VIVIZ (Korean: 비비지, Japanese: ビビジ) is a three-member girl group under BPM Entertainment. They made their debut on February 9, 2022 with the mini album Beam of Prism.
"VIVIZ" is short for "VIVId dayZ" and signifies that the group will become artists who confidently express their colors in the world.
History[]
2021: Pre-debut[]
On October 6, 2021, it was announced that former GFRIEND members Eunha, SinB and Umji had signed under BPM Entertainment to re-debut as a three-member group.[2] Two days later, 2021, their group name was announced through their visual film.[3] On October 12, it was announced the group would be joining the K-pop platform UNIVERSE on the 15th.[4] Two days later, VIVIZ held their first scheduled activity for the 2022 S/S ULKIN LSD Collection at Seoul Fashion Week.[5][6]
2022: Debut with Beam of Prism, Queendom 2, "Bop Bop! (Yves V Remix)", Summer Vibe[]
On January 14, BPM Entertainment announced that the group is set to debut in February.[7] On January 24, a coming soon teaser was posted on the company's Twitter account confirming their debut with their first mini album Beam of Prism.[8] The album was released on February 9 with "Bop Bop!" serving as the title track.
On February 21, Mnet revealed that the group would be participating in their reality show, Queendom 2, which began airing on March 31.[9]
On April 20, BPM announced that VIVIZ was preparing their full-fledged entry into the U.S market after recently signing with an American label and working with contracts for agents, promoters, and publishers. As part of their pre-debut plans, BPM revealed that the group would be collaborating with Belgian DJ Yves V for a remix version of "Bop Bop!".[10] The remix was released on April 28.
On June 23, a coming soon teaser was posted on the group's social media accounts which revealed that the group will be releasing their second mini album, Summer Vibe, on July 6.[11]
On July 8, The Unit Label announced that they would no longer be managing VIVIZ's U.S activities due to various problems and management issues.[12]
2023: Various, Versus[]
On January 5, Xports News reported that VIVIZ would be having a comeback at the end of January.[13] Later that day, BPM confirmed the reports and added that the group are in the final preparations.[14] On January 9, the group announced their third mini album, Various, set to release on January 31.[15]
On October 11, the group released a schedule poster for their fourth mini album Versus, set for release on November 2.[16]
2024: Contract renewal, upcoming comeback[]
On August 23, BPM Entertainment announced that the group members have renewed their contracts with the agency.[17] They also announced they are currently preparing for a comeback in the second half of the year with a new album.[18]
Members[]
The members of the group have no official positions nor an assigned group leader.
| Name | Color | Years active | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | Japanese | ||
| Eunha | 은하 | ウナ | Purple | 2021–present |
| SinB | 신비 | シンビ | Blue | 2021–present |
| Umji | 엄지 | オムジ | Red | 2021–present |
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
Remix singles[]
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Participation releases[]
OSTs[]
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Concerts[]
World tours[]
Concert participation[]
- MIK Festival London 2022 (2022)[19]
- POPstival 2022 (2022)[20]
- KCON 2022 Japan (2022)[21]
- We Bridge Music Festival & Expo (2023)[22]
- KCON 2023 Japan (2023)[23]
- PEPSI SUMMER FESTA 2023 (2023)[24]
- Kamp Fest CDMX 2023 (2023)[25]
- KCON 2024 Hong Kong (2024)[26]
Fanmeetings[]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Queendom 2 (Mnet, 2022) - contestant[27]
Variety shows[]
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 9)
Awards and nominations[]
| Award Ceremony | Year | Date | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Global Heart Dream Awards | 2022 | August 25, 2022 | K-Global Hot Star Award | VIVIZ | Won | Naver[28] |
| Brand of the Year Awards | August 28, 2022 | Female Rookie Idol of the Year | Won | Naver[29] | ||
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | February 17, 2024 | Emerging Artist | Won | BizEnter[30] | |
| Popular Performance Group | Won |
Trivia[]
- They are former members of GFRIEND.
- The group's name is taken from the last syllable of each member's name, Eunbi (은비), SinB (신비), and Umji (엄지).
Gallery[]
- Main article: VIVIZ/Gallery
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: VIVIZ Announces Official Fan Club Name
- ↑ Soompi: SinB, Eunha, And Umji Sign With New Agency As 3-Member Group
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Eunha, SinB, And Umji Confirm Group Name VIVIZ With Visual Film + Launch Social Media Accounts
- ↑ UNIVERSE_OFFICIAL on Twitter (October 12, 2021 tweet)
- ↑ ULKIN OFFICIAL on Twitter (October 14, 2021 tweet)
- ↑ VIVIZ on Twitter (October 14, 2021 tweet)
- ↑ Soompi: New Girl Group VIVIZ With Former GFRIEND Members SinB, Eunha, And Umji To Debut In February
- ↑ @bpmentofficial Twitter post (January 24, 2022)
- ↑ @MnetKR on Twitter: (February 21, 2022)
- ↑ Allkpop: VIVIZ to collaborate with DJ Yves V for a remix version of 'BOP BOP!'
- ↑ @VIVIZ_official on Twitter (June 23, 2022)
- ↑ THE UNIT LABEL on Twitter (July 8, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: [단독] 비비지, 1월 말 컴백…6개월 만에 돌아온 '퀸'
- ↑ Soompi: VIVIZ Confirmed To Make January Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: VIVIZ Announces January Comeback Date + Drops 1st Teaser For “VarioUS”
- ↑ Soompi: VIVIZ Announces November Comeback With Schedule For “VERSUS”
- ↑ Soompi: VIVIZ Renews Contracts With Big Planet Made Entertainment
- ↑ [https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/112/0003715955 (KR) Herald Pop: 비비지, 빅플래닛과 재계약 체결 "최선 다해 서포트 할 것"[공식]]
- ↑ @mikfestival on Twitter (May 6, 2022)
- ↑ @neuwave_events on Twitter (August 20, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) YTN: 'KCON 2022 JAPAN' 2차 라인업…에이티즈·투바투 합류
- ↑ Billboard: ENHYPEN to Headline Inaugural We Bridge Music Festival & Expo in Las Vegas: Exclusive
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2023 Japan Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: 썸머 페스타 2023 (May 25, 2023)
- ↑ @kampfestcdmx on Twitter (April 14, 2023)
- ↑ @KCON_official on Twitter (February 7, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: VIVIZ, LOONA, WJSN, Brave Girls, Kep1er, And Hyolyn Confirmed To Star In “Queendom 2”
- ↑ Kim, Ji-hye (August 26, 2022). "'2022 K 글로벌 하트 드림 어워즈' 싸이 2관왕..화려하게 빛난 별들 잔치" ['2022 K Global Heart Dream Awards' Psy wins 2 crowns..A feast of brilliantly shining stars] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ↑ Lee, Seung-gil (September 1, 2022). "유재석·임영웅·아이브등, '2022 올해의 브랜드 대상' 수상 [공식] " [Yoo Jae-seok·Lim Young-woong·Ive, etc., won the '2022 Brand of the Year Grand Prize' [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ↑ Lee, Seong-mi (February 19, 2024). "비비지, '한터뮤직어워즈 2023' 2관왕…완성도 높은 무대 '눈부신 존재감'" [Viviz won two awards at the 'Hanteo Music Awards 2023'... A high-quality stage 'Shining Presence'] (in Korean). BizEnter. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via BizEnter.
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