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H1-KEY (하이키; read as High-key) is a four-member girl group formed by GLG and Sony Music.[1] They made their debut on January 5, 2022 with the single album "Athletic Girl".
History
Pre-debut
On November 18, 2021, Naver News revealed that Grandline Group (GLG), the newly-established K-pop sub-label of Grandline Entertainment (GRDL), would be debuting a new girl group on January 5, 2022. The group name is inspired by the word "high-key", and aims for a confident and healthy beauty.[2] Later on November 20, 2021, the group announced their official SNS accounts.[3]
On November 23, 2021, Yel was officially announced as the group's first member via a choreography video.[4] On November 26, 2021, Seoi was introduced as the group's second member.[5] Three days later, on November 29, Riina, a former Produce 48 contestant and WM Ggumnamu member, was revealed as the third member.[6] On November 30, Sitala was introduced as the group's fourth member.[7]
2022: Debut with "Athletic Girl", Sitala's departure, "Run" with addition of Hwiseo
On December 21, 2021, via the group's SNS it announced with a promotion schedule that they will make their debut with the first single album titled, "Athletic Girl", which was released on January 5, 2022.[8]
On May 25, GLG announced Sitala had departed from the group due to personal reasons.[9]
On June 7, a teaser posted on the group's official SNS for their first comeback to be released on July 6, with a new member.[10] Later on June 9, a promotion schedule posted and revealed the title of their first maxi single album, "Run".[11] On June 14, Hwiseo introduced as a new member of the group with teaser photos for their first maxi single.[12]
2023: Rose Blossom, Seoul Dreaming
On December 7, 2022, a scheduler was released for their first mini album, Rose Blossom, set to be released on January 5, 2023.[13]
In an interview released on March 13, the group revealed that they are currently recording songs for their upcoming album.[14] On August 1, the group announced their comeback with second mini album, Seoul Dreaming, set to release on August 30.[15] "Time to Shine" will be pre-released on August 23.
2024: "Thinkin' About You", "Deeper", "Airplane", Love or Hate
On January 11, 2024, a teaser was posted for their upcoming digital single "Thinkin' About You", set to be released on January 19.[16]
On February 11, a concept poster was posted for their upcoming digital single "Deeper", set to be released on February 15.[17] However, on February 13, GLG announced that the release will be delayed to a later date.[18] On February 20, the new date was revealed to be February 27.[19]
On March 8, it was announced that H1-KEY was appointed as the honorary ambassador for the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities.[20]
On March 18, the group released their special single (labeled as special NFT album) "Airplane".[21]
On May 27, it was announced that the group will make a comeback on June 19.[22] On May 30, the group released a teaser for their third mini album.[23] The following day, they released a promotion calendar for Love or Hate.[24]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| Seoi (서이) | Leader, Vocalist[25] | 2021–present |
| Riina (리이나) | Dancer, Vocalist | 2021–present |
| Hwiseo (휘서) | Main Vocalist[26], Rapper | 2022–present |
| Yel (옐) | Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae[27] | 2021–present |
| Former | ||
| Sitala (시탈라) | Rapper, Vocalist | 2021–2022 |
Discography
Korean
Mini albums
- Rose Blossom (2023)
- Seoul Dreaming (2023)
- Love or Hate (2024)
Maxi single albums
- "Run" (2022)
Single albums
- "Athletic Girl" (2022)
Digital singles
- "Time to Shine" (2023)
- "Thinkin' About You" (2024)
- "Deeper" (2024)
Special singles
- "Airplane" (2024)
Collaborations
- "Re: Thinkin' About You" (2024) (with Josh Cullen)
OSTs
- "Family OST Part.1" ("Danger") (2023)
Chinese
Digital singles
- "Rose Blossom (Chinese Version)" (2024)
Concerts
Fan concerts
- H1-KEY 1st Fan Concert [Find My Key] in Seoul (2025)
Concert participation
Trivia
- Riina is a former Produce 48 contestant and a former member of trainee group WM Ggumnamu.
- Hwiseo is a former FNC Entertainment, The Black Label and Source Music trainee.
- Seoi is a former YG Entertainment trainee.
- Yel is a former JYP Entertainment trainee.
- Former member Sitala is a former Lionheart Entertainment trainee.
Gallery
- Main article: H1-KEY/Gallery
References
- ↑ (KR) Naver: ‘GLGX소니뮤직’ 하이키, 해외시장 뜬다
- ↑ (KR) Naver: GLG 첫 걸그룹 하이키, 내년 1월5일 뜬다 [공식]
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (November 20, 2021)
- ↑ YouTube: [H1-KEY] YEL | Ed Sheeran ‘Bad Habits’ Modern Dance | YEL Choreography
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (November 26, 2021)
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (November 29, 2021)
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (November 30, 2021)
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (December 21, 2021)
- ↑ Allkpop: Sitala leaves girl group H1-KEY
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (June 7, 2022)
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (June 9, 2022)
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (June 14, 2022)
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (December 8, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) News Pic: '차트 역주행' 하이키 "울림과 깊이 있는 곡 보여주고 싶다"
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (August 1, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: Listen: H1-KEY Reveals Sneak Peek Of New Single “Thinkin’ About You”
- ↑ H1-KEY Drops Concept Posters For New Single “Deeper”
- ↑ Soompi: H1-KEY Postpones Return With New Single “Deeper” 2 Days Before Release
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on Twitter (February 27, 2024)
- ↑ (KR) Sports Kyunghyang: 하이키, 장애인고용공단 홍보대사로
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on X (March 18, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: H1-KEY Announces June Comeback Date
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on X (May 30, 2024)
- ↑ @H1KEY_official on X (May 31, 2024)
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 하이키, 리더 서이 공개…"롤모델=현아, 무대 장악력·끼 닮고파" [일문일답]
- ↑ (KR) YouTube: [복면가왕] '피크닉'의 정체는 하이키 휘서!, MBC 230507 방송
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 신예 하이키 옐 “롤모델 이효리…신인상 꿈” [일문일답]
- ↑ @HallyuPopFest on Twitter (August 23, 2023)
- ↑ @PopPopFest on X (March 21, 2025)
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