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Pixy (group)

Pixy (/ˈpɪksi/; Korean: 픽시; RR: Piksi, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed in 2021 by Allart Entertainment and Happy Tribe Entertainment. They debuted on February 24, 2021 with the digital single "Wings". The group consists of three members: Dia, Sua and Rinji. Previous group members Ella and Satbyeol left the lineup on August 27, 2022 due to health concerns. Later, Dajeong left on June 20, 2024 due to personal reasons. On July 31, 2024, Dajeong debuted as a soloist under JUNITY Entertainment with the name U_Chae.[1] Lola left the group on September 15, 2024, after ending her contract. She also discarded the name "Lola" and announced that she would be called Choi Yu Jeong (Korean = 최유정; RR: Choi Yujeong). [2]

Pixy
Pixy in July 2022
Pixy in July 2022
From left to right: Satbyeol (former), Lola (former), Dia,
Sua, Dajeong (former)
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2021–present
Labels
  • Allart Entertainment
  • Happy Tribe Entertainment
Members
  • Dia
  • Sua
  • Rinji
Past members
  • Ella
  • Satbyeol
  • Dajeong
  • Lola

History

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Pre-debut

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Ella was the former leader of the group Cherry Bullet under the stage name Mirae. She left the group on December 13, 2019 with members Kokoro and Linlin for personal reasons.[3] Satbyeol was a former member of the group Girls' Alert. On April 24, 2020, the company Roots Entertainment pushed back the release of the group's album due to worsening situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Three members chose to stay, while Satbyeol would join a new agency.[4] Satbyeol also participated in JTBC's Mix Nine, where she finished 93rd. Dajeong was a former member of the kids' group SUPA. The group later disbanded in 2018.

2021: Debut, Bravery and Temptation

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On February 24, Pixy officially debuted with their digital single "Wings".[5]

On May 20, Pixy released their first EP Bravery and its lead single "Let Me Know".[6]

On October 7, Pixy released their second EP Temptation and its lead singles "Addicted" and "Bewitched".[7]

2022–2023: Reborn, line-up changes and Chosen Karma

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The group released their third EP, titled Reborn, on June 15, 2022.[8] Member Ella wouldn't participate as she took a break due to health concerns.[9]

On August 27, Allart Entertainment announced that due to their worsening health conditions, Ella and Satbyeol would officially be leaving Pixy and the group would be reorganized as four members.[10]

On September 27, Allart Entertainment announced that Hwang Rin-ji, under the stage name Rinji, would be joining the group at the start of their planned European tour "Wanna Be Your Villain".[11][when?]

In 2023, Pixy went on an American Tour. [12] The group also released their fourth EP Chosen Karma on March 10, 2023. The group released their digital EP, The Voice on October 24, 2023.

2024: Dajeong and Lola’s departures

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Dajeong announced on Instagram that she left Pixy on June 20, 2024.[13]

On September 15, Lola announced on Instagram that her contract had ended with Allart Entertainment and that she would be leaving the group.[14]

Members

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Adapted from their Naver profile and Reposition clip.[15][16]

Timeline

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Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
[17]
Bravery
Track listing
  1. "Intro: sgniw ym htiw ylF (Fly with my wings)"
  2. "Let Me Know"
  3. "(Hot) The Moon"
  4. "Greedy"
  5. "Insomnia"
  6. "Wings" (날개) (Remix)
  7. "Let Me Know" (Inst.)
  8. "The Moon" (Inst.)
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Temptation
  • Released: October 7, 2021
  • Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Intro (End of the Forest)"
  2. "Addicted" (중독)
  3. "Bewitched"
  4. "Moonlight"
  5. "Still with Me" (To.Winxy)
  6. "Bewitched" (Eng Ver.)
  7. "Moonlight" (Eng Ver.)
  8. "Bewitched" (Inst.)
  9. "Addicted" (중독) (Inst.)
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Reborn
  • Released: June 15, 2022
  • Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Villain"
  2. "Breath" (숨)
  3. "Natural"
  4. "Deja Vu"
  5. "Greetings" (안부)
  6. "Swan Song"
  7. "Villain" (Inst.)
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Chosen Karma
  • Released: March 10, 2023
  • Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Hide & Seek"
  2. "Flip a Coin"
  3. "Karma"
  4. "Falling"
  5. "Whisper (궛속말)"
  6. "Karma (Inst.)"
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The Voice
  • Released: October 24, 2023
  • Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Truth Or Dare"
  2. "P.S."
  3. "Truth Or Dare English Version"
  4. "The Letter"
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Single albums

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List of single albums, and showing selected details
Title Details
With My Wings
  • Released: February 24, 2021
  • Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. Wings (날개)

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, and name of the album
Title Year Album
"Wings" (날개) 2021 With My Wings
"Let Me Know" Bravery
"Addicted" (중독) Temptation
"Moonlight"
"Bewitched"
"Call Me" (불러불러) Non-album single
"Villain" 2022 Reborn
"Karma" 2023 Chosen Karma

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Female Idol Group Popularity Award Pixy Nominated [22]

References

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  1. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  2. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  3. ^ "FNC 측 "체리블렛 미래-코코로-린린과 계약해지, 7인조 재편"(공식입장 전문)". Naver (in Korean). December 13, 2019. Archived from the original on December 13, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "걸그룹 '소녀주의보' 전 멤버 계약 해지..."코로나 여파" [공식입장]". Navernews (in Korean). April 24, 2020. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "'24일 데뷔' 픽시, 프리뷰 오픈...'괴물 신인' 출사표 기대". Xportsnews (in Korean). February 4, 2021. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "픽시, 신곡 'BRAVERY'로 다크돌 입지 굳힌다..5월 19일 컴백 카운트다운". Herald Pop (in Korean). April 27, 2021. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "PIXY (픽시) - (Chapter03. TEMPTATION) The 2nd Mini Album 'TEMPTATION'". Twitter (in Korean). September 7, 2021. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  8. ^ "픽시, 세 번째 미니앨범 'REBORN' 개인 티저 영상 공개" (in Korean). June 7, 2022. Archived from the original on June 11, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  9. ^ "픽시 "엘라 활동 중단→5인조로 컴백"...미니 3집 타임테이블 공개" (in Korean). May 29, 2022. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "PIXY(픽시) 엘라 샛별 그룹 활동 관련 안내". m.cafe.daum.net (in Korean). August 27, 2022. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  11. ^ "안녕하세요. 올라트엔터테인먼트입니다". m.cafe.daum.net (in Korean). September 27, 2022. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  12. ^ @official_pixy (2023-03-08). "PIXY 1ST AMERICAN TOUR" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  14. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  15. ^ "Pixy's profile on Naver". Naver. Archived from the original on 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  16. ^ PIXY(픽시) - Reposition Clip, 10 September 2021, archived from the original on 2022-04-25, retrieved 2022-01-07
  17. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart (formerly Gaon Album Chart):
  18. ^ "Circle Chart" 2021년 21주차 Retail Album Chart [Week 21 of 2021 Retail Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 22, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  19. ^ "Circle Chart" 2021년 10월 Album Chart [October 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  20. ^ "Album Chart 2022.06". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  21. ^ Cumulative sales Of Chosen Karma on Circle Chart:
  22. ^ "2021 Asia Artist Awards Vote". Asia Artist Awards. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
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