Ariaz

Ariaz (Korean: 아리아즈; stylized as ARIAZ) is a South Korean idol group formed by Star Empire Entertainment in 2018. The group debuted on October 24, 2019, under Star Empire's label Rising Star, with the EP Grand Opera.

Ariaz
Ariaz in December 2018
From left to right: Jueun, Sihyeon, Yunji, Dawon, Yeori, Hyogyeong
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2018 (2018)–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial fancafe
Members
  • Yunji
  • Dawon
  • Sihyeon
  • Yeori
  • Hyogyeong
  • Jueun
Korean name
Hangul
아리아즈

History

Pre-debut

Prior to the group's debut, various members already had some experience in the entertainment industry. Yunji had appeared in the fifth season of talent show series Superstar K in 2013,[1] and later appeared in the first season of reality television talent show Produce 101 in 2015 along with future band-mate Sihyeon.[2] Yunji and Sihyeon were set to debut in the girl group OMZM with other members,[3][4] however, the group's debut was postponed and their fancafe was later temporarily closed.[5][6] Sihyeon sang "Wonderful Day (오늘 같은 날)" for the soundtrack of the drama Fantastic in 2016.[7]

Prior to Ariaz, Hyogyeong had released numerous songs as a soloist, including some using the stage name Mugayeong (머가영). Hyogyeong also represented Star Empire Entertainment in the survival reality show Mix Nine in 2017.[2] Yunji, Sihyeon, Hyogyeong and Yeori had been backup dancers before their debut, for groups such as Jewelry, ZE:A, Nine Muses and Imfact. Dawon appeared in an episode of episode of I Can See Your Voice in early 2019, performing I.O.I's song "Downpour" along with Hong Juhyeon and Im Doyeon.[8]

The group was briefly known as Empire Girls (Korean: 엠파이어 걸스) prior to their debut.[9] A three-episode variety show, Empire Girls at the MT, aired before their debut. The show was a bonding experience for the members, and showcased their teamwork.

2019: Debut with Grand Opera

On September 16, Rising Star Entertainment, a subsidiary of Star Empire Entertainment, released a statement to announce that Empire Girls would be debuting under the name Ariaz in October.[2]

Various teasers were released for the EP,[10] and Grand Opera was released on October 24, along with its lead single "Moonlight Aria" and its accompanying music video. The EP is the first in a trilogy the group aim to release.[11] Their debut showcase was held the same day at the Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.[11]

Members
  • Yunji (Korean: 윤지)
  • Dawon (다원)
  • Sihyeon (시현)
  • Yeori (여리)
  • Hyogyeong (효경)
  • Jueun (주은)

Discography

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[12]
Grand Opera
Track list[11]
  1. "Assemble"
  2. "Ouch!"
  3. "Moonlight Aria" ("까만 밤의 아리아")
  4. "Drama"
  5. "Where U R"
 33

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
"Moonlight Aria (까만 밤의 아리아)" 2019 —
  • N/A
 Grand Opera
"—" denotes release did not chart.

References
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  2. Choi, Na-young (September 16, 2019). "스타제국 레이블, 6인 걸그룹 10월 론칭..'프듀101' 윤지·시현-'믹나' 효경 합류(공식)" [Star Empire Label, launching 6-member girl group in October.. 'Produce 101' Yunji · Sihyeon - 'Mix Nine' Hyogyeong joins] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. Yoon, Seong-yeol (May 7, 2019). "[단독]'프로듀스101' 한혜리, 이르면 6월 걸그룹 정식 데뷔" ['Produce 101' Han Hyeri, formal debut in a girl group in early June] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. Gil, Hae-seong (June 1, 2016). "'프듀101' 한혜리·김윤지·강시현·심채은 4人, '쥬얼리 동생그룹' 멤버 확정" ['Produce 101' Han Hyeri · Kim Yunji · Kang Sihyeon · Shim Chaeeun 4 members confirmed, 'Jewelry Sister Group'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  5. Choi, Ji-ye (March 6, 2017). "스타제국 "올망졸망, 재정비 위해 팬카페 잠정 폐쇄"[공식]" [Star Empire "OMZM, temporary closure of fancafe to reorganize" [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  6. Lee, Mi-hyun (March 7, 2017). "[이슈IS] 한혜리 어쨌든 데뷔한다…진짜 '꽃길' 걷기 위한 예열" [[Issue IS] Han Hyeri will debut anyway... warming up for the real 'flower road'] (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  7. Kim, Dong-joo (September 9, 2016). "스타제국 연습생 강시현, 10日 '판타스틱' OST '오늘 같은 날' 발표" [Star Empire trainee Kang Sihyeon, 'Fantastic' OST 'Wonderful Day' release on the 10th] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  8. Jeon, Hyun-young (February 23, 2019). "데뷔 기다리는 연습생 딸 '너목보' 무대 오르자 눈물 펑펑 쏟은 어머니" [Trainee daughter waiting for her debut, her mother shed tears as she went on stage on 'I Can See Your Voice'] (in Korean). Insight. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. Jeong, Ji-woo (September 20, 2019). "아리아즈, '올망졸망→스타제국 걸즈→엠파이어 걸스'…다사다난 데뷔사" [Ariaz, 'OMZM → Star Empire Girls → Empire Girls'... eventful debut] (in Korean). Green Economic Newspaper. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  10. "[신인코너] '24일 데뷔' ARIAZ(아리아즈), 1st 미니앨범 '그랜드 오페라'로 그려낼 신비로운 스토리 '궁금 UP'" [[Rookie Corner] 'Debut on the 24th' Ariaz, 1st Mini Album 'Grand Opera' will portray a mysterious story 'Curiousity UP'] (in Korean). Billboard Korea. October 17, 2019. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  11. Bae, Ji-yoon (October 24, 2019). "[현장] 아리아즈(ARIAZ) 'Grand Opra(그랜드 오페라)'로 음악적 색깔 보여줄 수 있을까 (종합)" [Can Ariaz show their musical colors with 'Grand Opera'?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  12. Gaon Album Chart:
  13. "2019년 10월 Album Chart" [October 2019 Album Chart]. gaonchart.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
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