LimeLight
LimeLight | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | |
Years active | 2022 | –present
Labels | 143 Entertainment |
Members |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 라임라잇 |
Revised Romanization | Raimnait |
McCune–Reischauer | Raimnait |
Japanese name | |
Hiragana | らいむらいと |
Katakana | ライムライト |
Revised Hepburn | Raimuraito |
Kunrei-shiki | Raimuraito |
LimeLight (commonly stylized as LIMΞLIGHT or in all caps; Korean: 라임라잇; RR: Raimnait) is a South Korean girl group formed by 143 Entertainment.
History[edit]
Pre-debut activities[edit]
Some members have previously been involved in the entertainment industry prior to joining the group. MiU was a contestant on the reality survival show Girls Planet 999 but did not make it into the final debut lineup. MiU was a tarento and model under N.D Promotion. She also appeared in some music videos and adverts, and was a model for Popteen.[1] Kim Su-hye was a contestant on the reality survival show My Teenage Girl where she ranked 22nd and did not make it into the final debut lineup.[2][3] Oh Ga-eun and MiU appeared as models for a magazine pictorial for Alexander Wang and MAPS.
2022–present: Pre-debut album release and official debut[edit]
On January 15, 2022, it was announced that MiU has signed a contract with 143 Entertainment, and is expected to debut in their upcoming girl group.[4] On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Kim Su-hye has also signed a contract with 143 Entertainment.[5]
On August 16, 2022, 143 Entertainment announced that the group will be an expandable group with an unlimited amount of members. The group will begin their activities with a pre-debut reality show Lululala and release an EP after the reality show ends. Kang Ye-seo and Mashiro Sakamoto are expected to join the group after the contract expiration of Kep1er.[6]
On September 27, LimeLight had an early showcase for their pre-debut EP at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.[7] On the same day, they released a music video for their first single "Starlight".[8] The music video for their second single "Eye To Eye" was released the next day. On September 29, their self-titled pre-debut EP was released into various music platforms.[9]
The group made their official debut on February 17, 2023, with their EP Love & Happiness. The music video for the lead single "Honestly", which was released early on February 14, featuring iKon's Jay, whose group recently signed with their respective agency, and Bang Jae-min.[10]
The group made their first comeback on August 4, 2023, with their single album Madeleine.[11][12][13] On December 27, 2023, it was announced that the group's next EP Last Dance will be their last as a trio. The group plans to re-organize and add more members.[14] On January 11, 2024, The group made their comeback with their third extended play Last Dance alongside its lead single "Ta-Da!".[15]
Members[edit]
- MiU (미유)
- Suhye (수혜)
- Gaeun (가은)
Discography[edit]
Extended plays[edit]
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales |
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KOR [16] | |||
Limelight |
Track listing
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35 |
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Love & Happiness |
Track listing
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9 |
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Last Dance |
Track listing
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6 |
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Single albums[edit]
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales |
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KOR [20] | |||
Madeleine |
Track listing
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23 |
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Singles[edit]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
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KOR Down. [22] | |||
"Starlight" | 2022 | 173 | Limelight |
"Eye to Eye" | — | ||
"Honestly" | 2023 | 169 | Love & Happiness |
"Madeleine" | 173 | Madeleine | |
"Ta-Da!" | 2024 | 100 | Last Dance |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region. |
Videography[edit]
Music videos[edit]
Title | Year | Director(s) | Duration | Ref. |
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"Starlight" | 2022 | SNP Film Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun | 3:35 | [23][24] |
"Eye to Eye" | 3:35 | [25] | ||
"Paradise" | 3:13 | [26] | ||
"Chacha" | 3:16 | [27] | ||
"Honestly" | 2023 | SNP Film Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun | 3:14 | [28][29] |
"Blanc Noir" | — | 3:46 | [30] | |
"Madeline" | SNP Film Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun | 3:23 | [31][32] | |
"Ta-Da" | 2024 | 4:03 | [33][34] | |
"Twenty Twenty" | 3:11 | [35][36] |
Filmography[edit]
Reality shows[edit]
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Lululala | Pre-debut reality show | [6] |
2023 | LimeLight Land | Debut reality show | [citation needed] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year (Female Category) | LimeLight | Nominated | [37] |
MAMA Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [38] | |
Best New Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
Album of the Year | Love & Happiness | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Lee, Ji-young (August 21, 2021). '걸스플래닛999' 일본인 연습생 이토 미유, 밤새 고음 연습했는데…"고음 어려워" [Japanese trainee Miyu Ito of "Girls Planet 999" practiced high notes all night..."High notes are difficult".]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Yoon, Ki-baek (September 15, 2021). '방과후 설렘' 김수혜, 상큼 발랄 멍뭉미… 틱톡 여신 등극 ['After school excitement' Kim Soo-hye, a fresh and lively puppy... Tik Tok goddess]. EDaily (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Bae, Soo-jeong (January 16, 2022). '방과후 설렘' 윤균상, 박효원-정시우-정유주-김수혜-이유민-유재현 탈락…옥주현 3학년 의상 리폼 ['After school excitement' Yoon Kyun-sang, Park Hyo-won - Jung Si-woo - Jung Yoo-joo - Kim Soo-hye - Lee Yoo-min - Yoo Jae-hyun are out... Ok Joo-hyun's costume reform for the 3rd grade.]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Jo, Hye-jin (January 14, 2022). '걸스플래닛' 이토 미유, 케플러 마시로·강예서 소속사와 전속계약 [Girls Planet's Ito Miyu, signed exclusive contract with Kepler Mashiro and Kang Ye-seo's agency.]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang, Ji-young (April 15, 2022). '방과후 설렘' 김수혜, 케플러 마시로·강예서와 한솥밥 ['After School Excitement' Kim Soo-hye, are on the same roof with Kepler's Mashiro and Kang Ye-seo.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Lee, Seung-rok (August 16, 2022). '걸스플래닛' 이토 미유+'방과후 설렘' 김수혜+연습생 가은, 걸그룹 '라임라잇' 데뷔확정 [Girl Planet's Ito Miyu + 'After-school Excitement' Kim Soo-hye + Trainee Ga-eun, girl group 'Lime Light' debut confirmed.]. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Se-yeon (September 27, 2022). 라임라잇 "확장형 걸그룹, 서서히 완전체로 거듭날 것" [Limelight, "Expandable girl group will slowly become a full group."]. Maeil Business (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Se-hee (September 27, 2022). 새 걸그룹 '라임라잇' 첫발…K-팝 드림팀 뭉쳤다 [The first step of the new girl group "LimeLight"... The K-pop Dream Team is united.]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ye-na (September 29, 2023). '확장형 걸그룹' 라임라잇, 오늘(29일) 데뷔 앨범 발표 ["Expandable girl group" Limelight released its debut album today (29th).]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 8, 2023). 아이콘 진환, 라임라잇 데뷔곡 MV 출연…이적 후 첫 활동 [iKON's Jay, appearing in the MV of Limelight's debut song... First activity since the transfer.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved February 12, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ 이미영 (2023-08-04). "라임라잇 싱글 '마들렌', 오늘(4일) 네모 앨범 단독 발매". 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ "[라온신문] 라임라잇, 싱글 'MADELEINE' 8월 4일 발매" [Limelight, single 'MADELEINE' Released on August 4th]. www.raonnews.com (in Korean). 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ 한국경제티브이 (2023-08-02). "라임라잇 마들렌MADELEINE 티저 공개사랑스러움 한도 초과". www.wowtv.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ "라임라잇, 새해 1월 11일 컴백…"3人 체제 마지막 앨범"". Sports Chosun. December 27, 2023.
- ^ "'컴백' 라임라잇 "이번이 3인조 마지막…모든 가능성 열려 있어"". edaily.co.kr (in Korean). January 11, 2024. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
- "Circle Album Chart – 2022 Week 43". Circle Chart. October 16–22, 2022. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – 2023 Week 7". Circle Chart. February 12–18, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – 2024 Week 2". Circle Chart. January 7–13, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2022 Week 43". Circle Chart. October 16–22, 2022. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart 2023.02 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – January, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
- "Circle Album Chart – 2023 Week 32". Circle Chart. August 6–12, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Accumulated Sales for Madeleine:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 31, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 32, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles on Circle Download Chart:
- "Starlight": "Download Chart – 2022 Weeks 40". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- "Honestly": "Download Chart – 2023 Weeks 07". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- "Honestly": "Download Chart – 2023 Weeks 31". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- "Ta-Da!": "Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 2". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ LIMELIGHT - "STARLIGHT" MV, retrieved 2022-09-27
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ LIMELIGHT - "Eye To Eye" MV, retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ LIMELIGHT - "Paradise" Special Clip, retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ LIMELIGHT - Cha Cha Special Clip, retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ LIMELIGHT - "HONESTLY" MV, retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ LIMELIGHT - Blanc Noir Practice Ver., retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ LIMELIGHT - "MADELEINE" MV, retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ LIMELIGHT - "TA-DA!" MV, retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ LIMELIGHT (MiU) - "TWENTY TWENTY", retrieved 2024-01-26
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "Hanteo Music Awards Rookie of the Year (Female Category)". WhosFan (in Korean). January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List)". Billboard. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.