C-REAL
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | NAP Entertainment |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Music, singles, EPs |
C-REAL () was a South Korean girl group consisting of five members, established by NAP Entertainment in 2011. Their debut single, No No No No No, was released on October 12, 2011. The group's name is an acronym formed from the initial letters of each member's name. They earned the nickname "5-IU Idols" because their producer, Choi Kab Won, also collaborated with IU.
2011: Introduction with Round 1
On October 12, 2011, C-REAL debuted with their first EP titled Round 1, which included the lead track "No No No No No" produced by Brave Brothers.
In November 2011, the group initiated promotions in Japan using an innovative method: they auctioned their upcoming contract to find the most advantageous label agreement, applying a 'posting system' akin to that used by professional baseball athletes. This contrasted with the conventional approach where artists sign with agencies prior to international activities. Their moniker as "5-IU idols" contributed to attracting attention beyond Korea.
On December 6, 2011, C-REAL provided the song "Just Say It" for the soundtrack of Flower Boy Ramen Shop.
2012: Releases of Love Diary, "Sorry But I", and "Danger Girl"
March 2012 saw the release of their second EP, Love Diary, featuring the title song "Joma Joma". That same month, they took part in the Hope Concert for Multicultural Families alongside groups such as FT Island, ZE:A, and Stellar.
Their debut digital single "Sorry But I" was launched on May 16, 2012, marking their initial appearance on the Gaon Digital Chart at position number 90. Later in the year, on December 14, 2012, they released another digital single called "Danger Girl".
2013: Member shifts and Uncertain status
In March 2013, N.A.P announced that C-REAL would enter an indefinite hiatus as members resumed their education. Since September 2014, there has been no activity from the group, leading to ongoing speculation about disbandment; however, no formal announcement has been made.
Extended play
| Title | Album details | Highest chart position | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Round 1 |
|
18 |
|
| Love Diary |
|
9 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales (DL) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "No No No No No" | 2011 | — | Template:N/A | Round 1 |
| "Joma Joma" | 2012 | 93 |
|
Love Diary |
| "Sorry But I" | 90 |
|
rowspan="2" Template:N/A | |
| "Danger Girl" | — | Template:N/A | ||
| "—" indicates releases that did not enter the charts. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Song | Soundtrack Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Just Say It" (말론) | Flower Boy Ramen Shop Original Soundtrack |