PIERCE (피어스) is a six-member kids girl group under Clevr E&M. They debuted on October 29, 2018, with the digital single "Galaxy".
The group's name means to 'pierce' an impression in people's minds with their energetic performances.[1]
History[]
2018: Debut with "Galaxy"[]
PIERCE made their debut as a six-member kids girl group under Clevr E&M on October 29, 2018 with their debut digital single, "Galaxy". The concept of the girl group is to create a variety of content for Clevr E&M's TV channel, ClevrTV, as well as to perform at schools and family events.[1] At the time of their debut, their members were Ryeowon, Eunchae, Minchae, Kim Naye, Eunbin and Chaeyoon. However, by the end of 2018, members Eunbin and Chaeyoon left the group.
2019–2021: Lineup reformation, "Shadow", "Change", "Villain", "Winner" and "Nola"[]
At the beginning of 2019, Doha was added as the newest member, and so, PIERCE reformed as a five-member kids girl group to release their second digital single, "Shadow", on February 8, 2019.[2]
On May 2, 2019, PIERCE returned with their third digital single, "Change". Soon after the single's release, member Ryeowon left the group. As a result, a new fifth member, named Minsol, was added in June, followed by a new sixth member, named Garin.
With Minsol and Garin, PIERCE released their fourth digital single, "Villain" on September 11, 2019. However at the end of 2019, member Doha left the group, leaving PIERCE as a five-member group again.
PIERCE was largely inactive through the first half of 2020, however on July 10, PIERCE made their return to release their fifth digital single, "Winner".
On April 12, 2021, PIERCE announced their upcoming sixth digital single, "Nola". It was eventually released on April 16.[3] The following month in May, members Minchae, Minsol and Garin graduated from the group, leaving PIERCE with only Naye and Eunchae as their sole members. However, by September member Eunchae also left, leaving only Naye remaining. In a YouTube video, it was revealed that a new fifth generation of members have been selected and were in the process of recording their seventh single.[4]
2022–2023: "Stay", new members[]
On February 8, 2022 ClevrTV uploaded a video to their YouTube channel announcing the graduation of the final member Naye, PIERCE's new member line-up, and the upcoming release of their seventh single. Naye was also featured in the video as the MC introducing the ten new members of PIERCE, without revealing any of their names.[5]
Two days later on February 10, ClevrTV revealed that teaser video for their official seventh digital single, "Stay", which is also the first single to feature their entirely new and largest member line-up.[6] The single was released the next day on February 11.[7] The members were later revealed through a follow-up vlog uploaded onto ClevrTV, and consisted of: Kyuyeon, Hyunju, Dana, Siwon, Gureum, Choeun, Jaeyun, Yunseo, Nayeon and maknae Chaea.[8]
A video uploaded to YouTube on November 21, 2022 announced that PIERCE's fifth generation lineup has disbanded, with only Jaeyun and Yunseo remanining.[9] Two weeks later on December 6, PIERCE revealed the newest sixth generation of members, which includes Yurim, Doyeon, Jaeyoung and Minchae (a different Minchae, born in 2012). [10]
2024–present "Mayo Mayo", 7th generation[]
On April 6, 2024 a video uploaded to YouTube revealed the group's seventh lineup.[11] The members consist of An Jiwon, Choi Harin, Heo Dayoon, Kim Nayoon, Kim Juah and Park Lime. They made their debut as the 7th generation on October 25th with PIERCE's 11th digital single "Mayo Mayo".
Members[]
| Name | Generation | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Jiwon (안지원) | 7th | Leader | 2024–present |
| Choi Harin (최하린) | 7th | TBA | 2024–present |
| Heo Dayoon (허다윤) | 7th | TBA | 2024–present |
| Kim Nayoon (김나윤) | 7th | TBA | 2024–present |
| Kim Juah (김주아) | 7th | TBA | 2024–present |
| Park Lime (박라임) | 7th | Maknae | 2024–present |
Graduated[]
| Name | Generation | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaeyoon (채윤) | 1st | Sub vocalist | 2018 |
| Eunbin (은빈) | 1st | Lead vocalist | 2018 |
| Ryeowon (려원) | 1st, 2nd | Lead rapper, sub vocalist, lead dancer | 2018–2019 |
| Naye (나예) | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | Main vocalist, lead dancer | 2018–2021 |
| Minchae (b. 2006) (민채) | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | Main rapper, sub vocalist, lead dancer | 2018–2021 |
| Eunchae (은채) | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | Lead vocalist, main dancer | 2018–2021 |
| Doha (도하) | 2nd, 3rd, 4th | Lead vocalist | 2019 |
| Minsol (민솔) | 3rd, 4th | Sub vocalist, lead dancer | 2019–2021 |
| Garin (가린) | 4rd, 4th | Sub vocalist | 2019–2021 |
| Hyunju (현주) | 5th | Lead rapper | 2021–2022 |
| Kyuyeon (규연) | 5th | Sub vocalist | 2021–2022 |
| Dana (다나) | 5th | Main vocalist | 2021–2022 |
| Siwon (시원) | 5th | Main rapper | 2021–2022 |
| Gureum (구름) | 5th | Sub vocalist | 2021–2022 |
| Choeun (초은) | 5th | Lead vocalist | 2021–2022 |
| Nayeon (나연) | 5th | Sub vocalist | 2021–2022 |
| Chaea (채아) | 5th | Maknae, lead vocalist, lead dancer | 2021–2022 |
| Jaeyun (재윤) | 5th, 6th | Main vocalist | 2021–2023 |
| Yunseo (윤서) | 5th, 6th | Main dancer, sub vocalist | 2021–2023 |
| Yurim (유림) | 6th | Leader, lead vocalist, lead dancer | 2022-2023 |
| Doyeon (도연) | 6th | Main rapper, sub vocalist | 2022-2023 |
| Jaeyoung (재영) | 6th | Sub vocalist | 2022-2023 |
| Minchae (b. 2012) (민채) | 6th | Sub vocalist, maknae | 2022-2023 |
Discography[]
Digital singles[]
- "Galaxy" (2018)
- "Shadow" (2019)
- "Change" (2019)
- "Villain" (2019)
- "Winner" (2020)
- "Nola" (2021)
- "Stay" (2022)
- "Play" (2022)
- "Do You Like Yogurt?" (2023)
- "Greedy" (2023)
- "Mayo Mayo" (2024)
- "Icon" (2025)
Trivia[]
- Naye was a member of both PIERCE and Clevr E&M's other kids girl group Vitamin, however since her departure from PIERCE, she has only remained with Vitamin.
- Several members are also members of Clevr E&M's kids dance groups :
- Kyuyeon, Dana and Yunseo are members of 'Clevration'.[12]
- Hyunju, Dana, Siwon, Gureum, Nayeon and Chaea are members of 'Pink Gelato'.[13]
- Kyuyeon is a member of 'Marshmello'.[14]
- Jaeyun and Yunseo are members of 'Mystery Macaron'.[15]
- Nayeon is a member of 'Rainbow Cotton Candy'.[16]
- Chaea is a member of 'Honey Lollipop'.[17]
- Dana and Siwon are members of 'Milk Caramel'.[18]
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
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SNS[]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Allkpop: 'Kid idol' girl group PIERCE invites you to their 'Galaxy' in hard-hitting debut music video
- ↑ Newsbreak: Kids girl group PIERCE return with Shadow
- ↑ @pierce_official Instagram post (April 16, 2021)
- ↑ YouTube: 피어스가 해체한다구요?! 피어스 활동 종료?! 해체?! 알려드립니다.｜클레버TV
- ↑ ClevrTV on YouTube: 그동안 감사했습니다... 나예 피어스 졸업합니다. 6개월 동안 밝히지 못했던 이야기...｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: 피어스 (Pierce) 7집 신곡 티저! - Stay (스테이) Music Video TEASER | 클레버E&M
- ↑ YouTube: [MV] 피어스 (PIERCE) - 스테이 (STAY) The 7th Digital Single Music Video | 클레버E&M
- ↑ YouTube: 피어스 스테이 6개월 댄스 연습 과정을 공개합니다!! 와 ㄷ ㄷ 첫 앨범 준비가 맞나요?! 엄청난 실력!! 행복했던 6개월 일상 연습 브이로그 공개합니다!｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: 그동안 감사했습니다... 피어스 5기 졸업합니다... 1년동안 못다한 이야기｜눈물의 졸업식｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: We are introducing you ClevrTV's new girl group! The living vitamin?! Who are they?!｜Clevr TV
- ↑ YouTube:클레버 새로운 걸그룹을 공개합니다❤️ 과연 누굴까요? 비타민? 피어스? 궁금해요!!⭐️｜클레버TV (youtube.com)
- ↑ YouTube: Rock with you [락윗유] - SEVENTEEN [세븐틴] cover by Clevration [클레버레이션] K-POP IDOL DANCE COVER｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: STAYC [스테이씨] - ASAP [에이셉] 핑크젤라또 with 비타민 오시윤 K-POP COVER with Pink Gelato
- ↑ YouTube: Brave Girls [브레이브걸스] - Chi Mat Ba Ram [치맛바람] 마쉬멜로우 K-POP COVER with Marshmello｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: LOCO [로코] - ITZY [있지] cover by Mystery Macaron [신비마카롱] K-POP IDOL DANCE COVER｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: Savage [세비지] - aespa [에스파] cover by Rainbow Cotton Candy [무지개솜사탕] K-POP IDOL DANCE COVER｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: SSAK3 [싹쓰리] - Beach Again [다시 여기 바닷가] DANCE COVER 댄스커버 with Honey Lollipop 허니롤리팝｜클레버TV
- ↑ YouTube: Z*ONE [아이즈원] - Merry Go Round [회전목마] DANCE COVER 댄스커버 with Milk Caramel 밀크카라멜｜클레버TV
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