Group Alice

Alice (Korean: 앨리스; formerly known as Elris), is a South Korean girl group consisting of EJ, Do-A, Chaejeong, Yeonje, Yukyung, and Karin.

The group originally debuted as Elris on June 1, 2017, with their first extended play, We, First.

Alice
Alice in 2017 From left to right: Karin, Sohee (former member), Yeonje, Yukyung, and Do-A.
Alice in 2017
From left to right: Karin, Sohee (former member), Yeonje, Yukyung, and Do-A.
Background information
OriginSeongnam, South Korea
Genres
Years active2017 (2017)–present
Labels
  • Hunus
  • IOK Company
Members
  • EJ
  • Do-A
  • Chaejeong
  • Yeonje
  • Yukyung
  • Karin
Past members

In December 2021, the group was transferred to IOK Company and later re-branding as Alice in April 2022. On April 26th, 2024, member Sohee posted a handwritten message on Instagram stating that she will be getting married and will be leaving the group.

History

Pre-debut

Prior to the group's debut, Kim So-hee and Min Ka-rin were contestants on the reality show K-pop Star 6. Sohee was part of the KWIN unit, which made it to the final episode as the runner-up.

Following the conclusion of K-pop Star 6, on May 19, 2017, Sohee released her first solo digital single "Spotlight".

2017–2020: Debut as Elris and re-formation as seven members

On June 1, 2017, Elris released their first EP, We, First, containing five tracks including the titular lead single.

Their second EP, Color Crush, was released on September 13, 2017, consisting of five other tracks and the lead single "Pow Pow".

In late 2017, members Bella and Hyeseong participated in the reality show MIXNINE. Both of them did not make it to the final lineup of the female winners.

On June 6, 2018, Hunus Entertainment confirmed that Elris would be coming back on June 28 with their third EP titled Summer Dream. On June 28, Elris released their third mini-album, containing three tracks, including the titular title song.

On October 18, 2018, Sohee debuted as a soloist, with the digital single "Hurry Up".[better source needed]

Elris released a digital single titled Miss U on November 12, 2019.

On February 12, 2020, Hunus Entertainment confirmed the addition of two new members, EJ and Chaejeong. On February 26, the group released their fourth extended play Jackpot, including a single of the same name. This was their first release as a seven-member group following the addition of two new members and their first proper comeback in nearly two years since their third mini album. Jackpot was also the last release that carried the name ELRIS. The group went on hiatus for most of 2020 and all of 2021.

2021–present: New agency and rebranding

On December 1, 2021, it was announced that Elris would be transferred to IOK Company.

On April 11, 2022, it was announced that the group rebranded to Alice. Members Hyeseong and Bella changed their stage names to Yeonje and Do-A, respectively. Chaejeong was also appointed as the new leader. They were scheduled to make their comeback in May 3 with the digital single "Power of Love". However, it was announced that the digital single's release would be delayed to May 4. On October 4, 2022, it was announced that Alice would comeback with "Dance On" as a single; the song was released on October 27, 2022.

On April 19, 2023, Alice released their second single album Show Down. In addition, a representative from the agency IOK Company stated, “Alice members Do-A and Yeonje are temporarily halting their activities due to recent health issues and are currently resting and recovering. This comeback will feature five-member.On April 26, 2024, Sohee retired from being an idol after getting married to her boyfriend.

Members

Current

Adapted from their Naver profile.

  • EJ (이제이)
  • Do-A (도아)
  • Chaejeong (채정) — Leader
  • Yeonje (연제)
  • Yukyung (유경)
  • Karin (가린)

Former

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Elris
We, First
Track listing
  1. Searching for Elris (Intro)
  2. We, First (우리 처음)
  3. My Star (나의 별)
  4. Miracle
  5. You And I (너와 나)
21
  • KOR: 4,344
Color Crush
  • Released: September 13, 2017
  • Label: Hunus Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track Listing
  1. Heart Bank
  2. Pow Pow
  3. Roopretelcham (열려라 그대)
  4. Wonderland Girl
  5. Farewell (짝이별) (feat. A-Tom)
  6. Midnight, Moonlight
15
  • KOR: 6,463
Summer Dream
  • Released: June 28, 2018
  • Label: Hunus Entertainment, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track Listing
  1. Summer Dream
  2. Will Be Mine (찰랑찰랑)
  3. Talk To Me (말해) (Prod. Ravi)
  4. Lovely (챙겨주고 싶어)
  5. Focus
15
  • KOR: 5,927
Jackpot
  • Released: February 26, 2020
  • Label: Hunus Entertainment, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track Listing
  1. Intro
  2. Jackpot
  3. This Is Me
  4. Like I Do (해봐)
  5. No Big Deal
19
  • KOR: 3,880

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Alice
Dance On
  • Released: October 27, 2022
  • Label: IOK Company, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Lavish Light
  2. Dance On
67
  • KOR: 2,928
Show Down
Track Listing
  1. Show Down
  2. Dizzy
70
  • KOR: 2,824

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
Down.

Elris
"We, First" (우리 처음) 2017 We, First
"Pow Pow" Color Crush
"Summer Dream" 2018 Summer Dream
"Miss U" (그립다) 2019 Non-album single
"Jackpot" 2020 Jackpot
Alice
"Power of Love" (내 안의 우주) 2022 Non-album single
"Dance On" 86 Dance On
"Show Down" 2023 105 Show Down
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

OSTs

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales (DL) Album
KOR
Elris
"Cotton Candy" (솜사탕) 2019 I Hate You Juliet OST Part.2
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Compilation appearances

Title Year Album
Elris
"White Love" (스키장에서) 2020 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Kim Jong-guk x Turbo Part 1)

Concerts and tours

Concert participation

Title Date Venue Network
Elris
Beyond LIVE - 2020 K-Pop x K-Art Concert Super KPA November 27, 2020 N/A Naver V Live
Alice
Begin Again - K-Pop Edition May 29, 2022 Smart Araneta Coliseum -
Seen Festival in Kuala Lumpur 2023 January 28, 2023 Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil -

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2018 24th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards Best Rookie Group (Female) Elris Won

References

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