HINAPIA (희나피아) was a five-member girl group under OSR Entertainment. They debuted on November 3, 2019, with the digital single album "New Start".[1][2]
Their name is an abbreviation of "Hi New Amazing Utopia".[3]
On August 21, 2020, it was announced by OSR that, due to the company's difficult situation after the COVID-19 pandemic, the members agreed to terminate their contracts and disbanding the group after only 9 months.[4]
Career[]
2019: Debut with "New Start"[]
On October 20, it was confirmed by OSR Entertainment that they would debut their first girl group and it would count with four former PRISTIN members, being Minkyeung, Gyeongwon, Eunwoo and Yaebin, and one more trainee, who was treated as a hidden member. On October 23, the group's social media accounts were opened, revealing their name to be HINAPIA. On October 25, they released the schedule plan for their debut, set for November 3 with the release of the digital single "New Start" with their debut showcase to be held the following day.[5]
From October 27 to 29, all five concept photos of the members were posted, including the hidden member, then revealed to be Bada, a new trainee of the agency who was known by her dancing skills. On October 30, the group made their first appearance on a television show, performing the song "Drip" on the music show Show Champion and also the group's concept photo was posted.[6]
On December 9, HINAPIA released their official color, Red Dahlia, as well as their fan name, UBY.[7]
2020: Disbandment[]
In February 3, it was revealed by Korean news sites that the group would make their first comeback in March, with the goal to showing off their growth and defining their colors.[8] However, it was revealed later by the leader Minkyeung that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency had to postponed the comeback.
On August 21, it was announced by OSR Entertainment that, due to the company's difficult situation after the COVID-19 pandemic, the members agreed to terminate their contracts and disbanding the group after only 9 months.[9]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) |
|---|---|
| Minkyeung (민경) | Leader, Lead Vocalist, Visual |
| Gyeongwon (경원) | Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist |
| Eunwoo (은우) | Main Vocalist |
| Yaebin (예빈) | Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist |
| Bada (바다) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae |
Discography[]
Digital single[]
- "New Start" (2019)
Trivia[]
- Eunwoo, Gyeongwon (using the stage name Yuha), Minkyeung (using the stage name Roa) and Yaebin (using the stage name Rena) are former members of PRISTIN.
- Eunwoo, Minkyeung and Yaebin are also former members of the subunit PRISTIN V.
- They were also contestants on Produce 101.
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Promotional[]
Miscellaneous[]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: New Girl Group With Former PRISTIN Members Announces Group Name
- ↑ @OSRent_ on Twitter: 안녕하세요. OSR 엔터테인먼트입니다. 기존 '알슬빛'엔터테인먼트에서 2019년 10월 29일 부로 'OSR' 엔터테인먼트로 변경 되었습니다. 감사합니다. (October 29, 2019)
- ↑ Chosun: 희나피아 "프리스틴 해체 후 새 출발, 걸크러시 이미지 변신"
- ↑ Soompi: HINAPIA Announces Official Disbandment And Termination Of Members' Contracts
- ↑ @HINAPIAofficial on Twitter: HINAPIA 1st Digital Single Album [New Start] RELEASE PLAN Coming Soon ! (October 25, 2019)
- ↑ @HINAPIAofficial on Twitter: 20191030 MBC MUSIC 쇼!챔피언 (October 30, 2019)
- ↑ Soompi: HINAPIA Announces Official Fandom Name And Color
- ↑ HelloKpop: HINAPIA Gears Up For A Smashing First Comeback This March
- ↑ Soompi: HINAPIA Announces Official Disbandment And Termination Of Members' Contracts