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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Formation=== |
===Formation=== |
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The group was formed through the "QWER Project", a [[YouTube]] series aiming to create a girl group composed of female online personalities.<ref name=":0" /> The project was launched by Tamago Production, a company started by the YouTuber and web content creator Kim- |
The group was formed through the "QWER Project", a [[YouTube]] series aiming to create a girl group composed of female online personalities.<ref name=":0" /> The project was launched by Tamago Production, a company started by the YouTuber and web content creator Kim Gye-ran, in collaboration with 3Y Corporation. "QWER Project" followed the four members’ incorporation into the group, their training, and daily lives.<ref name=":2" /> |
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Prior to their debut, each of the members already had established online careers. Chodan and Magenta were active streamers on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]], Hina was a popular content creator and [[Cosplay|cosplayer]] on [[TikTok]], and Siyeon is a former member of the Japanese idol group [[NMB48]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Chae-yeon |date=October 18, 2023 |title='제작사 변신' 김계란 "QWER의 강점? 최강 비주얼 걸밴드..그 안에 독기를 봤다" [종합] |trans-title='Production company transformed' Kim Gye-ran "QWER's strength? The strongest visual girl band...I saw the strength in them" [Synthesis] |url=https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/10/18/4MVAHAVYAEGAJYAIQWCFT4HO3U/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319211034/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/10/18/4MVAHAVYAEGAJYAIQWCFT4HO3U/ |archive-date=March 19, 2024 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=OSEN |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |language=ko |via=Chosen Biz}}</ref> |
Prior to their debut, each of the members already had established online careers. Chodan and Magenta were active streamers on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]], Hina was a popular content creator and [[Cosplay|cosplayer]] on [[TikTok]], and Siyeon is a former member of the Japanese idol group [[NMB48]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Chae-yeon |date=October 18, 2023 |title='제작사 변신' 김계란 "QWER의 강점? 최강 비주얼 걸밴드..그 안에 독기를 봤다" [종합] |trans-title='Production company transformed' Kim Gye-ran "QWER's strength? The strongest visual girl band...I saw the strength in them" [Synthesis] |url=https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/10/18/4MVAHAVYAEGAJYAIQWCFT4HO3U/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319211034/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/10/18/4MVAHAVYAEGAJYAIQWCFT4HO3U/ |archive-date=March 19, 2024 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=OSEN |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |language=ko |via=Chosen Biz}}</ref> |
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On March 18, 2024, the group announced their upcoming comeback. On the day of the announcement, QWER visited a military base and performed their unreleased single "T.B.H (고민중독)" from their upcoming EP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Ji-hye |date=March 20, 2024 |title="내 마니또가 될래?" QWER, 서브컬처 유행타고 흥행 2연타 노린다 |trans-title="Will You Be My Manito?" QWER rides subculture wave to aim for a win |url=https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202403190040 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319215439/https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202403190040 |archive-date=March 19, 2024 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=[[Ilgan Sports]] |language=ko}}</ref> Their first [[Extended play|EP]] ''Manito'' was released on April 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Dong-jae |date=March 19, 2024 |title='글로벌 최애 밴드' QWER, 4월 1일 컴백 확정..미니 1집 'MANITO' 발매 |trans-title='Global Favorite Band' QWER Confirms Comeback on April 1... Releasing 1st Mini Album 'MANITO' |url=https://m.breaknews.com/1021769 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=Break News |language=ko}}</ref> Tracks from the EP were first performed in a showcase held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on the day of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Ji-sook |date=April 1, 2024 |title=김계란 걸그룹 QWER(큐더블유이알) - '고민중독' 쇼케이스 무대 [MHN영상] |trans-title=Kim Gye-ran's girl group QWER - 'T.B.H' showcase stage [MHN Video] |url=https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=262596 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404112116/https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=262596 |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=MHN Sports |language=ko}}</ref> |
On March 18, 2024, the group announced their upcoming comeback. On the day of the announcement, QWER visited a military base and performed their unreleased single "T.B.H (고민중독)" from their upcoming EP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Ji-hye |date=March 20, 2024 |title="내 마니또가 될래?" QWER, 서브컬처 유행타고 흥행 2연타 노린다 |trans-title="Will You Be My Manito?" QWER rides subculture wave to aim for a win |url=https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202403190040 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319215439/https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202403190040 |archive-date=March 19, 2024 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=[[Ilgan Sports]] |language=ko}}</ref> Their first [[Extended play|EP]] ''Manito'' was released on April 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Dong-jae |date=March 19, 2024 |title='글로벌 최애 밴드' QWER, 4월 1일 컴백 확정..미니 1집 'MANITO' 발매 |trans-title='Global Favorite Band' QWER Confirms Comeback on April 1... Releasing 1st Mini Album 'MANITO' |url=https://m.breaknews.com/1021769 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=Break News |language=ko}}</ref> Tracks from the EP were first performed in a showcase held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on the day of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Ji-sook |date=April 1, 2024 |title=김계란 걸그룹 QWER(큐더블유이알) - '고민중독' 쇼케이스 무대 [MHN영상] |trans-title=Kim Gye-ran's girl group QWER - 'T.B.H' showcase stage [MHN Video] |url=https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=262596 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404112116/https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=262596 |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=MHN Sports |language=ko}}</ref> |
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On August 28, the group announced the release of their single "Fake Idol" on September 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=Soo-young |date=August 29, 2024 |title=여기서 형이 왜 나와⋯ QWER 그래피티 이 사람이 그렸다 |trans-title=Why is my brother here⋯ QWER graffiti was drawn by this person |url=https://www.asiatime.co.kr/article/20240829500080#_mobwcvr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830232142/https://www.asiatime.co.kr/article/20240829500080#_mobwcvr#_digitalcamp |archive-date=August 30, 2024 |access-date=August 31, 2024 |website=Asia Times |language=ko}}</ref> Their second EP ''Algorithm's Blossom'' was released on September 23.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1830894081154916473 |user=official_QWER |title=QWER The 2nd Mini Album ''Algorithm's Blossom'' Comeback Poster |author=QWER |date=September 3, 2024 |access-date=September 3, 2024}}</ref> The group took their first music show win with the second EP's lead single "My Name Is Malguem" on October 9 on ''[[Show Champion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Do-hyung |date=October 9, 2024 |title='데뷔 만 1년 앞둔' QWER 일냈다…음악 방송 첫 1위 차지 [공식] |trans-title='Just before their 1st debut anniversary' QWER has done something... achieved 1st place on music show [Official] |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003877833 |
On August 28, the group announced the release of their single "Fake Idol" on September 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=Soo-young |date=August 29, 2024 |title=여기서 형이 왜 나와⋯ QWER 그래피티 이 사람이 그렸다 |trans-title=Why is my brother here⋯ QWER graffiti was drawn by this person |url=https://www.asiatime.co.kr/article/20240829500080#_mobwcvr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830232142/https://www.asiatime.co.kr/article/20240829500080#_mobwcvr#_digitalcamp |archive-date=August 30, 2024 |access-date=August 31, 2024 |website=Asia Times |language=ko}}</ref> Their second EP ''Algorithm's Blossom'' was released on September 23.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1830894081154916473 |user=official_QWER |title=QWER The 2nd Mini Album ''Algorithm's Blossom'' Comeback Poster |author=QWER |date=September 3, 2024 |access-date=September 3, 2024}}</ref> The group took their first music show win with the second EP's lead single "My Name Is Malguem" on October 9 on ''[[Show Champion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Do-hyung |date=October 9, 2024 |title='데뷔 만 1년 앞둔' QWER 일냈다…음악 방송 첫 1위 차지 [공식] |trans-title='Just before their 1st debut anniversary' QWER has done something... achieved 1st place on music show [Official] |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003877833 |access-date=October 9, 2024 |website=Mydaily via Naver |language=ko}}</ref> |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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* Chodan (쵸단) – drums, vocals<ref name=":1" /> |
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* Chodan (Q; 쵸단; 홍지혜) – drums, vocals |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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* Label: 3Y Corporation, Kakao Entertainment |
* Label: 3Y Corporation, Kakao Entertainment |
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* Format: CD, digital download, streaming |
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming |
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# "Intro" |
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# "Fake Idol" ({{lang|ko|가짜 아이돌}}) |
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# "My Name Is Malguem" ({{lang|ko|내이름 맑음}}) |
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# "Run! Run! Run!" ({{lang|ko|달리기}}) |
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# "Goodbye My Sadness" ({{lang|ko|안녕, 나의 슬픔)}} |
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# "Rebound" ({{lang|ko|메아리}}) |
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# "Outro" |
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* KOR: 54,307<!-- 42,091 + 4,788 + 4,224 + 3,204 --><ref>Cumulative Sales of ''Algorithm's Blossom'': |
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* {{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=39&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 39 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=October 3, 2024}} |
* {{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=39&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 39 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=October 3, 2024}} |
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* {{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=39&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 40 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=October 10, 2024}} |
* {{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=39&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 40 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=October 10, 2024}} |
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* {{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 42 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=October 24, 2024}} |
* {{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 42 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=October 24, 2024}} |
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* {{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=44&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 44 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=November 7, 2024}}</ref> |
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# "Discord" |
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# "Secret Diary" ({{lang|ko|수수께끼 다이어리}}) |
# "Secret Diary" ({{lang|ko|수수께끼 다이어리}}) |
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# "Discord ( |
# "Discord" (instrumental) |
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# "Harmony of Stars (Jin Rico |
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* "Harmony of Stars": {{Cite web |date=October 15–21, 2023 |title=Download Chart – Week 42, 2023 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109183757/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=November 9, 2023 |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=[[Circle Chart]]}} |
* "Harmony of Stars": {{Cite web |date=October 15–21, 2023 |title=Download Chart – Week 42, 2023 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109183757/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=November 9, 2023 |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=[[Circle Chart]]}} |
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* ''Manito'': {{Cite web |date=March 31 – April 6, 2024 |title=Digital Chart – Week 14, 2024 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411110616/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=April 11, 2024 |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=Circle Chart}} |
* ''Manito'': {{Cite web |date=March 31 – April 6, 2024 |title=Digital Chart – Week 14, 2024 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411110616/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=April 11, 2024 |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=Circle Chart}} |
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* ''Algorithm's Blossom'': {{Cite web |date=September 22–28, 2024 |title=Digital Chart – Week 39, 2024 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=39&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |
* ''Algorithm's Blossom'': {{Cite web |date=September 22–28, 2024 |title=Digital Chart – Week 39, 2024 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=39&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=Circle Chart}}</ref> |
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! scope="row" | "Harmony of Stars" ({{lang|ko|별의 하모니}}) |
! scope="row" | "Harmony of Stars" ({{lang|ko|별의 하모니}}) |
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| style="text-align:left" | Best Band |
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| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Ga-young |date=November 16, 2024 |title=뉴진스, '최고 영예' 그랜드 아티스트상 "끝까지 뭉치자"[2024 KGMA](종합) |trans-title=New Jeans, 'Highest Honor' Grand Artist Award "Let's stick together until the end" [2024 KGMA] (Full) |url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01889286639086376&mediaCodeNo=258 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125230552/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01889286639086376&mediaCodeNo=258 |archive-date=November 25, 2024 |access-date=November 25, 2024 |website=EDaily |language=ko}}</ref> |
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! rowspan="2" scope="row" | [[K-World Dream Awards]] |
! rowspan="2" scope="row" | [[K-World Dream Awards]] |
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| rowspan="2" | [[2024 K-World Dream Awards|2024]] |
| rowspan="2" | [[2024 K-World Dream Awards|2024]] |
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| style="text-align:left" | K-World Dream Best Band Award |
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| rowspan="2" | <ref name="2024KWDA-A">{{cite news|last=Yang|first=So-yeong|title='2024 케이 월드 드림 어워즈' 김민기 황인혜 레드카펫 MC 발탁|trans-title='2024 K-World Dream Awards' Kim Minki Hwang Inhye Selected as the Red Carpet MC|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/11079265|access-date=August 23, 2024|work=[[Maeil Business Newspaper]]|date=July 29, 2024|language=ko}}</ref><ref name="2024KWDA-B">{{cite news|last=Ahn|first=Byung-kil|title='QWER, 데뷔 첫 시상식 2관왕 쾌거|trans-title='QWER, The feat of winning two awards at the first awards ceremony since debut|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408231354003|access-date=August 24, 2024|work=[[Kyunghyang Shinmun]]|date=August 23, 2024|language=ko}}</ref> |
| rowspan="2" | <ref name="2024KWDA-A">{{cite news|last=Yang|first=So-yeong|title='2024 케이 월드 드림 어워즈' 김민기 황인혜 레드카펫 MC 발탁|trans-title='2024 K-World Dream Awards' Kim Minki Hwang Inhye Selected as the Red Carpet MC|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/11079265|access-date=August 23, 2024|work=[[Maeil Business Newspaper]]|date=July 29, 2024|language=ko}}</ref><ref name="2024KWDA-B">{{cite news|last=Ahn|first=Byung-kil|title='QWER, 데뷔 첫 시상식 2관왕 쾌거|trans-title='QWER, The feat of winning two awards at the first awards ceremony since debut|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408231354003|access-date=August 24, 2024|work=[[Kyunghyang Shinmun]]|date=August 23, 2024|language=ko}}</ref> |
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QWER (Korean: 큐더블유이알) is a South Korean girl band under 3Y Corporation and Tamago Production. They debuted on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord.
Name
[edit]The group's English name is derived from the QWERTY keyboard, with Q, W, E, and R being the primary keys used in online games such as League of Legends.[1][2][3] The fandom's name 바위게 (Scuttle Crab) is also a reference to the multiplayer video game.[4]
Career
[edit]Formation
[edit]The group was formed through the "QWER Project", a YouTube series aiming to create a girl group composed of female online personalities.[1] The project was launched by Tamago Production, a company started by the YouTuber and web content creator Kim Gye-ran, in collaboration with 3Y Corporation. "QWER Project" followed the four members’ incorporation into the group, their training, and daily lives.[3]
Prior to their debut, each of the members already had established online careers. Chodan and Magenta were active streamers on Twitch, Hina was a popular content creator and cosplayer on TikTok, and Siyeon is a former member of the Japanese idol group NMB48.[1][3][5]
2023–present: Debut with Harmony from Discord, Manito and Algorithm's Blossom
[edit]QWER made their debut on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord.[2] Songs from the album were first performed during their debut showcase at Musinsa Garage in Seoul.[5] The lead track "Discord" placed 5th on Spotify's "Viral 50 – Japan".[6] It debuted at number 88 on YouTube Music's "Korea Weekly Top Songs" chart at the time of its release and remained on the chart for 21 weeks.[7]
On March 18, 2024, the group announced their upcoming comeback. On the day of the announcement, QWER visited a military base and performed their unreleased single "T.B.H (고민중독)" from their upcoming EP.[8] Their first EP Manito was released on April 1.[9] Tracks from the EP were first performed in a showcase held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on the day of its release.[10]
On August 28, the group announced the release of their single "Fake Idol" on September 2.[11] Their second EP Algorithm's Blossom was released on September 23.[12] The group took their first music show win with the second EP's lead single "My Name Is Malguem" on October 9 on Show Champion.[13]
Members
[edit]- Chodan (쵸단) – drums, vocals[2]
- Magenta (마젠타) – bass[2]
- Hina (히나) – guitar, keyboard[2]
- Siyeon (시연) – guitar, vocals[2]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [14] | |||
Manito |
Track listing
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14 |
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Algorithm's Blossom |
Track listing
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10 |
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Single albums
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [14] | |||
Harmony from Discord |
Track listing
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR [18] |
KOR Songs [19] |
WW Excl. US [20] | |||
"Discord" | 2023 | 24 | — | — | Harmony from Discord |
"T.B.H" (고민중독) | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 117 | Manito |
"Fake Idol" (가짜 아이돌) | 99 | — | — | Algorithm's Blossom | |
"My Name Is Malguem" (내이름 맑음) | 2 | 1 | 111 | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Other charted songs
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR Down. [21] | |||
"Harmony of Stars" (별의 하모니) | 2023 | 57 | Harmony from Discord |
"Soda" | 2024 | 81 | Manito |
"Free-Dumb" (자유선언) | 83 | ||
"G9JB" (지구정복) | 82 | ||
"Ferris Wheel" (대관람차) | 72 | ||
"Make Our Highlight" (불꽃놀이) | 75 | ||
"Manito" (마니또) | 84 | ||
"Intro" | 79 | Algorithm's Blossom | |
"Let's Love" (사랑하자) | 32 | ||
"Run! Run! Run!" (달리기) | 35 | ||
"Goodbye My Sadness" (안녕, 나의 슬픔) | 22 | ||
"Rebound" (메아리) | 23 | ||
"Outro" | 73 |
Filmography
[edit]Web shows
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | |
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English | Korean | ||||
2023 | QWER Project | 최애의 아이들 | Themselves | YouTube series introducing the members of QWER | [22] |
Accolades
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
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Korea Grand Music Awards | 2024 | Best Band | QWER | Won | [23] |
K-World Dream Awards | 2024 | K-World Dream Best Band Award | Won | [24][25] | |
K-World Dream Bonsang | Won | ||||
MAMA Awards | 2024 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [26] | |
Best Band Performance | "T.B.H" | Won | |||
Best New Female Artist | QWER | Nominated | |||
Fans' Choice Female Top 10 | Nominated | ||||
Song of the Year | "T.B.H" | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kim, Ju-yeon (October 10, 2023). "New girl group QWER to debut with single 'Harmony from Discord". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Park, Dong-sun (October 18, 2023). "'김계란 걸밴드' QWER, '1집→1만집, 지구정복 걸밴드 첫 발!'[종합]" ['Kim Gye-ran's girl band' QWER, '1 to 10,000 albums, the first step of the Earth-conquering girl band!]. The Electronic Times (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Heo, Ji-young (November 18, 2023). "유튜브서 데뷔해 초동 2.3만장…김계란의 걸그룹 'QWER' 아시나요 [허지영의 케해석]" [Do you know Kim Gye-ran's girl group 'QWER', which debuted on YouTube and sold 23 thousand copies?]. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ha-young (October 16, 2023). "'데뷔 D-2' QWER, 팬과 소통한다…위버스 입점" ['Debut D-2' QWER connects with fans... with Weverse]. Nate News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim, Chae-yeon (October 18, 2023). "'제작사 변신' 김계란 "QWER의 강점? 최강 비주얼 걸밴드..그 안에 독기를 봤다" [종합]" ['Production company transformed' Kim Gye-ran "QWER's strength? The strongest visual girl band...I saw the strength in them" [Synthesis]]. OSEN (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Chosen Biz.
- ^ Park, Dong-jae (February 26, 2024). "[브레이크뉴스] QWER, 日 페스티벌'Kstyle PARTY' 오프닝 무대 장식..'글로벌 최애 밴드' 입증" [[BREAK NEWS] QWER to open Japanese festival 'Kstyle PARTY'...proving to be a 'global favorite band']. Break News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Jang, Tae-yoon (March 12, 2024). "QWER, 4월 컴백 예고…"최애 소녀밴드, 돌아온다"" [QWER announces April comeback..."Your favorite girl band is back"]. Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (March 20, 2024). ""내 마니또가 될래?" QWER, 서브컬처 유행타고 흥행 2연타 노린다" ["Will You Be My Manito?" QWER rides subculture wave to aim for a win]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Park, Dong-jae (March 19, 2024). "'글로벌 최애 밴드' QWER, 4월 1일 컴백 확정..미니 1집 'MANITO' 발매" ['Global Favorite Band' QWER Confirms Comeback on April 1... Releasing 1st Mini Album 'MANITO']. Break News (in Korean). Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Ji-sook (April 1, 2024). "김계란 걸그룹 QWER(큐더블유이알) - '고민중독' 쇼케이스 무대 [MHN영상]" [Kim Gye-ran's girl group QWER - 'T.B.H' showcase stage [MHN Video]]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Hwang, Soo-young (August 29, 2024). "여기서 형이 왜 나와⋯ QWER 그래피티 이 사람이 그렸다" [Why is my brother here⋯ QWER graffiti was drawn by this person]. Asia Times (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ QWER [@official_QWER] (September 3, 2024). "QWER The 2nd Mini Album Algorithm's Blossom Comeback Poster" (Tweet). Retrieved September 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Kim, Do-hyung (October 9, 2024). "'데뷔 만 1년 앞둔' QWER 일냈다…음악 방송 첫 1위 차지 [공식]" ['Just before their 1st debut anniversary' QWER has done something... achieved 1st place on music show [Official]]. Mydaily via Naver (in Korean). Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
- Harmony from Discord: "Album Chart – Week 42, 2023". Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- Manito: "Album Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- Algorithm's Blossom: "Album Chart – Week 39, 2024". Circle Chart. September 22–28, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Total sales of Manito:
- "Circle Album Chart – June, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Algorithm's Blossom:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 39 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 40 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 42 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 44 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Harmony from Discord:
- "Album Chart – Week 42, 2023". Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- "Album Chart – Week 52, 2023". Circle Chart. December 24–30, 2023. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
- "Discord": "Digital Chart – Week 1, 2024". Circle Chart. January 6, 2024. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- "T.B.H": "Digital Chart – Week 17, 2024". Circle Chart. April 21–27, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- "Fake Idol" and "My Name Is Malguem": "Digital Chart – Week 40, 2024". Circle Chart. September 29 – October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the South Korea Songs chart:
- "T.B.H": "South Korea Songs: Week of May 4, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- "My Name Is Malguem": "South Korea Songs: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Global Excl. US:
- "T.B.H": "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of May 11, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- "My Name Is Malguem": "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Peak positions on the Circle Download Chart:
- "Harmony of Stars": "Download Chart – Week 42, 2023". Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- Manito: "Digital Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- Algorithm's Blossom: "Digital Chart – Week 39, 2024". Circle Chart. September 22–28, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Han-bin (August 10, 2023). "'최애의 아이들' QWER, 궁극의 보컬 R은 누구?" ['Favorite Idol' QWER, Who's the Ultimate Vocal R?]. Open News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ga-young (November 16, 2024). "뉴진스, '최고 영예' 그랜드 아티스트상 "끝까지 뭉치자"[2024 KGMA](종합)" [New Jeans, 'Highest Honor' Grand Artist Award "Let's stick together until the end" [2024 KGMA] (Full)]. EDaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Yang, So-yeong (July 29, 2024). "'2024 케이 월드 드림 어워즈' 김민기 황인혜 레드카펫 MC 발탁" ['2024 K-World Dream Awards' Kim Minki Hwang Inhye Selected as the Red Carpet MC]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Ahn, Byung-kil (August 23, 2024). "'QWER, 데뷔 첫 시상식 2관왕 쾌거" ['QWER, The feat of winning two awards at the first awards ceremony since debut]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (November 24, 2024). "Here Are the 2024 MAMA Awards Winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.