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The Wasabies

The Wasabies (Mongolian: Васабис; stylized in all caps) is a Mongolian girl group formed through the first season of Edutainment TV‘s version of the French reality television show Star Academy (Mongolian: Оддын Академи).[1] The group consists of four members: BUIKA, ANUKA, WINDY, and JASMINE.

The Wasabies
Background information
OriginUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Genres
Years active2018 (2018)–present
Labels
  • Leto Music Company
  • Amantun Music Group Co., Ltd
Members
  • BUIKA
  • ANUKA
  • WINDY
  • JASMINE
Past members
  • Aminkhuslen
  • Enkhgerel
  • Angelina
WebsiteOfficial website

The girl group debuted with their extended play (EP) Girls Generation on December 7, 2018.[2][3]

Name

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The group's name was given by their producer and songwriter Naranzun.[2] It is based on Japanese spicy paste “Wasabi”, which is commonly served with sushi. “The Wasabies” shows the group's strong, unique, and spicy concept.[4]

History

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Formation through Star Academy

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The Wasabies was formed through the first season of reality television show Star Academy (Mongolian: Оддын Академи), which aired on Edutainment TV. Out of an initial twelve contestants, the final five were announced to debut as a group.[5] Prior to appearing on the show, Buyandulam was a dancer and a choreographer under Aim4r Production.

The group was sponsored with ₮100 million (approximately $35000) by Mongolian telecom company G-Mobile. Later, the group was participated in Mongol TV's version of the American reality television show Shark Tank (Mongolian: Шарк Танк) and won an investment of ₮100 million (approximately $35000) from Oyungerel, chief executive officer (CEO) of "Petrovis Group"[6][7][8] and Enkhtuvshin, vice president of "MCS Group".[9][10][2][11] The group was signed to a Mongolian record label Leto Music Company.

Debut with Girls Generation

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The group's debut extended play (EP) Girls Generation was released on December 7, 2018, by Leto Music Company and Amantun Music Group Co., Ltd, after releasing the music videos for “Girls Generation”, “U-gui (Don't)”, “Bestie”, and “Love #1”. Later on March 20, 2019, they released the music video for “Toy", and on August 22, 2019, they released the music video for "Runaway”, announcing the member Angelina would be taking a break from the group.[12] After releasing the extended play (EP), The Wasabies held their first fan meeting at White Rock Center in May 4, 2019.

New year special single

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The group released a new year special single "Shine On Irlee" with music video on December 9, 2019.

Comeback with Time Machine

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On June 19, 2020, the group announced their comeback with second extended play (EP) Time Machine. The extended play (EP) would have six tracks, "This Is Love" as its lead single. The music video for "This Is Love" was released on June 26, 2020.[13] Their second single from the album “Xac” was released on September 24, 2020. The project was then cancelled due to members leaving the group.

Butterfly Project

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The group announced their new project Butterfly with new members WINDY and JASMINE, on August 13, 2021, through their official YouTube channel.[14][15] The first release of their project "Girlfriend" was released on August 16, 2021. The following single "Somehow" was released on January 21, 2023. The release was featured as a soundtrack for "Yaaraltai Tuslamjiin Tasgiinhan", a Mongolian television series produced by Nomadia Pictures and Ufilm Production.[16]

Japanese debut

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It was announced that the group would be making their debut in Japan, on February 26, 2022, through their official YouTube channel.[17] In August, 2022, the group reportedly went to Japan to prepare for their debut.[18] Their Japanese debut single "JELLY BEANS", in collaboration with Japanese shoe brand with the same name,[19] was released on September 26, 2022, on their official Japanese YouTube channel.[20]

Members

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  • Buyandulam (Буяндулам)
  • Anujin (Анужин)
  • WINDY
  • JASMINE

Former members

  • Enkhgerel (Энхгэрэл)
  • Aminkhuslen (Аминхүслэн)
  • Angelina (Ангелина)

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details, tracks
Title Details Tracks
Girls Generation
  • Girls Generation
  • U-gui (Don't)
  • Love #1
  • Bestie
  • Toy
  • Runaway
Unknown album
  • Upcoming
  • Label: Leto Music Company
  • N/A

Singles

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List of singles, with selected details, albums
Title Details Albums
Shine On Irlee
  • Released: December 9, 2019
  • Label: Leto Music Company
  • New year special single
 Non-album single
This Is Love Digital single
Xac Digital single
Girlfriend Digital single
Somehow Digital single
Yahkadagan Digital single
Jelly Beans Digital single
Ayandaa (with Vandebo) Digital single

References

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  1. ^ ""Оддын академи" шоунаас "THE WASABIES" хамтлаг мэндэллээ". Yolo.mn. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c ""The Wasabies" хамтлагийн анхны цомгийн баяр боллоо". eagle.mn. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "100 саяын шагналт охидын хамтлаг анхны цомгоо гаргав". MONTSAME News Agency. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Wasabies: Урлагийн салбарт дурлаж орсон болохоор сорилт бүхэн гоё". GoGo.mn (in Mongolian). Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  5. ^ ""Оддын академи"-ийн шинэ сурагчид | News.MN". News.MN - Мэдээллийн эх сурвалж (in Mongolian). November 23, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "Forbes Mongolia Awards 2019 "Хөдөө аж ахуйн шилдэг компани"-аар "ГАЦУУРТ" ХХК шалгарлаа". title. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "Oyungerel.J (Petrovis LLC) | Startup Grind". www.startupgrind.com. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "J. Oyungerel, Chairman, Petrovis: Interview". Oxford Business Group. May 19, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "Шарк Д.Энхтүвшин: Зах дээр мантуун бууз зараад явж байхад минь өнөөдрийн намайг хэн ч... | Тусгал.мн". Тусгал. Мэргэжлийн Цахим Сонин. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "Mongolian girl band in the Shark Tank - News.MN". News.MN - The source of news. February 25, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  11. ^ ""The wasabies"хамтлаг шаркуудаас 100 сая төгрөгийн хөрөнгө оруулалт авлаа | News.MN". News.MN - Мэдээллийн эх сурвалж (in Mongolian). February 25, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  12. ^ "Factnews.mn - The Wasabies хамтлагийн Ангелина хамтлагаасаа гарсан уу". factnews.mn. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  13. ^ ""The Wasabies" хамтлаг шинэ дуугаа цацлаа". Eguur.MN (in Mongolian). June 27, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  14. ^ Бидний аялал үргэлжилсээр~🦋 | The WASABIES, August 13, 2021, retrieved February 1, 2023
  15. ^ iKon.mn, Б. Даваабазар (September 3, 2021). "The Wasabies: Шинэ бүрэлдэхүүнээрээ "Girlfriend" дуугаа цацахад анхны уран бүтээлээ гаргасан үеийнх шигээ сандарсан". ikon.mn. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  16. ^ "WASABIES - Яагаад ч юм (Яаралтай тусламжийн тасгийнхан OST)". www.mmusic.mn. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  17. ^ ЯПОНД ДЕБЮТ хийхээр боллоо!😱🤩, February 26, 2022, retrieved February 1, 2023
  18. ^ Zindaa. ""The Wasabies" хамтлагийн охид Япон улсад ДЕБЮТ хийхээр зорилоо". news.zindaa.mn. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  19. ^ "JELLYBEANS(ジェリービーンズ)【公式通販】OnlineShop-パンプス・ブーツ・サンダルの通販サイト". JELLYBEANS(ジェリービーンズ)【公式通販】OnlineShop-パンプス・ブーツ・サンダルの通販サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  20. ^ "ワサビーズ - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
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