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Everybody sing VIVA! Hello, we are VIVA! |
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VIVA (비바) was a four-member girl group under Shine E&M. They debuted on October 13, 2017 with their single "VIVA".
They unofficially disbanded in late 2018.
History[]
2017: Debut with "VIVA"[]
On October 13, 2017, VIVA made their debut with their self-titled digital single "VIVA". The lineup consisted of Gayeon, Jaeny, Yeji and Lea.
2018: Chinese cosmetic brand contract, TFC 17, Gayeon's departure and addition of Jay, disbandment[]
The start of VIVA's 2018 went smoothly. In January 2018, VIVA signed with a Chinese cosmetic brand for a modeling contract of 6 months. It made waves as they were only a rookie girl group.[1] They also became MCs and hosted the mixed martial arts event, "TFC 17", on February 23, 2018.[2][3]
However, in March 2018, Gayeon appeared to have left the group and VIVA started promoting as a trio.[2][4] The month after, she was replaced by a new member: Jay.[5] For the entirety of 2018, the group mainly promoted at small events and didn't release any new music.
In late 2018, the group became inactive, with their last known public appearance in August, and their SNS were deleted.[6][7] Therefore, it was assumed that they had disbanded.
2019: Speculation of return, members' departure[]
Shine E&M uploaded a YouTube video of VIVA performing their debut single's b-side "Love Love Love" on March 15, 2019. This led to fans speculating the return of the group.[7] However, this didn't come into fruition and only solidified the assumption of their disbandment as each member departed the agency.
Aftermath[]
- Gayeon became active as a vocal coach in Vancouver.[8]
- Jaeny became active as a DJ, under the stage name DJ Lua.[9]
- Yeji became active as a model but appears to have left the entertainment industry.
- Lea made her solo debut on November 11, 2022 with her first single, "A Good Day To Love", under the stage name J'LEA. She ranked 5th overall on the survival show Time Turner making her a part of the debut lineup of I.MET.U.
- Jay appears to have left the entertainment industry.
Members[]
| Name | Position(s)[10] | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Gayeon (가연) | Leader | 2017-2018 |
| Jaeny (재니) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2017-2019 |
| Yeji (예지) | Main Vocalist | 2017-2019 |
| Lea (리아) | Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae | 2017-2019 |
| Jay (제이) | Rapper | 2018-2019 |
Discography[]
Digital singles[]
- "VIVA" (2017)
Gallery[]
.png "VIVA promotional photo (1).png (4.23 MB)")
.png "VIVA promotional photo (2).png (2.72 MB)")
References[]
- ↑ DSP Daily (KR): 4인조 신인 걸그룹 ‘비바’(VIVA), 중국 화장품 모델 발탁 화제
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 (KR) My Daily: TFC, 걸그룹 비바 메인 호스트 선정…사전홍보 활동 전개
- ↑ ArtKoreaTV (KR): 걸그룹 비바 , TFC 17 메인 호스트로 깜짝 활약 예고
- ↑ (KR) MHN: [포토] 걸그룹 비바 '글로벌캐스팅 오디션 홍보대사!'
- ↑ YouTube: 180404 비바VIVA ♡ ①Secret Paradise ②터프걸Tough Girl 그린어스뮤직쇼 김포아트홀 직캠
- ↑ YouTube: Love Love Love, 비바, 그린어스뮤직쇼 인제스피디움 20180804
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Allkpop: Girl group VIVA suddenly return after having gone MIA
- ↑ Linktree: Yeonju Lee (Jooya)
- ↑ YouTube: 🔥추석 귀성길 뻥 뚫리는🔥 2024 클럽에서 유행하는 노래 ❤️신나게 달려보자구🌕 풍성한 한가위되세요🌕
- ↑ SHine E&M: VIVA's profile (Archived on Wayback Machine)
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