AOA Black
| Company type | Subunit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | FNC Entertainment |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Parent | AOA, FNC Entertainment |
AOA Black represents a subunit of the South Korean female ensemble AOA, which was established by FNC Entertainment in 2013. This lineup comprises Choa, Mina, Jimin, Yuna, and Youkyung. Their debut single was titled "Moya," and the group has remained inactive since 2014, with all members eventually leaving FNC.
History
FNC Entertainment revealed plans for AOA Black's formation in early 2013. Promotional teasers appeared in July, preceding the release of their single album "Moya" on July 26, 2013. According to the Gaon Music Chart, the single garnered 171,475 downloads alongside 2,692 physical copies sold.
In October 2014, AOA Black returned briefly with performances of "Get Out" on KM's Music Triangle and Music Bank. By January 2016, FNC suggested the possibility of a subgroup comeback.
On October 15, 2016, Youkyung officially parted ways with FNC Entertainment but continued as a guest participant for future endeavors. Shortly thereafter, Jimin shared an Instagram photo featuring all eight members of AOA.
Choa declared her exit from AOA on June 22, 2017; although initially denied by FNC, her departure was confirmed by June 30. Mina left the agency in May 2019 after opting not to renew her contract to focus on acting. Following bullying accusations made by Mina, Jimin exited in July 2020. Yuna's contract expired on January 1, 2021, leading to her departure from FNC.
Discography
| Title | Year | Highest chart rankings | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon |
KOR Hot 100 | |||
| "Moya" | 2013 | 33 | 21 | Moya |
| "—" denotes releases that either did not chart or were unavailable in that market. | ||||