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Craxy

Craxy (Korean: 크랙시; stylized in all caps; formerly known as Wish Girls, is a South Korean four-member girl group formed by Level ENM in late 2018. The group consists of four members: Woo-Ah, KaRin, Hye Jin, and Swan. Originally a five-piece ensemble, member ChaeY left the group. They debuted on March 3, 2020, with their extended play (EP) My Universe.

Craxy
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2020 (2020)–present
LabelsLevel ENM
Members
  • Wooah
  • Karin
  • Hyejin
  • Swan
Past members
  • ChaeY

Name

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During an interview with SBS show HANBAM!, Swan described the group name "CRAXY" as a combination of 'crack', to signify cracking up prejudices, and 'sexy', referring to the eye-catching charm of the members.[1][2][3]

History

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2020: Debut and Rookie Year

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On February 13, 2020, the group announced that they would debut on March 1 with their album My Universe, which would consist of ten tracks, including all of their pre-debut songs and the title track, "Aria".[4] The official music video for "Aria" was released on March 3, 2020 and features the members of CRAXY portraying historical Korean figures of various eras.[5]

2021–present: Zero story concept and rebirth with XX

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My Universe would be followed up with a number of singles and mini-albums in 2021 and 2022, starting with the single album ZERO in 2021, featuring title track "GAIA".[6] ZERO was followed up on February 24, 2022, with ZERO 2 including title track "Dance with God".[7] On August 16, 2022, CRAXY released their third mini-album titled Who Am I in 2022, featuring the title track "Undercover".[8]

On November 10, 2022, the digital single "Poison Rose" was released.[9] Initially slated for release on 31 October, "Poison Ivy" was delayed to respect the national mourning period following the Itaewon disaster.[10]

On March 23, 2023, CRAXY's 4th mini-album, XX, was released, which included "Poison Rose" and new title track "NUGUDOM".[11] Leading up to the release of XX, CRAXY removed much of their previous content on social media sites, advising that they wished to "return to the beginning and reorganize everything" including "image, to stage contept, to worldview - everything except the group name."[12][13] "NUGUDOM" received particular attention across the global K-Pop community for directly confronting those who mock artists that are less famous.[14][15][16]

On May 9, 2023, digital single "No Limit", a rap track from the album XX, was released.[17]

On July 31, 2023, ChaeY was removed from the group due to the company's decision.

On June 26, 2024, CRAXY released their 1st SINGLE ALBUM [𝗥𝗘_].

Concert promoter Leo Presents has announced that CRAXY will take part in the KPOP Breakout Tour, along with the groups Ichillin' and Trendz, as well as soloist U-CHAE, that is scheduled to happen fall 2024, with dates across Canada and the United States yet to be announced.

Members

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Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[18]
My Universe
  • Released: March 3, 2020[12]
  • Label: SAI Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
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Zero 2
  • Released: February 24, 2022[7]
  • Label: SAI Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
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Who Am I
  • Released: August 16, 2022[19]
  • Label: SAI Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 61
XX
  • Released: March 23, 2023[11]
  • Label: SAI Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 38
"—" denotes album did not chart.

Single albums

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Title Details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Zero
  • Released: October 7, 2021[23]
  • Label: SAI Entertainment
  • Formats: Download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "GAIA"
  2. "CRAXY Theme - Piano Version"
  3. "CRAXY Theme - Orchestral Version"
  4. "CRAXY Theme - Trailer Version"
  5. "GAIA - Instrumental"
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`RE_`
  • Released: June 26, 2024
  • Label: Level ENM
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Crazy Racer"
  2. "Stupidz"
  3. "Daisy(03/06)"
  4. "Stupidz - Instrumental"
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[25]
"My Universe" (나의 우주) 2020 — My Universe
"Aria"[12] —
"Gaia" (가이아)[6] 2021 — Zero
"Dance with God"[7] 2022 — Zero 2
"Trigger" —
"Undercover" — Who Am I
"Requiem"[19] —
"Poison Rose"[9] — Non-album single
"Nugudom"[11] 2023 122 XX
"No Limit"[17] — Non-album single
"Stupidz" 2024 — Re_

References

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  1. ^ "[한밤 클라스] 3년의 활동을 지우고 새롭게 돌아온 걸그룹 크랙시(CRAXY)! 과거와 헤어질 결심을 한 이유는?🤔" – via www.youtube.com.
  2. ^ Rismoyo, Mauludi. "Dibimbing Glenn Alinskie dan Chelsea Olivia, CRAXY Siap Debut Lewat 'Aria'". detikhot.
  3. ^ "5 Fakta girlband K-pop CRAXY, diproduseri Glenn Alinskie".
  4. ^ "신인그룹 크랙시, 정식 데뷔 앞서 16일 '나의 우주' 선공개". TV리포트. February 13, 2020.
  5. ^ "신예 크랙시, 뮤비 조회수 200만뷰 달성+'뮤직뱅크' 출연 겹경사". 스포츠동아. March 6, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "크랙시 수안, 솔로곡 '로드 인 더 라이트' 뮤비 티저 공개". 뉴스1. January 10, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c "크랙시, 오늘 미니 2집 '댄스 위드 갓' 발표...독창적 세계관". 뉴스1. February 24, 2022.
  8. ^ "크랙시, '쇼챔피언' 무대 찢은 블록버스터급 퍼포먼스 'UNDERCOVER'". mydaily.co.kr. August 24, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "크랙시, 이번엔 다크+섹시..10일 새 싱글 '포이즌 로즈' 발매[공식]". 스타뉴스. November 8, 2022.
  10. ^ "크랙시, 이태원 참사 여파 신곡 발매 연기 "국가 애도기간"". alphabiz.co.kr. October 31, 2022.
  11. ^ a b c "크랙시 'NUGUDOM' 막방까지 빛난 압도적 포스 (쇼챔)". 스포츠동아. April 19, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c "크랙시, 팀명 빼고 다 바꾼다..."콘셉트·세계관 재정비"". 뉴스1. January 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "크랙시 컴백..미니 4집 'XX' 네모 앨범 발매..완전히 새로운 세계관". mosen.mt.co.kr. March 23, 2023.
  14. ^ "크랙시, K-POP 시장에 던지는 포부 'NUGUDOM' (쇼챔)". 스포츠동아. March 29, 2023.
  15. ^ "'쇼챔피언' 크랙시, 업그레이드된 강렬함...한계 없는 성장 증명". mydaily.co.kr. March 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "크랙시, 미니 4집 'XX' 예고..."무명 조롱하는 이들에 일침"". Newsis. March 9, 2023.
  17. ^ a b tenasia.hankyung.com, Digital (May 8, 2023). "크랙시, 9일 두 번째 믹스테이프 'No Limit' 깜짝 발매 | 텐아시아". 텐아시아 연예뉴스.
  18. ^ Circle Album Chart positions:
  19. ^ a b "'세계관 최강자' 크랙시, 강렬 아우라X리얼 걸크러시 (뮤뱅)". 스포츠동아. September 16, 2022.
  20. ^ "Album Chart, 2022 Week 34". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  21. ^ "Album Chart, 2023 Week 12". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  22. ^ "Circle Album Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
    • "`RE_`". June 23–29, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  23. ^ "걸그룹 '크랙시', 1년 6개월 대서사 시작...CRAXY's THEME 공개". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). September 24, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 26, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  25. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
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