DRIPPIN (드리핀) is a six-member boy group under Woollim Entertainment. Originally as seven, they debuted on October 28, 2020 with the mini album Boyager.
History[]
2020: Debut[]
On September 4, 2020, it was reported that Woollim would be debuting a new boy group in the fall and would include former X1 member Cha Jun Ho. Later that same day, the agency confirmed the news and revealed the group would be called DRIPPIN and will debut in October.[2]
On October 14, 2020, a debut spoiler video was released, confirming their debut date to be October 28.[3] On October 15, the scheduler was released, revealing that they will debut with a mini album, titled Boyager.
2021: A Better Tomorrow, fandom name, "Free Pass"[]
On March 4, 2021, Woollim revealed that DRIPPIN would be releasing their second mini album A Better Tomorrow on March 16. The mini album will have the song "Young Blood" as the title track.[4]
On April 18, Woollim Entertainment revealed the name of DRIPPIN's official fan club is "DREAMIN", which means that their fans "dream together with them and go with them to achieve their dreams."[5]
On May 10, it was confirmed that DRIPPIN would be joining the platform UNIVERSE with their planet opening on May 24.[6]
On June 15, it was revealed that DRIPPIN would be a part of the lineup for the 27th Dream Concert, which was to occur on June 26.[7]
On the midnight of June 18, DRIPPIN announced they would be releasing their first single album, "Free Pass", on June 29.[8]
On November 11, DRIPPIN released their first digital single "Vertigo", which was the 13th release of the UNIVERSE Music project.
2022: Villain series and Japanese debut[]
On December 27, 2021, DRIPPIN dropped a teaser video for their upcoming comeback scheduled for January 17, 2022. The next day, they announced their third mini album Villain, the group have a remvamped into a villian concept.[9]
On March 10, 2022, the group's Japanese Twitter announced that the group would make their Japanese debut with the single, "So Good", which was released on May 18.[10]
On May 24, DRIPPIN announced they would be releasing their second single album, "Villain : Zero", on June 15.[11]
On October 17, the group announced they would be releasing their first full-length album, Villain : The End, on November 1.[12][13] However, it was postponed to November 15 out of respect for the victims in the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush incident on October 29.[14][15]
2023: "Hello Goodbye", "Seven Sins", Alex's hiatus and departure[]
On December 21, 2022, the group's Japanese Twitter announced their second Japanese single, "Hello Goodbye", which was released on March 15, 2023.[16]
On January 26, 2023, Woollim Entertainment announced that group member Alex would be taking a break from activities due to health concerns.[17]
On March 23, Woollim Entertainment released a concept teaser, hinting at an upcoming comeback in April.[18] On April 5, it was announced that their third single album, "Seven Sins", will be released on April 19.[19]
On July 28, Woollim Entertainment announced that Alex, who had been on hiatus from all activities since January, would officially be leaving DRIPPIN and terminating his exclusive contract with the agency after a long, careful discussion and the group would continue their activities with the remaining six members.[20][21]
2024: Upcoming comeback[]
On March 4, the group released a coming soon teaser photo which revealed that they would make a comeback in the near future.[22]
Members[]
Name | Position(s) | Signature Emoji | Years active | ||
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Lee Hyeop | 이협 | イ・ヒョプ | Main Vocalist | 2020–present | |
Hwang Yun Seong | 황윤성 | ファン・ユンソン | Leader, Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist | 2020–present | |
Joo Chang Uk | 주창욱 | チュ・チャンウク | Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist | 2020–present | |
Kim Dong Yun | 김동윤 | キム・ドンユン | Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist | 2020–present | |
Kim Min Seo | 김민서 | キム・ミンソ | Sub Vocalist | 2020–present | |
Cha Jun Ho | 차준호 | チャ・ジュンホ | Lead Vocalist, Visual, Center, Maknae (2023–present) | 2020–present | |
Former | |||||
Alex | 알렉스 | アレックス | Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Maknae (2020–2023) | 2020–2023[Notes 1][20] |
Discography[]
Korean[]Studio albums[]
Mini albums[]
Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
Participation releases[]
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Japanese[]Singles[]
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Concerts[]
Concert participation[]
Fanmeetings[]
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
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Asia Artist Awards | |||
2021 | DRIPPIN | Popularity Award - Male Idol Group | Nominated[26] |
Golden Disc Awards | |||
2021 | DRIPPIN | Rookie Artist of the Year | Nominated[27] |
Mnet Asian Music Awards | |||
2021 | DRIPPIN | Best New Male Artist | Nominated[28] |
Seoul Music Awards | |||
2021 | DRIPPIN | K-Wave Award | Nominated[29] |
Popularity Award | Nominated[29] | ||
Rookie of the Year | Nominated[29] |
Trivia[]
- All the members, except Alex, were part of the trainee team Woollim Rookie and former contestants on Produce X 101.
- With the exception of Cha Jun Ho, they released the digital single "1M1S", as part of W PROJECT.
- Cha Jun Ho is a former member of the project group X1.
Gallery[]
- Main article: DRIPPIN/Gallery
Notes[]
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References[]
Official links[]
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