REFUND SISTERS (Korean: 환불원정대) was a South Korean supergroup formed in the MBC show Hangout with Yoo, consisting of members Man Ok, Chun Ok, Eun Bi, and Sil Bi. They debuted on October 10, 2020 with their only digital single "DON'T TOUCH ME" before disbanding on November 14, 2020.
Name
The name "환불원정대" is derived from the Hangul title of The Fellowship of the Ring, "반지 원정대" (Banji Wonjeongdae). When translated literally into English, "환불원정대" becomes "Refund Expedition", but the group's current English name is used instead.[1]
Members
Stage Name[2] | Celebrity | Positions | Color[3] |
---|---|---|---|
Man Ok (만옥) | Uhm Jung Hwa | N/A | Red |
Chun Ok (천옥) | Lee Hyori | Leader | Yellow |
Eun Bi (은비) | Jessi | N/A | Pink |
Sil Bi (실비) | Hwa Sa | N/A | Purple |
Career
During the SSAK3 segment of Hangout with Yoo, Lee Hyori suggested the idea for a girl group consisting of Uhm Jung Hwa, Jessi, Hwa Sa, and herself.[4] The group would be called "REFUND SISTERS" (환불원정대).[5] After the SSAK3 project ended, REFUND SISTERS was formed, first shown through the outro of the show's 56th episode.[6][7] In the following episodes, the group's members became Hangout with Yoo's regular casts.
REFUND SISTERS worked with their CEO and producer Jimi Yoo, as well as their managers Kim Ji-sub and Jung Bong-won. The group debuted with the digital single "DON'T TOUCH ME" on October 10, 2020 at 6 PM KST.[8] As part of the song's promotion, they held an event where vinyl LP albums were sold, and 100% of the amount was refunded to 100 album purchasers. The LP contains a digital copy of "DON'T TOUCH ME" and its instrumental version, a wordbook, and photos of REFUND SISTERS' members.[9] Their song achieved a large amount of success, charting in 101 countries[10] and gaining at least 130 PAKs.[11] Profits gained from the single were also donated to charities.[12][13][14]
REFUND SISTERS ceased activities a month after their debut on November 14, 2020 when Hangout with Yoo's 68th episode was broadcasted.[15] Consequently, the group's members no longer became the show's regular cast, including Hwa Sa.
Original Entertainment
The group was signed under Original Entertainment (Korean: 신박기획 sinbak gihoek), or Shinbak Entertainment.
Personnel
- Jimi Yoo - CEO, Producer
- Kim Ji-sub - Manager
- Jung Bong-won - Manager
Discography
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External Links
References
- ↑ 환불원정대
- ↑ How Do You Play Episode 59
- ↑ Refund Sisters - Intro + Don't Touch Me -Show! Music Core Ep 698-
- ↑ How Do You Play Episode 48
- ↑ How Do You Play Episode 51
- ↑ -놀면 뭐하니? 티저- 환불원정대 COMING SOON~♨
- ↑ How Do You Play Episode 57
- ↑ @RBW_MAMAMOO 10/10/2020 18:00 KST
- ↑ 환불원정대, '돈 터치 미' 7인치 LP 발매…기간 한정 예약 판매 -공식입장-
- ↑ 환불원정대, 101개국 해외 음원 차트 차트인…폭발적인 반응 -공식-
- ↑ @instiz_ichart 10/18/2020 23:30 KST
- ↑ `놀면뭐하니` 측 "환불원정대 음원 수익, 전액 기부"-공식-
- ↑ '놀면뭐하니' 유산슬·싹쓰리·환불원정대, 수익금 18억 기부..선한 영향력-공식-
- ↑ 유산슬·싹쓰리·환불원정대, 17억 기부…'놀면 뭐하니?' 선한 영향력 -공식-
- ↑ How Do You Play Episode 68
Groups | MAMAMOO • REFUND SISTERS |
Sub-units | Rapper Line |
Unoffical units | Maknae Line • LeMak Line • Loser Crew |
Fandom | MOOMOO • Twits • Fanclub • Merchandise • Season's Greetings |
Labels | RBW • P NATION |
Pets | Donggu |
Mini albums | • |
Single albums | • • |
Non-album singles | "Star" |
Collaborations | "Love Comes" • "two girl love a man" • "In the Fall" • "I can't make you love me" • |
Featured songs | "Ottogi (Club House Ver.)" • "Biting My Nails" • "Breakup for You, Not Yet for Me" • "Boy Jump" • "Drinks Up" • "Mileage" • "Call Me" • "LOVE TALK" • "DDANG" • "Nice" • "HookGA" • "I Am Me" • "Cotton Candy" • "Treat Me Bad" • "Physical" • "Q" • "Hop in" • "Hula Hoops" • "Nothing" • "Now" • "Catch" • "Love Is Ugly" • "17" |
CF soundtracks | "Play With Life" |
TV soundtracks | "Don't" • "When You Come To My Heart" • "You Are Crying" • "Fairy of Shampoo" • "DON'T TOUCH ME" • "just talking to myself" • "Grey Christmas" • "Chili" |
Media soundtracks | "Orbit" |
Other songs | "Be Alright" |
Television shows | Dancing Queens on the Road • Moving Voices | •
YouTube channels | Official • YouTube Music |
Concert tours | |
Postponed | |
Cancelled | HWASA LIVE TOUR [Twits] in Paris, France |