Momoland

Momoland during the Hero Concert in Seoul on November 29, 2017.

In June 2016, Mnet's survival program Finding Momoland began, a reality show that was created by Duble Kick Entertainment where a group of seven members were selected from 10 trainees. It was decided that the members were going to make their debut, but the Final Mission could not collect 3,000 spectators, so the official debut was delayed for a while to prepare for their debut, promotional events, fan meetings, and the street.[3] On October 26, 2016, the group was appointed as ambassadors for the International Relief Development NGO Plan Korea. The group's debut showcase was held on November 9 of the same year. On November 10, they released their debut extended play Welcome to Momoland and made their debut through M Countdown.[4] Their first debut album is made possible by crowdfunding to cover the cost for producing the physical album.[5] On December 27, six members except Yeonwoo, who stopped working due to lower back pain, attended SBS Gayo Daejeon.[6] In October 2016, Momoland, appointed as the PR ambassador for the International Relief Development NGO Plan Korea, volunteered at the Phuc Luong Village in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam from December 12 to 16, 2017, to encourage Happy Mov students to participate in Kindergarten construction service.[7]

On March 28, 2017, Daisy and Taeha joined the group, increasing the group to nine members.[8][9] In April 2017, the group had a comeback with their digital single "Wonderful Love".[10] On August 22, 2017, they released their second EP, Freeze!, with the title track "Freeze".[11]

Momoland performing at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics G-100 concert on January 30, 2018.

On January 3, 2018, they made a comeback with their third EP, Great! with the title track "Bboom Bboom".[12] The same month, Serebro accused Momoland of plagiarizing their song "Mi Mi Mi" with "Bboom Bboom".[13] The composer of "Bboom Bboom", Shinsadong Tiger, denied the allegations by pointing out that "the bass line [is] commonly heard in retro house or electro swing genres, as well as the 4-stanza chord."[14] Momoland held promotional events in Tokyo and Osaka from February 28 until March 4, 2018. The group garnered 25,000 spectators at an event held in Japan over four days. Approximately 100 media also participated in the showcase held at Tower Records in Shibuya.[15] Momoland also signed with King Records and debuted in Japan on June 13, 2018, with a Japanese version of their single "Bboom Bboom".[16] On June 26, 2018, they released their fourth EP titled Fun to the World with the title track "Baam".[17][18] On August 9, 2018, Momoland became the first girl group – and the second act – to earn a Platinum certification by Gaon Music Chart, for over 100 million streams for the song "Bboom Bboom".[19]

On March 20, 2019, Momoland released their fifth EP titled Show Me with the lead single "I'm So Hot", which became their first release without Daisy and Taeha since Welcome to Momoland.[20][21] On September 4, 2019, Momoland released their first Japanese studio album Chiri Chiri without Daisy, Taeha and Yeonwoo.[22][23] On October 4, 2019, the group and MLD Entertainment signed a co-management agreement with the Philippine media corporation ABS-CBN.[24] In late 2019, MLD Entertainment annonced Yeonwoo and Taeha's departure through the group's official fan cafe, and stated that they were still in discussions with Daisy about her future.[25]

On December 30, 2019, Momoland released their first single album Thumbs Up with the lead single of the same name.[26][27]

In January 2020, Daisy gave an interview in which she alleged that Finding Momoland was rigged, and the show had manipulated votes and contacted her after she was eliminated to tell her not to worry, and there was a "plan". She also alleged the company blocked her from promoting with the group even after she recovered from her health issues, and would only let her terminate her contract if she paid 1.1 billion won (roughly USD$942,866.65) as a penalty fee. In response, MLD Entertainment released a statement denying all the claims, and stated they would be taking legal action against Daisy and her mother.[28]

On May 13, 2020, it was announced that Daisy had left the group but would remain under MLD Entertainment.[29] On May 15, 2020, it was confirmed that Momoland would make a comeback in early June[30][31] That comeback was revealed as a new Special Album entitled "Starry Night" that will be released on June 11, 2020 [32]

• Hyebin (혜빈)
• Jane (제인)
• Nayun (나윤)
• JooE (주이)
• Ahin (아인)
• Nancy (낸시)

• Yeonwoo (연우)
• Taeha (태하)
• Daisy (데이지)

• Finding Momoland (Mnet, 2016)
• Momoland's Saipan Land (MBC Every 1, 2018)

• The Liar and His Lover (2016)