Sunny Hill (써니힐) is a three-member girl group under Kiya Music. Originally a co-ed trio, they debuted on September 20, 2007 with their first single album "Love Letter".
History
2007–2010: Debut as co-ed trio
Sunny Hill originally debuted as a three-member co-ed group on September 20, 2007 under For Everyone Media with their first single album "Love Letter".
2010–2018: Label and line-up changes
Sometime in 2010, Sunny Hill moved label to Nega Network. Following the label change, a new member, Kota, was introduced to the group. The quintet was featured in labelmate Narsha's "Mamma Mia" as their first project under the new label. Another new member, Misung, was added to the group shortly before they had another label change to LOEN Entertainment.[citation needed]
On June 3, 2011, the new line-up of Sunny Hill released their first mini album Midnight Circus. The release was marked as the official debut of new members Kota and Misung.
On January 31, 2012, Janghyun temporarily halted activities to serve his mandatory military service in the midst of the promotion of "The Grasshoppers".[1]
On January 20, 2014, Janghyun announced his departure from the group on January 31, 2014 after the release of his final single with the group "Don't Say Anything" to focus on his career as a producer.[2] This was marked as the group's new start as a girl group.
On August 18, 2017, LOEN announced the group had left the agency after their contracts expired on the 8th.[3] On November 6, 2018, Jubi signed with Dmost Entertainment as an actress and subsequently left the group.[4] On December 18, Misung left the group but would still contribute to the group as a lyricist, like former member Janghyun.[citation needed]
2019–2023: BOD Entertainment
On April 25, 2019, it was announced that Sunny Hill has signed with BOD Entertainment and would resume activities with two new members, Eunju and Geonhee.[5] The new line-up made their comeback on October 25, 2019 with the mini album NomNomNom.
Sunny Hill temporarily continued as a duo with members Bitna and Kota from late 2020 to late 2022, as Eunju and Geonhee were absent from the group's activities. The duo also made occasional TV show appearances with former members Jubi and Misung. On October 29, 2022, the group made a public appearance at Incheon Subongsan Festival 2022 with all four members, including Eunju and Geonhee, after two years of hiatus.[6]
On July 8, 2023, the group began appearing at activities without Kota.[7]
2024: "You Walk, I'll Run"
On May 22, 2024, the group released the digital single "You Walk, I'll Run", their first release without Kota.[8]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
|---|---|---|
| Bitna (빛나; formerly Seungah) | Leader, Vocalist, Visual | 2007–present |
| Eunju (은주) | Main Vocalist | 2019–2020, 2022-present |
| Geonhee (건희) | Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae | 2019–2020, 2022-present |
| Former | ||
| Janghyun (장현) | Leader, Vocalist, Producer, Composer | 2007–2014 |
| Jubi (주비) | Leader, Main Vocalist | 2007–2018 |
| Misung (미성) | Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist | 2011–2018 |
| Kota (코타) | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper | 2010-2024 |
Discography
Studio albums
Mini albums
- Midnight Circus (2011)
- Antique Romance (2012)
- Young Folk (2013)
- NomNomNom (2019)
Single albums
- "Love Letter" (2007)
- "2008 My Summer" (2008)
Maxi singles
- "The Grasshoppers" (2012)
- "Way" (2016)
Digital singles
- "Winter Story" (2007)
- "Coming Soon...!!" (2009)
- "Pray" (2011)
- "Princess and Prince Charming" (2012)
- "Don't Say Anything" (2014)
- "Once in Summer" (2014)
- "Here I Am" (2014)
- "Crossroads" (2017)
- "Adios Amor" (2020)
- "After Meeting You" (2021)
- "Hold Me Again" (2022)
- "You Walk, I'll Run" (2024)
- "Hard To Explain" (2024)
- "Cotton Candy" (with Eunjung) (2024)
Collaborations
- "Re;code Episode III" (with DAYBREAK) (2013)
Participation releases
- LOEN Tree Summer Story ("Amazing Girls" (with Zia)) (2012)
OSTs
- "The Last Scandal of My Life OST" ("잘나가던 여자" (Jubi solo)) (2008)
- "Little Mom Scandal OST" ("아파한다") (2008)
- "The Greatest Love OST Part.3" ("Pit-A-Pat") (2011)
- "Salamander Guru and The Shadows OST Part.2" ("사랑한다") (2012)
- "I Love Lee Tae Ri OST Part.1" ("Do It") (2012)
- "You're The Best, Lee Soon Shin OST Part.2" ("Counting The Stars At Night") (2013)
- "Cunning Single Lady OST Part.3" ("앙큼한 상상") (2014)
- "Queen's Flower OST Part.1" ("Say I Love You") (2015)
- "All About My Mom OST Part.1" ("I Like You") (2015)
- "Hello Tomorrow / Goma Move" (2017)
- "Homemade Love Story OST Part.15" ("Break Up With You Every Night") (2021)
- "Beauty and Mr. Romantic OST Part.12" ("나의 첫 사랑") (2024)
Filmography
Reality shows
- How Do You Play? (MBC, 2021-2022) - guest (eps. 118, 122)
Trivia
- Geonhee is a former member of the disbanded girl group Purfles.[9]
- Eunju was previously a soloist under the name Ray.B.[9]
Gallery
- Main article: Sunny Hill/Gallery
References
- ↑ (KOR) Sports Chosun: 써니힐 장현, 오는 31일 현역 입대. 써니힐은 4인조로 활동 지속
- ↑ Soompi: Sunny Hill to Continue on as Girl Group, Jang Hyun to Focus on Producing
- ↑ Soompi: Sunny Hill Members Leave LOEN Entertainment After Contract Expiry
- ↑ (KOR) Sports Chosun: 써니힐 출신 김은영, 디모스트엔터테인먼트와 전속계약 '연기자 변신'
- ↑ (KOR) Star News: 써니힐, 멤버 교체+BOD 전속계약 '새출발'
- ↑ @goldbeera on Instagram (October 29, 2022)
- ↑ @goldbeera on Instagram (September 16, 2023)
- ↑ @official_sunnyhill on Instagram (May 22, 2024)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Soompi: Sunny Hill To Return After Recruiting Two New Members
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