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We are FANATICS! Hello, we are FANATICS! |
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FANATICS (파나틱스) is a six-member girl group under FENT. They debuted on August 6, 2019 with the their first mini album The Six.
History[]
2018: FLAVOR[]
On November 26, FANATICS debuted their first sub-unit, FLAVOR, consisting of members Yoonhye, Chiayi and Doah with single album "Milkshake".
2019: The Six[]
On July 19, FENT revealed the group's new logo and announced that they would officially debut on August 6 with the mini album The Six.[1]
2020: Plus Two[]
On April 12, a comeback scheduler for the group's upcoming mini album titled Plus Two was released. For the mini, two new members were introduced: Rayeon and Via. Meanwhile, Yoonhye and Chaelin would be taking a break from group activities.[2]
2021: Comeback with "Starry Night", Girls Planet 999 participation, and Sika's Departure[]
On May 10, the group came back with their first digital single "Starry Night".
On July 10, it was confirmed that Chiayi, Rayeon and Doah would be participating in Mnet's reality survival show Girls Planet 999.[3] All three of them got eliminated, Rayeon on first elimination round in episode 5,[4] meanwhile Chiayi and Doah on second elimination round in episode 8.[5]
On September 24, Sika announced her departure from the group.[6] FANATICS' official YouTube channel has also removed all Sika's videos and teasers.
2022: Chaelin's departure, upcoming comeback[]
In March 2022, Chaelin was removed from FANATICS' YouTube description along with her playlist. This could confirm that she had departed from the group.
In October 2022, Doah removed FENT from her socials.
On November 24, Chiayi and Doi were interviewed by Oninews - X Super Idol in Taiwan, where the girls revealed that FANATICS hasn't disbanded and that all six members are preparing for a comeback as soon as they wrap their current individual activities.[7]
Members[]
Each member originally represented one day of the week.[8]
| Name | Position(s) | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| Doi (도이) | Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Visual | 2019–present |
| Chiayi (지아이) | Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 2019–present |
| Via (비아) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 2020–present |
| Yoonhye (윤혜) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 2019–present |
| Rayeon (나연) | Main Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Doah (도아) | Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, Face Of The Group, Maknae | 2019–present |
| Former | ||
| Sika (시카) | Main Vocalist | 2019–2021 |
| Chaelin (채린) | Main Rapper, Vocalist | 2019–2022 |
| Pre-debut | ||
| Hyewon (혜원) | N/A | 2018 |
Sub-units[]
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
- "Starry Night" (2021)
Trivia[]
- Chaelin was a contestant on Produce 101.
- Doah was a contestant on Produce 48.
- Chiayi, Rayeon and Doah were contestants on Girls Planet 999.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
.png "FANATICS The Six group concept photo (2).png (2.26 MB)")
.png "FANATICS Plus Two group concept photo (1).png (4.2 MB)")
.png "FANATICS Plus Two group concept photo (2).png (2.74 MB)")
.png "FANATICS Plus Two group concept photo (4).png (4.23 MB)")
Miscellaneous[]
References[]
- ↑ Naver: '新걸그룹' 파나틱스, 8월 초 6인조로 데뷔 확정
- ↑ Naver: 파나틱스, 윤혜·채린 휴식→나연·비아 합류..5월 4일 컴백 확정 (공식)
- ↑ FANATICS on Twitter: DOAH, RAYEON & CHIAYI are participating Mnet survival show program 'GIRLS PLANET 999' Please support them. Thank you. #DOAH #RAYEON #CHIAYI #GIRLSPLANET999 #KPOP #MNET #FANATICS #파나틱스 #도아 #나연 #지아이 (July 10, 2021)
- ↑ Soompi: “Girls Planet 999” Reveals Results Of First Elimination Round
- ↑ Soompi: “Girls Planet 999” Reveals Results Of Second Elimination Round
- ↑ Sina Visitor System.
- ↑ X Super Idol: FANATICS Super Loving Q&A!
- ↑ promiSINGER Ep.13 - FANATICS
Official links[]
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