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STAYC (Korean: 스테이씨, Japanese: ステイシー) is a six-member girl group under High Up Entertainment. They debuted on November 12, 2020 with their first single album "Star To A Young Culture".
Their name stands for "Star To A Young Culture".[1]
History
2020: Debut with "Star To A Young Culture", fandom name
On September 8, Highup Entertainment revealed that producer duo Black Eyed Pilseung would be debuting their first rookie girl group in the second half of 2020. On the same day, the group's first member, Sieun, was announced.[2] The next day, September 9, Sumin and Seeun were revealed as the group's second and third members respectively.[3][4]
On October 7, 2020, it was revealed the group would consist six members, and would debut sometime in November.[5]
On October 12, 2020, the group's debuting name, STAYC, was revealed.[6] From October 13 to 15, the prologue teasers for the members (Bae Soo Min, Yoon, Park Si Eun, Isa, Seeun and J respectively) were released, and on October 16, the group's teaser was released.[1][7][8][9]
On October 23, a scheduler was posted on the group's social medias, marking their debut to November 12.[10] On this day, the group officially debuted with their first single album "Star To A Young Culture" and its title track "So Bad".
On December 31, 50 days after the group's debut, STAYC announced their official fandom name to be "Swith". The name, which was chosen from a list of over 1,000 entries by fans, is a combination of STAYC and "WITH", meaning "Together with STAYC" or "I'll be by STAYC's side." Additionally, as "Swith" sounds like the Korean pronunciation of the word "sweet", the name also refers to STAYC's "sweet and lovely" fans.[11]
2021: First comeback with "Staydom", Stereotype, first music show win
On March 18, it was revealed that STAYC was preparing for their first ever comeback.[12] A teaser posted onto the group's social medias on March 24 announced their second single album, titled "Staydom", which was released on April 8 with its title track "ASAP".[13] For this comeback, they changed their logo to a more comical bubbly form, to match the theme of the comeback.
On April 1, STAYC's agency Highup Entertainment revealed that the group was selected as models for LG Household & Health's cosmetics brand.[14]
On August 4, a source from High Up Entertainment confirmed reports stating that the group was preparing for a comeback. However, a specific date was yet to be set.[15] On August 15, a spoiler image was released for STAYC's first mini album, Stereotype which was released on September 6.[16]
On September 14, STAYC achieved their first music show win with the song "Stereotype" on SBS's The Show.[17]
2022: Young-Luv.com, "We Need Love", Japanese debut
On January 28, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC is currently preparing a new album with the goal of releasing it sometime in February. They are in the final preparations and the schedule for the comeback would be released at a later date.[18]
On February 7, a spoiler teaser video was released which revealed that STAYC would be coming back with their second mini album, Young-Luv.com.[19] The next day, a scheduler was released which revealed that the album would be released on February 21.[20] On this day, the mini album, along with its title track "Run2U", were released.
On June 30, High Up Entertainment announced that the group had recently completed filming the music video for their upcoming comeback, which is slated for mid-July.[21] On July 1, a teaser photo posted across the group's social medias announced their third single album, titled "We Need Love", would be released on July 19.[22]
On October 13, the group announced their plan to make their Japanese debut with their first single, "Poppy", which would be released on November 23.[23]
2023: "Poppy (Korean Ver.)", "Teddy Bear", "Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-", Teenfresh, "Lit"
On January 18, SPOTV News reported that STAYC would be having a comeback in February.[24] On January 31, a collage image was posted on the group's SNS accounts which revealed that they will be releasing their fourth single album, "Teddy Bear", on February 14.[25] "Poppy (Korean Ver.)" was pre-released on February 3.
On February 22, the group announced their plan to release their second Japanese single, "Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-", on April 5.[26]
On July 17, Hankook Ilbo reported that STAYC will be having a comeback on August 16. Later in the day, High Up Entertainment confirmed the reports.[27] On July 24, they announced the release of the group's third mini album titled Teenfresh.[28]
On August 8, it was revealed that Sieun and Seeun would be the two co-leaders henceforth, confirming that Sumin had stepped down from the position.[29]
On September 19, the group announced their third Japanese single, "Lit", set to be released on December 6.[30]
2024: "Fancy - Spotify Singles", Metamorphic, "Meow / Cheeky Icy Thang -Japanese Ver.-", "...L", "GPT -Japanese Ver.- / Tell Me Now"
On March 15, STAYC released a remake of TWICE's "Fancy" through the Spotify Singles project titled "Fancy - Spotify Singles".[31]
On May 20, High Up Entertainment confirmed that STAYC is currently working on a new album scheduled for early July.[32] On June 1, they released a spoiler for their first full-length album Metamorphic, set to be released on July 1.[33]
On July 11, it was announced that STAYC will be releasing their fourth Japanese single "Meow / Cheeky Icy Thang -Japanese Ver.-" on August 21.[34]
On September 1, STAYC unveiled a video teaser for their upcoming October comeback. On October 2, High Up Entertainment confirmed that STAYC will release a new album on October 30.[35]
On October 14, it was announced that STAYC will be releasing the digital single on October 30.[36] On October 18, they released the image motion for the digital single "...L".[37]
On October 18, STAYC announced that they will be releasing their fifth Japanese single "GPT -Japanese Ver.- / Tell Me Now" on November 13.[38]
2025: "S", second world tour, "Lover, Killer / Bebe -Japanese Ver."
On October 14, 2024, it was announced that STAYC are planning to release a new album March and they will kick off their second world tour on April 12.[39]
On February 21, it was announced that they will be releasing their fifth single album "S" on March 18.[40]
On April 14, STAYC announced that they will be releasing their sixth Japanese single "Lover, Killer / Bebe -Japanese Ver." on June 4.[41]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Object[42] | Years active | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | Japanese | |||
| Sumin | 수민 | スミン | Sub-Vocalist, Rapper (Leader 2020–2023) | Water; Violet | 2020–present |
| Sieun | 시은 | シウン | Co-Leader, Main Vocalist | Rock; Forsythia | 2020–present |
| Isa | 아이사 | アイサ | Lead Vocalist | Shadow; Camellia | 2020–present |
| Seeun | 세은 | セウン | Co-Leader, Sub-Vocalist | Light; Daisy | 2020–present |
| Yoon | 윤 | ユン | Lead Vocalist | Metal; Blue Rose | 2020–present |
| J | 재이 | ジェイ | Sub-Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae | Wind; Hibiscus | 2020–present |
Discography
Korean
Studio albums
- Metamorphic (2024)
Mini albums
- Stereotype (2021)
- Young-Luv.com (2022)
- Teenfresh (2023)
Single albums
- "Star To A Young Culture" (2020)
- "Staydom" (2021)
- "We Need Love" (2022)
- "Teddy Bear" (2023)
- "S" (2025)
Digital singles
- "Poppy (Korean Ver.)" (2023)
- "Fancy - Spotify Singles" (2024)
- "...L" (2024)
Special singles
- "Over U, Goodbye"[Notes 1] (2024)
OSTs
- "Our Blues OST Part.8"[43] ("Star") (2022)
Japanese
Singles
- "Poppy" (2022)
- "Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-" (2023)
- "Lit" (2023)
- "Meow / Cheeky Icy Thang -Japanese Ver.-" (2024)
- "GPT -Japanese Ver.- / Tell Me Now" (2024)
- "Lover, Killer / Bebe -Japanese Ver." (2025)
Concerts
Fan concerts
- STAYC Fan Concert 'STAYC Movie Club' in Japan (2024)
World tours
- STAYC 1st World Tour [Teenfresh] (2023–2024)
- 2025 STAYC Tour [Stay Tuned] (2025)[44]
Showcase concerts
- STAYC Japan Debut Showcase -Star To A Young Culture- (2022)
- STAYC Japan 2nd Showcase 2023 'Teddy Bear' (2023)
Concerts participation
- KCON 2022 LA (2022)
- KCON 2022 US Tour (2022)
- KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia (2022)[45]
- Music Bank In Chile (2022)[46]
- Seoul Festa 2023 'K-POP SUPER LIVE' (2023)
- KCON 2023 Japan (2023)[47]
- Waterbomb! 2023 in Seoul (2023)[48]
- Waterbomb! Japan 2023 in Osaka (2023)
- KPOP LUX x SBS Super Concert in Madrid (2023)[49]
- PEPSI SUMMER FESTA 2023 (2023)[50]
- Music Bank in Mexico (2023)[51]
- Music Bank in Antwerp (2024)[52]
- KCON LA 2024 (2024)[53]
- Waterbomb Manila 2025 (2025)[54]
- Seoul Spring Festa 2025 Seoul Wonder Show (2025)[55]
Fanmeetings
- STAYC 1st Fanmeeting [Stay Cool Party] (2022)
- 2023 STAYC Fanmeeting 'SWITH Gelato Factory' (2023)
- 2024 STAYC Fanmeeting 'STAYC Movie Club' (2024)
Filmography
Reality shows
- Pang Pang STAYC (Mnet, 2023)[56]
Variety shows
- How Do You Play? (MBC, 2020) - guest (ep. 65)
- Alexander Armstrong In South Korea (Channel 5, 2022) - guest (ep. 1)
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2022-2023) - guest (ep. 4, 12)
- NPOP (Naver NOW, 2023) - guest (ep. 1, 3)
Photobooks
- 2024 STAYC Photobook [London Stay] (2024)
Endorsements
- LG Household & Health Care (2021)
- Philips (2021)
- LENSME (2021)
- GLASSME (2021)
- Samantha Thavasa (2021)
- My Shell (2021)
- Celluver (2021)
Awards and nominations
- Main article: List of awards and nominations received by STAYC
Trivia
- Their role model is the girl group Girls' Generation.[57]
- All of the members were born in the 21st century.
- The name STAYC was chosen from a list of several candidates. Other candidates included Oriental Girls, Favorites, and Molar.[58]
Gallery
- Main article: STAYC/Gallery
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Naver News: Black Eyed Pilseung Girl Group STAYC Unveils Park Si-eun and Isa Debut Prologue
- ↑ Korea JoongAng Daily: Producer Duo Black Eyed Pilseung to Debut a Girl Group For the First Time
- ↑ @highup_girls on Twitter (September 9, 2020)
- ↑ @highup_girls on Twitter (September 9, 2020)
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 박남정 딸 박시은, 6인조 하이업걸즈로 11월 데뷔…블랙아이드필승 제작
- ↑ @STAYC_official on Twitter (October 12, 2020)
- ↑ Naver News: 'Black Eyed Pil-seung Girl Group' STAYC, Seeun-Jae Visuals Revealed
- ↑ Naver News: STAYC Sumin and Yoon Debut Prologue of 'Black Eyed Pilseung Girl Group' Released
- ↑ (KR) Naver News: '블랙아이드필승 제작' 스테이씨, 6人 완전체 모습 공개…11월 12일 데뷔
- ↑ @STAYC_official on Twitter (October 23, 2020)
- ↑ Soompi: STAYC Announces Official Fan Club Name
- ↑ Naver News (Korean): '박남정 딸 걸그룹' 스테이씨, 4월 컴백 확정
- ↑ @STAYC_official on Twitter (March 24, 2021)
- ↑ (KR) XportsNews: '억대 규모 계약' 스테이씨, 코스메틱 브랜드 광고 모델 발탁 [공식입장]
- ↑ Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Be Gearing Up For Comeback
- ↑ STAYC(스테이씨) on Twitter: STAYC(스테이씨) The 1st Mini Album [STEREOTYPE] Spoiler Image (August 15, 2021)
- ↑ Watch: STAYC Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “The Show” With “STEREOTYPE”; Performances By fromis_9, PURPLE KISS, And More
- ↑ Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Be Preparing For February Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: STAYC Drops 1st Teaser For February Comeback With “YOUNG-LUV.COM”
- ↑ @STAYC_official on Twitter (February 8, 2022)
- ↑ Allkpop: STAYC announce their July comeback
- ↑ @STAYC_official on Twitter (July 1, 2022)
- ↑ @STAYC_JP on Twitter (October 13, 2022)
- ↑ (KOR) SPOTV News: '4세대 대표 주자' 스테이씨, 2월 컴백…국내외 활약 기대
- ↑ @STAYC_official on Twitter (January 31, 2023)
- ↑ @STAYC_JP on Twitter (February 22, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Make August Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: STAYC Is Ready To Bring Summer Vibes With 1st Comeback Teaser For “TEENFRESH”
- ↑ Naver (KR): 스테이씨 2대 리더 세은·시은 "자꾸만 멤버들 살피고 더 생각하게 돼" (정희)
- ↑ @STAYC_JP on Twitter (September 19, 2023)
- ↑ Daum: 스테이씨, 오늘(15일) 트와이스 ‘FANCY’ 리메이크 공개
- ↑ Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Make Summer Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: STAYC Reveals July Comeback Date With Teaser For 1st Full Album "Metamorphic"
- ↑ (JP) STAYC Bstage Website: STAYCのダブルＡサイドとなる 日本オリジナル・シングル 「MEOW/Cheeky Icy Thang-Japanese Ver.-」 発売決定！
- ↑ Soompi: Update: STAYC Announces Comeback Date
- ↑ Weverse: [NOTICE] STAYC 2025년 상반기까지의 주요 활동 계획 안내
- ↑ @STAYC_official on X (October 18, 2024)
- ↑ @STAYC_JP on X (October 18, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: STAYC Announces March Comeback Ahead Of 2nd World Tour
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: STAYC Announces Comeback Date With Stylish Teaser For "S"
- ↑ (JP) STAYC Japanese Website: ６枚目となるダブルＡサイドとなるオリジナル・シングル「Lover, Killer / BEBE -Japanese Ver.」、6月4日にリリース決定！
- ↑ Naver: (STAYC) Behind the Scenes of the Prologue Film | Prologue Film Behind
- ↑ (KOR) 스테이씨, 15일 '우리들의 블루스' 음원 발매…첫 완전체 OST 가창. Xports News (2022-05-14). Retrieved on 2022-05-14.
- ↑ STAYC on Weverse: [NOTICE] 2025 STAYC TOUR [STAY TUNED] Announce
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia Announces Star-Studded Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: “Music Bank In Chile” 2022 Announces Star-Studded Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2023 Japan Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ @waterbomb_official on IG: Pump pump pump it up! (May 5, 2023)
- ↑ @KPOPLUX_ on Twitter: Full Lineup Announcement (May 17, 2023)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: 썸머 페스타 2023 (May 25, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: “Music Bank” In Mexico Announces Performer Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Music Bank In Antwerp” Announces Lineup For 2024
- ↑ Soompi: Update: KCON LA 2024 Announces 2nd Lineup Of Artists
- ↑ @Waterbomb_PH on X (January 20, 2025)
- ↑ @MyloveKBS on Twitter: March 21, 2025
- ↑ @M2MPD on Twitter (July 1, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 스테이씨 "블랙아이드필승 든든한 조력자, 조언 격려 많이 해줘" (스타화보)
- ↑ Koreaboo: STAYC Reveals Past Potential Group Names They Could Have Been And Shocks Fans
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