Ifeye | |
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Ifeye in May 2025
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2025–present |
| Labels | Hi-Hat |
| Members |
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| Website | hihat.co.kr/ifeye |
Ifeye (Korean: 이프아이; RR: Ipeuai; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group formed by Hi-Hat Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Won Hwa-yeon, Taerin, Rahee, Kasia, Meu, and Sasha. The group debuted on April 8, 2025 with the extended play (EP) Erlu Blue.
Name
[edit]The name Ifeye represents a perspective that turns imagination into reality.[1] Ifeye is also an acronym for "Imagine & Find, Energetic Young Eyes".[2]
History
[edit]2023-2024: Predebut
[edit]In 2022, Hi-Hat Entertainment, which was founded in 2021, announced its goal for producing global male and female K-pop groups.[3] In November 2023, the company announced its first global audition to be held that December. [4] In March 2024, Hi-Hat Entertainment began preparing to debut a girl group, stating a boy group was still planned to follow.[5] On October 16, the company began releasing concept films revealing the six trainees slated for their upcoming girl group: Lee Ga-yeon (Kasia), Kim Ra-hee, Won Hwa-yeon, Lee Chae-won (Meu), Jung Seo-yul (Sasha), and Choi Ji-woo (Taerin).[6]
2025–present: Debut with Erlu Blue
[edit]In February 2025, Hi-Hat Entertainment confirmed the six members would debut as Ifeye on April 8.[1] In March, the group released multiple trailer films leading to their debut album.[7] On March 28, the tracklist for the group's debut extended play Erlu Blue (stylized in all caps) was revealed to contain four songs including the title track "Nerdy".[8] At the end of March, teasers were released for the music video for "Nerdy".[9]
On April 8, 2025, Ifeye debuted with the release of their digital extended play Erlu Blue along with a music video for the title track "Nerdy".[10]
In June, Hi-Hat Entertainment confirmed Ifeye was preparing their first comeback in July.[11] On July 16, the group released their second EP, Sweet Tang with the title track "r u ok?".[12]
On August 1 through August 3, Ifeye performed at KCON LA 2025, performing on the Dance Stage, X Stage, and Pre-show Stage.[13][2] On August 15, the group performed at the One Universe Festival 2025.[14]
Endorsements
[edit]In May 2025, Ifeye was selected as a brand model for the skin care brand Dr. Jart+.[15]
Members
[edit]- Won Hwa-yeon (원화연)
- Taerin (태린)
- Rahee (라희)
- Kasia (카시아) – leader[16]
- Meu (미유)
- Sasha (사샤)
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [17] | |||
| Erlu Blue |
Track list
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N/a | N/a |
| Sweet Tang |
Track list
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15 |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [19] | |||
| "Nerdy" | 2025 | 104 | Erlu Blue |
| "r u ok?" | 69 | Sweet Tang |
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [20] | |||
| "Friend Like Me" | 2025 | 187 | Sweet Tang |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Park, So-jin (February 27, 2025). "이프아이, 6인 6색 청순·시크 비주얼 개인 포토 공개". MBN Star. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff. "KCON LA 2025 Adds 10 Rising K-Pop Acts To Play Newly Created X Stage" (June 4, 2025). Forbes. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (March 4, 2022). "이승주, 안무가 류재준 손잡고 하이헷 설립..글로벌 아이돌 준비". Herald POP. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Han, Hyun-jung (November 20, 2023). "하이헷 주식회사, K팝 아이돌 글로벌 오디션 첫 번째 팝업 개최". MBN. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Su-jeong (March 4, 2024). "[EN:터뷰]하이헷 대표 류디 "트레이닝 비용 다 회사가 부담합니다"". No Cut News. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (November 26, 2024). "하이헷, 첫 걸그룹 연습생 비주얼 공개…6인 6색 매력". News1. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (March 17, 2025). "이프아이, 데뷔곡 트레일러 영상 공개…독창적 세계관 예고". News1. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (March 28, 2025). "내달 데뷔 이프아이, 트랙리스트 공개". Sports Kyunghyang Shinmun. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Son, Jin-ah (March 31, 2025). "이프아이, 독창적 세계관의 시작…데뷔곡 'NERDY' 뮤비 티저 공개". MK Sports. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Son, Bong-seok (April 8, 2025). "걸그룹 ifeye(이프아이), 데뷔 EP 'ERLU BLUE' 발매". Sports Kyunghyang Shinmun. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (June 16, 2025). "이프아이, 7월 컴백 확정…올여름 뜨겁게 달군다". News1. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (July 16, 2025). "이프아이, 16일 신곡 '알 유 오케이?' 발매…3개월만 초고속 컴백". News1. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Park, So-jin (August 7, 2025). "이프아이, 첫 'KCON LA' 무대 활약에 '글로벌 팬심 홀릭'". MBN Star. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Jin, Joo-hee (August 16, 2025). "이프아이, '원 유니버스 페스티벌' 오프닝 장식 '관객 떼창 폭발'". MK Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Geum, Bitna (May 20, 2025). "이프아이, 글로벌 스킨케어 브랜드 제품 모델 발탁...'글로벌 루키' 저력". MK Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Son, Jin-ah (August 8, 2025). "'컴백' 이프아이, 본격 성장 서사 예고…단체 콘셉트 포토 공개". MK Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
- Sweet Tang: "Circle Album Chart – Week 29, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Sweet Tang:
- "Circle Album Chart – Month 7 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 29 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
- "Nerdy": "Circle Digital Chart – Week 15 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- "r u ok?": "Circle Digital Chart – Week 29 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
- "Friend Like Me": "Circle Digital Chart – Week 29 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2025.