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Busters

Busters (버스터즈) is a one-member girl group under Marbling E&M (formerly Monstergram Inc.) and Mainbase Entertainment. They debuted on November 27, 2017 with the single album "Dream On".

History

2017–2018: Debut with "Dream On", "Grapes"

Busters held their first official stage at the Hongik University Festival on May 19, 2017 before starting their full activities in July.[1]

Sometime in October, member Soyeon left and was replaced by Minjung.

The group officially debuted on November 27, 2017 with their first single album "Dream On".

They released their second single album, "Grapes", on June 12, 2018.

Busters were expected to be the main characters for the anime series Idol Ranger Power Busters, slated to premiere in Spring 2018, however, the anime is assumed to have been canceled.

2019: Line-up changes, Pinky Promise

On January 26, it was announced through Marbling E&M's official YouTube channel that Minjung had departed from the group.[2] On February 1, Yeseo was announced as their newest member.[3]

Busters released their first digital single titled "Starlight" on July 11 as a pre-release for their first mini album Pinky Promise which was released on July 31.

On November 18, it was announced that Minji had left the group due to personal reasons.[4]

On December 10, the official fancafe posted an announcement introducing their new member, Jieun.[5][6]

2020: New members, "Paeonia", hiatus and reorganization

On March 16, 2020, the group's official fan cafe and Twitter account revealed two new members: Yasuda Takara and Jeon Minji, who would be joining for their next comeback album titled "Paeonia" (피오니아),[7] to be released in May.

On March 29, 2020, Hyungseo posted a letter on fancafe announcing that she was leaving the group to focus on her studies.

On August 6, 2020, Marbling announced Busters would be going on a hiatus and reorganize. The group faced difficult incidents during their recent promotions. As a result, Jisoo, Yeseo, and Chaeyeon, who lost interest in being singers, will finish their singing activities (the current promotions period will be called Bustersβ) and then focus on acting and other broadcasting activities in the near future. A new foreign member will join and the group will continue promotions under the name Power Busters (파워버스터즈).[8]

2020-2021: MyBling, webcomic and new members

On October 21, 2020, Mydoll Entertainment revealed that a special project collaboration unit would be formed between Busters' members Takara, Jieun, and Minji, as well as PinkFantasy members Arang and Harin, and MyDoll trainee Heesun.[9] The unit's debut, called MyBling, has presumably been cancelled due to inactivity since January 2021 and MyBling's Instagram account has been deleted.

On November 26, 2020, it was announced that Busters would be partnering with EBSToon to create a webcomic titled 이계전환 수호대 버스터즈, based on the original concept for Idol Ranger Power Busters, of idols who transform into superheros. The original webtoon colors were updated to match the colors of each member.[10]

During Jieun's birthday V Live, a new member was revealed, and on March 9, 2021, Seira was officially announced as the newest member.[11]

On May 20, 2021, Marbling E&M officially announced Busters' newest and fifth member, MinMin.[12] Her profile photos as well as their new group photos were released on the group's VLIVE.[13] A dance cover of ITZY's "In the morning" was posted on their YouTube Channel that the same day.[14]

On October 22, 2021, Yunji was introduced as a new member of the group.

On October 25, 2021, Marbling announced that MinMin had left Busters due to personal reasons and that the group's comeback would be delayed.[15]

On November 7, 2021, new profile photos of the group and members were released on their V Live.[16][17][18][19][20][21]

2022: "Re:Born", "Tropical Romance", and "Broken Clock"

On March 28, it was announced that Busters would be coming back with the single[n 1] album "Re:Born" at the end of April.[22] On April 15, the schedule was released, announcing the single would be released on April 27.[23] "Re:Born" is their first release in almost two years and first following their reorganization in 2021.[24]

On June 23, it was reported that Busters would be making a comeback in July.[25] On July 1, the release schedule for their single "Tropical Romance" was posted, and the release date of July 11 was announced.[26]

On August 24, Marbling E&M announced that Busters would be releasing a re-arranged version of "Broken Clock", a b-side song from their single "Re:Born", on September 6.[27]

2023: Guest members, Yunji's departure, addition of Nami

On December 5, 2022, it was announced that member Yunji would be absent from upcoming group activities due to personal circumstances.[28] She was replaced by a guest member to continue Busters' activities as a five-member group. Though the guest member was unannounced, through SNS it was discovered to be soloist singer U-Min, best known for being a former CAP-TEEN contestant.[29][30][31][32][33]

U-Min remained active with Busters for approximately four months, but by early May, departed from the girl group.[34] On May 7, Busters announced that a new guest member known as Nami will join the group and has previous idol experience from Thailand.[35]

On May 21, 2023, Yunji announced on her Instagram that she would leave Busters due to personal circumstances and return to be a student.[36]

On June 2, Nami was announced as an official member of Busters.[37]

2024: "Jokgu King"

On March 12, 2024, Busters released "Jokgu King" as the cheer song for the Korea Foot Volleyball Association.

2025: Takara, Jieun, Minji and Seira's departures

On March 20, 2025, it was announced that Takara, Jieun and Minji had left Busters.[38] The next day, Seira announced her departure from the group.[39]

As of late March 2025, Nami is the only member left from Busters. The group's future remains unknown.

Members

Name Color Position(s) Years active
Nami (나미)      Pink N/A 2023–present
Guest
U-Min (유민) N/A N/A 2022–2023
Former
Minjung (민정)      Blue Lead Vocalist, Rapper 2017–2019
Minji (민지)      Red Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist 2017–2019
Hyungseo (형서)      Pink Main Vocalist 2017–2020
Jisoo (지수)      Light Blue Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper, Visual 2017–2020
Seira (세이라)      Purple[n 2] Sub Vocalist 2021–2025
Chaeyeon (채연)      Yellow Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center, Maknae (2017–2019) 2017–2020
Takara (타카라)      Sky Blue[n 3] Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist 2020–2025
Jieun (지은)      Red Leader, Main Vocalist, Sub Rapper 2019–2025
Yeseo (예서)      Purple Lead Vocalist, Maknae (2019–2020) 2019–2020
MinMin (민민)      Pink N/A 2021
Minji (민지)      Yellow Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Maknae (2020–2021, 2023–2025) 2020–2025
Yunji (윤지)      White Lead Vocalist, Maknae (2021–2023) 2021–2023
Pre-debut
Soyeon (소연)      Blue Main Dancer, Vocalist 2017

Discography

Mini albums

Single albums

Digital singles

Concerts

  • Busters In Brazil (2019)
  • Busters In Tokyo (2022)[40]

Filmography

Reality shows

  • The Next: K-Pop Girl Groups' VR Battle (Pico Video, 2023)

Trivia

Endorsements

  • Luwak White Koffie

Gallery

Main article: Busters/Gallery

Notes

  1. ↑ Stated as a mini album in the article
  2. ↑ Seira's assigned color was formerly      Blue.
  3. ↑ Takara's assigned color was formerly      Green.

References

  1. ↑ (KR) Chosun: 아이돌레인저 파워버스터즈 등장 걸그룹 '버스터즈' 홍대에서 첫 공연
  2. ↑ YouTube: "Bye Bye Minjung"
  3. ↑ YouTube: "Hello~ I'm Kang Rabbit"
  4. ↑ @Busters_idol on Twitter (November 18, 2019)
  5. ↑ (KR) Naver: 버스터즈 측 "아역배우 출신 15세 지은, 새 멤버 합류"(공식)
  6. ↑ Daum Cafe: New Member Info
  7. ↑ (KR) Hankook Ilbo: 버스터즈 측 "日 멤버 야스다 타카라·06년생 전민지 합류→컴백 준비"
  8. ↑ Soompi: Busters Announces Hiatus And Reorganization Of Group
  9. ↑ @Mydoll_Ent on Twitter (October 21, 2020)
  10. ↑ @EBStoon on Instagram (November 26, 2020)
  11. ↑ BUSTERS on Instagram (March 9, 2021)
  12. ↑ (KR) Chosun: 버스터즈, 세이라-민민 새 멤버 합류…5인조 재정비
  13. ↑ V Live: Busters X's channel
  14. ↑ Busters X on YouTube: DANCE COVERㅣITZY (있지)_ M.A.F.I.A(마피아) in the morningㅣ4K
  15. ↑ Busters X 버스터즈 on V Live: [공지사항] (October 25, 2021)
  16. ↑ Busters X 버스터즈 on V Live: 단체 프로필 사진 (November 7, 2021 post)
  17. ↑ Busters X 버스터즈 on V Live: 민지 개인 프로필 (November 7, 2021 post)
  18. ↑ Busters X 버스터즈 on V Live: 세이라 개인 프로필 (November 7, 2021 post)
  19. ↑ Busters X 버스터즈 on V Live: 윤지 개인 프로필 (November 7, 2021 post)
  20. ↑ Busters X 버스터즈 on V Live: 지은 개인 프로필 (November 7, 2021 post)
  21. ↑ Busters X 버스터즈 on V Live: 타카라 개인 프로필 (November 7, 2021 post)
  22. ↑ (KR) Munhwa News: 버스터즈, 컴백 예고 랩배틀 영상 공개
  23. ↑ @Busters_idol on Twitter (April 15, 2022)
  24. ↑ (KR) Star News: 버스터즈, 5인 체제 정비 후 첫 컴백...’리:본’ 발매
  25. ↑ (KR) Xports News: 버스터즈, 're:Born' 활동 마무리..7월 초고속 컴백 예고
  26. ↑ @Busters_idol on Twitter (July 1, 2022)
  27. ↑ (KR) Nate News: 버스터즈, 편곡 '고장난 시계'로 9월 6일 돌아온다··· 풋풋한 교복 콘셉트 티저 이미지 공개
  28. ↑ busters_official Instagram post (December 5, 2022)
  29. ↑ your_love.u on Instagram post (April 14, 2023)
  30. ↑ your_love.u on Instagram post (April 15, 2023)
  31. ↑ YouTube: Go to Tokyo #1/ Concert in Japan (ENG/JPN)
  32. ↑ YouTube: BUSTERS goes to Tokyo#3｜Concert in Japan
  33. ↑ YouTube: Busters goes to Tokyo#4｜Korean town In Japan, Shin-Okubo ｜Harajuku Station(ENG/JPN) - YouTube
  34. ↑ @Busters_idol on Twitter (May 7, 2023)
  35. ↑ @Busters_idol on Twitter (May 7, 2023)
  36. ↑ @pink._.yunji Instagram Stories highlight (May 21, 2023)
  37. ↑ Cafe Busters (June 2, 2023)
  38. ↑ (JP) Kstyle: Busters、日本人メンバーも…相次いでグループ脱退を発表「今後も一生懸命に活動していく」
  39. ↑ @ on Instagram (March 21, 2025)
  40. ↑ BUSTERS 日本単独公演 -BUSTERS IN TOKYO- 開催決定

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