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MOMOLAND (Korean: 모모랜드; Japanese: モモランド) is a six-member girl group under Inyeon Entertainment. Formed by MLD Entertainment and originally as seven, they were formed through the survival reality show Finding Momoland and officially debuted on November 10, 2016, with the mini album Welcome to Momoland.
On January 27, 2023, it was announced by MLD Entertainment that all group members decided to leave the agency following the expiration of their exclusive contracts.[1] In December 2023 member JooE confirmed that the group had not disbanded.[2]
On April 10, 2025, the group was announced to have signed with Inyeon Entertainment with intentions to resume their activities.[3]
According to the group interview by Celuv.TV, the first part of their name, MOMO, came from the 1973 German novel titled Momo by Michael Ende, which the main character named Momo gives hope and dreams to many people, while "Land" means a place where people can go to, play to, and rest at times just like in an amusement park, there are various rides, specifically "Merry-Go-Round". Therefore, their name is like an amusement park theme and its goal is to provide hope that people of all ages and gender could enjoy their music and show their various sides.[4]
History[]
Pre-debut[]
In June 2016, Mnet's survival program Finding Momoland began, a reality show where a group of seven members (Yeonwoo, Hyebin, Jane, Nayun, JooE, Ahin and Nancy) were selected from 10 trainees (including Daisy, Shinsia and Heejae).[5] It was decided that the members were going to make their debut, but the Final Mission could not collect the target 3,000 spectators as there were about 2,300 citizens at the scene. So the official debut was delayed.[6]
On October 26, 2016, the group was appointed as ambassadors for the International Relief Development NGO Plan Korea, volunteered at the Pak Luong Village in Taipei, Vietnam from December 12 to 16, 2017, to encourage Happy Mov students to participate in Kindergarten construction service.[7] In addition, the group had a cultural exchange event to villagers and Korean-Vietnamese culture and showed good response to the villagers by showing their songs on their debut album.[8]
2016: Debut with Welcome to Momoland[]
The group's debut showcase was held on November 9. On November 10, they released their mini album Welcome to Momoland with the title track "JJan! Koong! Kwang!" and made their debut through M! Countdown.[9]
2017: Additional members, "Wonderful Love", Freeze![]
The group had a cameo on the April 4 episode of tvN's drama The Liar And His Lover, where they played female trainees preparing for their debut through the drama’s fictional entertainment agency Soul Music, and even had in-character performance of their debut title track "JJan! Koong! Kwang!".[10]
On March 13, it was announced that Daisy (originally a contestant in Finding Momoland but was eliminated) and Taeha (former Produce 101 contestant) would be joining the group, increasing the group to nine members.[11]
On April 25, the group had a comeback through The Show and their first single album "Wonderful Love" was released.[12] In the same year, on June 3, KBS 2TV Music Bank played the EDM version of "Wonderful Love", which was released as a digital single on June 16.[13]
On July 22, the group performed the EDM version of "Wonderful Love" on The Show.[14] On August 22, 2017, they released their second mini album, Freeze!, debuting the title track "Freeze" through The Show on the same day.[15]
2018: Great!, breakthrough success, Japanese debut with "BBoom BBoom", Fun to The World, and "Baam"[]
On January 3, they made a comeback with their third mini album Great!, with the title track "BBoom BBoom". The same month, Russian girl group Serebro accused MOMOLAND of plagiarizing their song "Mi Mi Mi" with "BBoom BBoom".[16] The composer of the song, Shinsadong Tiger, denied the allegations by pointing out that "the bass line [is] commonly heard in retro house or swing electronic genres, as well as the 4-stanza chord."[17] On January 11, they won their first music show award on Mnet's M! Countdown.[18]
On January 13, it was announced via the group's official Japanese website that they would release their first Japanese best album, MOMOLAND The Best ~Korean Ver.~, on February 28.[19] MOMOLAND then held promotional events in Tokyo and Osaka from February 28 until March 4, 2018, garnering 25,000 spectators over four days. Approximately 100 media also participated in the showcase held at Tower Records in Shibuya.[20] The group also signed with King Records to release their upcoming debut Japanese single "BBoom BBoom" on June 13.[21]
In June, MOMOLAND starred in their first reality show called MOMOLAND’s Saipan Land. The group filmed for the show in May while they were in Saipan for their music video of their Japanese version of "BBoom BBoom". The members were given 48 hours of free time, and they set off to enjoy various activities and cuisine. They also confided in each other and will reveal things they have not been able to through this reality show, and consisted of 5 episodes only.[22]
On June 26, MOMOLAND made their comeback releasing its fourth mini album entitled Fun to The World with a fun dance track produced by Shinsadong Tiger.[23]
On August 21, the group announced that will be releasing their second Japanese single "Baam" on November 7.[24]
2019: Show Me, "I'm So Hot", Chiri Chiri, departures of Taeha and Yeonwoo, "Thumbs Up" and line-up changes[]
On February 12, 2019, it was announced that the group will release a new album in March.[25] On March 6, it was announced that MOMOLAND will release a new mini album on March 20.[26] On March 13, MLD announced that the group will return with seven members, while Daisy and Taeha will not take part due to health and personal reasons, and will rejoin the group in the future.[27] On March 20, the group releases their fifth mini album Show Me, with "I'm So Hot" as the title track.[28]
On January 13, MOMOLAND announced via official Japanese website that they would release their third Japanese single, "I'm So Hot", on May 8.[29]
On September 4, 2019, the group released their first Japanese full-length album Chiri Chiri, without members Daisy, Yeonwoo and Taeha.[30][31] On October 4, 2019, the group and MLD Entertainment signed a co-management agreement with the Philippine media company ABS-CBN Corporation, declaring their full-scale entry into the Southeast Asian market.[32]
On November 30, MLD announced the departures of Taeha and Yeonwoo, with Daisy still being under discussions.[33]
On December 10, their agency announced that MOMOLAND will be releasing a single at the end of the month with six members. They later confirmed the single's title "Thumbs Up" to be released on the 30th.[34][35]
2020: Daisy's departure, Starry Night, international expansion and "Ready or Not"[]
On May 13, 2020, MLD confirmed Daisy's departure from the group after her profile photo and page were removed from their artist page earlier that day, though she still remains under the agency.[36] On May 15, it was announced that MOMOLAND would be making their comeback in June.[37]
On June 2, a teaser schedule for group's first special album Starry Night, set for release on June 11, was revealed. Teasers featuring photos of the members taken during the album's photoshoot, as well as snippets of the songs, were released online between June 5 and 10.[38]
On June 29, MOMOLAND signed a contract with ICM Partners, with plans to enter into the American market.[39]
On November 17, the group released their third single album "Ready or Not", with the lead single of the same name.[40] South Korean singer PSY participated as a lyricist of the song.[41]
2021: "Wrap Me In Plastic"[]
On February 5, 2021, the group released the single "Wrap Me In Plastic" in the collaboration with German EDM producer CHROMANCE. It is a new version of CHROMANCE's single of the same name and includes Korean lyrics as well.[42]
2022: "Yummy Yummy Love"[]
On December 27, 2021, MLD Entertainment announced that MOMOLAND would be making a comeback with their collaboration single "Yummy Yummy Love" with Natti Natasha, on January 14, 2022.[43][44] The song went on to be nominated at the Latin American 2022 Premios Juventud, making it the first South Korean group to earn a nomination at the event.[45] On December 16, they arrived in Hanoi for a performance at a culture and tourism festival in the city the following day.[46]
2023: Departure from MLD Entertainment, solo activities[]
On January 27, 2023, MLD Entertainment announced that MOMOLAND would be leaving the agency after deciding not to renew their contracts.[47]
On December 12, JooE appeared in an episode of Channel S' Noldeon Unnie, along with former Jewelry member Lee Ji Hyun and former Wonder Girls member and soloist Yubin in which she confirmed that MOMOLAND had not disbanded despite people's different perspectives. She also shared that the group had the desire to do more activities soon, including an overseas fanmeeting.[48]
2025: Signing with Inyeon Entertainment, Festivaland, "Rodeo"[]
On April 10, 2025, Inyeon Entertainment announced that MOMOLAND recently signed with them and will be resuming their group activities. On May 8, Inyeon further confirmed the group's upcoming activities with profile photos featuring all six members.[49]
On June 13, Inyeon revealed MOMOLAND's plans for a summer comeback with their first remix album, Festivaland, set for release on June 30.[50]
On August 13, Inyeon Entertainment confirmed that MOMOLAND will make a comeback on September 8.[51] On September 1, the group released a promotion schedule for their second digital single, "Rodeo", which was released on September 8.[52]
2026: "White Spring"[]
On January 16, MOMOLAND announced that they would release their third digital single, "White Spring", on January 23.[53]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Years active | |
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| Hyebin (혜빈) | Leader, Rapper, Vocalist | 2016–2023 2025–present | |
| Jane (제인) | Main Dancer, Main Vocalist | 2016–2023 2025–present | |
| Nayun (나윤) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2016–2023 2025–present | |
| JooE (주이) | Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Face of the Group | 2016–2023 2025–present | |
| Ahin (아인) | Main Vocalist | 2016–2023 2025–present | |
| Nancy (낸시) | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Center, Maknae | 2016–2023 2025–present | |
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| Yeonwoo (연우) | Main Rapper, Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group | 2016–2019 | |
| Taeha (태하) | Main Vocalist | 2017–2019 | |
| Daisy (데이지) | Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist | 2017–2020[n 2] | |
Discography[]
Korean[]Mini albums[]
Remix albums[]
Special albums[]
Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
OSTs[]
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Japanese[]Studio albums[]
Best albums[]Singles[]
English[]Collaborations[]
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Concerts[]
Concert participation[]
- KAMP LA 2022 (2022)[54]
Filmography[]
Television dramas[]
- The Liar And His Lover (tvN, 2017) - cameo
Reality shows[]
- Finding Momoland (Mnet, 2016)
- MOMOLAND's Saipan Land (MBC Every 1, 2018)
Variety shows[]
- It's Showtime (ABS-CBN, 2018) - ep. 121018
Awards and nominations[]
- Main article: List of awards and nominations received by MOMOLAND
Gallery[]
- Main article: MOMOLAND/Gallery
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: All 6 MOMOLAND Members Part Ways With MLD Entertainment
- ↑ (KR) Daum: 주이, 수입 고백 "많이 벌었냐고? 지금 부모님 외제차도 팔아야 할 판" [스타이슈]
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Signs With New Agency + To Resume Group Activities
- ↑ YouTube: (Celuv.TV//셀럽티비) 모모랜드, 흥 여신들의 매력 '뿜뿜'
- ↑ Soompi: "Finding Momoland" Girl Group To Finally Make Their Debut
- ↑ (KR) Sports Kyunghyang: "엠넷 ‘모모랜드를 찾아서’ 모모랜드, 결국 파이널 미션 실패로 데뷔 불발"
- ↑ (KR) Segye: 걸그룹 모모랜드, 베트남으로 첫 해외봉사활동 떠나
- ↑ (KR) dongA: 걸그룹 모모랜드, 베트남 타이응웬주서 플랜코리아 첫 해외 봉사활동 원문보기
- ↑ (KR) Asiae: "모모랜드, '엠카운트다운' 500회 특집 통해 전격 데뷔"
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Members Make Unexpected Cameo In "The Liar And His Lover"
- ↑ (KR) Nate News: 모모랜드, 팀 재편 "데이지 영입+'부상' 연우 복귀" (공식)
- ↑ Yonhap News: (KR) "모모랜드, 멤버 둘 영입해 9인조…26일 신곡"
- ↑ (KR) ISPlus: "(단독) 모모랜드, EDM '어마어마해' 6월 3일 발표…상승세 잇는다"
- ↑ (KR) Ten Asia: "(단독) 김영철X모모랜드, ‘더쇼’서 ‘따르릉”어마어마해’ 같이 꾸민다"
- ↑ (KR) TV Report: "'예쁘게 얼어라'…모모랜드, 인형 비주얼로 컴백"
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 모모랜드 '뿜뿜' 표절 의혹 제기..소속사 "작곡가에게 확인 중"
- ↑ (KR) Newsen: 신사동호랭이 측 "모모랜드 '뿜뿜' 표절 NO, 흔한 코드진행 오해" (공식)
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Takes 1st Ever Win With "BBoom BBoom" On "M!Countdown", Performances By INFINITE, Block B, And More
- ↑ (JP) MOMOLAND Japan website: 【第一弾】 2月28日(水)リリース！
- ↑ (JP) News KStyle: MOMOLAND、初の来日イベントに計2万5千人のファンが集結…日韓の関係者も驚き
- ↑ (JP) MOMOLAND Japan website: MOMOLAND 1st シングル「BBoom BBoom」オフィシャルサイト販売のお知らせ
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND To Star In Their First Solo Reality Show Since Debut
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Reveals Comeback Date And More Details About Next Title Track
- ↑ (JP) MOMOLAND Japan website: MOMOLAND 2ndシングル「BAAM」発売決定！
- ↑ (KR) Star News: [단독] 모모랜드, 3월 중 컴백..대세 행보 이어간다
- ↑ (KR) Newsen: [단독] 모모랜드, 3월 20일 컴백 확정 '대세행보 정점 찍는다'
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND’s Taeha And Daisy To Not Participate In Upcoming Comeback Promotions
- ↑ Soompi: Update: MOMOLAND Turns Up The Funk In MV Teaser For "I'm So Hot"
- ↑ (JP) MOMOLAND Japan website: JAPAN 3rd SINGLE 「I'm So Hot」リリースのお知らせ
- ↑ (JP) Billboard: MOMOLAND、日本1stALリリース＆イベント開催決定
- ↑ (JP) Billboard: MOMOLAND、日本オリジナル楽曲「Pinky Love」MV公開
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: 모모랜드, 필리핀 최대 방송사와 매니지먼트 협약 체결
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Announces Taeha And Yeonwoo’s Departure From Group
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Preparing For December Comeback With 6 Members
- ↑ (KR) Daum: 모모랜드, 신곡 '떰즈 업'으로 30일 컴백 "뉴트로 댄스곡" (공식입장)
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: 모모랜드 공식 홈페이지, 데이지 프로필 삭제
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND's Agency Responds To Reports Of June Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Update: MOMOLAND Sings About A Romantic Evening In Special Video For "Starry Night"
- ↑ (KR) Korea Economy TV: 모모랜드, 美 3대 에이전시 ICM파트너스와 글로벌 계약 체결
- ↑ (KR) Naver:모모랜드, 11월 17일 신곡 'Ready or Not' 컴백…싸이 프로듀싱 [공식입장]
- ↑ Starmometer: MOMOLAND Drops 'Ready or Not' MV, Trends on YouTube PH
- ↑ (KR) Korea Times: 모모랜드X크로망스, 컬래버곡 ‘Wrap Me In Plastic’ 2월 5일 발매…전 세계 춤출 준비하세요!
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Announces Comeback Date
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Reveals Comeback Schedule For “Yummy Yummy Love” Collab With Natti Natasha
- ↑ (KR) Daum: 모모랜드, 남미 시상식 'Premios Juventud 2022' 참석⋯"현지 인기 실감!"
- ↑ (KR) News1: 모모랜드·라필루스, K팝 대표 한국·베트남 수교 30주년 행사 참석
- ↑ Soompi: All 6 MOMOLAND Members Part Ways With MLD Entertainment
- ↑ Koreaboo: “MOMOLAND Did Not Disband” — JooE Updates Fans About The Group’s Status
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Releases Stunning Profile Photos After Signing With New Agency
- ↑ (KR) Naver: '재결합' 모모랜드 30일 컴백 확정..히트곡 리믹스 들고 온다 [공식]
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Confirmed To Make Long-Awaited Comeback This September
- ↑ @MMLD_Official on X (September 1, 2025)
- ↑ Soompi: MOMOLAND Announces January Comeback With Teaser For "white spring"
- ↑ @kampfestivals on Twitter (August 21, 2022)
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