dearALICE is a five-member UK-based boy group under SM Entertainment and MOON&BACK MEDIA. They made their debut on February 21, 2025 with the single album "Ariana".
The band's name consists of the word 'Dear', symbolizing a letter to their fans and 'Alice'. Dexter came up with the idea that 'ALICE' stands for 'A Love I Can't Explain'. They came up with the band's name after visiting a restaurant called 'Dear Alice' in Itaewon.
History
Pre-debut: Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience
In November 2023, SM Entertainment and the newly established MOON&BACK announced their intentions of launching a reality show focused on producing a British boy band under the Korean idol training system.[2] MOON&BACK will be in charge of casting, while SM will provide production for music, music videos, and choreography.[3] The group is scheduled to debut in the last quarter of 2024.[4]
On July 11, 2024, BBC One announced they had acquired the rights for the six-episode series titled Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience. It aired from August 17 to September 21, 2024.[5]
On August 1, all five members were introduced.[6] The group is scheduled to debut in February 2025.[7]
In November 2024, Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment signed a partnership with American media company gamma. to distribute and offer label services to the group.[8]
2025: Debut with "Ariana"
On January 11, 2025, the group performed at SMTOWN Live 2025 Tour, where they premiered their debut single "Ariana", and announced that it will be officially released on February 21.[9]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Color | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | Leader | Black | 2024–present |
| Dexter | Rapper | Green | 2024–present |
| Olly | Singer | Yellow | 2024–present |
| Reese | Visual | Orange | 2024–present |
| Blaise | Dancer, Youngest | Blue | 2024–present |
Discography
English
Single albums
- "Ariana" (2025)
Participation releases
Filmography
Reality shows
- Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience (BBC One, 2024)
Concerts
Concert participation
- SMTOWN Live 2025 in Seoul (2025)
Gallery
References
- ↑ @dearalicemusic on X (January 31, 2025)
- ↑ Billboard: SM Entertainment Unveils ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Partnership on New TV Format
- ↑ Soompi: SM To Launch New Global Boy Group Through Reality Show With British Production Company
- ↑ Soompi: SM Entertainment Announces Comeback Plans For 2nd And 3rd Quarter Of 2024
- ↑ BBC: BBC acquires new entertainment series Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience for BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- ↑ Allkpop: Reality show 'Made in Korea : The K-Pop Experience' introduces the 5-members of SM Entertainment's first English boy group, Dear Alice
- ↑ Soompi: Exclusive: SMTOWN LIVE 2025 Celebrates 30 Years Of History At Unforgettable Concert
- ↑ Billboard: Gamma., Kakao Entertainment & SM Entertainment to Launch British Boy Band dearALICE Via New Global Alliance
- ↑ YouTube: [dearALICE] 250112 Ariana - SMTOWN LIVE Performance + Talk
Official links
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