Hello Venus
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | May 9, 2012 |
| Founder | Tricell Media (a collaboration between Pledis Entertainment and Fantagio) |
| Defunct | May 8, 2019 |
| Fate | Disbanded following contract expirations |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Owner | Fantagio (after July 2014) |
Hello Venus (; presented as HELLOVENUS) was a South Korean girl group established by Tricell Media, a collaboration between Pledis Entertainment and Fantagio. The initial roster featured Alice, Nara, Lime, Yooara, Yoonjo, and Yooyoung. Their debut occurred on 9 May 2012 with the single "Venus" from their EP Venus. In July 2014, the partnership between Fantagio and Pledis concluded; Yooara and Yoonjo stayed with Pledis, while the remaining four members continued under Fantagio's management. Subsequently, in October 2014, Fantagio incorporated Seoyoung and Yeoreum into the group. The ensemble disbanded in 2019 following the expiration of all members' contracts. Among their prominent tracks are "Sticky Sticky", "Wiggle Wiggle", and "I'm Ill".
Pre-debut activities
In preparation for Hello Venus' introduction in April, Pledis Entertainment collaborated with Fantagio Entertainment. Yoo Ara and Yoonjo were previously trainees of After School and were initially slated to join that group. Yoo Ara was shortlisted as a final candidate for After School’s ninth member but ultimately lost to E-Young. Lime had been part of the pre-debut lineup for Viva Girls under Medialine Entertainment alongside Nine Muses member Gyeongree; however, that project was dissolved.
Under the alias Haley, Lime contributed as a rapper to Lee Jung's "들어봐 (Look At Me)" and Honey Family's "역전의 드라마 (Reversal of Drama)".
Alice formerly performed solo under the name "Ora," releasing the single "Naughty Face" in 2010. In May 2018, she prevailed in a legal case against her previous agency due to insufficient training and coercion to perform in revealing attire at adult venues; the court ruled in her favor as the agency failed to provide adequate evidence.
Initially, Hello Venus was intended to be a seven-member unit comprising Alice, Nara, Yoo Ara, Nicole, Yoonjo, Lime, and Yooyoung. Nicole departed from Pledis shortly before their debut.
2012–2013: Debut with Venus, What Are You Doing Today? and Would You Stay for Tea?
The group originally debuted under the name Venus. On 17 April, they were officially introduced through a teaser image and website launch. The six-member lineup consisted of two members from Pledis—Yoo Ara and Yoonjo—and four from Fantagio—Alice, Nara, Lime, and Yooyoung. Their debut mini-album Venus was released on 9 May 2012 featuring four songs including the title track.
On 4 July 2012, Hello Venus issued the digital single Like a Wave as part of a re-release of their debut mini-album.
Their second EP titled What Are You Doing Today? was unveiled on 12 December with five tracks led by its title song. Promotions concluded on 27 January 2013; however, on 30 January, Tricell Media announced immediate follow-up promotions for "Romantic Love," which premiered live on MBC Music’s Show Champion.
The third EP from Hello Venus, Would You Stay for Tea?, was launched on 2 May 2013 containing four tracks including its lead single. The next day, Tricell Media revealed plans for the group’s inaugural solo concert at Sogang University's Mary Hall scheduled for 22 June.
2014: Member adjustments and the release of Sticky Sticky
On 31 July, an announcement was made on Hello Venus' official Daum café confirming the conclusion of the joint venture between Pledis and Fantagio. Following this, Alice, Nara, Lime, and Yooyoung remained with Fantagio to continue as Hello Venus, whereas Yoo Ara and Yoonjo returned to Pledis to focus on their acting and musical pursuits. The members who stayed began preparing new music and acting projects.
Fantagio declared on 16 September that Hello Venus would make a comeback in the autumn, collaborating with Brave Brothers and adding new members to the lineup. On 22 October, two new members, Seoyoung and Yeoreum, were officially introduced, with plans for a comeback single set for November. A teaser for "Sticky Sticky" was unveiled on 31 October, highlighting a daring concept. The single and accompanying music video were released on 6 November 2014.
2015: Releases of Wiggle Wiggle and I'm Ill
On 20 December 2014, Fantagio revealed that Hello Venus would drop their fifth digital single titled "Wiggle Wiggle," produced by Brave Brothers. Teaser materials were distributed on 23 December and again on 2 January 2015, leading up to the official music video premiere on 8 January. The group later launched their fifth mini-album, I'm Ill, on 22 July 2015, promoting its lead track.
2016–2019: Collaborations with Devine Channel, Mystery of Venus, and disbandment
Fantagio announced on 5 May 2016 that Hello Venus would return with the digital single "Glow," created in partnership with the production team Devine Channel. Prior to the release on 10 May, teaser images featuring members Nara, Yeoreum, Seoyoung, Alice, Yooyoung, and Lime were shared.
On 10 July, Fantagio confirmed a second collaboration with Devine Channel titled "Paradise," which was digitally released alongside its music video on 18 July. The final single produced with Devine Channel, "Runway," came out on 1 November.
On 29 December 2016, Fantagio announced a comeback featuring the mini-album Mystery of Venus, which was released on 11 January 2017 along with the music video for its title song "Mysterious".
It was confirmed on 26 April 2019 that Hello Venus would disband following the expiration of their contracts on 8 May 2019. Subsequently, members opted to pursue individual career paths.
Endorsements
Five months after their debut in October 2012, Hello Venus became brand ambassadors for Bugs 3.0, a smartphone music application developed by Neowiz Internet.
Members
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Venus |
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| What Are You Doing Today? |
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92 |
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| Would You Stay for Tea? |
|
6 |
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| I'm Ill |
|
7 |
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| Mystery of Venus |
|
12 |
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| "—" indicates releases that did not chart or were unavailable in that market. | |||
Reissues
| Title | Album information | Highest chart rankings | Units sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Like a Wave |
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Live albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart rankings | Units sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Hello Venus Live Album 2013 |
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— | |
| "—" indicates titles that did not enter the charts in the specified region. | |||
Single album
| Title | Album information | Highest chart rankings | Units sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Sticky Sticky |
|
6 |
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Singles
| Title | Year issued | Peak chart positions | Units sold | Associated album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | KOR Hot | US World | |||||
| "Venus" | 2012 | 35 | 34 | — |
|
Venus | |
| "Like a Wave" | 60 | 60 | — |
|
Like a Wave | ||
| "What Are You Doing Today?" | 37 | 38 | — |
|
What Are You Doing Today? | ||
| "Would You Stay for Tea?" | 2013 | 33 | 26 | — |
|
Would You Stay for Tea? | |
| Sticky Sticky | 2014 | 87 | — | — |
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Sticky Sticky | |
| Wiggle Wiggle | 2015 | 66 | 8 |
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| I'm Ill | 104 | — |
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I'm Ill | |||
| "Glow" | 2016 | 210 | — |
|
Mystery of Venus | ||
| "Paradise" | 226 | — |
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| "Runway" | — | — | Template:N/A | ||||
| "Mysterious" | 2017 | ||||||
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart or were not released in the respective market. | |||||||
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart ranking | Associated album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR |
KOR Hot | |||
| "Romantic Love" | 2013 | 97 | — | What Are You Doing Today? |
| "Soldier Dance" | 2015 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "—" indicates tracks that either did not enter the charts or were not issued in the specified territory. | ||||
Collaborations
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "All I Want" (featuring ASTRO and Weki Meki) |
2018 | FM2018_12Hz |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Where Are You Now?" (어디있다 이제와) | 2013 | After School: Lucky or Not OST Part 2 |
| "It's Just Love" (그냥 사랑인 거죠) | 2014 | Cunning Single Lady OST |
Compilation appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "When Tomorrow Comes" (내일이 찾아 오면) | 2018 | Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Park Jung-woon & Kim Min-woo) |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Alternate version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Venus" | 2012 | Kim Hye-jung | |
| "What Are You Doing Today?" | 2012 | Digipedi | |
| "Would You Stay for Tea?" | 2013 | Hong Won-ki | |
| "Where Are You Now?" | 2013 | Unknown | |
| "Sticky Sticky" | 2014 | Hong Won-ki | |
| "Wiggle Wiggle" | 2015 | Unknown | |
| "Soldier Dance" |
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| "I'm Ill" |
Hong Won-ki |
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| "Glow" |
2016 |
Kyle |
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| "Paradise" |
2016 |
Kyle |
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| "Mysterious" |
2017 |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Birth of Venus | MBC Music | |
| 2013 | Diary Season 3 | SBS MTV | Collaboration with NU'EST |
| Hello Beauty School | KBS Joy |
Ambassadorships
| Year | Organiser | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Seoul Metropolitan Government | Ambassador for the 2013 Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival |
| Gangwon Provincial Government | Ambassador for the 2013 Campaign to Preserve Gangwon Provincial Traditional Market | |
| National Child Protection Agency | Ambassador for Children's Abuse Prevention Day, 2013 | |
| 2014 | Green Umbrella Children Fund | Two-wheeled Dream Road Ambassador for Green Umbrella Children Fund |
| 2014–2015 | UN International Relief Organisation | Fundraising Ambassador for Join Together Campaign |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2012 | Best New Female Artist | Template:Nom |
| Artist of the Year | Template:Nom | ||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2013 | New Artist Award | Template:Nom |
| Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards | 2013 | Newcomer Award (Female Group) | Template:Won |
| Asian Model Festival | 2015 | Popularity Award | Template:Won |
External links
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- Musical groups established in 2012
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