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Go high! Hello, we are Hi-L! |
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Hi-L (하이엘; an acronym for High Insight Libre[1]) was a six-member girl group under Kpop Live Entertainment. They debuted on August 11, 2021 with the mini album Go High.
They presumably disbanded sometime in 2023.
History
2021: Debut with Go High
On May 27, 2021, Kpop Live Entertainment released a video titled "Hi-L-하이엘 - Teaser" on the channel of their three-member girl group, XUM. In the video description, they later clarified that Hi-L will be a brand new six-member girl group under the company instead of a rebranding of XUM. On June 1, SNS accounts for Hi-L were opened and revealed the six members, consisting of Lee Jin, Soo Jung, Da-Kyung, Joo A, Ha Yun, and Ye Seul.[2]
Their debut was initially scheduled and reported to take place in July 2021, however on July 30, Hi-L revealed that their debut had been postponed to August 11 with the release of their first mini album, Go High.[3]
On November 16, Hi-L released a dance practice video for "Beautiful Night", a song from their mini album Go High.[4] They then released an official music video for "Beautiful Night" on December 9.[5]
2022: "Summer Ride"
On July 4, 2022, it was speculated that they would have a comeback on July 14 after fans noticed a status update on the CEO's KakaoTalk. Previously, he also posted that their music video filming was being done.[6] The next day, on July 5, it was confirmed that they will have a comeback after eleven months.[7] On July 6, 2022, it was revealed that they will release their first single album "Summer Ride" on July 14, 2022.[8]
2023–2024: Soo Jung's departure, disbandment, New-L
On January 16, 2023, Soo Jung revealed on her Instagram live that she had left the group and will be focusing on modeling from now on.[9]
Sometime in 2023, the group became widely inactive across SNS accounts and on December 6, 2023, their official Instagram account was removed indicating a possible disbandment.[10] Furthermore, Kpop Live Entertainment's building was bought by SW Entertainment which led to its temporary closure.
Sometime in March 2024, Kpop Live Entertainment rebranded to I-Star Entertainment and began teasing their new girl group New-L by renaming all of Hi-L's SNS accounts. However, it was later found out that this group features an entirely different lineup without any former Hi-L member.
Aftermath
- On September 19, 2023, Lee Jin independently released her first solo song "먕! (W.baw)". She currently goes by her birth name Sim Yerin and is a member of the project girl group I.MET.U, which was formed through Time Turner.
- On March 23, 2024, Ye Seul was revealed as a member of the upcoming independent girl group LURA LUCY.[11]
Members
| Name | Color | Position(s)[12] | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Jin (이진) | Purple | Leader, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist | 2021–2023 |
| Soo Jung (수정) | Black | Main Rapper | 2021–2023 |
| Da-Kyung (다경) | Orange | Main Vocalist, Main Dancer | 2021–2023 |
| Joo A (주아) | White | Sub Vocalist | 2021–2023 |
| Ha Yun (하윤) | Yellow | Lead Dancer | 2021–2023 |
| Ye Seul (예슬) | Blue | Lead Vocalist, Maknae | 2021–2023 |
Discography
Mini albums
- Go High (2021)
Single albums
- "Summer Ride" (2022)
Concerts
- Hi-L 1st Concert 'Halloween Town (2021)
Endorsements
- Destroyed (2022)[13]
Gallery
Promotional
(June 2021)
.png "Hi-L 1st Concert 'Halloween Town' poster (1).png (7.41 MB)")
.png "Hi-L 1st Concert 'Halloween Town' poster (2).png (8.27 MB)")
Miscellaneous
(May 2021)
References
- ↑ (KR) StarNews: 하이엘, 이진 댄스-수정 랩 퍼포먼스 공개 '기대UP'[★FOCUS]
- ↑ @hi_l_official: Introducing members: Lee Jin, Soo Jung, Da-Kyung, Joo A, Ha Yun and Ye Seul (June 2, 2021)
- ↑ @HI_L_official Twitter post (November 16, 2021)
- ↑ @HI_L_official Twitter post (December 9, 2021)
- ↑ @nugupromoter Twitter post (July 4, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) SpoTV News: 하이엘, 11개월 만에 신곡 발표…4세대 걸그룹 정상 노린다
- ↑ @HI_L_official Twitter post (July 6, 2022)
- ↑ @nugupromoter on Twitter (January 16, 2023)
- ↑ @nugupromoter on Twitter (December 27, 2023)
- ↑ @luralucy_official on Instagram (March 23, 2024)
- ↑ (KR) News1: "우리 친해지자" 강아지에게 손등 보이는 하이엘 이진
- ↑ (KR) TW News: 패션 브랜드 디스트로이드, 새로운 광고모델로 걸그룹 Hi-L발탁