EvoL
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 10, 2012 |
| Founder | Stardom Entertainment |
| Defunct | August 2015 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Owner | Stardom Entertainment |
EvoL (Korean: ) was a South Korean girl group consisting of five members, managed by Stardom Entertainment. Their debut occurred on August 10, 2012, with the release of their EP and accompanying music video for "We Are a Bit Different (우린 좀 달라; Urin Jom Dalla)". The group ceased activities unofficially in August 2015 after members Yull, Hayana, and J-Da departed.
Pre-debut
In March 2012, Cho PD revealed plans for a new girl group. Although the initial debut was scheduled for April and intended to be launched via a variety show, it was postponed to August 2012. Prior to their official introduction, the lineup underwent several adjustments. Saay and J-Da featured in labelmate Block B's "NanlinA" music video alongside former members Song Kwanghee and Lee Dasom (previously part of Tahiti). Jucy had established herself as an underground rapper under the name "Juni.J," with multiple self-composed tracks to her credit.
The group released their first audio teaser on July 12, 2012, followed by additional audio and video teasers showcasing selections from their upcoming EP.
2012: Let Me Explode!
EvoL's debut EP titled 폭파해줘! (Let Me Explode!), comprising five songs, was launched on August 10, 2012, available both digitally and on CD. Their inaugural live performance took place on August 16, 2012, on M!Countdown with the lead single "우린 좀 달라 (We Are A Bit Different)".
2013–2015: Second EvoLution, Show Me the Money and disbandment
On December 13, 2012, Saay shared a photo featuring all members along with a message indicating an upcoming comeback. Subsequently, on March 6, 2013, EvoL confirmed their return set for March 18 by releasing teaser images ahead of their second mini-album Second Evolution. The digital release followed on March 19, with physical copies available from March 20. The title track "Get Up" introduced a unique “crab dance” choreography and included a teaser showing member J-Da riding a mechanical bull.
During the summer of 2013, Jucy unveiled a mixtape and later competed in the hip-hop reality show Show Me The Money (seasons 2 and 4), although she was eliminated early in both seasons.
By mid-2015, rumors circulated regarding Saay's contract expiration with Stardom Entertainment and her intentions to pursue a solo career. Accusations of preferential treatment toward Saay emerged but were never officially addressed by Cho PD or Stardom Entertainment.
In August 2015, during Stardom Entertainment's merger with Hunus Entertainment, contracts of Yull, Hayana, and J-Da were terminated without prior notice to the members, leading to EvoL's effective disbandment.
Last known lineup
- Jucy ()
- Saay ()
Former
- Yull ()
- Hayana ()
- J-Da ()
Timeline
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Extended plays
| Title | Release information | Highest chart rankings | Sales figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Let Me Explode (폭파해줘) |
|
20 |
|
| Second Evolution |
|
12 |
|
Singles
| Song title | Release year | Associated album |
|---|---|---|
| "We Are A Bit Different" (우린 좀 달라) | 2012 | Let Me Explode |
| "Get Up" | 2013 | Second Evolution |