Glam (group)
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | July 16, 2012 |
| Founder | Source Music, Big Hit Entertainment |
| Defunct | January 15, 2015 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
Area served | South Korea |
Key people | Zinni, Trinity, Jiyeon, Dahee, Miso |
| Products | Music singles, soundtrack contributions |
| Parent | Source Music, Big Hit Entertainment (currently Hybe Labels) |
GLAM (presented in uppercase) was a South Korean girl group established by Source Music and managed by Big Hit Entertainment (currently Hybe Labels). Initially, the ensemble consisted of five members: Zinni, Trinity, Jiyeon, Dahee, and Miso. They marked the first female group formed through a collaboration between Source Music and Big Hit.
The group made their debut on July 16, 2012, with the track “Party (XXO),” which attracted notice for its innovative lyrics and fusion of various musical genres. Shortly after their debut, Trinity departed from the group, which continued as a quartet.
In 2014, Dahee became involved in a widely publicized blackmail incident concerning actor Lee Byung-hun, resulting in a prison sentence. GLAM officially disbanded in January 2015.
The acronym "GLAM" stands for "Girls be Ambitious."
2010–2011: Pre-debut activities
Prior to their official debut, GLAM appeared on 2AM’s song "Just Me" included in their 2010 album Saint o'Clock. In 2011, both GLAM and the then-pre-debut BTS featured on Lee Hyun’s track "Bad Girl" from his album You Are Best of My Life.
Additionally, member Dahee lent her voice to Vocaloid 3’s product SeeU, recognized as the first Korean-language Vocaloid.
2012–2013: Debut, digital releases, and Trinity’s exit
In 2012, GLAM was showcased in the reality series Real Music Drama: GLAM aired on SBS MTV from June 6 up until their debut date.
Their official debut occurred on July 16, 2012, with the single "Party (XXO)." Later that year, they contributed the song "The Person I Miss" to the soundtrack of the Korean drama Five Fingers.
On December 31, 2012, it was announced by Source Music and Big Hit Entertainment that Trinity would leave the group due to personal reasons; subsequently, GLAM continued as four members.
On January 2, 2013, GLAM released their second single titled "I Like That," which incorporated a sample from "Why Do You" by Chuli and Miae.
March 15, 2013 saw GLAM’s comeback with "In Front of the Mirror," a song blending elements of Europop, trot, and hip hop.
2015: Group dissolution
The official disbandment of GLAM was confirmed by their agency on January 15, 2015, alongside the termination of all members’ contracts.
Blackmail incident
On September 2, 2014, actor Lee Byung-hun publicly accused two women of attempting to extort him using a compromising video. Glam member Dahee and model Lee Ji-yeon were charged with trying to extort ₩5 billion from him.
Dahee received a one-year prison sentence from the Seoul District Court on January 15, 2015.
After Lee Byung-hun requested leniency, Dahee’s sentence was reduced to a two-year suspended term on March 26, 2015.
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon |
KOR Hot 100 | |||
| "Party (XXO)" | 2012 | 66 | — |
|
| "I Like That" | 2013 | 57 | 54 |
|
| "In Front of the Mirror" (거울앞에서) | 37 | 47 |
| |
| "Give It 2 U" | 2014 | — | 79 | Not available |
| "—" indicates that the release did not enter the charts. | ||||
Soundtrack Contributions
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Person I Miss" (그리운 사람) | 2012 | Five Fingers OST |
Featured Collaborations
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Just Me" (바로 나야) 2AM featuring Glam |
2010 | Saint o'Clock |
| "Bad Girl" Lee Hyun featuring Glam & BTS |
2011 | You Are the Best of My Life |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Real Music Drama: GLAM | Themselves | SBS MTV |