dearALICE is a five-member UK-based boy group under SM Entertainment and gamma. They made their debut on February 21, 2025 with the single album "Ariana".
The band's name consists of the word 'Dear', symbolizing a letter to their fans and 'Alice'. Dexter came up with the idea that 'ALICE' stands for 'A Love I Can't Explain'. They came up with the band's name after visiting a restaurant called 'Dear Alice' in Itaewon.
History[]
Pre-debut: Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience[]
In November 2023, SM Entertainment and the newly established MOON&BACK announced their intentions of launching a reality show focused on producing a British boy band under the Korean idol training system.[2] MOON&BACK was in charge of casting, while SM provided production for music, music videos, and choreography.[3] The group was originally scheduled to debut in the last quarter of 2024.[4]
On July 11, 2024, BBC One announced they had acquired the rights for the six-episode series titled Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience. On August 1, all five members were introduced.[5] The show aired from August 17 to September 21, 2024.[6]
In November 2024, Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment signed a partnership with American media company gamma. to distribute and offer label services to the group.[7]
2025: Debut with "Ariana", "Sweet", BitterSweetSummer[]
On January 11, 2025, the group performed at SMTOWN Live 2025 Tour, where they premiered their debut single "Ariana", and announced that it will be officially released on February 21.[8]
On May 10, dearALICE announced their first English digital single "Sweet", scheduled for May 23.[9]
On June 6, dearALICE announced their debut mini album would be released on June 27.[10] On June 19, they announced their debut EP, BitterSweetSummer.[11]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Color | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | Leader | Black | 2024–present |
| Dexter | Main Rapper | Green | 2024–present |
| Olly | Main Vocalist | Yellow | 2024–present |
| Reese | Visual | Orange | 2024–present |
| Blaise | Main Dancer, Youngest | Blue | 2024–present |
Discography[]
English[]
EPs[]
- BitterSweetSummer (2025)
Single albums[]
- "Ariana" (2025)
Digital singles[]
- "Sweet" (2025)
Participation releases[]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience (BBC One, 2024)
Concerts[]
Concert participation[]
- SMTOWN Live 2025 Tour (2025)
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Pictorial[]
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(February 2025) (1)
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(June 2025) (1)
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(June 2025) (7)
References[]
- ↑ @dearalicemusic on X (January 31, 2025)
- ↑ Billboard: SM Entertainment Unveils ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Partnership on New TV Format
- ↑ Soompi: SM To Launch New Global Boy Group Through Reality Show With British Production Company
- ↑ Soompi: SM Entertainment Announces Comeback Plans For 2nd And 3rd Quarter Of 2024
- ↑ Allkpop: Reality show 'Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience' introduces the 5-members of SM Entertainment's first English boy group, Dear Alice
- ↑ BBC: BBC acquires new entertainment series Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience for BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- ↑ Billboard: Gamma., Kakao Entertainment & SM Entertainment to Launch British Boy Band dearALICE Via New Global Alliance
- ↑ YouTube: [dearALICE] 250112 Ariana - SMTOWN LIVE Performance + Talk
- ↑ @dearalicemusic on X (May 10, 2025)
- ↑ @dearalice_official on TikTok (June 6, 2025)
- ↑ @dearalicemusic on X (June 19, 2025)
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