TDYA
TDYA | |
|---|---|
 TDYA in 2025 L–R: Hyunjin, Mirani, Amy Park, and Friendshiping | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2025–present |
| Members |
|
TDYA (Korean: 투데이야) is a South Korean project girl group. The group consists of four members: YouTuber Friendshiping, dancer Amy Park, rapper Mirani, and Loona member Hyunjin. The group was formed through Studio USOG's web variety show "Another Day of Debut Training". They debuted in August 2025 with the single "Keep the Light" composed by singer-songwriter Ejae and written by Mirani to celebrate the 80th National Liberation Day of Korea.
Name
The members chose the name TDYA from the word "today", reflecting on how their lives have been shaped by the efforts of Korean independence activists.[1]
Career
2025–present: Webseries and debut
On July 3, 2025, Youtube channel Studio USOG introduced the web series "Another Day of Debut Training" in collaboration with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. The show follows content creator Friendshiping on her path to debut in a K-pop group which will perform at a festival to celebrate the 80th anniversary of South Korea's independence.[2]
On July 16, Amy Park, Mirani, and Hyunjin were revealed as the other members of the group and then joined the web series in its third episode.[3]
On July 23, the project announced that singer-songwriter Ejae will contribute a song to the project and all profits from the song will be donated to the descendants of Korean independence activists.[4]
On August 14, The group released their debut single "Keep the Light", with lyrics written by Mirani and choreography created by Amy Park.[5][6]
On August 15, the group performed the song for the first time at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul in a set of performances celebrating the 80th National Liberation Day of Korea.[7]
Members
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [8] | |||
| "Keep the Light" (꺼지지 않는 빛) | 2025 | 174 | Non-album single |
Filmography
Web series
| Title | Year | Platform | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Another Day of Debut Training | 2025 | Youtube | Follows the formation and debut of TDYA |
References
- ^ a b Park, Seo-hyun (August 5, 2025). "우정잉X에이미X미란이X현진, 투데이야로 뭉쳤다..'케데헌' 작곡가 EJAE 프로듀싱". Herald POP (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Park, So-jin (July 3, 2025). "우정잉, 신규 웹 예능 '오늘도 데뷔조'로 아이돌 데뷔 도전". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Hong, Balg-eum (July 16, 2025). "[영상] '신박한 조합?' 우정잉-현진-에이미-미란이, 웹 예능 '오늘도 데뷔조' 제작발표회 포토타임". MBC (in Korean). Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Park, Yoo-young (July 23, 2025). "'케이팝 데몬 헌터스' 헌트릭스 '골든' 작곡가, 우정잉 걸그룹 프로듀싱 [투데이픽]". MBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Si-jin (August 14, 2025). "'KPop Demon Hunters' songwriter Ejae composes Aug. 15 commemorative song: Veterans Ministry". The Korea Herald. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Yoo, Jung-min (August 18, 2025). "'우정잉 걸그룹' 투데이야, 광복 80주년 행사 떴다 "음원 수익 전액 기부"". MBC. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Jung-joo (August 15, 2025). "Lee vows for safe, peaceful, people-powered nation in special ceremony". The Korea Herald. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart: "2025 Week 33". Circle Chart. Retrieved August 21, 2025.