Cignature

Cignature (Korean: 시그니처; commonly stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group formed by C9 Entertainment and managed under their sub-label J9 Entertainment, which was set up to specifically manage girl groups.[1] The group made their debut on February 4, 2020 with their debut single "Nun Nu Nan Na".[2]

Cignature
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
K-pop
Years active2020 (2020)–present
Labels
Associated acts
Members
  • Chaesol
  • Jeewon
  • Ye Ah
  • Sunn
  • Seline
  • Belle
  • Semi

History

2019: Pre-debut

Chaesol, Jeewon (formerly known as Jiwon), Ye Ah (formerly known as Haeun), Sunn (formerly known as Viva) and Belle (formerly known as Lucky) were members of Good Day, which debuted on August 30, 2017.[3] Chaesol, Jeewon, Sunn and Belle had taken part in KBS2 reality television series The Unit.[4]

On November 11, 2019, C9 Entertainment confirmed the launching of future girl group temporarily named C9 Girlz, with Jeewon being named the first member of the future girl group.[5] Subsequently, from November 12 to 17, the remaining members were introduced in the order: Semi, Chaesol, Sunn, Belle, Ye Ah, Seline.[6][7][8]

2020: "Nun Nu Nan Na", "Assa", first EP Listen and Speak

On January 14, 2020, the group name was revealed to be Cignature.[9]

On February 4, the group released their debut lead single A "Nun Nu Nan Na", while the song's full music video was released one day earlier, on February 3.[10]

On April 7, the group released their debut lead single B "Assa".[11] The song's full music video was released one day earlier, on April 6.[12]

The group's first EP, Listen and Speak[13] is released at September 22,[14] featuring "Arisong" as the lead single.[15] The EP also features the previous debut singles.[16] The promotion of the EP featured a schoolgirl concept, and fandom platform Whosfan also held a promotion event for the group.[17]

The EP has received positive reviews, with the reviews from several news reporters calling it refreshing,[14] youthful,[18] and having an unique expression method.[19] On September 23, 2020, the demand for the EP exceeded demand forecast calculated by J9 Entertainment, and the first batch sold out.[20] The music video for "Arisong" has reached 3 million views within two days of its release.[21] The song has also has been reviewed by Ryu Sera on her channel, who called it "adorable and cute".[22] Listen and Speak reached no. 21 on the Gaon Album Chart.[23]

Members
  • Chaesol (Korean: 채솔)
  • Jeewon (지원)
  • Ye Ah (예아)
  • Sunn (선)
  • Seline (셀린)
  • Belle (벨)
  • Semi (세미)

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[23]
Listen and Speak 21

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[25]
"Nun Nu Nan Na" (눈누난나) 2020 — Listen and Speak
"Assa" (아싸) —
"Arisong" (아리송) —

Awards and nominations
Year Award show Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2020 Korea First Brand Awards New Female Artist Award Cignature Nominated [26]
Melon Music Awards New Artist of the Year - Female Nominated [27]
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Female Artist Nominated [28]
Artist of the Year Nominated
Worldwide Icon of the Year Nominated

References
  1. "C9엔터, 걸그룹 전문 레이블 J9엔터 설립…시그니처가 첫 주자 [공식입장]". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  2. "시그니처, 2월4일 데뷔 확정…타이틀은 '눈누난나'(공식)". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  3. Dong-sun, Park (January 14, 2020). "C9엔터, 내달 신인걸그룹 '시그니처' 론칭…'C9걸즈 데뷔 본격화'". RPM9 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  4. "[공식] 걸그룹 굿데이, '더유닛' 출연 확정…데뷔 첫 서바이벌 : 스포츠조선" (in Korean). Sports.chosun.com. October 16, 2017. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  5. Ye-ah, Kim (November 11, 2019). ‘굿데이 출신’ 지원, ‘C9걸즈’ 두 번째 데뷔…프로필 공개 [Support for 'Good Day', 'C9Girls' as their second debut … Profile release]. Naver Entertain (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  6. "'C9 NEW 걸그룹' C9걸즈(가칭), 정식 데뷔 전 세미-채솔-선 프로필 이미지 공개". Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  7. "'C9 NEW 걸그룹' C9걸즈는 7인조…완전체 프로필 공개 완료". Naver Entertain (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  8. "'벨→예아' C9걸즈, 7인조 완전체 프로필 공개last=". Naver Entertain (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  9. "C9엔터, 걸그룹 전문 레이블 설립..첫 걸그룹 내달 데뷔". Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  10. Han Sang-ju (February 5, 2020). 걸그룹 시그니처, 데뷔 '눈누난나'...V라이브 채널 쇼케이스 [Girl group cignature, debut with "Nun Nu Nan Na", Vlive channel showcase]. joonganglawnews.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  11. Cho Sung-yoon (April 7, 2020). 시그니처, 7일 리드 싱글 B ‘아싸’ 발매…초고속 컴백 ‘비주얼 UP’ [cignature, released lead single B "ASSA" on 7th (April), very fast comeback "visual UP"]. Sports DongA (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  12. Cho Sung-yoon (April 6, 2020). ‘컴백 D-1’ 시그니처, 중독성+퍼포먼스 꽉 잡은 신곡 ‘아싸’ MV 풀버전 선공개’ ["Comeback D-1" cignature, full version music video of new song "Assa"'s addiction + performance that captures you, released in advanced]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  13. "cignature on Twitter: 시그니처(cignature) - 1st EP ALBUM 'Listen and Speak' COVER IMAGE & TRACK LIST". Twitter. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  14. Mina, Gong (September 22, 2020). "시그니처, 오늘(22일) '아리송'으로 컴백..청량 매력 기대" [cignature, comeback with 'Arisong' today (22nd)... expecting a refreshing charm]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 19, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  15. Se-young, Hong. "시그니처, 첫 EP앨범 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡은 '아리송'" [cignature releases track list of first EP album... The title track is 'Arisong']. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  16. Mi-ji, Kim. "'22일 컴백' 시그니처, 신보 'Listen and Speak' 타임테이블 공개" [cignature for "Comeback on 22nd" and release time table for new album "Listen and Speak"]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  17. "Whosfan on Twitter: Support cignature, our WhosfanFriend! Selected winners will receive Whosfan credits! There's also a special video gift from cignature". Twitter. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  18. Seon-mi, Maeng (September 22, 2020). "시그니처, 오늘(22일) 1st EP 'Listen and Speak' 발매…상큼발랄 매력 예고" [cignature, 1st EP 'Listen and Speak' released today (22nd)...a preview of fresh and bubbly charm]. 비즈엔터. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  19. Ji-Hyun, Seo (September 21, 2020). "'컴백 D-1' 시그니처, 성장형 그룹 진수 "진화된 퍼포먼스 예고"" ["Comeback D-1" cignature, group essence growth "evolved performance noticeable"]. Newsen. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  20. "cignature on Twitter: [안내] 시그니처 1st EP ALBUM "Listen and Speak" 앨범 관련 안내". Twitter. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  21. "시그니처가 보여준 청량상큼 정석…'아리송' 퍼포먼스 비디오 공개" [cignature's Refreshing Essence...Release of 'Arisong' performance video]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  22. "Cignature Global on Twitter: Ryu Sera (former 9muses) react to "Arisong" by Cignature". Twitter. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  23. "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  24. "2020년 10월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  25. "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  26. "2021 Korea First Brand Voting". fba.kcforum.co.kr. Archived from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  27. "멜론, MMA 2020 TOP10 주인공 발표・오늘부터 2차 투표 돌입". Star Daily News (in Korean). November 21, 2020. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  28. "2020 MAMA Nominees". mama.mwave.me. Archived from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.