Collar (group)
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | Music singles, performances |
COLLAR (presented in uppercase) is a Hong Kong-based girl group created through ViuTV's reality competition King Maker IV in 2021. The ensemble consists of seven members: Sumling Li, Garie Shum (Gao), Winka Chan, Ivy So, Rejena Simkhada (Day), Marife Yau (Marf), and Candy Wong. Their official debut occurred on 12 January 2022 with the release of the single "Call My Name!".
2021–22: Group Formation
Beginning in 2018, ViuTV's talent contest King Maker had successfully launched three male groups—Mirror, Error, and P1X3L—yet no female group had emerged. To address this absence, the fourth season, King Maker IV, was introduced in June 2021 to discover female performers.
On 25 December 2021, Marife Yau, Garie Shum, and Rejena Simkhada were confirmed as winners and secured their places in the forthcoming group. Subsequently, on 12 January 2022, a press conference titled "Hold Your Breath" held at Harbour City unveiled eight members selected from the top 20 finalists to form Collar. This roster included Sumling Li, Natalie So, Winka Chan, Ivy So, and Candy Wong alongside the three champions.
Shortly after their assembly, the music video for their debut single was made public. On 24 January 2022, Collar landed their inaugural commercial partnership with Japanese sports beverage Pocari Sweat to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
By February 2022, "Call My Name!" achieved a peak position on Metro Radio charts. The group's first variety series, We Are Collar, debuted on ViuTV in May. Throughout the year, they continued releasing singles such as "Never-never Land", "Gotta Go!", and "Off/On".
At the close of 2022, Collar received several newcomer accolades including honors from the Yahoo Asia Multiverse Buzz Awards, the Metro Radio Music Awards, and the Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation. Additionally, they earned the "Best Groups Bronze Award" at the Ultimate Song Chart event.
2023: Transition to Seven Members
On 10 May 2023, Natalie So publicly announced her exit from Collar. She attributed this decision to unresolved emotional distress stemming from an incident at a 2022 Mirror concert involving her partner Moses Li, which negatively impacted her mental well-being and capacity to pursue a career in entertainment.
Name
Garie Shum, the group's leader, clarified that "Collar" carries two interpretations: it denotes a shirt collar symbolizing performances that captivate audiences ("hold your breath"), and also references the clavicle—an aesthetically appealing feature—highlighting Collar’s identity as a distinctive girl group.
Current Members
| English Name | Traditional Chinese Name | Member Alias | Birthday | Rank in King Maker IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumling Li | 李芯駖 | Sumling | 18 April 1986 | 4 |
| Garie Shum (Leader) |
沈貞巧 | Gao | 7 January 1993 | 2 |
| Winka Chan | 陳泳伽 | Winka | 16 June 1998 | 7 |
| Ivy So | 蘇雅琳 | Ivy | 4 August 2001 | 10 |
| Rejena Simkhada | 許軼 | Day | 4 June 2002 | 3 |
| Marife Yau | 邱彥筒 | Marf | 11 June 2002 | 1 |
| Candy Wong | 王家晴 | Candy | 19 December 2002 | 8 |
Former Member
| English Name | Traditional Chinese Name | Member Alias | Date of Birth | King Maker IV Ranking |
|---|
|- | || 蘇芷晴 || So Ching || || 6 |- |}
Singles
| Title | Release Year | Peak Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | Non-album singles | |
| 2 | |||
| 24 | |||
| 14 | |||
| 2023 | — | ||
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Television Appearances
| Year | Show Title | Broadcasting Platform | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | King Maker IV | ViuTV | |
| 2022 | We Are COLLAR | ||
| 2023 | Shiny Summer – COLLAR in Japan | ||
| 2024 | Happy COLLAR |
Concerts
| Year | Dates | Event Name | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22–24 March | Collar Crush Live 2024 | Star Hall, KITEC |
Awards and Nominations
| Award Ceremony | Year Awarded | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Asia Multiverse Buzz Awards | 2022 | Music Rookies (Groups) | Template:Won |
| Metro Radio Music Awards | 2022 | Best Rookies | Template:Won |
| Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation | 2022 | Best Groups | Template:Won |
| Best Rookie Groups | Template:Won | ||
| Chill Club Chart Award Presentation | 2022/23 | Best Female Rookies | Template:Won |