Gangkiz
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | May 15, 2012 |
| Founder | Core Contents Media |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Music, extended plays |
Gangkiz () was a South Korean girl group created by Core Contents Media. The ensemble consisted of Jihyun, Sooeun, Hae-in, Somin, Eunbyul, Esther, and Hyeji. Their debut occurred in May 2012 with the extended play We Became Gang. By April 2013, all members except Esther and Hyeji had departed. The group is believed to have disbanded around 2014 without any formal declaration.
2012: Debut with We Became Gang and Release of MAMA
Originally managed by Core Contents Media, Gangkiz transitioned to the subsidiary GM Contents Media prior to their debut on May 15, 2012, with the EP We Became Gang. Their inaugural live stage was on May 18 on KBS's Music Bank. The lead single "Honey Honey" showcased a sophisticated concept, marketed as a refined evolution following the success of T-ara's tracks "Roly-Poly" and "Lovey-Dovey".
On June 26, 2012, they introduced a repackaged mini-album titled "MAMA," with the music video for the title track premiering on June 22. In October 2012, the group returned under the Core Contents Media label.
2013–2014: Member Exits and Eventual Disbandment
No new material was released in late 2012; plans were made for a comeback in early 2013. However, after launching CCM’s official fancafé, it became apparent that most original members had quietly withdrawn, leaving only Esther and Hyeji remaining. Haein soon confirmed her exit as well. By 2014, Hyeji’s Twitter account was deleted, Esther’s social media became inactive, and the official fancafé was shut down. Despite the absence of an official announcement from Core Contents Media, Gangkiz is generally regarded as having disbanded.
Members
- Jihyun ()
- Choi Soo-eun ()
- Lee Hae-in ()
- Somin ()
- Jo Eun-byul ()
- Esther ()
- Hyeji ()
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| We Became Gang |
|
15 |
|
| MAMA (Repackaged version of We Became Gang) |
|
22 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon |
KOR Billboard | |||
| "Honey Honey" | 2012 | 167 | — | We Became Gang |
| "MAMA" | 106 | 95 | MAMA | |
| "—" indicates the release did not chart. | ||||
Music videos
| Year | Title | Duration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Honey Honey (European Version) | 7:18 | |
| Honey Honey (Lipsync Version) | 3:03 | ||
| Honey Honey (Dance Version) | 4:54 | ||
| Mama (Drama Version) | 5:01 | ||
| Mama (Dance Version) | 3:35 |