VIVIDIVA (비비디바) was a five-member girl group under DN Entertainment. They debuted on September 15, 2015 with the digital single "Service".
On March 24, 2016, their agency announced their disbandment through the group's fancafe.
Their group name is inspired by the spell "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo". It can also be interpreted as a combination of the words "Vivid" and "Diva".[1]
History[]
Pre-debut[]
In March 2014, DN Entertainment started holding auditions to form a girl group. The group originally had a "theater performance-type idol" concept and would be performing and communicating with fans at their own theater daily, similar to AKB48.[2]
On January 15, 2015, the first teaser for VIVIDIVA was released, followed by individual teasers for each members at the theater.[3]
On January 27, DN Entertainment started selling tickets for their upcoming "VIVIDIVA Episode S" concert and debut showcase scheduled in March.[4] However, plans fell through and on February 16, DN Entertainment announced that the concert had been cancelled and their debut would be delayed indefinitely.[5]
Starting in May the group started promoting by busking with their supposed debut song "Sunshine",[6] broadcasting on AfreecaTV and posting dance covers on YouTube. Around June or July, Kana and N.Na left the group.
2015: Debut with "Service", "VIVIDIVA Evolution 1" and first solo concert[]
On September 15, 2015, VIVIDIVA finally held a debut showcase and made their debut as a five-member girl group with the digital single "Service".[7] This was followed by their second digital single "VIVIDIVA Evolution 1" on October 30.
On December 27, VIVIDIVA held their first solo concert at KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall.[8]
2016: Disbandment[]
On March 24, 2016, DN Entertainment announced through the group's fancafe that they had disbanded.[9] In addition, a former staff member of DN Entertainment confirmed that the agency had shut down.[10]
Aftermath[]
Following the disbandment of VIVIDIVA, the members went their separate ways:
- Guu Me debuted as a soloist under the name CherryBerry in 2017 with the digital single "I'm Fine Now".
- Ha.L debuted as a soloist under the name Honey Apple in 2017 with the digital single "42".
- Sun Yul joined Twinkle but they disbanded pre-debut. She later redebuted in SHA SHA in 2018 under the stage name Go Woon and stayed until their disbandment in 2019. She made her solo debut on February 11, 2020 with the digital single "Something".
- Sae Yan re-debuted in Cashcoma under the stage name A-Min in 2017, they disbanded sometime that same year.
- Sara joined PowerM and worked as an actress and model for commercials.[11] She later joined Bright Entertainment in 2020 and Moving Pictures Company in 2024 after Bright Entertainment closed down.[12][13]
- N.Na debuted in (G)I-DLE under the stage name Soojin in May 2018 but left in August 2021. She debuted as a soloist on November 8, 2023 with the EP "Agassy".
The circumstances of Kana are still currently unknown.
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Guu Me (그미) | Leader, Main Vocalist | 2015–2016 |
| Ha.L (하엘) | Main Dancer, Vocalist | 2015–2016 |
| Sun Yul (선율) | Vocalist | 2015–2016 |
| Sara (사라) | Main Dancer, Vocalist | 2015–2016 |
| Sae Yan (새얀) | Main Rapper, Maknae | 2015–2016 |
| Pre-debut | ||
| Kana (카나) | N/A | 2015 |
| N.Na(앤나) | 2015 | |
Discography[]
Digital singles[]
- "Service" (2015)
- "VIVIDIVA Evolution 1" (2015)
Other releases[]
- "Sunshine" (2015) (unreleased)
Trivia[]
- The process of forming VIVIDIVA was documented in a former staff members webtoon "The Lazy World Of Mr. Gwaeng".[14]
- According to the original plans, VIVIDIVA were supposed to interact with fans through daily performances at a small theater in Daehakro, establishing themselves as a "communication idol" group.[15]
Gallery[]
.webp "VIVIDIVA Service promotional photo (1).webp (526 KB)")
References[]
- ↑ cocoly121 on Naver Blog (January 23rd, 2015)
- ↑ cocoly121 on Naver Blog (March 16, 2014)
- ↑ YouTube: 비비디바 VIVIDIVA 1st hello Teaser
- ↑ (KR) YNA: 국내 최초 공연형 아이돌 '비비디바' 티저 영상 공개, 데뷔 초읽기
- ↑ VIVIDIVA on Naver Blog (February 16, 2015)
- ↑ cocoly121 on Naver Blog (May 4, 2015)
- ↑ (KR) EToday: 신인걸그룹 '비비디바(VIVIDIVA)', 데뷔 쇼케이스 성공적으로 마쳐
- ↑ vividiva5 on Instagram (December 27, 2015)
- ↑ vividiva5 on Tumblr (March 24, 2016)
- ↑ cocoly121 on Naver Blog (July 28, 2016)
- ↑ YouTube: NEWFACE FILM 전사라 SARA JEON
- ↑ (KR) TenAsia HanKyung: 박유나, 소속사 자금난으로 전속계약 해지…15명 소속 배우도 '해지 통보'
- ↑ (KR) Chosun: 전사라, ‘피라미드 게임’ 최 선생으로 눈도장..시선 멈추게 한 존재감
- ↑ (KR) The Lazy World Of Mr. Gwaeng: 디엔 엔터테인먼트 이야기9 극장형 걸그룹 멤버들 소개
- ↑ cocoly121 on Naver Blog (January 15, 2015)
Official links[]
- AfreecaTV (deleted)
- Daum Cafe
- Naver Blog
- Naver Cafe (deleted)
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