 싱글 앨범 'DO I FEEL' 발매". Seoul Kyungje via Naver. March 16, 2020. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "[단독]굿데이 지니·나윤·체리·보민, 新걸그룹 레드스퀘어로 재데뷔". N.News via Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "레드스퀘어, 첫 번째 멤버 채아 공개 '고혹적 비주얼+메인 댄서'". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "걸그룹 레드스퀘어, 멤버 'G'는? 보컬 담당 '그린'". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "레드스퀘어, 청순미 갖춘 마지막 멤버 아리 공개 '풋풋'". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ McClendon, Hannah (December 31, 2020). "REDSQUARE FANCAFE UPDATE".
- ^ "PORTFOLIO" (in Korean). Taewon Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "IRRIS, 신비로운 아우라 로고 모션 첫 공개…4세대 프리즘 걸그룹 출격 예고". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- "Week 21 - GAON album chart". May 28, 2020. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Circle Chart" 2020년 06월 Album Chart|June 2020 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2020-06-03.