Pixy (group)

Pixy
Pixy in July 2022 From left to right: Satbyeol (former), Lola (former), Dia, Sua, Dajeong (former)
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years active	2021–present
Labels	Allart Entertainment Happy Tribe Entertainment
Members	Dia Sua Rinji
Past members	Ella Satbyeol Dajeong Lola

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]

History

Pre-debut

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

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

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

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

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

Current Dia (디아) – leader, dancer, vocalist Sua (수아) – vocalist Rinji (린지) – rapper

Former Ella (엘라) - leader, vocalist Satbyeol (샛별) – rapper Dajeong (다정) – vocalist Lola (로라) – rapper

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures

Title	Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [17]
Bravery	Released: May 20, 2021 Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro: sgniw ym htiw ylF (Fly with my wings)" "Let Me Know" "(Hot) The Moon" "Greedy" "Insomnia" "Wings" (날개) (Remix) "Let Me Know" (Inst.) "The Moon" (Inst.)	67	KOR: 1,100[18]
Temptation	Released: October 7, 2021 Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro (End of the Forest)" "Addicted" (중독) "Bewitched" "Moonlight" "Still with Me" (To.Winxy) "Bewitched" (Eng Ver.) "Moonlight" (Eng Ver.) "Bewitched" (Inst.) "Addicted" (중독) (Inst.)	27	KOR: 6,250[19]
Reborn	Released: June 15, 2022 Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Villain" "Breath" (숨) "Natural" "Deja Vu" "Greetings" (안부) "Swan Song" "Villain" (Inst.)	27	KOR: 8,405[20]
Chosen Karma	Released: March 10, 2023 Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Hide & Seek" "Flip a Coin" "Karma" "Falling" "Whisper (궛속말)" "Karma (Inst.)"	19	KOR: 23,565[21]
The Voice	Released: October 24, 2023 Labels: Allart Entertainment, Happy Tribe Entertainment Formats: Digital download, streaming Track listing "Truth Or Dare" "P.S." "Truth Or Dare English Version" "The Letter"	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Single albums

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 Wings (날개)

Singles

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

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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