VVUP
VVUP | |
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
| Labels | EgoENT |
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VVUP (Korean: 비비업; RR: bibieop) is a South Korean girl group formed by EgoENT in 2024. The group consists of four members: Kim, Paan, Suyeon, and Jiyoon. Former member Hyunny departed from the group in August 2024 due to health issues.
History
2024–present: Formation and debut
On February 23, 2024, EgoENT released a picture of its new girl group with members Kim, Paan, Suyeon, and Hyunny.[1] VVUP released their pre-debut single "Doo Doom Chit" on March 13, 2024.[2] They officially debuted on April 1, with single album Locked On.[3] On July 3, VVUP released their second digital single "Ain't Nobody", which Hyunny got credited as the songwriter.[4] On August 29, EgoENT announced Hyunny's departure from the group due to health issues.[5]
Following Hyunny's departure, EgoENT announced VVUP's new member Jiyoon, who will join the group with the release of their special digital single "4 Life".[6] "4 Life" was released on January 10, 2025.[7]
Members
Current members
- Kim (킴) (2024–present)
- Paan (팬) (2024–present)
- Suyeon (수연) (2024–present)
- Jiyoon (지윤) (2025–present)
Former member
- Hyunny (현희) – leader (2024)
Timeline
Discography
Single albums
| Title | Details |
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| Locked On |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Doo Doom Chit" | 2024 | Non-album single |
| "Locked On" | Locked On | |
| "Ain't Nobody" | Non-album singles | |
| "4 Life" | 2025 | |
| "Giddy Boy" |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominees(s)/Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Seoul Success Awards | 2024 | New Artist Award | VVUP | Won | [8] |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2025 | Rising Star Award | VVUP | Won | [9] |
| Korea Brand of The Year Indonesia | 2025 | Best Rookie Female Idol | VVUP | Pending | [10] |
References
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 23, 2024). 비비업, 4인 완전체 비주얼 첫 공개...데뷔 예열 [VVUP, 4 members visual first reveal...Warm up for Debut]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Hyeon, Jeong-min (March 13, 2024). 비비업, 오늘(13일) 첫 싱글 'Doo Doom Chit' 발매...데뷔 열기 달궜다 [VVUP released first single 'Doo Doom Chit' Today (13th)...Debut fever raised]. Sports Worldi (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ An, Ha-na (March 25, 2024). 비비업 4월 데뷔, 첫 싱글 앨범 'Locked On'으로 긍정 에너지 발산 [VVUP April Debut, Radiating Positive Energy with First Single Album 'Locked On']. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Su-yeong (June 24, 2024). 비비업, 7월 3일 '서머송' 발표...이어어택 작곡·현희 작사 참여 [VVUP released 'Summer Song' on July 3...featured Earttack as composser and Hyunny as songwriter]. Hankyung (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Su-hyeon (August 29, 2024). "건강상 이유"...비비업 현희, 데뷔 5개월 만 팀 탈퇴→회복에 전념 ["Because of health reasons"...VVUP Hyunny departed from the team after 5 months debut→Dedicated for recovery]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Seo, Da-hee (December 27, 2024). '현희 탈퇴' 비비업, 새 멤버 지윤 합류...'4 라이프' 컴백 ['Hyunny departure' VVUP New Member Jiyoon Join...'4 Life' comeback]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ An, Tae-hyun (January 9, 2025). 비비업, 10일 신곡 '4 라이프' 발매...4인 체제 포문 연다 [VVUP will release new song '4 Life' on the 10th...Opened 4 members gateway]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Arianne (November 26, 2024). "Rising K-Pop Group VVUP Wins New Artist Award at Seoul Success Awards". tenasia. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Jang, Ju-yeon (June 4, 2025). 비비업, 제34회 서울가요대상 라이징스타 영예 [VVUP honored as a rising star at the 34th Seoul Music Awards] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ consumer councill, KForum (July 6, 2025). "Brand Korea Terbaik Pilihan Indonesia" (in Indonesian). Kompas. Retrieved July 6, 2025.