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Fly high, WINGS! Hello, we are WINGS |
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—WINGS |
WINGS (윙스) was a female duo under Sony Music Entertainment Korea and Dal&Byul Music. They debuted on March 12, 2014 with the single "Hair Short".
The duo silently disbanded in 2017.
History[]
Pre-debut[]
During their trainee days, Nayoung and Yeseul recorded the guide vocals for Little Mix's Korean version of "Wings". After watching their performance, the label decided to debut them as a duo named WINGS.[1]
The duo was officially announced on February 28, 2014 via their Facebook page.[2]
2014: Debut with "Hair Short"[]
On March 12, 2014, WINGS made their debut with the digital single "Hair Short".
On July 3, 2015, they made their first comeback with the digital single album "Blossom".
2016: The IDOLM@STER.KR[]
In 2016, WINGS auditioned for The IDOLM@STER.KR's drama and girl group Real Girls Project. Neither members got selected for the group but still played minor roles in the drama.
2017: The Unit, Disbandment[]
In July 2017, WINGS left Sony Music Entertainment Korea after their contract expired.[3]
In October 2017, WINGS auditioned for The Unit. Nayoung didn't pass the audition while Yeseul got eliminated on Episode 10, ranked #41.[4]
The group presumably disbanded the same year due to inactivity.
Aftermath[]
- In February 2019, Nayoung launched her own handmade pet snack shop Bamsi and has been working there since.[5]
- On September 17, 2019, Yeseul made her solo debut with the digital single “Pongdang Pongdang”, under 8D Creative.
Members[]
Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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Yeseul (예슬) | Vocalist | 2014-2017 |
Nayoung (나영) | Vocalist, Maknae | 2014-2017 |
Discography[]
Single albums[]
- "Blossom" (2014)
Digital singles[]
- "Hair Short" (2014)