Young Posse (Korean: 영파씨; RR: Yeongpassi; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group under DSP Media and co-produced by Beats Entertainment, an independent record label. The group consists of members Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun, and Jieun. They made their debut on October 18, 2023, with the extended play Macaroni Cheese.
Name
The name Young Posse is derived from the Latin word "posse" which means "be able to". Together, the name represents "a young group (of girls) gathered together with a purpose".[1]
History
2023–present: Debut with Macaroni Cheese
On June 22, 2023, DSP Media announced the debut of a new five-member girl group in collaboration with Beats Entertainment around the second half of the year, their first girl group since April (2015).[2] The name of the group, Young Posse, was revealed on July 12.[3] The group then appeared at the label concert of RBW, DSP's parent company, on July 16.[4] On September 19, a teaser video for the group's debut was released.[5] The group released their debut EP Macaroni Cheese along with the music video for the lead single of the same name on October 18.[6]
On February 4, 2024, Young Posse released the digital single "Young Posse Up" - a remix of the track "Posse Up!" from their first EP Macaroni Cheese.[7] The remix involved the likes of NSW Yoon, Token and Verbal Jint. On March 20, Young Posse released their second EP XXL along with the lead single of the same name.[8][9] The group's third EP, Ate That, was released on August 21.[10]
^Kim, Na-yul (September 19, 2023). "'DSP 新 걸그룹' 영파씨, 10월 18일 데뷔..트레일러 공개 본격화" ['DSP's new girl group' Young Posse debuts on October 18th... Trailer release begins in earnest] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim, Hyun-sik (June 22, 2023). "DSP미디어, 5인조 신인 걸그룹 론칭" [DSP Media launches 5-member new girl group] (in Korean). Edaily. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 – via Naver.
^Choi, Na-young (July 12, 2023). "핑클∙카라 잇는다..DSP 신인 걸그룹은 5인조 영파씨...올 하반기 데뷔 [공식]" [Fin.K.L. and KARA are connected... DSP's new girl group is a 5-member group called Young Posse... Debut in the second half of this year [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 – via Naver.
^Choi, Na-young (July 16, 2023). "RBW, 오늘(16일) 첫 패밀리 콘서트..마마무+오마이걸→영파씨 총출동" [RBW, first family concert today (16th)...Mamamoo + Oh My Girl → Young Posse's full attendance] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abHwang, Hye-Jin (October 18, 2023). 핑클·카라만큼 성공할까...DSP 신인 영파씨 데뷔 "K팝신 청개구리"[종합] [Will it be as successful as Fin.K.L. and KARA? DSP rookie Young Posse debuts "K-pop god Tree Frog" [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Naver.
^Park, Gyeol (January 22, 2024). "영파씨, 내달 4일 싱글 깜짝 발매…'파씨 업' 리믹스 버전" [Young Posse, surprise single release on the 4th of next month... "Posse Up!" remix version] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim, Min-ji (March 21, 2024). "'컴백' 영파씨, 오늘 두 번째 EP 'XXL' 발매…'컴백홈' 오마주" [Young Posse, Summoning 90s Emotions with New Song 'XXL'… Comeback Stage on 'M Countdown' Today] (in Korean). News 1. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Naver.
^Seon, Mi-kyung (July 31, 2024). "영파씨, 8월 21일 'ATE THAT' 컴백 확정…K-팝씬 먹어 치운다" [Young Posse Confirms Comeback with 'ATE THAT' on August 21st… Taking Over the K-Pop Scene] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (October 18, 2023). "핑클·카라만큼 성공할까...DSP 신인 영파씨 데뷔 "K팝신 청개구리"[종합]" [Will it be as successful as Fin.K.L. and KARA? DSP rookie Young Posse debuts "K-pop god Tree Frog" [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jeong, Ha-eun (January 3, 2024). 역사상 첫 해외 개최, 대상은 엔시티 드림 “2년 연속 수상 영광…시즈니 덕분”[제33회 서울가요대상] [Held overseas for the first time in history, the grand prize was awarded by NCT Dream "Honored to be awarded for the second year in a row...Thanks to Czennies" [The 33rd Seoul Music Awards]] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024 – via Naver.