Kaachi

Kaachi (Korean: 가치; RR: Gachi; MR: Kach'i; lit. value; stylized in all caps) is a British K-pop girl group formed by FrontRow Records, consisting of members Coco, Dani, Nicole and Chunseo. They debuted on 15 April 2020 with the digital single "Your Turn".[1][2][3][4]

Kaachi
Background information
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
GenresK-pop
Years active2020–present
LabelsFrontRow
Websitehttps://www.frontrow-records.com/kaachi
Members
  • Coco
  • Nicole
  • Dani
  • Chunseo

History

Pre-debut

Kaachi is the first European K-pop group who were formed in January 2020 through FrontRow Records. The original lineup consisted of members Nicole, Dani, Chunseo & KG, all of whom were former members of UJJN, a London dance troop. However, KG quietly departed from the group due to personal reasons sometime in January and was replaced by Miso. On 29 February 2020, Kaachi performed their debut song Your Turn prior to its release at Super Kpop Weekends in London. Miso left the group in March 2020 and was replaced by Coco.

2020-present: "Your Turn" and "Photo Magic"

On 11 April 2020, FrontRow Records announced that Kaachi's debut song would be named "Your Turn". The single was officially released on 15 April 2020. Also on that date, FrontRow Records published a video teaser of the debut song's music video. The music video was officially released on 29 April 2020 in YouTube. The release was met with heavy criticism due to similarities between other K-pop music videos and choreographies as well as poor vocals and dancing skills.

On 22 September 2020, FrontRow Records annonunced that Kaachi would release their second single.[5][6][7] On 4 November 2020, the single "Photo Magic" was released along with the music video.[8][9]

On 1 January 2021, Kaachi performed on the London's New Year's Day Parade.[10]

Controversies

Kaachi's debut was heavily criticised by the public due to three members not having Korean heritage, criticised for their skill levels due to a lack of training and alleged plagiarism towards other K-pop groups amongst numerous false rumours which were circulated.[11][12] The non-Korean members were also accused of being "Koreaboos" and "shortcutting" the Korean idol training process.[13] On 29 April 2020, Kaachi's Manager, Monica Lee, uploaded a video on YouTube, clarifying the rumors.[14]

Members
  • Coco (코코)
  • Dani (다니)
  • Nicole (니콜)
  • Chunseo (준서)

Discography

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[15]
"Your Turn" 2020 — Non-album single
"Photo Magic" —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

References
  1. "Kaachi, el grupo que fusiona el K-Pop con la cultura británica". MARCA (in Spanish). 1 May 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  2. ""한국인만 K팝 하라는법 있나요?" 유럽 첫 K팝 걸그룹 '가치'". Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  3. "영국에 유럽 최초 케이팝 걸그룹 'KAACHI'가 떴다". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 18 July 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  4. "¿Quiénes son KAACHI y por qué revolucionan el K-pop?". Flooxer Now (in Spanish). 5 May 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  5. "KAACHI revela primer adelanto de su comeback con Photo Magic". Nación Rex (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  6. Manson, Leonard (23 September 2020). "KAACHI reveals hidden view of comeback". Somag News. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  7. "Girlband K-Pop Pertama di Inggris, KAACHI Comeback Dengan Single 'Photo Magic'". Berita Musik - Mata Mata Musik (in Indonesian). 3 November 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  8. "KAACHI lanza el MV de "Photo Magic" su nuevo comeback". Erizos (in Spanish). 6 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  9. @qarolaa_ (5 November 2020). "KAACHI hace su comeback con 'Photo Magic'". KPOP-LAT (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  10. "KAACHI Akan Tampil Di Parade Hari Raya Tahun Baru London 2021 Sambut True Normal". Berita Musik - Mata Mata Musik (in Indonesian). 3 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  11. "Kaachi la banda que todo el internet odia tras su debut". INFO7 (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  12. PERU21, NOTICIAS (11 May 2020). "¿K-Pop sin coreanos? KAACHI y otros grupos sin miembros de Corea que causaron polémica | VIDEOS". Peru21 (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  13. LR, Redacción (1 May 2020). "KAACHI: debut del primer grupo británico del K-pop desata polémica". larepublica.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  14. @qarolaa_ (4 May 2020). "Que sí y que no: Productora de KAACHI aclara rumores". KPOP-LAT (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  15. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
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