WiTCHX (위치스), also stylized as W!TCHX, is a five-member girl group under Inmedia and Artform Entertainment. They made their debut on November 6, 2024 with the digital single "Blala".
History[]
Pre-debut[]
Sometime in 2019, WiTCHES started appearing on Inmedia's official website.[1] However, the exact lineup of the group was unknown, although there were rumors stating that former BADKIZ member U-Si was one of the members.
Sometime in early 2022, former YOURS member Hanhee has started following the Instagram account of Inmedia, hinting that she has become a trainee at the company.
On March 11, 2022, WiTCHES made their first ever public appearance at Expo 2020 Dubai concert, which they performed two unreleased songs "Hyena" and "Fame", and also announced their group name as well as the members' stage names and official positions.[2]
On April 3, 2022, the Instagram posts featuring the original lineup were deleted and replaced by new posts featuring the new lineup, indicating Bella's departure and Mina's addition to the group.[3]
In April 2022, WiTCHES was chosen as one of the ambassadors of World Police Taekwondo Federation (WPTF) along with labelmate MEGAMAX.[4] They performed "Hyena" and "Fame" on the inauguration ceremony of WPTF, which marks Mina's first public appearance as a member of the group.[5]
On June 22, 2022, WiTCHES confirmed that they will debut in July 2022 in their cheering video for Indiestance 2022, and a new member was seen with the group.[6] On July 2, 2022, WiTCHES performed "Hyena" and "Fame" at Neutro World concert, which the new member was revealed to be Bella (not to be confused with Bella), and Aya was introduced as their new leader. They also announced their fandom name, Switch.[7]
In November 2022, WiTCHES made an appearance on Global Entertainment Expo 2022. It was also appeared that the group has a new fifth member called Lucia, however it was only assumed that Lucia is Bella's new stage name and her identity was never confirmed officially.[8]
On December 17, 2022, WiTCHES had shared that they will be making their debut in 2023.[9] Mina left the group the same month.
In January 2023, Rucia and Seohyun were officially revealed as members of WiTCHES.[10]
On April 19, 2023, Seohyun was officially introduced as a new member of WiTCHES under the stage name Mew.[11]
On May 13, 2023, WiTCHES revealed their new member, Minju.[12]
As of June 11, 2023, Aya and Minju were removed from the group's Instagram bio, indicating that they had left the group.[13]
On June 13, 2023, Rucia was officially introduced as a new member of WiTCHES under the stage name Lucia again.[14]
On July 13, 2023, WiTCHES revealed their new member, Niaa.[15]
On August 8, the group name was changed to WiTCHX.[16]
Sometime in September 2023, the group was added to Inter B.D Entertainment's website.[17]
2024: Debut with "Blala", "Beautiful Story (Highlight)"[]
On January 9, 2024, it was revealed that WiTCHX would be making their debut in March with a full album.[18] On March 8, Mari shared that their debut had been delayed for a month.[citation needed]
On October 17, it was announced that the group would held their pre-debut showcase "Halloween Night Party" on October 31.[19]
On November 6, the group officially made their debut with the digital single "Blala" under the name W!TCHX.
On December 31, the second digital single "Beautiful Story (Highlight)" was released.
2025: "Run Baby Run"[]
On May 26, 2025, it was reported that they will make their comeback at the end of June with "Run Baby Run".
Members[]
Name | Position(s) | Years active |
---|---|---|
Lucia (루시아; formerly Bella and Rucia) | Leader, Vocalist | 2022-present |
Mago (마고) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper | 2022–present |
Mari (마리) | Main Vocalist, Main Rapper | 2022–present |
Niaa (니아) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2023-present |
Mew (뮤) | Maknae | 2023-present |
Guest member | ||
Rika (리카)[20] | Vocalist | 2023 |
Pre-debut | ||
Bella (벨라) | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 2022 |
Mina (미나) | Vocalist | 2022 |
Aya (아야) | Leader | 2022–2023 |
Minju (민주) | Vocalist, Rapper | 2023 |
Discography[]
Digital singles[]
- "Blala" (2024)
- "Beautiful Story (Highlight)" (2024)
- "Run Baby Run" (2025)
Trivia[]
- Mago is a former member of the trainee group YOURS, along with pre-debut members Aya and Mina.
- Lucia and Niaa, along with guest member Rika, are former members of the pre-debut girl group INTER GIRLS under the stage names Aire and Model respectively.
- Pre-debut member Bella was a DreamT Entertainment trainee under the name Gina.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Miscellaneous[]
References[]
- ↑ Inmedia official website: Musician (archived link) (September 13, 2019)
- ↑ YouTube: Expo 2020 Dubai | Hi-L and Megamax LIVE
- ↑ @witchesxofficial on Instagram (April 3, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) Sisa Magazine: 신인 아이돌 메가맥스-위치스, '세계경찰태권도연맹' 홍보대사 발탁
- ↑ YouTube: WPTF Inauguration ceremony / 세계경찰태권도연맹 방승호 총재 취임식
- ↑ @drmbridge Instagram post (June 22, 2022)
- ↑ YouTube: 뉴트로월드(주)와 함께 하는 극복과 희망 and 더 큰 사랑 콘서트 (2022.7.2 7:00PM)
- ↑ Naver Blog: [일산 킨텍스] 2022 GEE 글로벌 엔터테인먼트 엑스포 2022
- ↑ @nugupromoter on Twitter (December 17, 2022
- ↑ Twitter: INMEDIA’s website updated with ‘+ RUCIA + SEOHYUN’ (January 16, 2023)
- ↑ @witchxofficial on Twitter (April 19, 2023)
- ↑ @witchxofficial on Twitter (May 13, 2023)
- ↑ @nugupromoter on Twitter (June 11, 2023)
- ↑ @witchxofficial on Twitter (June 13, 2023)
- ↑ @witchxofficial on Twitter (July 13, 2023)
- ↑ @witchxofficial on Twitter (August 8, 2023)
- ↑ WiTCHX webpage
- ↑ @WiTCHXupdates on Twitter (January 9, 2024)
- ↑ @WiTCHX_twt on X (October 17, 2024)
- ↑ YouTube: (230627) 위치스 (WiTCHES) - HYENA @ 2023 GBC 비젼 선포식