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| alt = EXID in 2019 during ME&YOU promotions. From left to right: Hyelin, Hani, Elly, Solji, and Jeonghwa
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| origin = [[Seoul]], South Korea
| caption = EXID in July 2016<br>(L–R): LE, Solji, Jeonghwa, Hani and Hyelin
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| years_active = {{hlist|2012–2020|2022–present}}
| origin = [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[K-pop]]}}
| label = {{hlist|AB Entertainment|[[Banana Culture]]|[[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]]|[[Sony Music Korea]]}}
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| years_active = {{start date|2012}}–present
| current_members = * [[Heo Sol-ji|Solji]]
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* [[Elly (rapper)|Elly]]
* Banana Culture Entertainment
* [[Hani (singer)|Hani]]
* Yedang Entertainment
*[[Sony Music]]
* [[Seo Hye-lin|Hyelin]]
* [[Park Jeong-hwa|Jeonghwa]]
*[[Imagine Asia]] (former)
| past_members = * Dami
* AB Entertainment (former)
* Yuji
* Gamgak (former)}}
* [[Na Hae-ryung|Haeryung]]
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* [[C-Clown]]
* [[Shinsadong Tiger]]}}
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| current_members = {{unbulleted list|[[Solji]]|[[LE (rapper)|LE]]|[[Hani (singer)|Hani]]|[[Seo Hyelin|Hyelin]]|[[Park Jeong-hwa|Jeonghwa]]}}
| past_members = {{unbulleted list|Yuji|Dami|[[Na Hae-ryung|Haeryeong]]}}
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'''EXID''' ({{IPAc-en|iː|_|ˈ|ɛ|k|s|_|aɪ|_|ˈ|d|iː}}; {{ko-hhrm|이엑스아이디}}), short for "Exceed In Dreaming",<ref name="interview">{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/4530/interview-will-exid-become-the-next-big-thing |title=[Interview] Will EXID Become the Next Big Thing? |last1=Park |first1=Hyun-min |last2=Lee |first2=Ju-ahn |date=March 20, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsworld |publisher=Mwave |accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> is a [[South Korean]] [[girl group]] formed in 2012. The group consists of five-members: [[Solji]], [[LE (rapper)|LE]], [[Hani (singer)|Hani]], [[Seo Hyelin|Hyelin]] and [[Park Jeong-hwa|Jeonghwa]]. They made their debut as a six-member group in February 2012, with the single "Whoz That Girl". Their first [[extended play|EP]] ''[[Hippity Hop]]'' was released in August 2012 to limited success. The group unexpectedly gained success after their 2014 single "[[Up & Down (EXID song)|Up & Down]]", which did not chart well upon initial release reached number one on the [[Gaon Singles Chart]] four months later, when a fan-recording of one of EXID's performances of the song became a [[viral video]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6473206/exid-up-down-lg-video-fancam|title=EXID Release New Version of Breakout Hit 'Up & Down' After Sexy Viral Video Success|website=Billboard|access-date=2016-06-02}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/06/01/49/0200000000AEN20160601007300315F.html|title=EXID hopes new album as successful as 'Up & Down'|website=Yonhap News Agency|language=en|access-date=2016-06-02}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> EXID released their second EP ''[[Ah Yeah (EP)|Ah Yeah]]'' in April 2015, to commercial success. Their first studio album, entitled ''[[Street (EXID album)|Street]]'', was released in June 2016.<ref name=":0" />
'''EXID''' ({{IPAc-en|iː|_|ˈ|ɛ|k|s|_|aɪ|_|ˈ|d|iː}}; {{korean|이엑스아이디}}; initialism for "Exceed in Dreaming")<ref name="interview">{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/4530/interview-will-exid-become-the-next-big-thing |title=[Interview] Will EXID Become the Next Big Thing? |last1=Park |first1=Hyun-min |last2=Lee |first2=Ju-ahn |date=March 20, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsworld |publisher=Mwave |access-date=November 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141127061446/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/4530/interview-will-exid-become-the-next-big-thing |archive-date=November 27, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a South Korean [[girl group]] formed in 2012. The group consists of five members: [[Heo Sol-ji|Solji]], [[Elly (rapper)|Elly]], [[Hani (singer)|Hani]], [[Seo Hye-lin|Hyelin]], and [[Park Jeong-hwa|Jeonghwa]]. EXID debuted in February 2012, with the single "Whoz That Girl". Though the album gained some attention, it was not until 2014 that the group unexpectedly gained popularity with the single "[[Up & Down (EXID song)|Up & Down]]", which reached number one on the [[Gaon Singles Chart]] four months after release due to a fan-recording of a live performance becoming a [[viral video]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6473206/exid-up-down-lg-video-fancam|title=EXID Release New Version of Breakout Hit 'Up & Down' After Sexy Viral Video Success|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 2, 2016|archive-date=June 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604215931/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6473206/exid-up-down-lg-video-fancam|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

EXID released their second EP ''[[Ah Yeah (EP)|Ah Yeah]]'' in April 2015, to commercial success,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/06/01/49/0200000000AEN20160601007300315F.html|title=EXID hopes new album as successful as 'Up & Down'|website=[[Yonhap News Agency]]|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2016|date=May 31, 2016|archive-date=September 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921134659/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/06/01/49/0200000000AEN20160601007300315F.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and followed this with their first studio album ''[[Street (EXID album)|Street]]'' (2016) and various other EPs over the years. In May 2019, EXID announced its indefinite hiatus for Korean group activities due to various members leaving their agency [[Banana Culture]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/076/0003412025|title=EXID 측 "솔지·LE·혜린 재계약-하니·정화 계약종료…팀해체는 아냐"[공식입장]|date=May 3, 2019|website=[[Naver]]|language=ko|access-date=August 16, 2020|archive-date=September 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916110105/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/076/0003412025|url-status=live}}</ref> but remained active in their Japanese releases such as their studio albums [[Trouble (EXID album)|''Trouble'']] (2019) and ''[[B.L.E.S.S.E.D]]'' (2020). EXID returned two years later with their first independent album ''X'' (2022) to commemorate their tenth anniversary.


==History==
==History==


=== 2011–2013: Formation and debut, line-up changes and Dasoni unit ===
===2011: Pre-debut===
In May 2011, producer [[Shinsadong Tiger]] and AB Entertainment scouted several trainees from [[JYP Entertainment]] to form a new girl group. Trainee Yuji was the first to join when a JYP girl group failed to debut. Yuji contacted the trainees Hani, Haeryeong, and Junghwa to audition for AB, and all three were subsequently accepted into the agency. The group added a fifth member when Shinsadong Tiger discovered [[LE (rapper)|LE]], an underground rapper and songwriter who performed under the name Elly. Dami, who was already an AB trainee, was the sixth and last member added to the group.<ref>{{cite web|title=EXID와 베스티의 분리 과정 정리 The story behind the split between EXID and Bestie|url=http://pann.nate.com/talk/325486645|website=Nate Pann|accessdate=March 21, 2015}}</ref> Originally named "WT", an acronym for "Who's That", the group changed their name to EXID a few months before their debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20111021000795 |script-title=신사동호랭이, 걸그룹 WT 제작자로 변신..내년 초 전격 데뷔 |date=October 21, 2011 |website=The Korea Herald |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> In December 2011, LE was featured in [[Huh Gak]]'s single "Whenever You Play That Song", which appeared on Korean music charts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starin.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=EA21&newsid=01134886596476880&DCD=A10202 |script-title=EXID LE, 허각과 함께 한 `그 노래를 틀때마다`로 1위 `감격` |last=Kim |first=Eun-gu |date=December 9, 2011 |website=Edaily |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3556/exid-releases-debut-mv|title=Huh Gak Le releases 'Whenever You Play That Song'|date=December 9, 2011|website=[[MTV K]]|accessdate=December 10, 2014}}</ref> EXID was scheduled to debut in January 2012, but their debut was delayed to February when LE sustained a leg injury during rehearsals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/shinsadong-horaengis-new-girl-group-exid-postpone-their-debut-to-february-why/ |title=Shinsadong Horaengi's new girl group EXID postpone their debut to February, Why? |date=January 23, 2012 |work=Starnews |publisher=Korea.com |accessdate=December 10, 2014}}</ref> On February 3, AB Entertainment announced that EXID would debut with the single "Whoz That Girl".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.donga.com/3/all/20120204/43786426/4 |title=신사동호랭이 표 걸그룹 EXID, 티저포스터 공개 |last=Kim |first=Eun-gu |date=February 4, 2012 |website=Donga |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> Video teasers featuring the members doing solo performances were subsequently released online.
In May 2011, producer [[Shinsadong Tiger]] and AB Entertainment scouted several trainees from [[JYP Entertainment]] to form a new girl group. Trainee Yuji was the first to join the JYP girl group but failed to debut. Yuji contacted the trainees Hani, [[Na Hae-ryung|Haeryung]], and Jeonghwa to audition for AB, and all three were subsequently accepted into the agency. The group added a fifth member when Shinsadong Tiger discovered [[Elly (rapper)|Elly]], an underground rapper and songwriter. Dami, who was already an AB trainee, was the sixth and last member added to the group.<ref>{{cite web|title=EXID와 베스티의 분리 과정 정리 The story behind the split between EXID and Bestie|url=http://pann.nate.com/talk/325486645|website=Nate Pann|access-date=March 21, 2015|archive-date=January 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116221714/http://pann.nate.com/talk/325486645|url-status=live}}</ref> Originally named "WT", an acronym for "Who's That", the group changed their name to EXID a few months before their debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20111021000795 |script-title=ko:신사동호랭이, 걸그룹 WT 제작자로 변신..내년 초 전격 데뷔 |date=October 21, 2011 |website=[[The Korea Herald]] |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808113022/http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20111021000795 |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2011, Elly was featured in [[Huh Gak]]'s single "Whenever You Play That Song", which appeared on Korean music charts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starin.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=EA21&newsid=01134886596476880&DCD=A10202 |script-title=ko:EXID LE, 허각과 함께 한 '그 노래를 틀때마다'로 1위 '감격' |last=Kim |first=Eun-gu |date=December 9, 2011 |website=Edaily |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230730/http://starin.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=EA21&newsid=01134886596476880&DCD=A10202 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3556/exid-releases-debut-mv|title=Huh Gak Le releases 'Whenever You Play That Song'|date=December 9, 2011|website=[[MTV K]]|access-date=December 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705185917/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3556/exid-releases-debut-mv|archive-date=July 5, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> EXID was scheduled to debut in January 2012, but their debut was delayed to February when Elly sustained a leg injury during rehearsals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/shinsadong-horaengis-new-girl-group-exid-postpone-their-debut-to-february-why/ |title=Shinsadong Horaengi's new girl group EXID postpone their debut to February, Why? |date=January 23, 2012 |work=Starnews |publisher=Korea.com |access-date=December 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128141303/http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/shinsadong-horaengis-new-girl-group-exid-postpone-their-debut-to-february-why/ |archive-date=January 28, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On February 3, AB Entertainment announced that EXID would debut with the single "Whoz That Girl".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.donga.com/3/all/20120204/43786426/4 |title=신사동호랭이 표 걸그룹 EXID, 티저포스터 공개 |last=Kim |first=Eun-gu |date=February 4, 2012 |website=Donga |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=January 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128133149/http://news.donga.com/3/all/20120204/43786426/4 |url-status=live }}</ref> Video teasers featuring the members doing solo performances were subsequently released online.


EXID released their first single "Whoz That Girl" from the digital single album ''Holla'', on February 16, 2012.<ref name="debut">{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3556/exid-releases-debut-mv |title=EXID drops MV for Whoz That Girl |last=Ho |first=Stewart |date=February 16, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=December 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705185917/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3556/exid-releases-debut-mv |archive-date=July 5, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They made their debut performance on ''[[M Countdown]]'', and then performed on ''[[Music Core]]'' and ''[[Inkigayo]]''.<ref name="debut"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/02/16/2012021601145.html |script-title=ko:EXID, 오늘 '엠카운트다운'서 컴백 첫 무대 |date=February 16, 2012 |website=The Star |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610033808/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/02/16/2012021601145.html |archive-date=June 10, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Their debut song "Whoz That Girl" peaked at number 36 on the [[Gaon Singles Chart]] and ultimately sold 840,000 digital copies.
===2012: Debut, lineup changes, and ''Hippity Hop''===
[[File:EXID (South Korean girl group) in October 2013.jpg|thumb|EXID in October 2013.|249x249px]]
EXID released their first single "Whoz That Girl" from the digital single album ''Holla'', on February 16, 2012.<ref name="debut">{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3556/exid-releases-debut-mv |title=EXID drops MV for Whoz That Girl |last=Ho |first=Stewart |date=February 16, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |accessdate=December 10, 2014}}</ref> They made their debut performance on ''[[M! Countdown]]'', and then performed on ''[[Music Core]]'' and ''[[Inkigayo]]''.<ref name="debut"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/02/16/2012021601145.html |script-title=EXID, 오늘 '엠카운트다운'서 컴백 첫 무대 |date=February 16, 2012 |website=The Star |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> Their debut song "Whoz That Girl" peaked at #36 on the [[Gaon Singles Chart]] and ultimately sold 840,000 digital copies.
In April 2012, AB Entertainment officially announced members Yuji, Dami, and Haeryeong's departure and said in a statement that Yuji and Dami had left the group to focus on their studies, while Haeryeong had left to pursue an acting career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201204301138481002 |script-title=ko:EXID 멤버교체 "3명 하차 VS 2명 영입, 5인조 재편해 6월 컴백" |last=Gwon |first=Su-bin |date=April 30, 2012 |website=Newsen |access-date=December 6, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=January 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128112047/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201204301138481002 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=memchanges >{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/6090/exid-changes-members |title=EXID undergoes member changes |last=Park |first=Hyunmin |others=Ho, Stewart |date=April 30, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |access-date=December 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208071706/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/6090/exid-changes-members |archive-date=December 8, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They were replaced by Solji, a former member of vocal duo [[2NB]], and Hyelin, who was originally considered for EXID's original lineup before she was dropped.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://star.fnnews.com/news/index.html?no=107026 |script-title=ko:'멤버교체' 5인조 EXID, 8월 중순 전격 컴백 |last=Kim |first=Dong-ju |date=July 16, 2012 |website=StarN News |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226040406/http://star.fnnews.com/news/index.html?no=107026 |archive-date=December 26, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/11210/exid-welcomes-new-members-sol-ji-and-hye-rin |title=EXID Welcomes New Members Sol Ji and Hye Rin |last=Park |first=Hyun-min |others=Kim, Erika |date=July 31, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=December 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061306/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/11210/exid-welcomes-new-members-sol-ji-and-hye-rin |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> With the new members, EXID returned in August 2012 with their second single "I Feel Good" from their first EP ''[[Hippity Hop]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.musickorea.jp/shopdetail/003059000001/016/000/order2/ |title=EXID - HIPPITY HOP ご購入ならミュージックコリア |publisher=Musickorea.jp |date=October 2, 2012 |access-date=December 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914201632/http://www.musickorea.jp/shopdetail/003059000001/016/000/order2/ |archive-date=September 14, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''Hippity Hop'' debuted at number 13 on the [[Gaon Albums Chart]], selling 1,500 copies. EXID released the digital single "[[Every Night (EXID song)|Every Night]]", in October. The title track is an alternate version of Elly's self-written song "Phone Call", which was recorded in their debut EP.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/16423/exid-releases-new-digital-single-every-night |title=EXID releases new digital single 'Every Night' |last=Ho |first=Stewart |date=October 2, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |access-date=December 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208070656/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/16423/exid-releases-new-digital-single-every-night |archive-date=December 8, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> "Every Night" debuted at number 43 on the Gaon Singles Chart, selling 105,000 digital copies.


On October 11, EXID released the song "Hey Boy" as part of the soundtrack release for [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s sitcom ''The Thousandth Man.'' The song is the female version of [[B1A4]]'s song "Hey Girl". Producer Shinsadong Tiger rearranged the song into a "reggae style" to create a different approach from B1A4's original version.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201210115783c |script-title=ko:EXID. '천 번째 남자' OST 합류…B1A4 'Hey Girl' 女 버전 눈길 |last=Gwak |first=Min-gu |date=October 11, 2012 |website=[[The Korea Economic Daily]] |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210141612/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201210115783c |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was revealed on November 30 that EXID, along with [[Big Star (South Korean band)|Big Star]] and [[D-Unit]], would release a collaboration album, in addition to doing a special year of end show.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/11/30/2012113002194.html |script-title=ko:빅스타-디유닛-EXID, 콜라보 음원 발매...'특별 프로젝트' |date=November 30, 2012 |work=Osen |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=December 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226200202/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/11/30/2012113002194.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The concert, entitled "The Bugs Show Vol. 1", was held on December 22 at the V-Hall in the [[Hongdae area]] of [[Seoul, South Korea|Seoul]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/23031/exid-big-star-and-others-hold-christmas-concert |title=Electroboys, Big Star, EXID, Dok2 and Others Come Together for Christmas Show |last=Ho |first=Stewart |date=December 4, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=December 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208070556/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/23031/exid-big-star-and-others-hold-christmas-concert |archive-date=December 8, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On December 6, EXID won the rookie award at the 20th Korea Culture & Entertainment Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20121207000191 |script-title=ko:EXID, 대한민국 문화연예대상 신인상 수상 "더욱 열심히 할게요" |date=December 7, 2012 |website=[[The Korea Herald]] |access-date=December 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108034805/http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20121207000191 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2012/12/07/exid-wins-rookie-award-at-20th-korean-culture-and-entertainment-awards|title=EXID wins Rookie Award at 20th Korean Culture & Entert. Awards|date=December 7, 2012 |access-date=December 28, 2012|archive-date=December 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213003933/http://www.soompi.com/2012/12/07/exid-wins-rookie-award-at-20th-korean-culture-and-entertainment-awards/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In April 2012, AB Entertainment officially announced members Yuji, Dami, and Haeryeong's departure. said in a statement that Yuji and Dami had left the group to focus on their studies, while Haeryeong had left to pursue an acting career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201204301138481002 |script-title=EXID 멤버교체 "3명 하차 VS 2명 영입, 5인조 재편해 6월 컴백" |last=Gwon |first=Su-bin |date=April 30, 2012 |website=Newsen |accessdate=December 6, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref name=memchanges >{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/6090/exid-changes-members |title=EXID undergoes member changes |last=Park |first=Hyunmin |others=Ho, Stewart |date=April 30, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> They were replaced by Solji, a former member of vocal duo 2NB, and Hyelin, who was originally considered for EXID's original lineup before she was dropped.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://star.fnnews.com/news/index.html?no=107026 |script-title=‘멤버교체’ 5인조 EXID, 8월 중순 전격 컴백 |last=Kim |first=Dong-ju |date=July 16, 2012 |website=StarN News |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/11210/exid-welcomes-new-members-sol-ji-and-hye-rin |title=EXID Welcomes New Members Sol Ji and Hye Rin |last=Park |first=Hyun-min |others=Kim, Erika |date=July 31, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> With the new members, EXID returned in August 2012 with their second single "I Feel Good" from their first EP ''[[Hippity Hop]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musickorea.jp/shopdetail/003059000001/016/000/order2/ |title=EXID - HIPPITY HOP ご購入ならミュージックコリア |publisher=Musickorea.jp |date=October 2, 2012 |accessdate=December 28, 2012}}</ref> ''Hippity Hop'' debuted at #13 on the [[Gaon Albums Chart]], selling 1,500 copies. EXID released the digital single "[[Every Night (EXID song)|Every Night]]", in October. The title track is an alternate version of LE's self-written song "Phone Call", which was recorded in their debut EP.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/16423/exid-releases-new-digital-single-every-night |title=EXID releases new digital single ‘Every Night’ |last=Ho |first=Stewart |date=October 2, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> "Every Night" debuted at #43 on the Gaon Singles Chart, selling 105,000 digital copies.


In February 2013, EXID released the single "Up & Down", from the ''[[Incarnation of Money]]'' soundtrack. It was announced shortly afterwards that members Hani and Solji would form a subunit called "Dasoni".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2013021110054371116 |script-title=ko:EXID 솔지, 무보정 '애플힙' 몸매 공개 |last=Mun |first=Wan-sik |date=February 11, 2013 |website=Star News |access-date=December 6, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220102/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2013021110054371116 |url-status=live }}</ref> The sub-unit released their debut single "Goodbye" on February 15, with the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] track "Said So Often".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/29205/exids-new-vocalist-unit-dasoni-to-release-a-new-song-today-february-15 |title=EXID debuts new unit, Dasoni |last=Park |first=Hyun-min |others=Kim, Erika |date=February 15, 2013 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |access-date=December 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208072028/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/29205/exids-new-vocalist-unit-dasoni-to-release-a-new-song-today-february-15 |archive-date=December 8, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On October 11, EXID released the song "Hey Boy" as part of the soundtrack release for [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s sitcom ''The Thousandth Man.'' The song is the female version of [[B1A4]]‘s song "Hey Girl". Producer [[Shinsadong Tiger]] rearranged the song into a "reggae style" to create a different approach from B1A4's original version.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201210115783c |script-title=EXID. ‘천 번째 남자’ OST 합류…B1A4 ‘Hey Girl’ 女 버전 눈길 |last=Gwak |first=Min-gu |date=October 11, 2012 |website=Hankyung |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> It was revealed on November 30 that EXID, along with [[Big Star (South Korean band)|Big Star]] and [[D-Unit]], would release a collaboration album, in addition to doing a special year of end show.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/11/30/2012113002194.html |script-title=빅스타-디유닛-EXID, 콜라보 음원 발매...'특별 프로젝트' |date=November 30, 2012 |work=Osen |publisher=Chosun.com |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> The concert, entitled "The Bugs Show Vol. 1", was held on December 22 at the V-Hall in the [[Hongdae area]] of [[Seoul, South Korea|Seoul]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/23031/exid-big-star-and-others-hold-christmas-concert |title=Electroboys, Big Star, EXID, Dok2 and Others Come Together for Christmas Show |last=Ho |first=Stewart |date=December 4, 2012 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> On December 6, EXID won the rookie award at the 20th Korea Culture & Entertainment Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20121207000191 |script-title=EXID, 대한민국 문화연예대상 신인상 수상 "더욱 열심히 할게요" |date=December 7, 2012 |website=The Korea Herald |accessdate=December 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soompi.com/2012/12/07/exid-wins-rookie-award-at-20th-korean-culture-and-entertainment-awards|title=EXID wins Rookie Award at 20th Korean Culture & Entert. Awards|accessdate=December 28, 2012}}</ref>


===2013–14: Dasoni sub-unit, "Up & Down", and rise in popularity===
=== 2014–2015: Breakthrough with "Up & Down" and rise in popularity ===
[[File:141211 EXID 더쇼 in 코엑스 야외무대.jpg|thumb|left|259x259px|EXID in December 2014]]
In February 2013, EXID released the single "Up & Down", from the ''[[Incarnation of Money]]'' soundtrack. It was announced shortly afterwards that members Hani and Solji would form a subunit called "Dasoni".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2013021110054371116 |script-title=EXID 솔지, 무보정 '애플힙' 몸매 공개 |last=Mun |first=Wan-sik |date=February 11, 2013 |website=Star News |accessdate=December 6, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> The sub-unit released their debut single "Goodbye" on February 15, with the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] track "Said So Often".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/29205/exids-new-vocalist-unit-dasoni-to-release-a-new-song-today-february-15 |title=EXID debuts new unit, Dasoni |last=Park |first=Hyun-min |others=Kim, Erika |date=February 15, 2013 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref>
In June 2014, EXID was announced to have signed an exclusive contract with Yedang Entertainment, and were preparing a comeback in collaboration with producer Shinsadong Tiger.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/exid-sign-a-new-management-contract-with-yedang-052348528.html |title=EXID sign a new management contract with Yedang Entertainment |last=Kim |first=Dong-Joo |date=June 28, 2014 |work=Star N News |publisher=Yahoo Entertainment Singapore |access-date=December 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213121315/https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/exid-sign-a-new-management-contract-with-yedang-052348528.html |archive-date=December 13, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On August 24, 2014, EXID held their comeback showcase at the Ilchi Art Hall, performing their new song "[[Up & Down (EXID song)|Up & Down]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=12802 |title=EXID makes you go Up & Down |last=Khelil |first=Nawael |website=BNTNews |access-date=December 6, 2014 |archive-date=December 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209111017/http://bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=12802 |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was released on August 27, 2014 and initially charted poorly, failing to make it onto the top 100 of the [[Gaon Chart]]; though it peaked at number 94 on the domestic chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_type=week&f_year=2014&f_month=&f_week=36&f_chart_kind_cd=K |title=2014년 36주차 Digital Chart |work=[[Gaon Chart]] |publisher=KMCIA |access-date=December 3, 2014 |language=ko |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217232752/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_type=week&f_year=2014&f_month=&f_week=36&f_chart_kind_cd=K |archive-date=December 17, 2014 }}</ref> However, the song slowly gained popularity in early October 2014 after a fan-recorded video of Hani performing the song went viral on South Korean social networking websites.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=241&aid=0002288906 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141130074424/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=241&aid=0002288906 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 30, 2014 |script-title=ko:'제2의 빠빠빠'탄생?…EXID '위아래'광속 차트 역주행 |last=Lee |first=Seung-mi |date=November 23, 2014 |work=[[Ilgan Sports]] |publisher=[[Naver]] |access-date=December 9, 2014 |language=ko }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Hyo-eun|author2=Sung So-young|title=Social media gives failing singers another chance|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2998492|access-date=December 18, 2014|work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|date=December 15, 2014|archive-date=December 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218040417/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2998492|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to the song shooting back up record charts, eventually climbing into the top 10 on the real-time charts and topping the Gaon Chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=144&aid=0000285859 |script-title=ko:걸그룹 EXID '위아래', 음원차트 역주행 기현상 '벌써 10위권' |last=Ha |first=Yeong-heon |date=November 23, 2014 |work=[[Sports Kyunghyang]] |publisher=[[Naver]] |access-date=December 9, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=May 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515052142/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000285859 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/12/07/2014120700247.html |script-title=ko:EXID '위아래'의 놀라운 역주행 |date=December 7, 2014 |work=Osen |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |access-date=December 9, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=December 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226190726/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/12/07/2014120700247.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&f_week=02&f_year=2015&f_type=week|title=2015년 02주차 Digital Chart|work=[[Gaon Chart]]|publisher=KMCIA|access-date=January 8, 2015|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109234616/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&f_week=02&f_year=2015&f_type=week|archive-date=January 9, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Due to this success, EXID returned to several music programs to promote "Up & Down."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201412031402273518880_2 |title=EXID buoyed by belated popularity of 'Up & Down' |last=Park |first=Gyu-oh |date=December 3, 2014 |publisher=[[Kpop Herald]] |access-date=December 9, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=June 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625132054/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201412031402273518880_2 |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was subsequently nominated for a first place award on ''[[Show! Music Core]]'', ''[[Inkigayo]]'', and ''[[M Countdown]]'', where EXID took their first music show win since debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0117_201501031647573975 |script-title=ko:'음악중심' EXID '위아래' 1위 후보 퍼포먼스 |date=January 3, 2015 |publisher=[[YTN]] |access-date=January 3, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=January 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103195510/http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0117_201501031647573975 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/405684 |script-title=ko:'인기가요' 차트 집계 기준 변경으로 1위 후보 'EXID vs 지디태양 vs 엑소' |last=Yoon |first=So-hee |date=January 2, 2015 |publisher=Tenasia |access-date=January 3, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=January 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103191547/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/405684 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/411328 |script-title=ko:EXID, 데뷔 3년만에 첫 1위 기념 인증샷 공개 "평생 잊지 못할 날" |last=Choi |first=Ji-hyun |date=January 8, 2015 |publisher=Tenasia |access-date=January 8, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=January 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109224230/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/411328 |url-status=live }}</ref> The group won a second award at ''[[Music Bank (TV program)|Music Bank]]'' on January 9, 2015,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Song|first1=Soo-Bin|title='뮤직뱅크' EXID 지상파 첫 1위, 앵콜무대서 연지곤지 탈춤 공약 이행|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/412526|date=January 9, 2015|access-date=January 9, 2015|archive-date=January 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109224235/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/412526|url-status=live}}</ref> and a third one at ''Inkigayo'' on January 11, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.donga.com/Main/3/all/20150111/69026092/1|title='인기가요' EXID 음악방송 3사 1위…눈물의 소감 들어보니? '울컥'|website=[[The Dong-a Ilbo]]|access-date=May 17, 2016|date=January 11, 2015|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232608/http://news.donga.com/Main/3/all/20150111/69026092/1|url-status=live}}</ref>


On April 13, 2015, the music video for the title song "Ah Yeah", from EXID's second EP, was released.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} The group won first place with "Ah Yeah" on both April 26 and May 3 episodes of ''Inkigayo'', as well as the April 29 and May 6 episodes of ''[[Show Champion]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
[[File:141211 EXID 더쇼 in 코엑스 야외무대.jpg|thumb|left|250px|EXID in December 2014]]
In June 2014, EXID was announced to have signed an exclusive contract with Yedang Entertainment, and were preparing a comeback in collaboration with producer [[Shinsadong Tiger]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/exid-sign-a-new-management-contract-with-yedang-052348528.html |title=EXID sign a new management contract with Yedang Entertainment |last=Kim |first=Dong-Joo |date=June 28, 2014 |work=Star N News |publisher=Yahoo Entertainment Singapore |accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> On August 24, EXID held their comeback showcase at the Ilchi Art Hall, performing their new song "[[Up & Down (EXID song)|Up & Down]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=12802 |title=EXID makes you go Up & Down |last=Khelil |first=Nawael|website=BNTNews|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> The song was released on August 27 and initially charted poorly, failing to make it onto the top 100 of the [[Gaon Chart]]; though it peaked at #94 on the domestic chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_type=week&f_year=2014&f_month=&f_week=36&f_chart_kind_cd=K |title=2014년 36주차 Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=KMCIA |accessdate=December 3, 2014 |language=Korean |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217232752/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_type=week&f_year=2014&f_month=&f_week=36&f_chart_kind_cd=K |archivedate=December 17, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref> However, the song slowly gained popularity in early October after a fan-recorded video of member Hani performing the song [[Viral phenomenon|went viral]] on Korean social networking websites. The video has been viewed more than 22 million times to date.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=241&aid=0002288906 |script-title='제2의 빠빠빠'탄생?…EXID '위아래'광속 차트 역주행 |last=Lee |first=Seung-mi |date=November 23, 2014 |work=Ilgan Sports |publisher=Naver |accessdate=December 9, 2014 |language=Korean }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Hyo-eun|author2=Sung So-young|title=Social media gives failing singers another chance|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2998492|accessdate=December 18, 2014|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=December 15, 2014}}</ref> This led to the song shooting back up record charts, eventually climbing to the top 10 on the real-time charts and topping the Gaon Chart. Because of the success of the fancam, EXID was invited back onto stage to promote despite the fact their promotions ended months before.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=144&aid=0000285859 |script-title=걸그룹 EXID ‘위아래’, 음원차트 역주행 기현상 ‘벌써 10위권’ |last=Ha |first=Yeong-heon |date=November 23, 2014 |work=Sports Kyunghyang |publisher=Naver |accessdate=December 9, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/12/07/2014120700247.html |script-title=EXID '위아래'의 놀라운 역주행 |date=December 7, 2014 |work=Osen |publisher=Chosun.com |accessdate=December 9, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&f_week=02&f_year=2015&f_type=week|title=2015년 02주차 Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=KMCIA|accessdate=January 8, 2015 |language=Korean}}</ref> Due to this success, EXID returned to several music programs to promote "Up and Down".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201412031402273518880_2 |title=EXID buoyed by belated popularity of ‘Up & Down’ |last=Park |first=Gyu-oh |date=December 3, 2014 |publisher=K-Pop Herald |accessdate=December 9, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> The song was subsequently nominated for a first place award on ''[[Show! Music Core]]'', ''[[The Music Trend]]'', and ''[[M Countdown|M!Countdown]]'', where they took their first music show win since debut on January 8, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0117_201501031647573975 |script-title='음악중심' EXID '위아래' 1위 후보 퍼포먼스 |date=January 3, 2015 |publisher=YTN |accessdate=January 3, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/405684 |script-title=‘인기가요’ 차트 집계 기준 변경으로 1위 후보 ‘EXID vs 지디태양 vs 엑소’ |last=Yoon |first=So-hee |date=January 2, 2014 |publisher=Tenasia |accessdate=January 3, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/411328 |script-title=EXID, 데뷔 3년만에 첫 1위 기념 인증샷 공개 "평생 잊지 못할 날" |last=Choi |first=Ji-hyun |date=January 8, 2014 |publisher=Tenasia |accessdate=January 8, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> The group won a second award at KBS's ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'' on January 9,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Song|first1=Soo-Bin|title=‘뮤직뱅크’ EXID 지상파 첫 1위, 앵콜무대서 연지곤지 탈춤 공약 이행|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/412526}}</ref> and a third one at SBS's ''[[Inkigayo]]'' on January 11.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.donga.com/Main/3/all/20150111/69026092/1|title=‘인기가요’ EXID 음악방송 3사 1위…눈물의 소감 들어보니? ‘울컥’|website=news.donga.com|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref>


In May 2015, the group made their first American performance at the [[Korean Music Festival]] in Los Angeles, California.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}} EXID featured in their own season of the [[MBC Every 1]] reality show ''[[Showtime (South Korean TV series)|Showtime]]'' in July 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaboo.com/tv-shows/exid-next-showtime-season-5/|title=EXID is up next for "Showtime" Season 5!|access-date=June 9, 2015|date=June 10, 2015|archive-date=June 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610131402/http://www.koreaboo.com/tv-shows/exid-next-showtime-season-5/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2015: ''Ah Yeah'' and "Hot Pink"===
In February 2015, Solji participated in the pilot episode of MBC's singing competition program ''[[King of Mask Singer]]''. She became the first winner of the show, which drew a lot of attention to EXID.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/02/exids-solji-cries-emotionally-on-singing-competitive-program-mask-king|title=EXID's Solji cries emotionally on singing competitive program, 'Mask King'|website=www.allkpop.com|accessdate=2015-12-06}}</ref> On April 13, the music video for the title song "Ah Yeah", from EXID's second mini album, was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/04/exid-say-ah-yeah-for-their-comeback-in-mv-teaser|title=EXID's say 'Ah-Yeah' for their comeback in MV teaser!|accessdate=April 11, 2015}}</ref> The group won first place with "Ah Yeah" on both April 26 and May 3 episodes of SBS's ''[[Inkigayo]]'', as well as the April 29 and May 6 episodes of ''[[Show Champion]]''. In May, the group made their first American performance at the [[Korean Music Festival]] in Los Angeles, California. EXID featured in their own season of the [[MBC Every 1|MBC Every1]] reality show ''[[Showtime (South Korean TV series)|Showtime]]'' in July.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaboo.com/tv-shows/exid-next-showtime-season-5/|title=EXID is up next for "Showtime" Season 5!|accessdate=June 9, 2015}}</ref> That month Junghwa also made her acting debut as the female lead in ''[[Webtoon Hero Toondra Show]]'', which also aired on MBC Every1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaboo.com/kdrama/exids-junghwa-confirmed-first-acting-role-upcoming-webtoon-drama/|title=EXID's Junghwa confirmed for her first acting role in upcoming webtoon drama|accessdate=June 14, 2015}}</ref>


On November 7, EXID won the MBC Music Star Award at the 2015 [[MelOn Music Awards]]. The music video for "Hot Pink" was released on November 17.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.ajunews.com/view/20151117173733787|title = [AJU TV] EXID, 18일 대망의 싱글 앨범 ‘핫핑크’ 음원/MV 출격!|last = Kim|first = Jinsu|date = 2015-11-17|work = |access-date = |via = }}</ref> "Hot Pink" was nominated for a first place award on various music programs. The group received their first win for "Hot Pink" on November 25 on ''[[Show Champion]]'', and their second win on December 6 on ''[[Inkigayo]]''.
On November 7, 2015, EXID won the MBC Music Star Award at the [[2015 Melon Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Melon Music Awards Winners |url=https://www.melon.com/mma/result.htm?mmaYear=2015 |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=Melon |language=ko}}</ref> The music video for "Hot Pink" was released on November 17, 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.ajunews.com/view/20151117173733787|title = [AJU TV] EXID, 18일 대망의 싱글 앨범 '핫핑크' 음원/MV 출격!|last = Kim|first = Jinsu|date = November 17, 2015|access-date = November 21, 2015|archive-date = November 22, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151122032422/http://www.ajunews.com/view/20151117173733787|url-status = live}}</ref>


=== 2016-present: First studio album ''Street'', Chinese debut, and KCON Mexico ===
=== 2016: Chinese debut, ''Street'', and Solji's hiatus ===
[[File:160714 코엑스 공개방송 EXID 직캠 LIE 토크 조윤희의 볼륨을 높여요 (4m 59s).jpg|thumb|EXID on July 17, 2016]]
On June 1, 2016, the group released their first full-length studio album titled ''Street'' with the title track "L.I.E".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/05/19/exid-reveals-details-for-first-studio-album-street/|title=Update: EXID Reveals Teasers For First Studio Album "Street"|last=crystalcove|website=Soompi|access-date=2016-05-25}}</ref> On the 8th of June, EXID won first place with L.I.E on ''[[Show Champion]]'' and not much later, they won first place twice on ''[[Inkigayo]]'' and ''[[The Show (South Korean TV series)|The Show]]'' as well.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}
On January 11, 2016, EXID signed with China's entertainment company Banana Project in a bid to extend its popularity outside Korea.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002711495 |title=中 재벌 왕쓰총, 상하이서 EXID와 계약 선포 |date=January 12, 2016 |publisher=[[Naver]] |access-date=May 17, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=May 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517005427/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002711495 |url-status=live }}</ref> This sparked discussions regarding EXID's future activities in South Korea; however, CEO of Banana Culture Music [[Wang Sicong]] assured fans that the next album his company invested on EXID would be released simultaneously in China and South Korea.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.weibo.com/p/1001603930474216042362 |title= "香蕉计划"再签韩国女团EXID |date= January 12, 2016 |website= Weibo |access-date= May 17, 2018 |language= ko |archive-date= May 15, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210515052151/https://weibo.com/p/1001603930474216042362 |url-status= live }}</ref>


On March 2, EXID's record label Yedang Entertainment changes name to Banana Culture, launching a joint venture company in Seoul with Banana Project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/269881/20160303/exid-banana-culture-china.htm|title=EXID's Record Label Yedang Entertainment Changes Name To Banana Culture|author=James Buhain|website=kpopstarz|date=March 3, 2016|access-date=May 16, 2018|archive-date=May 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517043807/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/269881/20160303/exid-banana-culture-china.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 18, EXID held their first Chinese fan meeting, 'EXID's LEGGO Show in Shanghai'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1003467775|title=EXID 하니, 데뷔 첫 중국 팬미팅 참석 '활동 재개'|date=March 15, 2016|website=SBS NEWS|language=ko|access-date=May 20, 2019|archive-date=May 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515052140/https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1003467775|url-status=live}}</ref>
On December 20, 2016, EXID released their first Chinese single, "Cream" on [[QQ Music]] and [[YinYueTai]]-which charted #6 on Billboard China.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart</ref> However, a day later, Banana Culture announced that Solji had been diagnosed with [[hyperthyroidism]], and that she would halt all her activities for the awards season of 2016-17, while the remaining four members continue on.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/12/solji-suffering-from-hyperthyroidism-exid-to-promote-as-4</ref> On January 10, 2017, the group released their second Chinese single "Up & Down" ({{zh|c=上下|p=Shàngxià}}).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hype.my/2017/129669/exid-girl-group-drops-chinese-version-of-hit-song-up-down/|title=#EXID: Girl Group Drops Chinese Version Of Hit Song "Up & Down"|author=Bilian|website=Hype|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/01/exid-next-drops-chinese-mv-of-hit-song-up-down|title=EXID next drops Chinese MV of hit song 'Up & Down'|author=alim17|website=allkpop|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref>


On June 1, the group released their first studio album titled ''[[Street (EXID album)|Street]]'' with the title track "L.I.E".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/05/19/exid-reveals-details-for-first-studio-album-street/|title=Update: EXID Reveals Teasers For First Studio Album "Street"|last=crystalcove|website=[[Soompi]]|date=May 20, 2016 |access-date=May 25, 2016|archive-date=May 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523220201/http://www.soompi.com/2016/05/19/exid-reveals-details-for-first-studio-album-street/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Street'' includes 12 tracks, many of which were written and/or composed by Elly. EXID's first studio album also included "Hello", a solo song by lead vocalist Hani and "3%", a solo song sung by main vocalist Solji. The album peaked at number two in Korea on the Gaon Album Chart, while "L.I.E" peaked at number five as a single.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=06&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=[[Gaon Chart]]|access-date=March 30, 2017|archive-date=August 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815233026/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=06&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 8, 2016, EXID won first place with "L.I.E" on ''Show Champion''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/06/exid-take-first-win-for-their-lie-on-show-champion|title=EXID take first win for their 'L.I.E' on 'Show Champion'!|author=alim17|website=[[Allkpop]]|date=June 8, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2017|archive-date=April 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013011/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/06/exid-take-first-win-for-their-lie-on-show-champion|url-status=live}}</ref> and soon after, they won first place on both ''Inkigayo''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Na|first=Geum-Joo|date=June 12, 2016|title='인기가요' EXID 1위, 두 번째 트로피에 '눈물'|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=734045&_REFERER=https://search.naver.com/search.naver?where=news&se=0&query=%25EC%259D%25B8%25EA%25B8%25B0%25EA%25B0%2580%25EC%259A%2594&ie=utf8&sm=tab_opt&sort=0&photo=0&field=0&reporter_article=&pd=0&ds=&de=&docid=1080002532554&nso=&mynews=0&mson=0&refresh_start=0&related=1|url-status=live|access-date=April 29, 2021|website=www.xportsnews.com|language=ko|archive-date=April 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429230034/http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=734045&_REFERER=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com%2Fsearch.naver%3Fwhere%3Dnews&se=0&query=%25EC%259D%25B8%25EA%25B8%25B0%25EA%25B0%2580%25EC%259A%2594&ie=utf8&sm=tab_opt&sort=0&photo=0&field=0&reporter_article=&pd=0&ds=&de=&docid=1080002532554&nso=&mynews=0&mson=0&refresh_start=0&related=1}}</ref> and ''[[The Show (South Korean TV program)|The Show]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/06/exid-take-another-win-for-lie-on-the-show|title=EXID take another win for 'L.I.E' on 'The Show|author=alim17|website=[[Allkpop]]|date=June 15, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2017|archive-date=April 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013418/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/06/exid-take-another-win-for-lie-on-the-show|url-status=live}}</ref> as well.
On the same day of it's release, an editied version MV for "Up & Down (Chinese Ver)" was uploaded to YouTube and the original was removed. Some Chinese fans had found EXID's dancing in the forbidden city to be inappropriate whilst some thought that it was completely normal.


On December 20, 2016, EXID released their first Chinese single, "Cream" on [[QQ Music]] and [[YinYueTai]]-which peaked at number six on the Billboard China V Chart.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart | title=China V Chart | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | access-date=January 16, 2017 | archive-date=November 28, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128065111/http://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart | url-status=live }}</ref> However, a day later, Banana Culture announced that Solji had been diagnosed with [[hyperthyroidism]], and that she would halt all her activities for the awards season of 2016–17, while the remaining four members continue on.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/12/solji-suffering-from-hyperthyroidism-exid-to-promote-as-4 | title=Solji suffering from hyperthyroidism, EXID to promote as 4 | access-date=December 28, 2016 | archive-date=December 29, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229170528/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/12/solji-suffering-from-hyperthyroidism-exid-to-promote-as-4 | url-status=live }}</ref>[[File:08월 19일 도심속 봅슬레이 06 (cropped).jpg|thumb|EXID performed "Night Rather Than Day" in August 2017|left]]
On 15 January, member LE revealed that Solji is on her way to heal and that the song for the new album are all ready. She had revealed that it would be totally different from what they had released before.


=== 2017: Promotions as four and EXID Asia Tour 2017 ===
On February 1st, EXID was revealed to be a part of the lineup for [[KCON (music festival)|KCON]] Mexico, and are scheduled to perform at the [[Mexico City Arena]] on either March 17 or 18, 2017.
On January 10, 2017, the group released their second Chinese single "Up & Down" ({{zh|c=上下|p=Shàngxià}}).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hype.my/2017/129669/exid-girl-group-drops-chinese-version-of-hit-song-up-down/|title=#EXID: Girl Group Drops Chinese Version Of Hit Song "Up & Down"|author=Bilian|website=Hype|access-date=January 10, 2017|date=January 10, 2017|archive-date=January 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110143247/https://hype.my/2017/129669/exid-girl-group-drops-chinese-version-of-hit-song-up-down/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/01/exid-next-drops-chinese-mv-of-hit-song-up-down|title=EXID next drops Chinese MV of hit song 'Up & Down'|author=alim17|website=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=January 10, 2017|archive-date=January 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110134609/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/01/exid-next-drops-chinese-mv-of-hit-song-up-down|url-status=live}}</ref> On the same day of its release, an edited version music video for "Up & Down (Chinese Ver.)"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp159K0kh7E|title=EXID - Up & Down (Chinese Version) Official Music Video|website=YouTube|date=January 10, 2017 |language=en|access-date=April 2, 2018|archive-date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406111757/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp159K0kh7E&app=desktop|url-status=live}}</ref> was uploaded to YouTube and the original was removed. Some Chinese fans found EXID's dancing in the '[[Forbidden City]]' to be inappropriate whilst some thought that it was completely normal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.joins.com/article/21114197|title=EXID 'Up and Down' China Disclosed in a Public Day Only ... the reason is|date=January 12, 2017|work=[[JoongAng Ilbo]]|access-date=April 18, 2018|language=ko-KR|archive-date=April 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418161808/http://news.joins.com/article/21114197|url-status=live}}</ref>

On March 17, the four members of EXID excluding Solji performed at the [[Mexico City Arena]] as part of the [[KCON (music festival)|KCON music festival]] in Mexico, with Hani covering Mexican duo [[Jesse & Joy]]'s "Ecos De Amor".

Due to Solji's remaining health issues, the group's comeback was delayed until April. Their agency announced in March that EXID would return as a four-piece while Solji recovered from her hyperthyroidism.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/03/exid-to-promote-as-4-without-solji | title=EXID to promote as 4 without Solji | access-date=March 30, 2017 | archive-date=June 6, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606080445/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/03/exid-to-promote-as-4-without-solji | url-status=live }}</ref> On April 10, EXID officially released their third EP ''[[Eclipse (EP)|Eclipse]]'' and their title song "Night Rather Than Day".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koogle.tv/media/news/exid-debuts-new-video-for-fans/|title=EXID Debuts New Video for Fans|website=koogle.tv|language=en|access-date=April 21, 2017|archive-date=April 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421193436/http://koogle.tv/media/news/exid-debuts-new-video-for-fans/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Eclipse'' debuted at number four on the [[Billboard charts#Albums|''Billboard'' World Albums chart]], becoming the group's best-charting – and first top-five – album on the chart to date.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7767520/exid-eclipse-world-albums-chart-night-rather-than-day|title=EXID Score First Top 5 Entry on World Albums With 'Eclipse' EP|magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=April 18, 2017|access-date=April 21, 2017|archive-date=April 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419200513/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7767520/exid-eclipse-world-albums-chart-night-rather-than-day|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 25, 2017, EXID won first place on ''The Show'' with "Night Rather Than Day". This was followed by their second win with this song on ''Show Champion'' the following day and their third win on ''The Show'' on May 2, 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/04/exid-wins-first-1-for-night-rather-than-day-on-the-show|title=EXID wins first No. 1 for 'Night Rather Than Day' on 'The Show'|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=June 3, 2017|archive-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601051327/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/04/exid-wins-first-1-for-night-rather-than-day-on-the-show|url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 12, Banana Culture Entertainment has announced that EXID would embark on a promotional Asian tour during the summer. Titled ‘EXID Asia Tour 2017’, the group visited a handful of countries for the tour, starting in Hong Kong and Singapore. They originally planned to visited Taiwan on July 30, before performing a homecoming concert in Seoul on August 12; however, due to safety concerns over the threat of [[Typhoon Nesat (2017)|Typhoon Nesat]], the Taiwanese show was postponed to August 26.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/97069|title=強颱攪局 EXID改8月26日再登台|work=koreastardaily|date=August 9, 2017|access-date=May 17, 2018|language=zh|archive-date=May 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517005501/https://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/97069|url-status=live}}</ref> Solji gave a surprise appearance at the encore of the Seoul concert before resuming her treatment; neither the audience nor the rest of the group knew of her visit.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003597387 |title=EXID 측 "솔지 깜짝 등장에 멤버들 눈물..복귀는 아냐" |trans-title=EXID Members Shed Tears at the Return of Solji |date=August 13, 2017 |website=[[Naver]] |language=ko |access-date=March 9, 2019 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702114542/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003597387 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Asian tour wrapped with their Taipei concert on August 26.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170829000424|title=EXID wraps up Asia tour with Taipei concert|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=May 17, 2018|archive-date=November 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113163214/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170829000424|url-status=live}}</ref>

EXID's fourth mini album ''Full Moon'' was released on November 7, 2017. This marks the return of member Solji, who was absent from the group since 2016. This time, Solji only participated in the recording process but was absent from the promotions and the [[DDD (EXID song)|title track]]'s music video.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}} On November 21, 2017, EXID won first place on ''The Show'' with "DDD".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/11/exid-take-their-first-win-for-ddd-on-the-show|title=EXID take their first win for 'DDD' on 'The Show'|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=December 24, 2017|archive-date=January 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105225357/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/11/exid-take-their-first-win-for-ddd-on-the-show|url-status=live}}</ref>[[File:171111 EXID.jpg|thumb|EXID performed "DDD" in November 2017]]

From December 2017 onwards, EXID, through their social media platforms, shared photo teasers for a project named ''re:flower'', whose songs would be remasters and remakes of past their songs that weren't title songs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/01/exid-share-beautiful-cellphone-backgrounds-for-reflower-project | title=EXID share beautiful cellphone backgrounds for 'Re:Flower' project | access-date=March 14, 2018 | archive-date=January 11, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111143317/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/01/exid-share-beautiful-cellphone-backgrounds-for-reflower-project | url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2018: Japanese debut and Solji's return===

EXID returned with a single album ''[[Lady (EXID song)|Lady]]'' on April 2, 2018, only promoting as four, however, due to Solji still recovering from surgery.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/03/exid-to-come-back-as-a-4-member-group-in-april | title=EXID to come back as a 4-member group in April | access-date=March 14, 2018 | archive-date=March 15, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315003712/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/03/exid-to-come-back-as-a-4-member-group-in-april | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.soompi.com/2018/03/15/exid-unveils-1st-teaser-details-comeback/ | title=Update: EXID Goes for a Cool Retro Look in Behind-The-Scenes Photos from Upcoming "Lady" MV | date=March 15, 2018 | access-date=March 22, 2018 | archive-date=March 23, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323030454/https://www.soompi.com/2018/03/15/exid-unveils-1st-teaser-details-comeback/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/976805753280282624 |title=EXID on Twitter: "&#91;#EXID&#93; EXID SINGLE &#91;#내일해&#93; UNIT TEASER IMAGE 2 #하니 #정화 2018.04.02 PM 06:00 #unit #teaser #image #컴백 #comeback… " |access-date=March 22, 2018 |archive-date=May 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515052249/https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/976805753280282624 |url-status=live }}</ref> The lead track for the album is entitled "내일해 (Lady)".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/03/19/2018031900468.html | title=&#91;공식입장&#93; '컴백' Exid, 타이틀곡은 '내일해'…독보적 컨셉예고 | access-date=March 22, 2018 | archive-date=March 19, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319025749/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/03/19/2018031900468.html | url-status=live }}</ref> On April 10, 2018, EXID won first place on ''The Show'' with "Lady".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/04/exid-take-their-first-win-for-lady-on-the-show|title=EXID take their first win for 'Lady' on 'The Show'!|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=April 10, 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411174501/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/04/exid-take-their-first-win-for-lady-on-the-show|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 11 May, Banana Culture announced EXID's launching of their Japanese official website, which included a Japanese fan club.<ref name="EXID Official Japanese Site">{{cite web|url=https://exid-official.jp/|website=EXID Japan Official Website|title=EXID JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE|access-date=May 15, 2018|archive-date=May 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512043748/https://exid-official.jp/|url-status=live}}</ref> They also announced a debut showcase at Tokyo to be held on June 27.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/281854 |title=5人組K-POPグループEXID日本デビュー、Zepp Tokyoで初ワンマン |date=May 11, 2018 |website=Natalie |access-date=May 17, 2018 |language=ja |archive-date=May 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517005745/https://natalie.mu/music/news/281854 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the showcase, EXID announced their release of the Japanese version of "Up & Down" on August 22,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://exid-official.jp/2018/06/27/exid%E3%80%818-22%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9Ever-%E3%81%AE%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B6%E3%83%BC%E6%98%A0%E5%83%8F%E3%81%8C%E5%85%AC%E9%96%8B%E3%81%95%E3%82%8C/|website=EXID Japan Official Website|title=EXID、8.22リリース(日本語ver.)のティザー映像が公開されました!|access-date=June 30, 2018|archive-date=June 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630105820/https://exid-official.jp/2018/06/27/exid%E3%80%818-22%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9Ever-%E3%81%AE%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B6%E3%83%BC%E6%98%A0%E5%83%8F%E3%81%8C%E5%85%AC%E9%96%8B%E3%81%95%E3%82%8C/|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as their first Japanese tour to be held between August 23 and 25, with Solji confirming that she will have returned by then.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvjapan.com/news/f9vrf8/180628-08|title=ついに日本デビュー!EXIDが8月にジャパンツアー開催を発表!|date=June 28, 2018|website=MTV Japan|access-date=June 30, 2018|language=ja|archive-date=June 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630084712/http://www.mtvjapan.com/news/f9vrf8/180628-08|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 22 and 29, Solji returned as a contestant in episode 163-164 of MBC's singing competition program ''[[King of Mask Singer]]'' as 'Dongmakgol Girl' and emerged victorious,<ref>{{Cite news|author=Baek Cho-hyun|title='복면가왕' 비니·황혜영·로운·박경림, 폭염 잊게 한 시원한 무대(종합)|url=http://news1.kr/articles/?3378565|work=News1 Korea|date=July 22, 2018|access-date=July 22, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723034124/http://news1.kr/articles/?3378565|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim Myung-mi|title='복면가왕' 적수없는 동막골소녀 新가왕 등극, 밥로스는 한동근(종합)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201807291658280310|work=Newsen|date=July 29, 2018|access-date=July 29, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=July 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729171051/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201807291658280310|url-status=live}}</ref> being crowned the 82nd generation of 'Mask King'.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1207129wpp/3-time-winner-unmasks-identity-dethroned-king-mask-singer|title=3-Time Winner Unmasks His Identity After Being Dethroned On "The King Of Mask Singer"|author=C. Hong|website=[[Soompi]]|date=July 29, 2018|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225044837/https://www.soompi.com/article/1207129wpp/3-time-winner-unmasks-identity-dethroned-king-mask-singer|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 6, Banana Culture released a statement, announcing that Solji will join EXID on September 7 to attend the 2018 Hallyu Pop Festival in Singapore as her first official schedule.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Young-rok|date=September 6, 2018|title=[공식]EXID 솔지, '한류팝페스트' 참석…복귀 후 첫 일정 '1년9개월만'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003312115|url-status=live|access-date=April 29, 2021|website=entertain.naver.com|publisher=[[Sports Chosun]]|language=ko|archive-date=April 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429230033/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003312115}}</ref> This marked the formal return of Solji into EXID, of which she will be joining in all of their future group promotions. Solji appeared with the rest of the group members on stage on August 10, on day 2 of [[HallyuPopFest|HallyuPopFest 2018]], in which she performed 5 of their title tracks with the group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1227945wpp/watch-wanna-ones-hot-performances-soljis-official-return-exid-jeong-sewoon-soyous-special-collaboration-day-2-hallyupopfest-2018|title=Wanna One's Hot Performances, Solji's Return To EXID, And More On Day 2 Of HallyuPopFest 2018!|author=gamjajeon|website=[[Soompi]]|date=September 10, 2018|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225103100/https://www.soompi.com/article/1227945wpp/watch-wanna-ones-hot-performances-soljis-official-return-exid-jeong-sewoon-soyous-special-collaboration-day-2-hallyupopfest-2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Solji continued to successfully defend herself over all contestants in the next 8 episodes since her initial victory in ''[[King of Mask Singer]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|author=Yoo Ji-hye|title='복면가왕' 지상렬·스컬·이태리·도연까지...'감동의 반전' [종합]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110960937|work=OSEN|date=August 5, 2018|access-date=August 5, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=August 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805142925/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110960937|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Yoo Ji-hye|title='복면' 동막골소녀, 가왕行...윤희석·강후·박애리·선예 '감동 반전' [종합]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110966167|work=OSEN|date=August 12, 2018|access-date=August 12, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=August 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180812150648/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110966167|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim Myung-mi|title='복면가왕' 이수지·크리샤츄·MC그리·임형준, 혈육도 속인 반전(종합)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201809021656250310|work=Newsen|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=September 2, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=September 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902151751/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201809021656250310|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Jung Ji-won|title='복면가왕' 동막골소녀, 3연속 가왕수성…박기영·아이콘 진환·주영·이현섭 출격 [종합]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110985920|work=OSEN|date=September 9, 2018|access-date=September 9, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=September 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909150424/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110985920|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim Myung-mi|title='복면가왕' 정태우·니콜·박휘순·김나영 출연, 내한★ 정체 누굴까(종합)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201809161650280310|work=Newsen|date=September 16, 2018|access-date=September 16, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=September 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916164027/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201809161650280310|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim Na-hee|title='복면' 하준석·양수경·폴포츠·린→반전 추석 선물..동막골소녀 4연승 [종합]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110995402|website=OSEN|date=September 23, 2018|access-date=September 23, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=September 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923163210/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110995402|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim Myung-mi|title='복면가왕' 산하 신비 김가연 양치승, 촉구라 오랜만에 활약(종합)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201809301759170310|website=Newsen|date=September 30, 2018|access-date=September 30, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=September 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930193604/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201809301759170310|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim Myung-mi|title='복면가왕' 동막골소녀 적수없는 5연승, 블랙스완 정체는 문명진(종합)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810071809500310|website=Newsen|date=October 7, 2018|access-date=October 7, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007223053/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810071809500310|url-status=live}}</ref> before ending her streak as the winner of 82nd to 86th generation on October 21.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Kim Myung-mi|title='복면가왕' 왕밤빵 87대 가왕 등극, 동막골소녀는 EXID 솔지(종합)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810211641490310|website=Newsen|date=October 21, 2018|access-date=October 21, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=October 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021190720/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201810211641490310|url-status=live}}</ref> After her defeat, she revealed her identity, and explained her choice of return through the show as it was where she rose to fame.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1249055wpp/identity-5-time-king-mask-singer-winner-revealed-idol-returning-health-related-hiatus|title=Identity Of 5-Time "The King Of Mask Singer" Winner Revealed To Be Idol Returning From Health-Related Hiatus|work=[[Soompi]]|author=J. Lim|date=October 21, 2018|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402193253/https://www.soompi.com/article/1249055wpp/identity-5-time-king-mask-singer-winner-revealed-idol-returning-health-related-hiatus|url-status=live}}</ref>

To further their promotions since their debut in Japan, the music video for the Japanese version of "Up & Down" was released early on August 10 before the launch of the Japanese debut album,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/08/exid-jump-up-down-in-japanese-mv|title=EXID jump 'Up & Down' in Japanese MV!{{!}} allkpop.com|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=August 10, 2018|archive-date=August 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810145730/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/08/exid-jump-up-down-in-japanese-mv|url-status=live}}</ref> which debuted at number 15 on the Daily chart of Oricon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2018-08-21/p/2/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822162519/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2018-08-21/p/2/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 22, 2018|title=オリコンデイリー シングルランキング 2018年08月21日付 11~20位 {{!}} ORICON NEWS|date=August 22, 2018|access-date=August 22, 2018}}</ref>

On November 11, EXID made a full-member comeback with the single album ''[[I Love You (EXID song)|I Love You]]'', while releasing the music video with the same title.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8486213/exid-solji-return-i-love-you-video|title=EXID Welcomes Solji's Return by Saying 'I Love You' in Comical New Music Video|author=Tamar Herman|magazine=billboard|date=November 21, 2018|access-date=December 2, 2018|archive-date=November 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122224551/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8486213/exid-solji-return-i-love-you-video|url-status=live}}</ref> "I Love You" entered ''Billboard''{{'}}s World Digital Song Sales chart at number 5, which was by far their highest achievement in the chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8487635/exid-i-love-you-first-top-5-world-digital-song-sales|title=EEXID Earn First Top 5 Entry on World Digital Song Sales Chart With 'I Love You'|author=Jeff Benjamin|magazine=billboard|date=November 30, 2018|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=December 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224120743/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8487635/exid-i-love-you-first-top-5-world-digital-song-sales|url-status=live}}</ref>[[File:181121 EXID 02.png|thumb|EXID promoting "I Love You" in November 2018]]

=== 2019–2022: Group hiatus, Japanese activities, and 10th anniversary comeback ===
On December 31, 2018, EXID performed at Taipei New Year's Eve Countdown Party in Taipei, Taiwan, and stayed there through the countdown to 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nownews.com/news/20181107/3055760/|title=率智真的要來台了 EXID準備與台粉跨年|date=November 7, 2018|website=NowNews|language=zh-TW|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225103005/https://www.nownews.com/news/20181107/3055760/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tw.appledaily.com/new/realtime/20181231/1492588/|title=【台北跨年】阿妹嗨唱讓觀眾醒了!不怕雨神唱出彩虹飄揚|date=December 31, 2018|website=Apple Daily(Taiwan)|language=zh-TW)|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=May 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515052157/https://tw.appledaily.com/entertainment/20181231/Y6WSDGQZWKXM3BSXLXCNFQW76A/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2019, EXID held their second Japanese live tour, titled "2019 EXID Valentine Japan Live Tour".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://exid-official.jp/2018/12/19/2019%E5%B9%B4-2%E6%9C%88-exid-2nd-japan-live-tour%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E6%B1%BA%E5%AE%9A%EF%BC%81/|date=December 19, 2018|website=EXID JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE|language=ja|title=2019年 2月 EXID 2nd Japan Live Tour開催決定!|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225102937/https://exid-official.jp/2018/12/19/2019%E5%B9%B4-2%E6%9C%88-exid-2nd-japan-live-tour%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E6%B1%BA%E5%AE%9A%EF%BC%81/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://actresspress.com/exid-live-zepp_tokyo20190216/|title=EXID、ジャパンツアー(2019 EXID Valentine Japan Live Tour)大盛況!<東京Zepp Tokyoでライブレポート掲載>|date=February 17, 2019|website=Actress Press|language=ja|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218115149/http://actresspress.com/exid-live-zepp_tokyo20190216/|url-status=live}}</ref> Their debut Japanese album, ''[[Trouble (EXID album)|Trouble]]'', was released on April 3, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://exid-official.jp/2019/02/04/news20190204/|title=EXID 1st ALBUM「TROUBLE」予約イベント開催決定!!|date=February 4, 2019|website=EXID JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE|language=ja|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225102939/https://exid-official.jp/2019/02/04/news20190204/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Trouble'' debuted and peaked at number 12 on the [[Oricon Albums Chart]] and at number 23 on ''Billboard Japan''{{'}}s Hot Albums.<ref name="Oricon">{{Cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/enwiki/w/2019-04-15/p/2/|title=2019年04月01日~2019年04月07日 オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 11~20位|website=Oricon News|access-date=April 29, 2019|archive-date=April 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410160308/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/enwiki/w/2019-04-15/p/2/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBJ">{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2019&month=04&day=15|title=Billboard Japan Hot Albums {{!}} Charts|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|access-date=April 29, 2019|archive-date=April 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427143700/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2019&month=04&day=15|url-status=live}}</ref> It also peaked at number 10 on ''Billboard Japan''{{'}}s Top Albums Sales, with 4,831 physical copies sold in its first week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_albums&year=2019&month=04&day=15|title=Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales {{!}} Charts|website=Billboard JAPAN|language=ja|access-date=April 29, 2019|archive-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417130717/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_albums&year=2019&month=04&day=15|url-status=live}}</ref> In early May 2019, members Hani and Jeonghwa decided to not renew their contracts with Banana Culture.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000986644|title=EXID 측 "솔지·LE·혜린 재계약, 하니·정화 계약만료…팀 해체는 NO" [전문]|date=May 3, 2019|language=ko|access-date=May 3, 2019|archive-date=June 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621074318/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000986644|url-status=live}}</ref> Shortly after, it was announced that the group will release an extended play on May 15, 2019. It was agreed that all the members would participate in promotion activities and after the promotions concluded, the group would enter an indefinite hiatus so each member could focus on individual activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111134911|title=[Official] EXID Will Release New Mini Album on May 15... Hani and Jeonghwa to participate|last=OSEN|date=May 3, 2019|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko|access-date=May 3, 2019|archive-date=May 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503201914/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111134911|url-status=live}}</ref> EXID released their fifth EP "[[We (EXID EP)|We]]" alongside the title track "Me & You" on May 15, 2019. The EP debuted at 8 on the US [[Billboard charts|World Albums Chart]], becoming their fourth top 10 entry on the chart.<ref name="Billboard">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums|title=World Music: Top World Albums Chart|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-05-21|archive-date=January 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107110757/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums|url-status=live}}</ref> It sold 24,423 physical copies in South Korea that month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/|title=2019년 05월 Album Chart|website=[[Gaon Chart]]|access-date=2019-06-11|archive-date=May 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505075342/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/|url-status=live}}</ref> Banana Culture later clarified that the group would continue activities as five in Japan for another year, with a Japanese tour entitled "2019 EXID Summer Live Tour" beginning in August.<ref>{{cite web |title=EXID 측 "하니·정화 전속계약 종료→日 활동은 1년간 5人 완전체로" [공식입장] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004004718 |website=entertain.naver.com |access-date=May 9, 2019 |language=ko |date=May 8, 2019 |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003057/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004004718 |url-status=live }}</ref> EXID released a Japanese single entitled "Bad Girl For You" on December 25.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000173970|title=EXID、日本2ndシングルは「Bad Girl For You」|date=November 1, 2019|website=bark.jp|language=ja|access-date=December 16, 2020|archive-date=December 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223062642/https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000173970|url-status=live}}</ref>

On January 15, 2020, Hyelin also left Banana Culture,<ref>{{cite web |title=바나나컬쳐 측 "EXID 혜린과 전속계약 종료, 솔지·LE 6개월 남아" [공식입장] |url=http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=61351375695 |website=stoo.asiae.co.kr |access-date=January 15, 2020 |language=ko |date=January 15, 2020 |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001134537/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=61351375695 |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by Solji on February 5,<ref>{{cite web |title=바나나컬쳐 측 "EXID 혜린과 전속계약 종료, 솔지·LE 6개월 남아" [공식입장] |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/311/0001107869 |website=[[Naver]] |access-date=February 5, 2020 |language=ko |date=February 5, 2020 |archive-date=February 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205000501/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/311/0001107869 |url-status=live }}</ref> and finally Elly on March 25.<ref>{{cite web |title='EXID' LE도 바나나컬쳐 떠난다…"새 시작 응원 부탁" |url=http://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20200325/100347409/1 |website=donga |access-date=March 25, 2020 |language=ko |date=March 25, 2020 |archive-date=March 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325152107/http://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20200325/100347409/1 |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 19, EXID released their second Japanese album, ''[[B.L.E.S.S.E.D]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000190917|title=EXID、初のオンラインライブが決定|website=barks.jp|access-date=December 16, 2020|language=ja|date=October 19, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101084137/https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000190917|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 14, 2022, it was announced that EXID will return to hold the 'EXID 2022 Japan-Final-Live Tour' in September, which was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but had to be postponed due to [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000370874|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|title=완전체' EXID 다시 본다…9월 일본서 '파이널 콘서트' 개최|trans-title=Perfect' EXID sees again... September 'Final Concert' held in Japan |publisher=spoTV News|via=[[Naver]]|date=July 14, 2022|access-date=July 14, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> On August 13, EXID came together for a special program celebrating their 10th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=640&aid=0000027556|last=Lee|first=Ji-ah|title=K-pop girl group EXID to reunite for 10th anniversary special program|trans-title= |publisher=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]]|via=[[Naver]]|date=August 9, 2022|access-date=August 9, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> On September 7, EXID announced via SNS that they would release their 3-track single album ''X'' on September 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=416&aid=0000287306|last=Jeon|first=Min-jae|title=3년 만에 컴백 소식 전한 EXID "데뷔 10주년, 완전체 활동 설렌다|trans-title=EXID announces comeback after 3 years "The 10th anniversary of debut, I'm excited about the group's activities" |publisher=SBS Entertainment News|via=[[Naver]]|date=September 7, 2022|access-date=September 7, 2022|language=ko}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
* [[Heo Sol-ji|Solji]] ({{lang|ko|솔지}}) – leader, vocalist<ref name="EXID Official Japanese Site Profile Page">{{cite web|title=EXID Japan official website profile|url=https://exid-official.jp/profile/|website=exid-official.jp|access-date=May 15, 2018|archive-date=May 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515184146/https://exid-official.jp/profile/|url-status=live}}</ref> (2012–present)
* [[Elly (rapper)|Elly]] ({{lang|ko|엘리}}) – rapper<ref name="EXID Official Japanese Site Profile Page"/> (2012–present)
* [[Hani (singer)|Hani]] ({{lang|ko|하니}}) – vocalist, dancer<ref name="EXID Official Japanese Site Profile Page"/> (2012–present)
* [[Seo Hye-lin|Hyelin]] ({{lang|ko|혜린}}) – vocalist<ref name="EXID Official Japanese Site Profile Page"/> (2012–present)
* [[Park Jeong-hwa|Jeonghwa]] ({{lang|ko|정화}}) – dancer, rapper, vocalist<ref name="EXID Official Japanese Site Profile Page"/> (2012–present)


===Current members===
===Former members===
* Dami ({{lang|ko|다미}}) – (2012)
*'''[[Heo Solji|Solji]]''' (솔지) was born Heo Solji (허솔지) on {{birth date and age|1989|1|10}}.<ref name=soljimelon>{{Cite web | title = Solji (EXID) artist profile | work = Melon | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=247582 | publisher = [[LOEN Entertainment]] | language = ko }}</ref> She was formerly a member of the vocal duo 2NB with [[Blady]]'s Gabin, and released solo singles in 2008.<ref name=soljimelon/><ref>{{Cite news |title = 10년무명 EXID 솔지 최근 첫 정산에 부모님 선물, 끝내 눈물 펑펑|author=Kim Hyeong-u | work = Newsen | date = May 19, 2015 | accessdate=June 1, 2015|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20150519n30385?mid=e0100 | language = ko }}</ref> Solji was EXID's vocal trainer before becoming a member,<ref>{{Cite news|title=EXID 솔지, 눈물 펑펑 '네 나이면 구하라처럼 생겨야…'|work=Asia Economy|date=May 7, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2015050706581515923|language = ko }}</ref> and was the first winner of ''[[King of Mask Singer]]'' in 2015.
* Yuji ({{lang|ko|유지}}) – (2012)
*'''[[LE (rapper)|LE]]''' (엘리) was born Ahn Hyo-jin (안효진) on {{birth date and age|1991|12|10}}.<ref>{{Cite web | title = LE (EXID) artist profile | work = Melon | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=593194 | publisher = [[LOEN Entertainment]] | language = ko }}</ref> She is a former member of the underground rap team Jiggy Fellaz under the name Elly.<ref name="xpor_‘신사동">{{Cite web | script-title = 신사동 호랭이의 EXID "우리는 주입식 걸그룹 아니다" (인터뷰) | trans-title = Shinsadong Tiger's EXID says, "We are not another cheesy girl group" (Interview) | author = | work = Xports News | date = February 28, 2012 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=218239 | language = ko }}</ref> She was featured a duet with singer [[Huh Gak]] before EXID's debut.<ref>{{Cite news | title = EXID Debuts with the Support of Hyuna and Huh Gak | author = Oh MiJung | work = enewsWorld | date = February 15, 2012 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/3530/exid-debuts-with-the-support-of-hyuna-and-huh-gak | publisher = [[CJ E&M]] }}</ref> LE has collaborated with a many artists, including [[Hyuna]] and [[Im Chang-jung]].<ref>{{Cite news | title = [Video] Hyuna Creates a ‘Blacklist’ in Choreography Practice Video | author = Hong, Grace Danbi | work = enewsWorld | date = August 13, 2014 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/73441/hyuna-releases-practice-video | publisher = [[CJ E&M]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = [Video] Lim Chang Jung Drops Hilarious ′Shall We Dance with Dr. Lim′ MV Feat. SUJU, U-Kiss, A Pink, Shinhwa, and More | author = Hong, Grace Danbi | work = enewsWorld | date = November 24, 2014 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/81444/video-lim-chang-jun-drops-hilarious-shall-we-dance-with-dr-lim-mv-feat-suju-u-kiss-a-pink-shinhwa-and-more | publisher = [[CJ E&M]] }}</ref> In 2013, she auditioned for the rap competition show ''[[Show Me the Money (South Korean TV series)|Show Me the Money 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite news | title = '쇼미더머니2' EXID 안효진 탈락, 아웃사이더 매서운 혹평 | trans-title = | author = | work = TV Daily | date = June 14, 2013 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1371221098525638019 | language = ko }}</ref> She had composed and written for many idols besides EXID.
* [[Haeryung]] ({{lang|ko|해령}}) – (2012)
*'''[[Hani (singer)|Hani]]''' (하니) was born Ahn Hee-yeon (안희연) on {{birth date and age|1992|5|1}}.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Hani (EXID) artist profile | work = Melon | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=673743 | publisher = [[LOEN Entertainment]] | language = ko }}</ref> She was a [[JYP Entertainment]] trainee for a year while a freshman in high school.<ref>{{Cite news | title = EXID's Hani Trained with Sistar's Hyolyn, Secret's Song Jieun and More at JYP | author = Jeon Ah Ram | work = Newsen | date = March 17, 2015 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/89347/exids-hani-trained-with-sistars-hyolyn-secrets-song-jieun-and-more-at-jyp | publisher = [[CJ E&M]] }}</ref> Hani has appeared in several episodes of the variety shows ''[[Off to School]]''<ref>{{Cite news | title = Hani shows off her language skill | author = Hong Hye-jin | work = [[K-Pop Herald]] | date = March 19, 2015 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201503191648260212529_2 }}</ref> and ''Match Made in Heaven Returns'',<ref name=soulmatecast/> and was a fixed cast member of the variety show ''[[Crime Scene (South Korean TV series)|Crime Scene 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite news | title = JTBC ‘Crime Scene 2’ Confirms Its Final Casts | last = Ahn | first = Woorim | work = BNT News | date = March 12, 2015 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=18908 }}</ref> She also became a host of the KBS2 fashion show ''A Style for You''<ref>{{Cite news | title = SUJU's Heechul, Sistar's Bora, Kara's Goo Hara and EXID's Hani to Host ‘A Style for You’ | author = Kim Min Ji | work = Newsen | date = February 11, 2015 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87189/sujus-heechul-sistars-bora-karas-goo-hara-and-exids-hani-to-host-a-style-for-you | publisher = [[CJ E&M]] }}</ref> and appeared in the music video for [[Mad Clown]]'s number one single "Fire".<ref>{{Cite news | title = Mad Clown releases teaser for "Fire" featuring EXID's Hani | author = Lee Yousun | work = Korean Wave | date = January 6, 2015 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://en.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20150106001431465 }}</ref> She was the first runner up on ''[[King of Mask Singer]]''.
*'''[[Hyelin]]''' (혜린) was born Seo Hyelin (서혜린) on {{birth date and age|1993|8|23}}.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Hyelin (EXID) artist profile | work = Melon | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=688631 | publisher = [[LOEN Entertainment]] | language = ko }}</ref> In 2011, she participated in ''[[Superstar K3]]'', making it through the auditions to "SuperWeek".<ref>{{Cite news | title = ‘Yaman TV’ Unveils EXID Hani's JYP Audition Video | author = Jeon Ah Ram | work = Newsen | date = February 2, 2015 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/86527/yaman-tv-unveils-exid-hanis-jyp-audition-video | publisher = [[CJ E&M]] }}</ref> She competed in ''[[King of Mask Singer]]'' .
*'''[[Park Jeong-hwa|Jeonghwa]]''' (정화) was born Park Jung-hwa (박정화) on {{birth date and age|1995|5|8}},<ref>{{Cite web | title = Junghwa (EXID) artist profile | work = Melon | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=673738 | publisher = [[LOEN Entertainment]] | language = ko }}</ref> and is a former [[JYP Entertainment]] trainee.<ref name="interview"/> Before becoming a member of EXID, she appeared in the music videos for "[[Tell Me (Wonder Girls song)|Tell Me]]" by the [[Wonder Girls]]<ref name="xpor_‘신사동"/> and "Whenever You Play That Song" by Huh Gak and LE.<ref>{{Cite news | script-title=ko:유승호 '그 노래를 틀 때마다' 뮤비, 박정화와 연인포스 3단콤보 '누나 질투유발' | trans-title = | author = | work = TV Daily | date = December 8, 2011 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1323300240242152010 | language = ko }}</ref> In 2015, she appeared in several episodes of MBC Every1's ''Match Made in Heaven Returns''.<ref name=soulmatecast>{{Cite news | title = EXID's Hani, Nicole, Seo Kang Jun and More Join ‘Soulmates Returns’ | author = Park Ji Ryun | work = Newsen | date = March 4, 2015 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/88452/exids-hani-nicole-seo-kang-jun-and-more-join-soulmates-returns | publisher = [[CJ E&M]] }}</ref>


===Past members===
===Timeline===
{{#tag:timeline|
*'''Yuji''' (유지) was born Jung Yu-ji (정유지) on {{birth date and age|1991|1|2}}.<ref name="worl_BEST">{{Cite web | title = Bestie artist profile| author = | work = [[KBS World Radio]] | date = | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_artist_detail.htm?No=108360 }}</ref> She was previously a trainee under [[JYP Entertainment]],<ref name="interview"/> and prepared to debut in a group with Sistar's Hyorin, Secret's Jieun and EXID's Hani. However, the group never debuted, and all four girls eventually withdrew from JYP Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite news | title = SuPearls no more: YG's newest girl group disbands before debut | last = Jackson | first = Julie | work = [[The Korea Herald]] | date = February 20, 2013 | accessdate = June 1, 2015 | url = http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130220000812 }}</ref> Yuji left EXID shortly after their debut, and joined girl group [[Bestie (band)|Bestie]] a year later along with the other two former members. During her debut with the new group, she changed her stage name to Uji.
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*'''Dami''' (다미) was born as Kang Hye-yeon (강혜연) on {{birth date and age|1990|12|8}}.<ref name="worl_BEST"/> Shortly after debuting with EXID, she left the group. She then joined [[Bestie (band)|Bestie]] and changed her stage name from Dami to her birth name, Hyeyeon.
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*'''[[Na Hae-ryung|Haeryeong]]''' (해령) was born as Na Hae-ryeong (나해령) on {{birth date and age|1994|11|11}}<ref name="worl_BEST"/> and was previously a trainee under [[JYP Entertainment]].<ref name="interview"/> Shortly after the group's debut, Haeryeong left to pursue an acting career before joining [[Bestie (band)|Bestie]].
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==Discography==
==Discography==
{{Main article|EXID discography}}
{{Main|EXID discography}}
* ''[[Street (EXID album)|Street]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Street (EXID album)|Street]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Trouble (EXID album)|Trouble]]'' (2019)
* ''[[B.L.E.S.S.E.D]]'' (2020)


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
EXID's original lineup had a cameo performance in episode 8 of the [[TVN (South Korea)|tvN]] drama ''[[Twelve Men in a Year]]''. After the group's lineup changes, they started their own reality show, titled "EXID BUTBUT TV", which features EXID's activities when they are not performing. The episodes are released through the group's official YouTube channel. The first season of BUTBUT TV was in 2012-2013, the second in 2013-2014, the third in 2014, the fourth in 2015, and most recent, the fifth in 2016.


===Variety shows===
===Reality shows===
{| class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
! Title
! Title
! Network
! Note
! Note
|-
|-
| 2016
| rowspan="2" |2014
|[[Idol School]]
| ''[[EXID's Showtime]]''
| 8 episodes
|[[MBC Music]]
|Guest (EP 11)
|-
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Weekly Idol]]''
| ''Made In EXID''
| [[MBC Every1]]
| 25 episodes
| Guest (Episode 178)
|-
|-
|}
| rowspan="12" |2015

|''Immortal Song 2''
===Dramas===
|[[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]]
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|Guest (Episode 182)
|-
|-
! Year
|''[[Hello Counselor]]''
! Title
|[[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]]
! Role
|Guest (Junghwa & Hani, EP 207)
|-
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Weekly Idol]]''
| [[MBC Every1]]
| ''[[12 Signs of Love]]''
| Guest (Episode 197)
| Themselves (episode 8)
|-
|-
|}
|''Yaman TV''

|[[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]
==Awards and nominations==
|Guest
Since debuting in 2012, EXID has won four various awards and 22 music program awards. On January 8, 2015, the group won their first number-one win on ''[[M Countdown]]'' due to the success of their digital single "[[Up & Down (EXID song)|Up & Down]]," followed by wins on ''[[Music Bank (TV program)|Music Bank]]'', ''[[Inkigayo]]'' and ''[[The Show (South Korean TV program)|The Show]].''

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
! scope="col" | Award ceremony
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Nominee / work
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Arirang's Simply K-Pop Awards
|''[[Idol Star Athletics Championships|Idol Athletics Championship]]''
| style="text-align:center" | 2012
|[[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]
| Super Rookie Idol of the Year
|Contestants - Lunar Special
| rowspan="3" | EXID
Bronze Medal (Archery - W)
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Cable TV Broadcast Awards
| ''[[Weekly Idol]]''
| style="text-align:center" | 2015
| [[MBC Every1]]
| Star Award
| Guest (Episode 226)
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
! scope="row" | [[Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards]]
| ''[[Running Man (TV series)|Running Man]]''
| style="text-align:center" | 2015
| [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]
| Discovery of the Year
| Hani (Episode 237)
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{cite news|last=Ahn|first=W.|date=January 29, 2015|title=[bnt photo] Kim Sae Ron, "I'm Here To Present The Award"|url=http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=17755|newspaper=BNTNews|accessdate=March 3, 2015}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3" | [[Golden Disc Awards]]
|''Gourmet Road''
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="2" | [[30th Golden Disc Awards|2016]]
|[[YTN Group|K-STAR]]
| Digital Bonsang
|EXID members (EP 233)
| rowspan="2" | "[[Up & Down (EXID song)|Up & Down]]"
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="2" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goldendisc.co.kr/en/history|title=History|website=[[Golden Disc Awards]]|access-date=May 7, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=January 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108103741/https://www.goldendisc.co.kr/en/history|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| Digital Daesang
| ''EXID Showtime''
| {{nom}}
| [[MBC Every1]]
| Hosting, Themselves
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[31st Golden Disc Awards|2017]]
|''[[2015 Idol Star Athletics Ssireum Basketball Futsal Archery Championships|Idol Athletics Championship]]''
| Digital Bonsang
|[[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]
| "L.I.E"
|Contestants - Chuseok Special
| {{nom}}
Gold Medal (400m Relay Race - W)
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/goldendisc/en/candidate|title=2017 Nominees|website=[[Ilgan Sports]]|access-date=May 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207235940/http://isplus.live.joins.com/goldendisc/en/candidate|archive-date=December 7, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Korea Assembly Grand Award
| ''[[Running Man (TV series)|Running Man]]''
| style="text-align:center" | 2016
| [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]
| Artist of the Year
| Hani (Episode 275)
| rowspan="3" | EXID
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards
|''[[Hello Counselor]]''
| style="text-align:center" | 2012
|[[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]]
| Rookie Award
|Guest (Hani, LE, & Hyelin, EP 250)
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{cite news|author=lee23j|date=December 7, 2012|title=EXID Wins Rookie Award at "20th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards"|url=http://www.soompi.com/2012/12/07/exid-wins-rookie-award-at-20th-korean-culture-and-entertainment-awards/|newspaper=[[Soompi]]|accessdate=March 3, 2015}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Korean Entertainment Arts Awards
| rowspan="8" |2016
| style="text-align:center" | 2018
|''Bon Boon Olympic''
| Best Artist Group (Female)
| [[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]]
| {{won}}
| Hani & Solji (Chuseok Pilot Episode)
|
|-
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[MBC Music]] [[Show Champion]] Awards
|''A Look At Myself''
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="2" | 2015
|[[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]]
| Best Champion Songs of 2015
|Special Guest (EP 23)
| "Ah Yeah"
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
| Best Performance - Female
|''[[2016 Idol Star Athletics Ssireum Futsal Archery Championships|Idol Athletics Championship]]''
| "Hot Pink"
|[[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]
| {{won}}
|Contestants - Lunar Special
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{cite news|title='Show Champion' reveals 'Best Champion Songs' of 2015 and more for its end-of-the-year awards| url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/12/show-champion-reveals-best-champion-songs-of-2015-and-more-for-its-end-of-the-year-awards|accessdate= December 25, 2015}}</ref>
Gold Medal (Wrestling - W)

Gold Medal (Archery - W)

Silver Medal (400m Relay Race - W)
|-
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="4" | [[Melon Music Awards]]
| ''[[Weekly Idol]]''
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="4" | [[2015 Melon Music Awards|2015]]
| [[MBC Every1]]
| MBC Music Star Award
| Hani as MC(Episode 245 - 270, 275)
| rowspan="2'| EXID
| {{Won}}
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{cite web|title=2015 Melon Music Awards Winners|url=https://www.melon.com/mma/result.htm?mmaYear=2015|access-date=November 28, 2021|publisher=[[Melon (online music service)|Melon]]|language=ko}}</ref>
|-
|-
| Top 10 Artist Award
|''Idol & Family National Singing Competition''
| {{Nominated}}
|[[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]]
|
|Audience (EXID members)

Contestant - Solji & her brother

|-
|-
| Best Female Dance Song
| ''[[Happy Together]]''
| rowspan="4" | "Ah Yeah"
| [[KBS2]]
| {{Nominated}}
| Guest (Solji, EP 461)
|

|-
| [[Melon Music Award for Song of the Year|Song Of The Year]]
| {{Nominated}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]]
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="2" | [[2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards|2015]]
| [[Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Dance Performance|Best Dance Performance – Female Group]]
| {{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://mama.mwave.me/vote|title=MAMA 2015 Voting|website=[[Mnet Asian Music Awards]]|access-date=October 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030210539/http://mama.mwave.me/vote|archive-date=October 30, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| [[Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]]
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="6" | [[Seoul Music Awards]]
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="3" | 2016
| Bonsang Award
| rowspan="7" | EXID
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:대상까지 3관왕..엑소, 역대 최초 '3연패 달성' [25th 서울가요대상](종합)|trans-title=3 trophies until the grand prize...Exo, the first ever to 'achieve 3 consecutive victories' [25th Seoul Music Awards] (Comprehensive)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003240724|via=[[Naver]]|work=Osen|language=ko|last=Jung|first=Jun-hwa|date=January 14, 2016|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125021438/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003240724|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| High1/Mobile Popularity Award
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| Hallyu Special Award
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="3" | 2018
| Bonsang Award
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| Popularity Award
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|-
| Hallyu Special Award
| ''Battle Trip''
| {{nom}}
| [[Korea Broadcasting System|KBS]]
|
| Solji & Hani (Episode 2-3)
|-
|-
! scope="row" | YinYueTai V Chart Awards
|''[[Weekly Idol]]''
| style="text-align:center" | 2016
| [[MBC Every1]]
| Best Breakout Artist
| Guest (Episode 254)
| {{won}}
|
|}
|}
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== References ==
==Awards and nominations==
{{Main article|List of awards and nominations received by EXID}}

Since debuting in 2012, EXID has won four various awards and 17 music program awards. On January 8, 2015, the group won their first number-one win on ''[[M! Countdown]]'' due to the big success of their digital single "[[Up & Down (EXID song)|Up & Down]]", followed by wins on ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'', ''[[The Music Trend]]'' and ''[[The Show (South Korean TV series)|The Show]]''.

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
{{reflist|30em}}


==External links==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|EXID}}
{{Commons category|EXID}}
* [http://bananact.com/main_exid Official website]
* [http://bananact.com/main_exid Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180225144933/http://www.bananact.com/main_exid |date=February 25, 2018 }}
* [http://cafe.daum.net/exid Official fan cafe]
* [https://exid-official.jp Japanese Official website]

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EXID
EXID in 2019 during ME&YOU promotions. From left to right: Hyelin, Hani, Elly, Solji, and Jeonghwa
EXID in 2019.
From left to right: Hyelin, Hani, Elly, Solji, and Jeonghwa.
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active
  • 2012–2020
  • 2022–present
Labels
Members
Past members

EXID (/ ˈɛks ˈd/; Korean이엑스아이디; initialism for "Exceed in Dreaming")[1] is a South Korean girl group formed in 2012. The group consists of five members: Solji, Elly, Hani, Hyelin, and Jeonghwa. EXID debuted in February 2012, with the single "Whoz That Girl". Though the album gained some attention, it was not until 2014 that the group unexpectedly gained popularity with the single "Up & Down", which reached number one on the Gaon Singles Chart four months after release due to a fan-recording of a live performance becoming a viral video.[2][3]

EXID released their second EP Ah Yeah in April 2015, to commercial success,[4] and followed this with their first studio album Street (2016) and various other EPs over the years. In May 2019, EXID announced its indefinite hiatus for Korean group activities due to various members leaving their agency Banana Culture,[5] but remained active in their Japanese releases such as their studio albums Trouble (2019) and B.L.E.S.S.E.D (2020). EXID returned two years later with their first independent album X (2022) to commemorate their tenth anniversary.

History

[edit]

2011–2013: Formation and debut, line-up changes and Dasoni unit

[edit]

In May 2011, producer Shinsadong Tiger and AB Entertainment scouted several trainees from JYP Entertainment to form a new girl group. Trainee Yuji was the first to join the JYP girl group but failed to debut. Yuji contacted the trainees Hani, Haeryung, and Jeonghwa to audition for AB, and all three were subsequently accepted into the agency. The group added a fifth member when Shinsadong Tiger discovered Elly, an underground rapper and songwriter. Dami, who was already an AB trainee, was the sixth and last member added to the group.[6] Originally named "WT", an acronym for "Who's That", the group changed their name to EXID a few months before their debut.[7] In December 2011, Elly was featured in Huh Gak's single "Whenever You Play That Song", which appeared on Korean music charts.[8][9] EXID was scheduled to debut in January 2012, but their debut was delayed to February when Elly sustained a leg injury during rehearsals.[10] On February 3, AB Entertainment announced that EXID would debut with the single "Whoz That Girl".[11] Video teasers featuring the members doing solo performances were subsequently released online.

EXID released their first single "Whoz That Girl" from the digital single album Holla, on February 16, 2012.[12] They made their debut performance on M Countdown, and then performed on Music Core and Inkigayo.[12][13] Their debut song "Whoz That Girl" peaked at number 36 on the Gaon Singles Chart and ultimately sold 840,000 digital copies.

EXID in October 2013.

In April 2012, AB Entertainment officially announced members Yuji, Dami, and Haeryeong's departure and said in a statement that Yuji and Dami had left the group to focus on their studies, while Haeryeong had left to pursue an acting career.[14][15] They were replaced by Solji, a former member of vocal duo 2NB, and Hyelin, who was originally considered for EXID's original lineup before she was dropped.[16][17] With the new members, EXID returned in August 2012 with their second single "I Feel Good" from their first EP Hippity Hop.[18] Hippity Hop debuted at number 13 on the Gaon Albums Chart, selling 1,500 copies. EXID released the digital single "Every Night", in October. The title track is an alternate version of Elly's self-written song "Phone Call", which was recorded in their debut EP.[19] "Every Night" debuted at number 43 on the Gaon Singles Chart, selling 105,000 digital copies.

On October 11, EXID released the song "Hey Boy" as part of the soundtrack release for MBC's sitcom The Thousandth Man. The song is the female version of B1A4's song "Hey Girl". Producer Shinsadong Tiger rearranged the song into a "reggae style" to create a different approach from B1A4's original version.[20] It was revealed on November 30 that EXID, along with Big Star and D-Unit, would release a collaboration album, in addition to doing a special year of end show.[21] The concert, entitled "The Bugs Show Vol. 1", was held on December 22 at the V-Hall in the Hongdae area of Seoul.[22] On December 6, EXID won the rookie award at the 20th Korea Culture & Entertainment Awards.[23][24]

In February 2013, EXID released the single "Up & Down", from the Incarnation of Money soundtrack. It was announced shortly afterwards that members Hani and Solji would form a subunit called "Dasoni".[25] The sub-unit released their debut single "Goodbye" on February 15, with the B-side track "Said So Often".[26]

2014–2015: Breakthrough with "Up & Down" and rise in popularity

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EXID in December 2014

In June 2014, EXID was announced to have signed an exclusive contract with Yedang Entertainment, and were preparing a comeback in collaboration with producer Shinsadong Tiger.[27] On August 24, 2014, EXID held their comeback showcase at the Ilchi Art Hall, performing their new song "Up & Down".[28] The song was released on August 27, 2014 and initially charted poorly, failing to make it onto the top 100 of the Gaon Chart; though it peaked at number 94 on the domestic chart.[29] However, the song slowly gained popularity in early October 2014 after a fan-recorded video of Hani performing the song went viral on South Korean social networking websites.[3][30] This led to the song shooting back up record charts, eventually climbing into the top 10 on the real-time charts and topping the Gaon Chart.[31][32][33] Due to this success, EXID returned to several music programs to promote "Up & Down."[34] The song was subsequently nominated for a first place award on Show! Music Core, Inkigayo, and M Countdown, where EXID took their first music show win since debut.[35][36][37] The group won a second award at Music Bank on January 9, 2015,[38] and a third one at Inkigayo on January 11, 2015.[39]

On April 13, 2015, the music video for the title song "Ah Yeah", from EXID's second EP, was released.[citation needed] The group won first place with "Ah Yeah" on both April 26 and May 3 episodes of Inkigayo, as well as the April 29 and May 6 episodes of Show Champion.[citation needed]

In May 2015, the group made their first American performance at the Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles, California.[citation needed] EXID featured in their own season of the MBC Every 1 reality show Showtime in July 2015.[40]

On November 7, 2015, EXID won the MBC Music Star Award at the 2015 Melon Music Awards.[41] The music video for "Hot Pink" was released on November 17, 2015.[42]

2016: Chinese debut, Street, and Solji's hiatus

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EXID on July 17, 2016

On January 11, 2016, EXID signed with China's entertainment company Banana Project in a bid to extend its popularity outside Korea.[43] This sparked discussions regarding EXID's future activities in South Korea; however, CEO of Banana Culture Music Wang Sicong assured fans that the next album his company invested on EXID would be released simultaneously in China and South Korea.[44]

On March 2, EXID's record label Yedang Entertainment changes name to Banana Culture, launching a joint venture company in Seoul with Banana Project.[45] On March 18, EXID held their first Chinese fan meeting, 'EXID's LEGGO Show in Shanghai'.[46]

On June 1, the group released their first studio album titled Street with the title track "L.I.E".[47] Street includes 12 tracks, many of which were written and/or composed by Elly. EXID's first studio album also included "Hello", a solo song by lead vocalist Hani and "3%", a solo song sung by main vocalist Solji. The album peaked at number two in Korea on the Gaon Album Chart, while "L.I.E" peaked at number five as a single.[48] On June 8, 2016, EXID won first place with "L.I.E" on Show Champion[49] and soon after, they won first place on both Inkigayo[50] and The Show[51] as well.

On December 20, 2016, EXID released their first Chinese single, "Cream" on QQ Music and YinYueTai-which peaked at number six on the Billboard China V Chart.[52] However, a day later, Banana Culture announced that Solji had been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and that she would halt all her activities for the awards season of 2016–17, while the remaining four members continue on.[53]

EXID performed "Night Rather Than Day" in August 2017

2017: Promotions as four and EXID Asia Tour 2017

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On January 10, 2017, the group released their second Chinese single "Up & Down" (Chinese: 上下; pinyin: Shàngxià).[54][55] On the same day of its release, an edited version music video for "Up & Down (Chinese Ver.)"[56] was uploaded to YouTube and the original was removed. Some Chinese fans found EXID's dancing in the 'Forbidden City' to be inappropriate whilst some thought that it was completely normal.[57]

On March 17, the four members of EXID excluding Solji performed at the Mexico City Arena as part of the KCON music festival in Mexico, with Hani covering Mexican duo Jesse & Joy's "Ecos De Amor".

Due to Solji's remaining health issues, the group's comeback was delayed until April. Their agency announced in March that EXID would return as a four-piece while Solji recovered from her hyperthyroidism.[58] On April 10, EXID officially released their third EP Eclipse and their title song "Night Rather Than Day".[59] Eclipse debuted at number four on the Billboard World Albums chart, becoming the group's best-charting – and first top-five – album on the chart to date.[60] On April 25, 2017, EXID won first place on The Show with "Night Rather Than Day". This was followed by their second win with this song on Show Champion the following day and their third win on The Show on May 2, 2017.[61]

On May 12, Banana Culture Entertainment has announced that EXID would embark on a promotional Asian tour during the summer. Titled ‘EXID Asia Tour 2017’, the group visited a handful of countries for the tour, starting in Hong Kong and Singapore. They originally planned to visited Taiwan on July 30, before performing a homecoming concert in Seoul on August 12; however, due to safety concerns over the threat of Typhoon Nesat, the Taiwanese show was postponed to August 26.[62] Solji gave a surprise appearance at the encore of the Seoul concert before resuming her treatment; neither the audience nor the rest of the group knew of her visit.[63] The Asian tour wrapped with their Taipei concert on August 26.[64]

EXID's fourth mini album Full Moon was released on November 7, 2017. This marks the return of member Solji, who was absent from the group since 2016. This time, Solji only participated in the recording process but was absent from the promotions and the title track's music video.[citation needed] On November 21, 2017, EXID won first place on The Show with "DDD".[65]

EXID performed "DDD" in November 2017

From December 2017 onwards, EXID, through their social media platforms, shared photo teasers for a project named re:flower, whose songs would be remasters and remakes of past their songs that weren't title songs.[66]

2018: Japanese debut and Solji's return

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EXID returned with a single album Lady on April 2, 2018, only promoting as four, however, due to Solji still recovering from surgery.[67][68][69] The lead track for the album is entitled "내일해 (Lady)".[70] On April 10, 2018, EXID won first place on The Show with "Lady".[71]

On 11 May, Banana Culture announced EXID's launching of their Japanese official website, which included a Japanese fan club.[72] They also announced a debut showcase at Tokyo to be held on June 27.[73] During the showcase, EXID announced their release of the Japanese version of "Up & Down" on August 22,[74] as well as their first Japanese tour to be held between August 23 and 25, with Solji confirming that she will have returned by then.[75]

On July 22 and 29, Solji returned as a contestant in episode 163-164 of MBC's singing competition program King of Mask Singer as 'Dongmakgol Girl' and emerged victorious,[76][77] being crowned the 82nd generation of 'Mask King'.[78] On September 6, Banana Culture released a statement, announcing that Solji will join EXID on September 7 to attend the 2018 Hallyu Pop Festival in Singapore as her first official schedule.[79] This marked the formal return of Solji into EXID, of which she will be joining in all of their future group promotions. Solji appeared with the rest of the group members on stage on August 10, on day 2 of HallyuPopFest 2018, in which she performed 5 of their title tracks with the group.[80] Solji continued to successfully defend herself over all contestants in the next 8 episodes since her initial victory in King of Mask Singer,[81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88] before ending her streak as the winner of 82nd to 86th generation on October 21.[89] After her defeat, she revealed her identity, and explained her choice of return through the show as it was where she rose to fame.[90]

To further their promotions since their debut in Japan, the music video for the Japanese version of "Up & Down" was released early on August 10 before the launch of the Japanese debut album,[91] which debuted at number 15 on the Daily chart of Oricon.[92]

On November 11, EXID made a full-member comeback with the single album I Love You, while releasing the music video with the same title.[93] "I Love You" entered Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart at number 5, which was by far their highest achievement in the chart.[94]

EXID promoting "I Love You" in November 2018

2019–2022: Group hiatus, Japanese activities, and 10th anniversary comeback

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On December 31, 2018, EXID performed at Taipei New Year's Eve Countdown Party in Taipei, Taiwan, and stayed there through the countdown to 2019.[95][96]

In February 2019, EXID held their second Japanese live tour, titled "2019 EXID Valentine Japan Live Tour".[97][98] Their debut Japanese album, Trouble, was released on April 3, 2019.[99] Trouble debuted and peaked at number 12 on the Oricon Albums Chart and at number 23 on Billboard Japan's Hot Albums.[100][101] It also peaked at number 10 on Billboard Japan's Top Albums Sales, with 4,831 physical copies sold in its first week.[102] In early May 2019, members Hani and Jeonghwa decided to not renew their contracts with Banana Culture.[103] Shortly after, it was announced that the group will release an extended play on May 15, 2019. It was agreed that all the members would participate in promotion activities and after the promotions concluded, the group would enter an indefinite hiatus so each member could focus on individual activities.[104] EXID released their fifth EP "We" alongside the title track "Me & You" on May 15, 2019. The EP debuted at 8 on the US World Albums Chart, becoming their fourth top 10 entry on the chart.[105] It sold 24,423 physical copies in South Korea that month.[106] Banana Culture later clarified that the group would continue activities as five in Japan for another year, with a Japanese tour entitled "2019 EXID Summer Live Tour" beginning in August.[107] EXID released a Japanese single entitled "Bad Girl For You" on December 25.[108]

On January 15, 2020, Hyelin also left Banana Culture,[109] followed by Solji on February 5,[110] and finally Elly on March 25.[111] On August 19, EXID released their second Japanese album, B.L.E.S.S.E.D.[112]

On July 14, 2022, it was announced that EXID will return to hold the 'EXID 2022 Japan-Final-Live Tour' in September, which was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but had to be postponed due to COVID-19.[113] On August 13, EXID came together for a special program celebrating their 10th anniversary.[114] On September 7, EXID announced via SNS that they would release their 3-track single album X on September 29.[115]

Members

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  • Solji (솔지) – leader, vocalist[116] (2012–present)
  • Elly (엘리) – rapper[116] (2012–present)
  • Hani (하니) – vocalist, dancer[116] (2012–present)
  • Hyelin (혜린) – vocalist[116] (2012–present)
  • Jeonghwa (정화) – dancer, rapper, vocalist[116] (2012–present)

Former members

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  • Dami (다미) – (2012)
  • Yuji (유지) – (2012)
  • Haeryung (해령) – (2012)

Timeline

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Discography

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Filmography

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Reality shows

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Year Title Note
2016 EXID's Showtime 8 episodes
2018 Made In EXID 25 episodes

Dramas

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Year Title Role
2012 12 Signs of Love Themselves (episode 8)

Awards and nominations

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Since debuting in 2012, EXID has won four various awards and 22 music program awards. On January 8, 2015, the group won their first number-one win on M Countdown due to the success of their digital single "Up & Down," followed by wins on Music Bank, Inkigayo and The Show.

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
Arirang's Simply K-Pop Awards 2012 Super Rookie Idol of the Year EXID Won
Cable TV Broadcast Awards 2015 Star Award Won
Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards 2015 Discovery of the Year Won [117]
Golden Disc Awards 2016 Digital Bonsang "Up & Down" Won [118]
Digital Daesang Nominated
2017 Digital Bonsang "L.I.E" Nominated [119]
Korea Assembly Grand Award 2016 Artist of the Year EXID Won
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards 2012 Rookie Award Won [120]
Korean Entertainment Arts Awards 2018 Best Artist Group (Female) Won
MBC Music Show Champion Awards 2015 Best Champion Songs of 2015 "Ah Yeah" Won
Best Performance - Female "Hot Pink" Won [121]
Melon Music Awards 2015 MBC Music Star Award EXID Won [122]
Top 10 Artist Award Nominated
Best Female Dance Song "Ah Yeah" Nominated
Song Of The Year Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2015 Best Dance Performance – Female Group Nominated [123]
Song of the Year Nominated
Seoul Music Awards 2016 Bonsang Award EXID Won [124]
High1/Mobile Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
2018 Bonsang Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
YinYueTai V Chart Awards 2016 Best Breakout Artist Won

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