Hot Issue (group)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | S2 Entertainment |
| Defunct | 2022-04-22 |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
Area served | South Korea |
| Products | Music, extended plays, single albums |
| Owner | S2 Entertainment |
HOT ISSUE (; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean female idol group established by S2 Entertainment in 2021. The ensemble consisted of seven members: Mayna, Nahyun, Hyeongshin, Dana, Yewon, Yebin, and Dain. They made their official debut on April 28, 2021, with the release of their debut extended play (EP) titled Issue Maker. The group officially ceased activities and disbanded on April 22, 2022.
Name
The designation "Hot Issue" is an acronym standing for Honest, Outstanding, and Terrific, symbolizing the group's objective to leave a significant mark within the music scene.
Pre-debut
Prior to joining the group, Dana had experience as a child actress, featuring in JTBC's drama Happy Ending (2012) and SBS's One Well-Raised Daughter (2013). Meanwhile, Mayna participated in the Chinese survival competition Produce 101 China, where she was ranked 52nd before being eliminated in episode 7.
2021–2022: Debut and disbandment
S2 Entertainment announced on April 8, 2021, that Hot Issue would debut on April 28. On April 12, they revealed "Gratata" as the lead track for their EP Issue Maker. Both the EP and its accompanying music video were released at 6 PM KST on April 28, following a debut showcase held at Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul. The group had their first music show performance on M! Countdown the next day.
On September 2, S2 Entertainment confirmed Hot Issue's return with a new release scheduled for later that month. Their first single album Icons, featuring the title track of the same name, was launched on September 29.
After a period of four months without updates, S2 Entertainment declared the group's official disbandment on April 22, 2022—just six days shy of their first anniversary. This resolution came after thorough deliberations concerning the group's future direction.
Members
Information sourced from their Naver Profile:
- Mayna ()
- Nahyun () – Leader
- Hyeongshin ()
- Dana ()
- Yewon ()
- Yebin ()
- Dain ()
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Issue Maker |
|
20 |
|
Single albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Icons |
|
41 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| "Gratata" (그라타타) | 2021 | — | Issue Maker |
| "Icons" | —Template:Efn-ua | Icons | |
| "—" indicates releases that did not chart or were unavailable in that market. | |||
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Gratata" | Etoi | |
| "Icons" | Zanybros |
Awards and nominations
| Award event | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Female Idol Group Popularity Award | Hot Issue | Template:Nom | |
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2021 | Female Rookie Idol Award | Template:Nom |