Oh My Girl (Korean: 오마이걸, also stylized in all caps, and as OH!MYGIRL & OMG) is an eight-member South Korean girl group formed by WM Entertainment. They debuted on April 20, 2015, with a self-titled mini-album.[1]
History
2015: Debut with Cupid, Closer, LA Airport incident
Oh My Girl was publicized as the new sister group of B1A4. In March 29, 2015, teaser images of the eight members were released as well as their concept images.[2] On April 20, the group released their first single, "Cupid", and held their debut showcase the same day.[3] They first performed the single on SBS The Show.[4]
On June 21, the group announced that they were currently preparing a new album.[5] On October 1, 2015, teaser images for their comeback track, "Closer", was released.[6] The group was praised for their excellent visual effects and concepts for their newest promotions.[7] The music video for "Closer" was released on October 7.[8]
On December 11, OMG flew to LA for a photoshoot for their next album jacket and to perform at a special event, but could not get cleared by customs to enter the US. The group claimed that customs mistook the girls for underage prostitutes due to props and outfits for their special performance at the Gala Event on the Saturday of that week, and that they were detained for 15 hours.[9] However, an official with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection later stated that the performers were lying about the reason for being denied entry. Upon seeing the contents of the performers' luggage, customs officials determined the group was entering the U.S. to perform, not to go sightseeing as the group had claimed. As the group did not have the required P1 performance visa, they were denied entry. The customs official denied that the group was "detained" for 15 hours, noting that they were put on the first available flight back to Korea on the airline they traveled with.[10]
Members
Oh My Girl at a fansign on November 14, 2015
- Hyojung (Choi Hyo-jung; Korean: 효정 (최효정)) - (1994-07-28) July 28, 1994[11]
* Hyojung trained for 6 months prior to debut
- JinE (Shin Hye-jin; Korean: 진이 (신혜진)) - (1995-01-22) January 22, 1995[11]
* JinE trained the longest. She joined WM when alittle after B1A4 debuted (2011)
- Mimi (Kim Mi-hyun; Korean: 미미 (김미현)) - (1995-05-01) May 1, 1995[11]
* MiMi is the rapper of the group
- YooA (Yoo Yeonjoo; Korean: 유아 (유연주)) - (1995-09-17) September 17, 1995[11]
* YooA was in a CF along with B1A4's Baro
- Seunghee (Hyun Seung-hee; Korean: 승희 (현승희)) - (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996[11]
* Seunghee had a small role in Lim Chang Jung's "open the door" with Laboum's YulHee
- Jiho (Kim Ji-ho; Korean: 지호 (김지호)) - (1997-04-04) April 4, 1997[11]
* Jiho graduated with Sujeong( Lovelyz ), DK( Seventeen ), Eunha&Yuju( gfriend ) on february 04.2016
* Jiho was the lead role in B1A4's "sweet girl" mv
- Binnie (Bae Yu-bin; Korean: 비니 (배유빈)) - (1997-09-09) September 9, 1997[11]
* Binnie was in a group called "prettyn berry" when she was younger(2009-2011)
- AriN (Choi Ye-won; Korean: 아린 (최예원)) - (1999-06-18) June 18, 1999[11]
* AriN is the maknae of the group
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Videography
Music videos
| Year |
Title |
Length |
Director |
Notes |
| 2015 |
"Cupid" |
03:34 |
Hong Won-ki (Zanybros) |
Debut MV |
| "Closer" |
03:51 |
Yoo Seung-gyun (Sunny Visual) |
|
|
Filmography
Variety shows
Awards and nominations
| Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
| 2016 |
Bonsang Award |
"Cupid" |
Nominated |
| New Artist Award |
Oh My Girl |
Nominated |
| Popularity Award |
Nominated |
| Hallyu Special Award |
Nominated |
References
- ↑ Lee Soo Ah (2015-04-07). "B1A4′s Little Sister Group, Oh My Girl to Debut April 20". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
CJ E&M enewsWorld (www.enewsworld.com) (2015-04-07). "B1A4′s Little Sister Group, Oh My Girl to Debut April 20". Visit Korea. Official Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 2015-05-05. - ↑ "B1A4's sister group reveals official group name and teasers". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl shows anticipation for meeting their fans during debut showcase". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl makes their official debut on SBS MTV's "The Show" with "Cupid"". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl already preparing for a comeback?". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl gets ready for comeback with "Closer" image teaser". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Rookie girl group Oh My Girl praised with having the best visual concept ever". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "Oh My Girl lives up to expectation in dreamy and top-notch visual MV, "Closer"". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ↑ "K-Pop Group Oh My Girl Denied Entry Into U.S., Claims to Be Mistaken for Sex Workers". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-1-9.
- ↑ Kim, Victoria (12 December, 2015). "K-pop group was turned away at LAX for lying about reason for visiting U.S., official says". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "OMG 오마이걸 홈페이지". Retrieved 2015-05-10.
- ↑ Gaon Weekly Album Chart
- ↑ "Gaon Album Chart, July 2015 (see #85)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ "Gaon Album Chart, November 2015 (see #32)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ↑ Total sales for "Cupid":
- ↑ See King of Mask Singer episode 31 details.
- ↑ OH MY GIRL'S SEUNGHEE ON MBC'S MASKED SINGER!
- ↑ '2015 컬투쇼 어워즈' 오마이걸, '신인가수상' 수상...역시 '대세 걸그룹'
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