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Cignature in February 2020
From left to right: Seline, Sunn (former), Belle, Jeewon, Ye Ah (former), Semi, and Chaesol
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
K-pop
Years active2020 (2020)–present
Labels
Members
  • Chaesol
  • Jeewon
  • Seline
  • Chloe
  • Belle
  • Semi
  • Dohee
Past members
  • Ye Ah
  • Sunn

Cignature (Korean: 시그니처; commonly stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group formed by C9 Entertainment and managed under their sub-label J9 Entertainment, which was set up to specifically manage girl groups.[1] The group made their debut on February 4, 2020 with their debut single "Nun Nu Nan Na".[2] Originally debuting as a 7-member group, Ye Ah and Sunn left the group on April 27, 2021 for undisclosed reasons. On June 14, 2021, J9 Entertainment revealed the addition of two new members, Chloe and Dohee.

History

2019: Pre-debut

Chaesol, Jeewon (formerly known as Jiwon), Ye Ah (formerly known as Haeun), Sunn (formerly known as Viva) and Belle (formerly known as Lucky) were members of Good Day, which debuted on August 30, 2017.[3] Chaesol, Jeewon, Sunn and Belle had taken part in KBS2 reality television series The Unit.[4]

On November 11, 2019, C9 Entertainment confirmed the launching of future girl group temporarily named C9 Girlz, with Jeewon being named the first member of the future girl group, confirming Good Day’s disbandment.[5] Subsequently, from November 12 to 17, the remaining members were introduced in the order: Semi, Chaesol, Sunn, Belle, Ye Ah, and Seline.[6][7][8]

2020: Debut, Listen and Speak

On January 14, the group's name was revealed to be Cignature.[9]

On February 4, the group released their debut lead single A "Nun Nu Nan Na", while the song's full music video was released one day earlier, on February 3.[10]

On April 7, the group released their debut lead single B "Assa".[11] Its full music video was released on April 6, one day before the song's release date.[12]

The group's first EP, Listen and Speak[13] was released on September 22,[14] featuring "Arisong" as the lead single.[15] The EP also features the previous debut singles.[16] The promotion of the EP featured a schoolgirl concept, and Whosfan, a fan-focused platform, held a promotional event for them.[17]

The EP received positive reviews, with the reviews from several news reporters describing it as refreshing,[14] youthful,[18] and having a unique expression method.[19] On September 23, the demand for the EP exceeded demand forecast calculated by J9 Entertainment, and the first batch sold out.[20] The music video for "Arisong" has reached 3 million views within two days of its release.[21] Listen and Speak reached no. 21 on the Gaon Album Chart.[22]

2021: Line-up changes and Dear Diary Moment

On April 27, J9 Entertainment announced that Ye Ah and Sunn had left the group and terminated their contracts with the agency due to undisclosed reasons.[23][24]

On June 14, J9 Entertainment announced that two new members, Chloe and Dohee, had been added to the group.[25]

On November 30, the group released their second EP, Dear Diary Moment, featuring "Boyfriend" as the lead single.[26]

Members

Current

  • Chaesol (채솔)
  • Jeewon (지원)
  • Seline (셀린)
  • Chloe (클로이)
  • Belle (벨)
  • Semi (세미)
  • Dohee (도희)

Former

  • Ye Ah (예아)
  • Sunn (선)

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Listen and Speak
Track listing
  1. "Nun Nu Nan Na" (눈누난나)
  2. "Assa" (아사)
  3. "Arisong" (아리송)
  4. "Daldalhae" (달달해)
  5. "HingHing" (힝힝)
 21
Dear Diary Moment
  • Released: November 30, 2021
  • Label: J9 Entertainment, Genie, Stone Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "My Diary"
  2. "Boyfriend"
  3. "Villain"
  4. "Climax"
  5. "Sirius"
 22

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[29]
"Nun Nu Nan Na" (눈누난나) 2020 — Listen and Speak
"Assa" (아싸) —
"Arisong" (아리송) —
"Boyfriend" 2021 —[A] Dear Diary Moment

Awards and nominations

Year Award show Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2020 Korea First Brand Awards New Female Artist Award Cignature Nominated [31]
Melon Music Awards New Artist of the Year - Female Nominated [32]
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Female Artist Nominated [33]
Artist of the Year Nominated
Worldwide Icon of the Year Nominated
2021 Asia Artist Awards Female Idol Group Popularity Award Nominated [34]

Notes

  1. ^ "Boyfriend" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted at number 175 on the Gaon Download Chart.[30]

References

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  2. ^ "시그니처, 2월4일 데뷔 확정…타이틀은 '눈누난나'(공식)". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  3. ^ Dong-sun, Park (January 14, 2020). "C9엔터, 내달 신인걸그룹 '시그니처' 론칭…'C9걸즈 데뷔 본격화'". RPM9 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
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  5. ^ Ye-ah, Kim (November 11, 2019). ‘굿데이 출신’ 지원, ‘C9걸즈’ 두 번째 데뷔…프로필 공개 [Support for 'Good Day', 'C9Girls' as their second debut … Profile release]. Naver Entertain (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
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  11. ^ Cho Sung-yoon (April 7, 2020). 시그니처, 7일 리드 싱글 B ‘아싸’ 발매…초고속 컴백 ‘비주얼 UP’ [cignature, released lead single B "ASSA" on 7th (April), very fast comeback "visual UP"]. Sports DongA (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  12. ^ Cho Sung-yoon (April 6, 2020). ‘컴백 D-1’ 시그니처, 중독성+퍼포먼스 꽉 잡은 신곡 ‘아싸’ MV 풀버전 선공개’ ["Comeback D-1" cignature, full version music video of new song "Assa"'s addiction + performance that captures you, released in advanced]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  13. ^ "cignature on Twitter: 시그니처(cignature) - 1st EP ALBUM 'Listen and Speak' COVER IMAGE & TRACK LIST". Twitter. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
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  15. ^ Se-young, Hong. "시그니처, 첫 EP앨범 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡은 '아리송'" [cignature releases track list of first EP album... The title track is 'Arisong']. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  16. ^ Mi-ji, Kim. "'22일 컴백' 시그니처, 신보 'Listen and Speak' 타임테이블 공개" [cignature for "Comeback on 22nd" and release time table for new album "Listen and Speak"]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  17. ^ "Whosfan on Twitter: Support cignature, our WhosfanFriend! Selected winners will receive Whosfan credits! There's also a special video gift from cignature". Twitter. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  18. ^ Seon-mi, Maeng (September 22, 2020). "시그니처, 오늘(22일) 1st EP 'Listen and Speak' 발매…상큼발랄 매력 예고" [cignature, 1st EP 'Listen and Speak' released today (22nd)...a preview of fresh and bubbly charm]. 비즈엔터. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  19. ^ Ji-Hyun, Seo (September 21, 2020). "'컴백 D-1' 시그니처, 성장형 그룹 진수 "진화된 퍼포먼스 예고"" ["Comeback D-1" cignature, group essence growth "evolved performance noticeable"]. Newsen. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  20. ^ "cignature on Twitter: [안내] 시그니처 1st EP ALBUM "Listen and Speak" 앨범 관련 안내". Twitter. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  21. ^ "시그니처가 보여준 청량상큼 정석…'아리송' 퍼포먼스 비디오 공개" [cignature's Refreshing Essence...Release of 'Arisong' performance video]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  22. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
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  33. ^ "2020 MAMA Nominees". mama.mwave.me. Archived from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  34. ^ "2021 Asia Artist Awards Vote". Asia Artist Awards. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
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