Everglow
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | March 18, 2019 |
| Founder | Yuehua Entertainment |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | K-pop music, albums, singles |
| Owner | Yuehua Entertainment |
Everglow (, presented in all caps) is a South Korean girl group established by Yuehua Entertainment. The ensemble consists of six members—E:U, Sihyeon, Mia, Onda, Aisha, and Yiren—and is distinguished by their EDM-trap-infused synth-pop style and a "girl crush" image within the K-pop genre.
Their official debut occurred on March 18, 2019, with the single album Arrival of Everglow and its lead track "Bon Bon Chocolat." They rapidly gained the title of "monster rookies" from Korean press due to their impressive stage presence. Subsequent singles "Adios" (2019) and "Dun Dun" (2020) achieved peak positions of number 2 and 3 on the U.S. World Digital Song Sales chart, enhancing their global recognition. The 2020 release "La Di Da" was honored as the top K-pop track of the year by Billboard.
Individual member backgrounds
Aisha (Heo Yoo-rim) trained at JYP Entertainment from 2008 until she left in 2016. In 2016, Sihyeon took part in Mnet's reality competition Produce 101, exiting in episode 8 before signing with Yuehua Entertainment. Onda (Jo Se-rim) appeared on Idol School in 2017 but was eliminated early on. E:U (Park Ji-won), who previously worked as a stunt cheerleader, featured on SBS's Delicious Cooking Class and served as a model for Stare Shoes. In 2018, both Sihyeon and Yiren competed on Produce 48, departing in episode 11.
Group pre-debut promotions
On February 17, 2019, Yuehua Entertainment revealed Everglow’s formation and launched their official social media platforms. Members were individually introduced through the "Crank in Film" video series. On February 28, Everglow shared a dance cover of "Rumor," originally performed by Sihyeon during Produce 48, which amassed over two million views on YouTube within a day. Early March saw the release of concept images, additional dance covers, and a teaser for the "Bon Bon Chocolat" music video, which garnered more than five million views on YouTube within two days.
2019: Debut and commercial success
Everglow’s debut single album Arrival of Everglow, featuring the lead track "Bon Bon Chocolat" co-written by American songwriter Melanie Fontana, was launched on March 18, 2019. Member E:U contributed to writing the song "Moon." Their official debut stage took place on March 21, 2019, on M Countdown. The album reached number six on the Gaon Album Chart, while "Bon Bon Chocolat" entered the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at number five. On August 13, their inaugural reality program Everglow Land premiered on Mnet and concluded after five episodes on September 10.
On August 19, 2019, Everglow released their second single album Hush, led by the single "Adios." All three tracks from the album appeared on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart: "Adios" peaked at number two and remained for six weeks; B-sides "Hush" and "You Don't Know Me" reached numbers eight and ten respectively. The single "Adios" topped iTunes K-pop charts across eleven countries and ranked first on YouTube’s Trending Worldwide chart. Billboard columnist Jeff Benjamin highlighted Everglow’s powerful and inspiring image that strongly appeals to Western listeners. Building on this momentum, Everglow secured their first music show trophy on SBS M's The Show dated September 24. By April 2020, the "Adios" music video had surpassed 100 million views.
2020: Ongoing achievements, inaugural concert tour, and −77.82X−78.29
On February 3, 2020, Everglow unveiled their debut extended play (EP) Reminiscence, featuring the title track "Dun Dun". The EP garnered notable commercial acclaim both within South Korea and internationally. "Dun Dun" marked their first entry on the South Korean Gaon song charts, reaching number 63 on the Download Chart. Meanwhile, the EP itself debuted at number four on the Album Chart, moving over 27,000 units in February 2020. Additionally, Reminiscence secured Everglow's first appearance on the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart at position 14 and entered Japan's Oricon Album Chart at number 48. South Korean media lauded the group as the "ultimate performance boss." The music video for "Dun Dun" accumulated 22 million views within two days of release and exceeded 200 million views by April 2021. On March 6, Everglow embarked on their first concert tour, titled Everlasting Tour in USA, comprising six stops across various American cities; however, the sold-out Los Angeles show was cancelled due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
On September 21, 2020, Everglow released their sophomore EP −77.82X−78.29, led by the synth-pop single "La Di Da", co-written by member E:U. The EP achieved number one on the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart and had sales exceeding 45,000 copies by October of that year. The "La Di Da" music video amassed over 50 million views during its first week online, with Billboard recognizing it as the Best K-pop Song of 2020. On November 12, Everglow contributed a remake titled "Let Me Dance"—originally Lexy's 2003 track featuring Teddy Park—to the soundtrack of the South Korean drama series The Spies Who Loved Me.
2021–2022: Last Melody, UNICEF Promise initiative, and Return of the Girl
On May 25, 2021, Everglow introduced their third single album, Last Melody, headlined by the track "First". This release topped Hanteo’s Daily Chart and surpassed sales of 52,000 copies within two months. The lead single "First" debuted at number five on the World Digital Song Sales chart; additionally, B-side tracks "Don't Ask Don't Tell" and "Please Please" also entered charts. On June 1, 2021, Everglow earned their second music show trophy on SBS M's The Show with "First".
In August 2021, Everglow collaborated with UNICEF for the "Promise" campaign aimed at fostering global peace and supporting child welfare. They initiated the "Promise" Dance Challenge to engage fans worldwide; for each participant, UNICEF donated vaccines and mosquito nets to children in need.
December 1, 2021 saw the release of Everglow’s third EP, Return of the Girl, led by the single "Pirate". The EP sold approximately 40,000 copies during December and all five tracks charted domestically. The group received Best Music Video honors at the 2021 Asia Artist Awards. On April 15, 2022, they collaborated with Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3hab to produce a remix version of "Pirate".
In July 2022, Everglow became the first female K-pop act to perform in Saudi Arabia during the Saranghae KSA K-pop Festival held in Jeddah. The following month, they hosted Kazakhstan’s inaugural solo K-pop concert in Almaty. In November 2022, Everglow teamed up with German DJ and producer TheFatRat to release "Ghost Light," an English-language single accompanied by a Korean version. A scheduled Southeast Asian tour planned for December was cancelled due to undisclosed reasons.
2023–present: All My Girls, touring, Zombie, and departure from Yuehua
On August 18, 2023, Everglow made a comeback with their fourth single album All My Girls, featuring the lead track "Slay", marking their return after a 20-month break from album releases. They achieved their third victory on MBC M's music program Show Champion with "Slay" on August 30. After completing promotional activities, Everglow embarked on their second concert tour titled All My Girls, which included stops in the United States, Europe, and Japan. During the tour, they held their inaugural fan meeting on January 13, 2024, in Hong Kong.
Everglow announced their fifth single album Zombie on May 21, 2024, with its release scheduled for June 10. The title song was crafted by the Grammy Award-winning production team The Stereotypes alongside 9am. Upon release, the album entered the Circle Album Chart at number nine, and every track secured a spot on the Download Chart. The group is also preparing to launch their 2024 Pulse & Heart tour across the United States and South America beginning September 12.
It was revealed on May 13, 2025, that all six members would part ways with Yuehua Entertainment following the expiration of their contracts in June.
Members
Information sourced from Yuehua Entertainment's official website:
- E:U () – rapper and dancer
- Sihyeon () – leader and vocalist
- Mia () – vocalist and dancer
- Onda () – vocalist and dancer
- Aisha () – vocalist, rapper, and dancer
- Yiren () – vocalist, rapper, and dancer
Timeline
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Variety and Reality Shows
| Year | Program Title | Description or Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Everglow Land | Reality program featuring Everglow members |
Official Music Videos
| Song Title | Year Released | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Bon Bon Chocolat" (봉봉쇼콜라) | 2019 | Beomjin (VM Project Architecture) |
| "Adios" | Kim Woo-gie (Mother) | |
| "Dun Dun" | 2020 | |
| "La Di Da" | ||
| "First" | 2021 | |
| "Promise (for UNICEF Promise Campaign)" | Jung Eun-bi (Mother) | |
| "Pirate" | Kim Young-jo, Yoo Seung-woo (Naive Creative Production) | |
| "Slay" | 2023 | Kwon Yong-soo, You Won-shik (Studio Saccharin) |
| "Zombie" | 2024 | Ziyong Kim (Fantazy Lab) |
Main Tours
- Everglow: Everlasting Tour in USA (2020)
- Everglow Southeast Asia Tour (2022; cancelled)[1]
- Everglow US Tour [All My Girls] (2023)[2]
- Everglow EU Tour [All My Girls] (2024)[3]
- Everglow US & Brazil Tour <Pulse & Heart> (2024)[4]
Solo Concerts
- Everglow Concert in Almaty (2022)[5]
- Everglow Concert in Bishkek (2022)[6]
- Everglow Concert in Astana (2022)[7]
- Everglow Japan Concert [All My Girls] (2024)[8]
Virtual Performances
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Accolades and Nominations
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External links
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