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{{short description|South Korean girl group}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = ARIAZ
| name = Ariaz
| image = ARIAZ in 2019 New Year's Greetings.jpg
| background = group_or_band
| caption = Ariaz in December 2019 <br /> From left to right: Jueun (former), Sihyeon, Yunji (former), Dawon, Yeori (former), Hyogyeong (former)
| image =
| landscape = yes
| landscape = yes
| alt =
| alt =
| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]
| origin = [[Seoul]], South Korea
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
*[[K-pop]]
* [[K-pop]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
*[[Dance]]
*[[R&B]]
* [[Dance music|dance]]
}}
}}
| years_active = {{start date|2019}}–present
| years_active = 2019–2022
| label = [[Star Empire Entertainment|Rising Star Entertainment]]
| label = [[Star Empire Entertainment|Rising Star]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website = {{url|http://cafe.daum.net/ARIAZ.official}}
| website = {{URL|http://cafe.daum.net/ARIAZ.official |Official fancafe}}
| current_members = *Yunji
| current_members = * Dawon
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* Sihyeon
*Dawon
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| past_members = * Yunji
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*Sihyeon
*Yeori
* Yeori
* Hyogyeong
*Hyogyoeng
*Ju Eun
* Jueun
| module = {{Infobox Chinese/Korean
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| past_members =
| child = yes
| hangul = 아리아즈
| hanja =
| mr = Ariajŭ
| rr = Ariajeu}}
}}
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'''ARIAZ''' (아리아즈) is a six-member girl group under [[Star Empire Entertainment|Rising Star Entertainment]]. They debuted on October 24, 2019 with their first mini album ''[[Grand Opera]]''.<ref name="debut" />
'''Ariaz''' ({{Korean|아리아즈}}; stylized in [[all caps]]) is a South Korean girl group formed by Rising Star Entertainment, a subsidiary label of [[Star Empire Entertainment]] in 2019. The group made their official debut on October 24, 2019, with their first EP ''Grand Opera''.


==History==
==History==
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===2016–2019: Pre-debut===
In early 2016, three trainees (Han Hye-ri, Kang Si-hyeon & Kim Yun-ji) from [[Star Empire Entertainment]] joined the survival reality show, ''[[Produce 101]]'', as representatives of their agency. Kim Yun-ji was eliminated in episode 5 with her final rank being 84th place, Kang Si-hyeon was eliminated in episode 8 in 61st place while Han Hye-ri survived until the final episode but was eliminated in 12th place, only one rank below the debut cut off. Following the conclusion of the reality show, all three girls returned to Star Empire.<ref>Produce 101: Episodes 1-12</ref>


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=== Pre-debut ===
Some months later, on May 7, an insider leak revealed that Star Empire Entertainment have made plans on debuting a girl group named OMZM that includes their ''Produce 101'' contestant trainees, Han Hyeri, Kang Si-hyeon and Kim Yun-ji.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/852339wpp/star-empire-to-debut-girl-group-including-han-hyeri-from-produce-101 Soompi: "Star Empire To Debut Girl Group Including Han Hyeri From “Produce 101”"]</ref> A few day later on May 11, it was announced that Shim Chae-eun, who was previously under [[Starship Entertainment]] joined Star Empire and had been added to their debut lineup.<ref>[https://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002526283 Naver: "한혜리·심채은 스타제국 新걸그룹, '5인~7인' 일단 확정..기대↑"]</ref> However, by June 2016, Shim Chae-eun had left the lineup and future group updates went silent due to controversies with their other artists.{{Cite}} A year later, Han Hye-ri was also announced to have left the lineup and the agency.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1016399wpp/produce-101-contestant-han-hyeri-parts-ways-star-empire-entertainment Soompi: "“Produce 101” Contestant Han Hyeri Parts Ways With Star Empire Entertainment"]</ref>
Prior to the group's debut, various members already had some experience in the entertainment industry. Yunji had appeared in the [[Superstar K 5|fifth season]] of the survival series ''[[Superstar K]]'' in 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=363470|title='슈퍼스타K5' 김윤지, 심사위원 만장일치 합격|trans-title='Superstar K5' Kim Yunji, unanimous pass by the jury|language=ko|publisher=Xports News|last=Yoon|first=Seong-yeol|date=August 30, 2013|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123163523/http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=363470|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref> and later appeared in the [[Produce 101 season 1|first season]] of reality television talent show ''[[Produce 101]]'' in 2015 along with future band-mate Sihyeon.<ref name="debutdate">{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004085136|title=스타제국 레이블, 6인 걸그룹 10월 론칭..'프듀101' 윤지·시현-'믹나' 효경 합류(공식)|trans-title=Star Empire Label, launching 6-member girl group in October.. 'Produce 101' Yunji · Sihyeon - 'Mix Nine' Hyogyeong joins|language=ko|publisher=Osen|last=Choi|first=Na-young|date=September 16, 2019|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123175151/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004085136|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref> Yunji and Sihyeon were set to debut in the girl group OMZM with other members,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002523324|title=[단독]'프로듀스101' 한혜리, 이르면 6월 걸그룹 정식 데뷔|trans-title='Produce 101' Han Hyeri, formal debut in a girl group in early June|language=ko|publisher=Star News|last=Yoon|first=Seong-yeol|date=May 7, 2019|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123164013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002523324|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002529653|title='프듀101' 한혜리·김윤지·강시현·심채은 4人, '쥬얼리 동생그룹' 멤버 확정|trans-title='Produce 101' Han Hyeri · Kim Yunji · Kang Sihyeon · Shim Chaeeun 4 members confirmed, 'Jewelry Sister Group' |language=ko|publisher=Star News|last=Gil|first=Hae-seong|date=June 1, 2016|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123164841/https://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002529653|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref> however, the group's debut was postponed and their fancafe was later temporarily closed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201703061559343721
|title=스타제국 "올망졸망, 재정비 위해 팬카페 잠정 폐쇄"[공식]|trans-title=Star Empire "OMZM, temporary closure of fancafe to reorganize" [Official]|language=ko|publisher=My Daily|last=Choi|first=Ji-ye|date=March 6, 2017|access-date=November 30, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191130205645/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201703061559343721|archive-date=November 30, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.joins.com/article/21344583|title=[이슈IS] 한혜리 어쨌든 데뷔한다…진짜 '꽃길' 걷기 위한 예열|trans-title=[Issue IS] Han Hyeri will debut anyway... warming up for the real 'flower road'|language=ko|publisher=[[JoongAng Ilbo]]|last=Lee|first=Mi-hyun|date=March 7, 2017|access-date=November 30, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191130215223/https://news.joins.com/article/21344583|archive-date=November 30, 2019}}</ref> Sihyeon sang "Wonderful Day ({{korean|오늘 같은 날|labels=no}})" for the [[soundtrack]] of the drama ''[[Fantastic (TV series)|Fantastic]]'' in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starnnews.com/news/index.html?no=467783|title=스타제국 연습생 강시현, 10日 '판타스틱' OST '오늘 같은 날' 발표|trans-title=Star Empire trainee Kang Sihyeon, 'Fantastic' OST 'Wonderful Day' release on the 10th|language=ko|publisher=Star News|last=Kim|first=Dong-joo|date=September 9, 2016|access-date=November 30, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191130211637/http://www.starnnews.com/news/index.html?no=467783|archive-date=November 30, 2019}}</ref>


Prior to Ariaz, Hyogyeong had released numerous songs as a soloist, including some using the stage name Mugayeong ({{Korean|머가영|labels=no}}).{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} Hyogyeong also represented Star Empire Entertainment in the survival reality show ''[[Mix Nine]]'' in 2017.<ref name="debutdate" /> Yunji, Sihyeon, Hyogyeong and Yeori had been backup dancers before their debut, for groups such as [[Jewelry (group)|Jewelry]], [[ZE:A]], [[Nine Muses (group)|Nine Muses]] and [[Imfact]].{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} Dawon appeared in an episode of episode of ''[[I Can See Your Voice]]'' in early 2019, performing [[I.O.I]]'s song "[[Downpour (song)|Downpour]]" along with Hong Juhyeon and Im Doyeon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/212546|title=데뷔 기다리는 연습생 딸 '너목보' 무대 오르자 눈물 펑펑 쏟은 어머니|trans-title=Trainee daughter waiting for her debut, her mother shed tears as she went on stage on 'I Can See Your Voice'|language=ko|publisher=Insight|last=Jeon|first=Hyun-young|date=February 23, 2019|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191123193255/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/212546|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref>
In the later half of 2017, seven trainees under Star Empire joined a second survival reality called ''[[MIXNINE]]''.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1050793wpp/star-empire-entertainments-new-girl-group-reportedly-appear-yg-reality-show-mixnine Soompi: "Star Empire Entertainment’s New Girl Group Reportedly To Appear On YG Reality Show “MIXNINE”"]</ref> The trainees included Kang Si-hyeon and Kim Yun-ji, and also introduced five new trainees named Lee A-ra, Choi Ji-yeon, Jang Hyo-kyeong, Lee Si-eun and Lee Da-won. Of the seven girls, trainees Kang Si-hyeon, Kim Yun-ji and Jang Hyo-kyeong passed the auditions to become official contestants on ''MIXNINE''. Kim Yunji and Kang Sihyeon were eliminated in episode 10 with their ranks being 36th place and 19th place respectively, meanwhile Jang Hyo-kyeong made into the top nine ranks, but was eliminated when the boys' team won against the girls', and hence ultimately did not get to debut.<ref>MIXNINE: Episode 1-14</ref>


The group was briefly known as Empire Girls ({{Korean|엠파이어 걸스}}) prior to their debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greened.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=214229|title=아리아즈, '올망졸망→스타제국 걸즈→엠파이어 걸스'…다사다난 데뷔사|trans-title=Ariaz, 'OMZM → Star Empire Girls → Empire Girls'... eventful debut|language=ko|publisher=Green Economic Newspaper|last=Jeong|first=Ji-woo|date=September 20, 2019|access-date=November 30, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191130221322/http://www.greened.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=214229|archive-date=November 30, 2019}}</ref> A three-episode variety show, ''Empire Girls at the MT'', aired before their debut. The show was a bonding experience for the members, and showcased their teamwork.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
===2019–present: Debut===
On September 16, 2019, Star Empire's affiliate label, Rising Star Entertainment, announced that Empire Girls would be officially debuting under the name ARIAZ in October.<ref name="debut">[https://www.soompi.com/article/1352667wpp/star-empire-label-to-launch-new-girl-group-with-produce-101-and-mixnine-trainees Soompi: Star Empire Label To Launch New Girl Group ARIAZ With “Produce 101” And “MIXNINE” Trainees]</ref> The same day, their agency also opened the group's official SNS accounts<ref>[https://twitter.com/starempiregirls/status/1173256433736880136 @starempiregirls on Twitter (September 16, 2019)]</ref> and released the first set of concept photos for three of the members, [[HyoGyeong (ARIAZ)|HyoGyeong]], [[JuEun (ARIAZ)|JuEun]] and [[SiHyeon (ARIAZ)|SiHyeon]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ/status/1173612729313021954 Twitter: Introducing member HyoGyeong]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ/status/1173612864830967808 Twitter: Introducing member JuEun]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ/status/1173612947655933952 Twitter: Introducing member SiHyeon]</ref> The next day, the concept photos for the final three members were released, the members being, [[YunJi (ARIAZ)|YunJi]], [[YeoRi (ARIAZ)|YeoRi]] (Choi Ji-yeon) and [[DaWon (ARIAZ)|DaWon]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ/status/1173974919454941187 Twitter: Introducing member Yunji]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ/status/1173974983359381504 Twitter: Introducing member YeoRi]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ/status/1173975026531323904 Twitter: Introducing member DaWon]</ref> On September 17, ARIAZ revealed they will be releasing a debut mini album, titled ''[[Grand Opera]]''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ/status/1174699810391093248 Twitter: ARIAZ reveals debu mini album 'Grand Opera']</ref> On September 30, Rising Star confirmed that the group will officially debut on October 24.<ref>[https://news.joins.com/article/23590596 Joins: '스타제국 레이블' 신예 걸그룹 ARIAZ(아리아즈), 10월 24일 데뷔 확정]</ref>


=== 2019–2021: Debut with ''Grand Opera'' and digital single remakes ===
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==Members==
On September 16, 2019, Rising Star Entertainment, a subsidiary of Star Empire Entertainment, released a statement to announce that Empire Girls would be debuting under the name Ariaz in October.<ref name="debutdate"/>
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* Yunji ({{Korean|윤지}})

Various teasers were released for the EP,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.co.kr/main/news/view/145|title=[신인코너] '24일 데뷔' ARIAZ(아리아즈), 1st 미니앨범 '그랜드 오페라'로 그려낼 신비로운 스토리 '궁금 UP'|trans-title=[Rookie Corner] 'Debut on the 24th' Ariaz, 1st Mini Album 'Grand Opera' will portray a mysterious story 'Curiosity UP'|language=ko|publisher=Billboard Korea|date=October 17, 2019|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191123192118/http://www.billboard.co.kr/main/news/view/145|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref> and ''Grand Opera'' was released on October 24, 2019, along with its lead single "Moonlight Aria" and its accompanying music video. The EP is the first in a trilogy the group aims to release.<ref name="showcase">{{cite web|url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=685931|title=[현장] 아리아즈(ARIAZ) 'Grand Opera(그랜드 오페라)'로 음악적 색깔 보여줄 수 있을까 (종합)|trans-title=Can Ariaz show their musical colors with 'Grand Opera'?|language=ko|publisher=Top Star News|last=Bae|first=Ji-yoon|date=October 24, 2019|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191123192549/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=685931|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref> Their debut showcase was held the same day at the Ilji Art Hall in [[Gangnam District|Gangnam]], Seoul.<ref name="showcase"/>

On June 26, 2021, the group released the new digital single "I Like You", a remake from the girl group [[Jewelry (group)|Jewelry]]'s hit single "I Really Like You".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202106261104003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|title=아리아즈 '니가 참 좋아' 리메이크 발매 |trans-title=Ariaz 'I really like you' remake release |language=ko|publisher=Sports Khan|last=Ahn|first=Byung-gil|date=June 26, 2021|access-date=June 26, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627015454/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202106261104003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv |archive-date=2021-06-27 }}</ref>

On September 30, 2021, the group released the digital single "Hot & Cold (2021)", another from Jewelry's hit single "Hot & Cold".

=== 2022–present: Members departure ===
On April 10, 2022, Rising Star Entertainment announced that Yunji, Yeori and Hyogyeong have terminated their contracts with them and left the group.<ref name="라이징스타 엔터테인먼트 에서 알려 드립니다">{{cite tweet|number=1512807551699591174|user=official_ARIAZ|title=라이징스타 엔터테인먼트 에서 알려 드립니다.|date=9 April 2022}}</ref> On the same day, Jueun posted on Instagram confirming that she has left the group.<ref name="라이징스타 엔터테인먼트 에서 알려 드립니다"/>

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== Members ==
* Dawon ({{Korean|labels=no|다원}})
* Dawon ({{Korean|labels=no|다원}})
* Sihyeon ({{Korean|labels=no|시현}})
* Sihyeon ({{Korean|labels=no|시현}})

=== Past members ===
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* Yunji ({{Korean|labels=no|윤지}})
* Yeori ({{Korean|labels=no|여리}})
* Yeori ({{Korean|labels=no|여리}})
* Hyogyeon ({{Korean|labels=no|효경}})
* Hyogyeong ({{Korean|labels=no|효경}})
* Ju Eun ({{Korean|labels=no|주은}})
* Jueun ({{Korean|labels=no|주은}})


==Discography==
==Discography==


===Extended Plays===
=== Extended plays ===
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:8em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em" | Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Album details
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:25em" | Details
! Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="1" style="width:6em" | Peak chart positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Sales
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:9em" | Sales
|-
|-
!style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]<br /><ref>Gaon Album Chart:
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]<br><ref name="gaonalbum">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/ |title=Gaon Album Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=January 23, 2016 |language=Korean |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505075342/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/ |archivedate=May 5, 2016 }}</ref>
* Grand Opera - {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&termGbn=week&hitYear=2019&targetTime=43&nationGbn=T|title=2019년 43주차 Album Chart|trans-title=43rd Week of 2019 Album Chart|language=ko|website=[[Gaon Chart]]|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191123194931/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=43&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Grand Opera
! scope="row" | ''Grand Opera''
|
|
* Released: October 24, 2019
* Released: October 24, 2019
* Label: [[Star Empire Entertainment|Rising Star Entertainment]]
* Label: [[Star Empire Entertainment|Rising Star Entertainment]]
* Format: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
* Formats: [[CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
{{hidden|Track listing|
# "Assemble #1"
# "Ouch!"
# "Moonlight Aria" ({{Korean|"까만 밤의 아리아"|labels=no}})
# "Drama"
# "Where U R" {{small|(Yunji X Dawon Aria)}}
}}
| 33
| 33
|
|
* KOR: 1,028<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=10&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month|title=2019년 10월 Album Chart|trans-title=October 2019 Album Chart|language=ko|website=[[Gaon Chart]]|access-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191123195540/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=10&hitYear=2019&termGbn=month|archive-date=November 23, 2019}}</ref>
*KOR: 1,027+
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|-
|}
|}


===Singles===
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Title
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|-
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Sales
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Digital Chart|KOR]]<br><ref name="gaonalbum"/>
! style="width:2.5em;" |<small>[[Gaon Chart|KOR]]</small><br /><ref>Peak Gaon Chart Digital Chart Ranking:</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Moonlight Aria" ({{nobold|{{Korean|labels=no|까만 밤의 아리아}}}})
! scope="row" | "Moonlight Aria" ({{Korean|까만 밤의 아리아|labels=no}})
| rowspan="1" | 2019
| 2019
| —
| —
|
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*KOR: —
| ''Grand Opera''
| ''Grand Opera''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "I Like You" ({{Korean|니가 참 좋아|labels=no}})
| colspan="5" |{{Small|"—" denotes release did not chart.}}
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| rowspan="2" | 2021
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| —
| rowspan="2" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
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|-
! scope="row" | "Hot & Cold (2021)"
| —
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|-
| colspan="4" style="font-size:8pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
|}
|}

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/ARIAZ-100929267949283/ Facebook]
* [https://www.instagram.com/ariaz.official/ Instagram]
* [https://twitter.com/official_ARIAZ Twitter]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczq4fRpRvn--65MzYZEoWA YouTube]

{{Star Empire Entertainment}}
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Ariaz
Ariaz in December 2019
From left to right: Jueun (former), Sihyeon, Yunji (former), Dawon, Yeori (former), Hyogyeong (former)
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2019–2022
LabelsRising Star
Members
  • Dawon
  • Sihyeon
Past members
  • Yunji
  • Yeori
  • Hyogyeong
  • Jueun
WebsiteOfficial fancafe
Korean name
Hangul
아리아즈
Revised RomanizationAriajeu
McCune–ReischauerAriajŭ

Ariaz (Korean: 아리아즈; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by Rising Star Entertainment, a subsidiary label of Star Empire Entertainment in 2019. The group made their official debut on October 24, 2019, with their first EP Grand Opera.

History

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Pre-debut

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Prior to the group's debut, various members already had some experience in the entertainment industry. Yunji had appeared in the fifth season of the survival series Superstar K in 2013,[1] and later appeared in the first season of reality television talent show Produce 101 in 2015 along with future band-mate Sihyeon.[2] Yunji and Sihyeon were set to debut in the girl group OMZM with other members,[3][4] however, the group's debut was postponed and their fancafe was later temporarily closed.[5][6] Sihyeon sang "Wonderful Day (오늘 같은 날)" for the soundtrack of the drama Fantastic in 2016.[7]

Prior to Ariaz, Hyogyeong had released numerous songs as a soloist, including some using the stage name Mugayeong (머가영).[citation needed] Hyogyeong also represented Star Empire Entertainment in the survival reality show Mix Nine in 2017.[2] Yunji, Sihyeon, Hyogyeong and Yeori had been backup dancers before their debut, for groups such as Jewelry, ZE:A, Nine Muses and Imfact.[citation needed] Dawon appeared in an episode of episode of I Can See Your Voice in early 2019, performing I.O.I's song "Downpour" along with Hong Juhyeon and Im Doyeon.[8]

The group was briefly known as Empire Girls (Korean: 엠파이어 걸스) prior to their debut.[9] A three-episode variety show, Empire Girls at the MT, aired before their debut. The show was a bonding experience for the members, and showcased their teamwork.[citation needed]

2019–2021: Debut with Grand Opera and digital single remakes

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On September 16, 2019, Rising Star Entertainment, a subsidiary of Star Empire Entertainment, released a statement to announce that Empire Girls would be debuting under the name Ariaz in October.[2]

Various teasers were released for the EP,[10] and Grand Opera was released on October 24, 2019, along with its lead single "Moonlight Aria" and its accompanying music video. The EP is the first in a trilogy the group aims to release.[11] Their debut showcase was held the same day at the Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.[11]

On June 26, 2021, the group released the new digital single "I Like You", a remake from the girl group Jewelry's hit single "I Really Like You".[12]

On September 30, 2021, the group released the digital single "Hot & Cold (2021)", another from Jewelry's hit single "Hot & Cold".

2022–present: Members departure

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On April 10, 2022, Rising Star Entertainment announced that Yunji, Yeori and Hyogyeong have terminated their contracts with them and left the group.[13] On the same day, Jueun posted on Instagram confirming that she has left the group.[13]

Members

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  • Dawon (다원)
  • Sihyeon (시현)

Past members

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  • Yunji (윤지)
  • Yeori (여리)
  • Hyogyeong (효경)
  • Jueun (주은)

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]
Grand Opera
Track listing
  1. "Assemble #1"
  2. "Ouch!"
  3. "Moonlight Aria" ("까만 밤의 아리아")
  4. "Drama"
  5. "Where U R" (Yunji X Dawon Aria)
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
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"Moonlight Aria" (까만 밤의 아리아) 2019 — Grand Opera
"I Like You" (니가 참 좋아) 2021 — Non-album singles
"Hot & Cold (2021)" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (August 30, 2013). "'슈퍼스타K5' 김윤지, 심사위원 만장일치 합격" ['Superstar K5' Kim Yunji, unanimous pass by the jury] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Choi, Na-young (September 16, 2019). "스타제국 레이블, 6인 걸그룹 10월 론칭..'프듀101' 윤지·시현-'믹나' 효경 합류(공식)" [Star Empire Label, launching 6-member girl group in October.. 'Produce 101' Yunji · Sihyeon - 'Mix Nine' Hyogyeong joins] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (May 7, 2019). "[단독]'프로듀스101' 한혜리, 이르면 6월 걸그룹 정식 데뷔" ['Produce 101' Han Hyeri, formal debut in a girl group in early June] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. ^ Gil, Hae-seong (June 1, 2016). "'프듀101' 한혜리·김윤지·강시현·심채은 4人, '쥬얼리 동생그룹' 멤버 확정" ['Produce 101' Han Hyeri · Kim Yunji · Kang Sihyeon · Shim Chaeeun 4 members confirmed, 'Jewelry Sister Group'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  5. ^ Choi, Ji-ye (March 6, 2017). "스타제국 "올망졸망, 재정비 위해 팬카페 잠정 폐쇄"[공식]" [Star Empire "OMZM, temporary closure of fancafe to reorganize" [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  6. ^ Lee, Mi-hyun (March 7, 2017). "[이슈IS] 한혜리 어쨌든 데뷔한다…진짜 '꽃길' 걷기 위한 예열" [[Issue IS] Han Hyeri will debut anyway... warming up for the real 'flower road'] (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  7. ^ Kim, Dong-joo (September 9, 2016). "스타제국 연습생 강시현, 10日 '판타스틱' OST '오늘 같은 날' 발표" [Star Empire trainee Kang Sihyeon, 'Fantastic' OST 'Wonderful Day' release on the 10th] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  8. ^ Jeon, Hyun-young (February 23, 2019). "데뷔 기다리는 연습생 딸 '너목보' 무대 오르자 눈물 펑펑 쏟은 어머니" [Trainee daughter waiting for her debut, her mother shed tears as she went on stage on 'I Can See Your Voice'] (in Korean). Insight. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. ^ Jeong, Ji-woo (September 20, 2019). "아리아즈, '올망졸망→스타제국 걸즈→엠파이어 걸스'…다사다난 데뷔사" [Ariaz, 'OMZM → Star Empire Girls → Empire Girls'... eventful debut] (in Korean). Green Economic Newspaper. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  10. ^ "[신인코너] '24일 데뷔' ARIAZ(아리아즈), 1st 미니앨범 '그랜드 오페라'로 그려낼 신비로운 스토리 '궁금 UP'" [[Rookie Corner] 'Debut on the 24th' Ariaz, 1st Mini Album 'Grand Opera' will portray a mysterious story 'Curiosity UP'] (in Korean). Billboard Korea. October 17, 2019. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  11. ^ a b Bae, Ji-yoon (October 24, 2019). "[현장] 아리아즈(ARIAZ) 'Grand Opera(그랜드 오페라)'로 음악적 색깔 보여줄 수 있을까 (종합)" [Can Ariaz show their musical colors with 'Grand Opera'?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  12. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (June 26, 2021). "아리아즈 '니가 참 좋아' 리메이크 발매" [Ariaz 'I really like you' remake release] (in Korean). Sports Khan. Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  13. ^ a b @official_ARIAZ (9 April 2022). "라이징스타 엔터테인먼트 에서 알려 드립니다" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Gaon Album Chart:
  15. ^ "2019년 10월 Album Chart" [October 2019 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  16. ^ Peak Gaon Chart Digital Chart Ranking:
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