April (band)

April

(From left to right); HyunJoo, Naeun, Chaewon, Somin (former), Jinsol, Yena.
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active 2015 (2015)–present
Labels
Associated acts
Members
  • Chaewon
  • Hyunjoo
  • Naeun
  • Yena
  • Jinsol
Past members
  • Somin

April (Hangul: 에이프릴, stylized as APRIL) is a K-pop girl group formed by DSP Media in 2015. The group's name means "girl you can't help but love" because "A" represents the best and "Pril" means a lovable girl. They debuted on August 24, 2015, with the mini-album Dreaming and the title track "Dream Candy".[1][2][3] The group is composed of five members (formerly six): Chaewon, Hyunjoo, Naeun, Yena and Jinsol. Somin officially departed from the group on November 9, 2015 due to her wish of continuing with her studies.

Fanclub name

On February 12, 2016, DSP Media announced on April’s website that the group’s fan club will be called Fineapple. The agency explained that “Fineapple” is a combination of “Fine” (which they say means “good”) plus “Apple,” which they state is a shortened form of “April.”[4]

History

Pre-debut: Puretty and Kara Project

From 2012 to 2014, former member Somin was a member of the now-defunct girl group effort, Puretty. The group debuted in Japan with the song "Cheki☆Love" and disbanded in 2014 with plans to reform into other groups.[5]

In mid-2014, Somin and Chaewon became finalists in Kara Project, in which seven trainees competed to become the new members of label mates girl group, KARA. They finished in second and fourth place respectively.[6]

2015-present: Debut with Dreaming, Somin's departure, Boing Boing & Snowman

On February 9, DSP media announced that they will debut a girl group that will be the next generation of Fin.K.L and Kara.[7]

In July 2015, DSP Media announced the members of April through a series of teasers along with the group’s logo and mascot, which was chosen through an open logo contest.[8][9][10] In early August 2015, DSP Media confirmed that April would debut on August 24 with the mini-album Dreaming.[2]

On August 24, April released the music video for their debut album’s title song, "Dream Candy". The same day, the group debuted through Naver's V app through their showcase "April Debut Showcase–Live," during which they released the mini-album Dreaming.[3][11]

On September 11, April released a special choreography music video of their debut album’s title song, "Dream Candy", filmed in downtown Seoul.[12]

On November 9, DSP Media has announced that after long discussions, Somin has made the decision to leave the group. On the same day DSP announced that the group will make a comeback in November as a 5-member group.[13]

On November 14, DSP Media posted on April's official instagram account a picture, in the form of a math test, announcing the group's upcoming 1st Single Album.[14] On November 16, a teaser for the logo of their single Boing Boing was posted on YouTube.[15] On November 17, a group teaser was posted on the group's official instagram account.[16] On November 18, the agency revealed several group pictures, as well as individual photos of the band members, revealing a scout concept.[17] On November 19, DSP Media posted a series of pictures for a second concept.[18] On November 20, the agency posted pictures from the MV filming and revealed that the song promoted by the group would be called "Muah!".[19][20] On 23 November, a video teaser for "Muah!" was posted.[21][22] On November 24, a preview of the two title component "Boing Boing" was revealed.[23] On 25 November, the MV of "Muah!" is posted on the official YouTube channel of the group,[24][25] as well as behind the scenes footage and an interview.[24][26]

On December 10, DSP Media announced that April will released a Winter Special Album titled "Snowman" on December 21, and posted puzzles teaser images the group's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Fan cafe.[27][28] On December 31, DSP Media posted a special choreography music video for "Snowman" on the group's official YouTube channel.[29] On January 18, 2016, DSP Media posted a special Noraebang Version music video for "Snowman" on the group's official YouTube channel.[30]

On February 12, 2016, DSP Media announced on April's official website that the group's fan club will be called Fineapple.[4]

Members

Former Members

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Tracklisting Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Dreaming
  1. "꿈사탕 (Dream Candy)"
  2. "Hurry Hurry"
  3. "Knock Knock"
  4. "느낌 (Feeling)"
  5. "Luv Me x3"
  6. "스릴러 (Thriller)"
3

Single Albums

Title Album details Tracklisting Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Boing Boing
  1. "유리성 (Glass Castle)"
  2. "Muah!"
  3. "Muah! (Instrumental)"
 13
  • KOR: 3,803+

Special Albums

Title Album details Tracklisting Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Snowman (Winter Special Album)
  1. "Snowman"
  2. "Snowman (Instrumental)"
 14
  • KOR: 3,483+

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR[32]
"Dream Candy" 2015 52 Dreaming
"Muah!" —
  • KOR: —
 Boing Boing
Snowman —
  • KOR: —
 Snowman

Filmography

Drama

Year Title TV Network Member(s) Note
2014 KARA Secret Love Dramacube Somin Cameo
2015 April Episode DSP Media All except Naeun Lead role; Prior to debut

Variety Show

Year Title TV Network Member(s) Note
2014 Kara Project MBC Music Somin, Chaewon Contestants
2015–Present APRIL's ON AIR PRIL DSP Media All Debuted prior to debut
Baek Jong Won's 3 Top Chefs SBS Regular guests
2015 Weekly Idol MBC Every 1 Guests, Episode 215[34]
Here Goes April Naver V Channel
Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 KBS2 Yena Appeared on Episode 309
The National Best Family BnM Yena, Jinsol
2016 Vitamin KBS2 All
The National Best Family BnM Naeun, Jinsol
National Idol Singing Contest KBS Naeun Lunar New Year Special

Videography

Music Videos

Year Title Director Note
2015 "Dream Candy" Digipedi Debut Music Video
Special Choreography Music Video[35]
"Muah!" Zanybros Directed by Hong Won-ki[36]
"Snowman" Winter Single, directed by Lim Seok-jin
Special Choreography Music Video[29]
2016 Noraebang Version[30]

Music Video Appearances

Year Title Artist Member(s)
2014 "White" DSP Friends Somin, Chaewon
"Born Hater" Epik High Somin[37]
"Stop Stop It" Got7 Naeun

References

  1. ↑ "April Official Twitter (August 17, 2015; 8:01 am)". Twitter (APRIL_DSP). Twitter. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 Lee, Jeong-ah. "'DSP 신인' 에이프릴, 데뷔일 전격 공개". Nate News. SK Communications. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  3. 1 2 Won, Ho-jung. "April debuts with hopeful song ‘Dream Candy’". Kpop Herald. Korea Herald. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  4. 1 2 http://www.soompi.com/2016/02/11/april-announces-official-fan-club-name/
  5. ↑ "퓨리티 소식 이건 뭐임?". 17 January 2014. DC Inside. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  6. ↑ Jun, Su-mi. "카라 소속사 "새 멤버 영입 결정, 영입 인원수 미정"". eNews24. CJ E&M. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  7. ↑ Woo, Kim Hyung (9 February 2015). "DSP to Unveil New Girl Group April in 2015". Mwave E-News World. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewmFIRbBfgc
  9. ↑ "'카라 여동생 그룹' 에이프릴, 하반기 데뷔.."러블리 매력"". StarNews. STARNEWS. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  10. ↑ "DSPmedia의 신인 걸그룹 '에이프릴(April)' LOGO DESIGN CONTEST". DSP Media Notice. DSP Media. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  11. ↑ Shin, Ji-hye. "[V Report] Rookie girl group April makes debut". Kpop Herald (Korea Herald). Herald Corporation. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  12. ↑ "APRIL(에이프릴) _ Dream Candy(꿈사탕) Special Choreography". YouTube. 1theK. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  13. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2015/11/08/april-member-somin-leaves-group/
  14. ↑ https://instagram.com/p/-B3yW0nPu9/
  15. ↑ "[Teaser] APRIL(에이프릴) 1st Single Album Boing Boing Logo Motion". YouTube. DSPApril.
  16. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/april-unveil-a-teaser-image-for-their-first-single-album
  17. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/april-are-girl-scouts-in-additional-boing-boing-teaser-images
  18. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/april-teases-even-more-for-boing-boing-with-another-cute-concept
  19. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/april-gives-us-a-sneak-peek-at-their-upcoming-release-with-mv-spoilers
  20. ↑ https://instagram.com/p/-SLgGKnPs1/
  21. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2015/11/22/april-shows-off-kissable-lips-in-muah-music-video-teaser/
  22. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/5-membered-april-offers-you-a-kiss-through-muah-teaser
  23. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/april-give-a-preview-of-their-single-boing-boing
  24. 1 2 http://www.soompi.com/2015/11/24/april-releases-1st-single-album-boing-boing-and-mv-for-muah/
  25. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/april-dream-about-kissing-in-adorable-muah-mv
  26. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/11/april-members-are-even-cuter-in-the-mv-making-jacket-making-and-interview-videos
  27. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/12/april-to-release-a-winter-special-album
  28. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2015/12/10/april-releases-cute-puzzle-teasers-for-winter-special-album/
  29. 1 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbASSdehySo
  30. 1 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dff96ouGOaM
  31. ↑ Cumulative Sales for Dreaming:
  32. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  33. ↑ Cumulative Sales for "Dream Candy":
  34. ↑ Kim, Kyung-min. "[단독] 에이프릴, '주간 아이돌' 출격 "대형신인 입증"". XSportsNews. XSPORTSMEDIA. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  35. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVvRo5XYFXM
  36. ↑ (Latest from ZANYBROS) April - 'Muah!' MV
  37. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uV1Ql-niXc&feature=youtu.b

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