Rocket Punch (로켓펀치) is a five-member girl group under Woollim Entertainment. Originally as six, they debuted on August 7, 2019 with the mini album Pink Punch.
Career[]
2019: Debut with Pink Punch[]
On July 22, 2019 at 12AM KST, Woollim released a logo motion video showing the group's official logo. As well, Rocket Punch opened their official SNS accounts.[2] The following day, a concept film was released showing the six members for the first time.[3] On August 1, individual teasers photos were released for their debut mini album titled Pink Punch.[4] They officially debuted on August 7, 2019 with their first mini album Pink Punch and its title track "Bim Bam Bum".
2020: Red Punch, Blue Punch, lightstick[]
On January 26, 2020, their official Twitter account announced that Rocket Punch would be making their first comeback on February 10 with their second mini album Red Punch.[5] On this day, the group made their first comeback with Red Punch and the album's title track "Bouncy". Only a couple of days later, it was announced that Yunkyoung would be sitting out of music show performances due to a knee injury.[6]
On July 23, a teaser posted via their official Twitter account announced the group would be making a comeback on August 4 with their third mini album Blue Punch.[7] On this day, the album was released alongside its title track "Juicy".
On July 31, Woollim unveiled the group's first official lightstick.[8]
2021: "Ring Ring", Japanese debut with Bubble Up![]
On May 3, 2021, a teaser was posted onto the group's social medias revealing that they would be making a comeback with their first single album, titled "Ring Ring", which is set to be released on May 17.[9]
On June 14, the group's Japanese Twitter announced their Japanese debut with the mini album Bubble Up!, which was released on August 4.[10]
2022: Yellow Punch, "Fiore", "Flash", Doki Doki Love[]
On February 15, 2022, a teaser posted announced the group would be making a comeback on February 28 with their fourth mini album Yellow Punch.[11]
On April 28, the group announced their Japanese single "Fiore", which was released on June 29.[12]
On August 20, a teaser posted announced Rocket Punch would release their second single album "Flash", on August 29.[13]
On September 5, the group's Japanese Twitter announced that they would release their first Japanese full-length album Doki Doki Love, on October 5.[14]
2023: "Soda", "Boom"[]
On July 30, members Yunkyoung, Sohee and Dahyun released the digital single "Soda" as part of the DAWN TAPE project.[15]
On August 23, it was announced that Rocket Punch will be releasing their third single album, "Boom", on September 6.[16]
2024: Juri's departure[]
On May 24, 2024, Woollim Entertainment announced Juri terminated her contract and had left Rocket Punch, and they will continue as five members.[17]
Members[]
Note: The group's members do not have official fixed positions, except for the leader.
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Yeonhee (연희) | Leader | 2019–present |
| Suyun (수윤) | N/A | 2019–present |
| Yunkyoung (윤경) | N/A | 2019–present |
| Sohee (소희) | N/A | 2019–present |
| Dahyun (다현) | Maknae | 2019–present |
| Former | ||
| Juri (쥬리) | N/A | 2019–2024 |
Discography[]
Korean[]Mini albums[]
Single albums[]Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
OSTs[]
Participation releases[]
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Japanese[]Studio albums[]
Mini albums[]
Singles[]
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Trivia[]
- Juri is a former member of the Japanese group AKB48.
- Juri, Suyun and Sohee were contestants on Produce 48.
Gallery[]
- Main article: Rocket Punch/Gallery
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: Rocket Punch Announces Fan Club Name
- ↑ (KR) Hankyung: 울림엔터테인먼트, 새 프로젝트 영상 기습 공개 `로켓펀치’
- ↑ @woollim_ent on Twitter (July 22, 2019)
- ↑ Allkpop: Rocket Punch releases individual teaser images for debut mini-album 'Pink Punch'
- ↑ Soompi: Rocket Punch Announces First Comeback Since Debut
- ↑ Allkpop: Rocket Punch's Yunkyoung to Sit Out of Promotions Due to Health Issues
- ↑ Soompi: Rocket Punch Announces August Comeback With "Blue Punch"
- ↑ Allkpop: Check out Rocket Punch's first official fan lightstick!
- ↑ @RocketPunch on Twitter: 1st Single Album 'Ring Ring' (May 3, 2021)
- ↑ @RocketPunchJP on Twitter: Japan Debut Mini Album (June 14, 2021)
- ↑ Soompi: Rocket Punch Announces Comeback With New Album “YELLOW PUNCH”
- ↑ @RocketPunchJP on Twitter: Rocket Punch Japan 1st Single「Fiore」 (April 28, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: Rocket Punch Announces August Comeback
- ↑ @RocketPunchJP Twitter Post (September 5, 2022)
- ↑ @RocketPunch on Twitter (July 30, 2023)
- ↑ @RocketPunch on Twitter (August 23, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: Rocket Punch's Takahashi Juri To Leave The Group And Woollim
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