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To be prime rose! Hello, we are PRIMROSE! |
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PRIMROSE (프림로즈) is a four-member girl group under A.O Entertainment. Originally as a duo, they made their debut on January 13, 2023 with the mini album Red Moon.
History
Pre-debut
On November 8, 2022, A.O Entertainment revealed their new female duo name, PRIMROSE, opening up SNS accounts.[1]
2023: Debut with Red Moon, Yeum's departure, Nahyun, Rainie and Hayun's addition, Laffy Taffy
On January 3, it was announced that they would make their debut on January 13 with the mini album Red Moon.[2]
On March 23, A.O Entertainment announced that Yeum had left the duo due to personal circumstances and health problems. PRIMROSE would continue as an one-member solo act until a new member joins the duo.[3]
On May 3, A.O Entertainment announced that former HOT ISSUE member Nahyun had joined PRIMROSE following Yeum's departure.[4]
On May 16, A.O Entertainment announced that former BugAboo member Rainie had joined PRIMROSE.[5] The agency also hinted that the group would recruit additional members.
On June 22, A.O Entertainment announced that PRIMROSE had completed its lineup reorganization with the addition of their final new member Hayun, and that the group had been preparing for a comeback.[6]
On July 26, A.O Entertainment announced that PRIMROSE will be releasing their second mini album Laffy Taffy on August 18.[7]
2024: "Revival", Steal Heart
On May 17, the group released a promotional calendar for their first single album "Revival", set for release on June 17.[8]
On October 17, the group released a teaser for their third mini album Steal Heart, set for release on November 14.[9]
Members
| Name | Position(s)[10] | Years active |
|---|---|---|
| Rainie (레이니) | Lead Vocalist | 2023–present |
| Nahyun (나현) | Main Vocalist | 2023–present |
| Ruby (루비) | Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist | 2022–present |
| Hayun (하윤) | Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae | 2023–present |
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| Yeum (예음) | Main Vocalist | 2022–2023 |
Discography
Mini albums
- Red Moon (2023)
- Laffy Taffy (2023)
- Steal Heart (2024)
Single albums
- "Revival" (2024)
Fan concerts
- 2024 PRIMROSE Fan Concert 'Time to Rebuild' (2024) (cancelled)
Trivia
- Rainie was a member of the girl group BugAboo.
- Nahyun was the leader of the girl group HOT ISSUE.
- Ruby was a member of the pre-debut girl group Elado under the name Jiwon.
- Former member Yeum was a member of the girl group Azer Blossom under her birth name Jeong Myeong-woo.
Gallery
Promotional
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(Ruby & Nahyun)
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(June 2023)
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(June 2023)
Miscellaneous
References
- ↑ @PRIMROSE_AO on Twitter (November 8, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) MK Sports: 프림로즈, 13일 정식 데뷔 확정…新 아이돌 세계 연다
- ↑ @primrose_0fficial on Instagram (March 23, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Sports Donga: 나현, 핫이슈 해체→프림로즈 멤버로 합류 [공식]
- ↑ (KR) Edaily: 버가부 출신 레이니, 프림로즈 합류
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: 프림로즈, 마지막 멤버 하윤 공개…4인조 개편 완료 "컴백 준비"
- ↑ (KR) E Daily: 프림로즈, 4인조 걸그룹으로 새 출발
- ↑ @PRIMROSE_AO on Twitter (May 17, 2024)
- ↑ @PRIMROSE_AO on X (October 17, 2024)
- ↑ @nugupromoter on Twitter (January 14, 2023)
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