| RaNia | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, Pop |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Labels | DR Music Yedang Entertainment Irving Entertainment (Japan) |
| Website | Official DR Music website Official Irving Entertainment website |
| Members | |
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Riko
Joy Di T-ae Jooyi Xia Saem |
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| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 라니아 |
| Revised Romanization | Rania |
| McCune–Reischauer | Rania |
Rania (Hangul: 라니아, stylized as RaNia or RANIA) is a seven-member South Korean girl group, who debuted in South Korea and was produced by Teddy Riley and DR Music.[1] Despite being a Korean group, one of the members is non-Korean; Joy is Thai [2], and also Riko was raised in Japan. They released their debut track "Dr. Feel Good" in 2011.[3] All members speak fluent English, Korean, Thai, and Japanese. Before debuting, RaNia received three years worth of vocal training.
As of May 2011, Teddy Riley has officially ended his professional relationship with RaNia after taking to his twitter to reveal that he had a fall out with RaNia's Korean record label, DR Music.[4] Darkchild has expressed interest in working with RaNia in the future.
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They debuted on April 16 on the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) music program, Music Bank, with the song "Dr. Feel Good". However, their music video and live performances for "Dr. Feel Good" caused controversy in Korea as some viewers felt that their image and concept were too provocative, especially for members Xia and T-ae for are just 16 and 17. For several major music programs in South Korea, the age limit is 15 (14 for other age standards).[5] RaNia were forced to change their provocative choreograpghy and made minor changes to the outfits.[6][7]
After the conclusion of their debut single "Dr. Feel Good", the group returned in June with there second single "Masquerade" on Music Bank.[8] "Masquerade" differentiated from "Dr. Feel Good" as it didn't cause controversy with the viewers with their choreography.[9]
Just after promotions for Masquerade finished, Teddy Riley had been sending out mysterious tweets concerning his future with RaNia. Not long after, Teddy confirmed he had left RaNia after falling out with the Korean record label, DR Music, the main record label of RaNia.
Because of Riley's leave, RaNia's overseas debut in the U.S. was put into question. However, DR Music states RaNia's activities in the U.S. are still active. It was later announced that RaNia would work with renown producers Brave Brothers for their next single.
In November, RaNia came back with their second mini-album, Time to Rock Da Show released their 3rd single, Pop Pop Pop, which is included in the mini-album.
| Name | Birth Name | Birthday | Height | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riko | Kim Joo Yeon | March 10, 1989 | 166 cm | Lead Vocalist |
| Saem | Hwang Se Mi | April 10, 1989 | 170 cm | Leader, Sub Vocalist |
| Joy | Jutamas Wichai | July 27, 1990 | 165 cm | Sub Vocalist |
| Jooyi | Yoo Joo Yi | August 20, 1990 | 167 cm | Main Vocalist , Lead Rapper |
| Di | Kim Da Rae | October 18, 1991 | 171 cm | Vocalist, Main Rapper |
| T-ae | Lee Seul Mi | September 24, 1993 | 171 cm | Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer, Rapper |
| Xia | Jang Jin Young | November 15, 1993 | 171 cm | 2nd Main Vocalist |
In an interview with Donga News, member Jooyi, stated that she had turned down the offer of joining the now popular group 2NE1 as a 5th member.[10]
T-ae, Xia and Joy have also participated in the variety show "Oh! My School" on KBS. On 17 September 2011, Rania performed Dr.Feel Good,Masquerade and a cover for Stand Up for Love by Destiny's Child in "Suara Kami!" held in Malaysia in conjunction of Malaysia's Day celebration.[11]
| Album # | Album information | Tracklisting |
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| 1st | "Teddy Riley, The First Expansion in Asia" |
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| 2nd | "Time To Rock Da Show"
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| Year | Single | Peak Chart Position | Album |
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| 2011 | "Dr. Feel Good" | 99 | Teddy Riley, The First Expansion In Asia |
| "Masquerade" | 192 | ||
| "Pop Pop Pop" | 66 | Time to Rock Da Show |