Pink Fantasy
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | October 24, 2018 |
| Defunct | July 5, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
Area served | South Korea, Japan |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Owner | MyDoll Entertainment (later Play Maker E&M Incorporated) |
Pink Fantasy (, , stylized as PinkFantasy) was a South Korean girl group initially consisting of Daewang, Aini, SeeA, Yechan, Harin, Arang, Heesun, and Yubeen. The roster evolved over time, with the final lineup featuring Momoka, Arang, and Miku. Rai was a pre-debut member who exited prior to the group's official launch. Later additions included SangA, Momoka, Miku, and Miu. The group made its debut on October 24, 2018, with the single "Iriwa," accompanied by a music video directed by Super Junior's Shindong. Pink Fantasy was distinguished by several sub-units and notably by member Daewang’s use of a mask to conceal her identity. The group officially disbanded on July 5, 2024.
Pre-debut
Several members had previous entertainment experience before debut: Aini was part of Kirots and UNIZ; SeeA performed with Piggy Dolls; Yechan belonged to Awe5ome Baby; Rai (pre-debut) was known as "Sindy" in the Japanese-Taiwanese ensemble Weather Girls; and Yubeen participated in Idol School under her birth name Cho Yubin.
The initial sub-unit "Sugar Powder," composed of Harin, Arang, and Heesun, was formed before debut solely for promotional purposes and did not release any tracks.
2018: Debut
Pink Fantasy officially debuted on October 24, 2018, with the single "Iriwa" and its music video. The video features pre-debut member Rai, who departed shortly before the debut and was succeeded by Yubeen. Although Yubeen does not appear in the video footage, her vocals were recorded for the song’s final version.
2019: Additional releases, sub-units, and lineup adjustments
On March 3, Pink Fantasy unveiled their first sub-unit named "Pink Fantasy SHY," consisting of SeeA, Yubeen, and Harin. This unit debuted with the single "12 o’clock" on March 26, 2019.
The group entered the Japanese market on May 28, 2019, with a Japanese rendition of "Iriwa."
In June 2019, Yubeen began a hiatus due to a panic disorder diagnosis.
The teaser schedule for their comeback single "Fantasy" was published on July 15. SangA joined the group on July 18, increasing the number of members to nine. Due to her health-related break, Yubeen did not participate in this comeback. The single "Fantasy" was released on August 5, 2019.
Heesun withdrew from Pink Fantasy on October 18 but retained her contract with the agency.
Their third single "Playing House" was released on November 1; its music video premiered on November 9.
On December 17, Pink Fantasy formed their second sub-unit called "MDD," featuring Yechan and Yubeen. This duo debuted with the single "Not Beautiful" on December 19.
2020: Lineup shifts, Pink Fantasy Shadow formation, and guest members
On April 12, 2020, Aini left the group due to Plantar Fasciitis and declining physical stamina but continued her affiliation with MyDoll Entertainment as a model.
A teaser for the single "Shadow Play" was released on June 19, signaling a July launch. Although this track was issued under the sub-unit Pink Fantasy Shadow—comprising SeeA, SangA, Harin, and Arang—it was promoted as a standard Pink Fantasy release to facilitate broadcasting opportunities and enhance group visibility.
Yubeen departed from the group on June 28 because of her panic disorder but remained signed with MyDoll Entertainment. On October 21, SangA exited after requesting contract termination for personal reasons.
On December 30, MyDoll Entertainment announced that former member Heesun along with trainees Momoka, Miu, and Miku would join as guest members for the group's comeback in 2021.
2021: "Lemon Candy," addition of new members, Alice In Wonderland, Tales of the Unusual, and Merry Fantasy
On January 21, 2021, Pink Fantasy introduced the digital single "Lemon Candy," which featured a guest appearance by former member Heesun.
In May 2021, during the "Pink Pick PinkFantasy Fanmeeting" held on May 13, two additional guest members, Momoka and Miku, were officially revealed as part of the group.
The announcement for their track "Poison" was made on June 6, with a scheduled release date of June 21. That same day, concept images and details about their debut EP album titled Alice in Wonderland were unveiled. A teaser for the EP’s fourth song, "Alice in Darkland," was shared on June 13. Subsequently, both the EP and the music video for "Poison" were released on June 21.
On October 28, Pink Fantasy disclosed plans to release the single "기기괴괴 (Tales Of The Unusual)" as the original soundtrack for Oh Seong-dae's NAVER webtoon bearing the same title, with a release date set for October 31. Members Daewang, SeeA, and Yechan participated in writing the lyrics. On October 31, two tracks from the EP 기기괴괴 were launched: the group number "Tales Of The Unusual" and Yechan’s solo ballad "Rain," which was accompanied by a music video.
The cover art for their new digital single "Merry Fantasy" was revealed on December 7, ahead of its December 10 release. Marking their first Christmas-themed song, it features lyrics penned by members Harin, Heesun, and Momoka. Streaming services describe this track as an endearing holiday carol inspired by the group's festive experiences.
On December 24, member SeeA collaborated with MustB’s Taegeon and Wooyeon on the song "숨은 그대 찾기," part of K-Stage’s concert series produced by Naturally Music.
Finally, on December 26, Momoka was officially elevated from guest status to permanent member through announcements made via Daum fancafe and social media channels.
2022: Release of LUV Is True, Tales of the Unusual (Feedback Version), and Bizarre Story: Get Out
On February 8, 2022, PinkFantasy revealed their new track "LUV Is True," a song crafted to honor their fanbase, LUVIT, conveying appreciation through its lyrics. The track was initially launched as an NFT on February 14 via the NFT music platform 3PM, with the official public release following on March 14. This NFT utilized the Polygon blockchain, notable for generating less than 1% of the carbon emissions compared to Ethereum.
On April 1, PinkFantasy uploaded a feedback edition of "Tales of the Unusual," which had originally debuted in October 2021, to their YouTube channel. This revised version omitted Hyuk Jooni’s supplementary chorus vocals in response to fan input, featuring solely PinkFantasy members’ voices. It became accessible on streaming platforms starting April 8.
On September 16, PinkFantasy’s management announced that Daewang and SeeA would be absent from the forthcoming release due to SeeA’s injury and Daewang’s focus on production duties.
Later, on September 30, the group confirmed their comeback with the single Bizarre Story, scheduled for October 24. The release titled "Bizarre Story: Get Out" included two songs along with an instrumental track.
2023: Member Graduations and Group Hiatus
On November 8, 2023, Harin and Yechan officially graduated from PinkFantasy. Toward the end of 2023, the group declared an indefinite hiatus beginning in 2024. Their final group activities took place on December 27, 2023, prior to entering hiatus on January 1, 2024.
2024: Hiatus and Official Disbandment
Starting January 1, 2024, PinkFantasy halted all group activities without a specified return date. On May 21, 2024, SeeA departed from Mydoll Entertainment. Subsequently, Heesun, Daewang, and SeeA left the agency to pursue solo careers. In June 2024, MyDoll Entertainment underwent rebranding as Play Maker E&M Incorporated. Following this change, Heesun, Arang, and Harin became part of Play Maker E&M's new project group I:Z. Additionally, they are involved in ToTh6y, a project group formed by Daewang alongside TMC members Wonsik and Seunghyuk. PinkFantasy officially disbanded on July 5, 2024, as members opted to concentrate on individual endeavors. On August 29, an unreleased track entitled "Venn Diagram" was shared posthumously.
Former
- Aini ()
- SangA ()
- Yubeen ()
- Momoka ()
- Arang ()
- Miku ()
- Yechan ()
- Harin ()
- Daewang ()
- SeeA ()
- Heesun ()
Sub-units
- Sugar Powder: Harin, Arang, Heesun
- Shy: SeeA, Harin, Yubeen
- MDD: Yechan, Yubeen
- Shadow: SeeA, SangA, Harin, Arang
Timeline
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Single albums
| Album Title | Release Information | Highest Chart Rankings | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Fantasy |
|
— | |
| Shadow Play |
|
43 |
|
| Bizarre Story (Template:Korean) |
|
98 |
|
Extended plays
| EP Title | Release Details | Highest Chart Rankings | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Alice in Wonderland |
|
39 |
Singles
| Song Title | Release Year | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Iriwa" (Template:Korean) | 2018 | Template:Non-album single |
| "Fantasy" | 2019 | Fantasy |
| "Playing House" (Template:Korean) | Template:Non-album single | |
| "Shadow Play" (Template:Korean) | 2020 | Shadow Play |
| "Lemon Candy" (Template:Korean) | 2021 | Template:Non-album single |
| "Poison" (Template:Korean) | Alice in Wonderland | |
| "Tales of the Unusual (Template:Korean) | rowspan="3" Template:Non-album singles | |
| "Merry Fantasy" | ||
| "Luv Is True (Luv.i.t)" | 2022 | |
| "Bizarre Story: Get Out" (기괴한 이야기: Get Out) | Bizarre Story | |
| "Venn Diagram" | 2024 | Template:Non-album single |
Videography
| Year | Video Title | Director(s) | Choreographer(s) | Remarks | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 이리와 (Iriwa) | Walala Crew (Shindong) | |||
| 2019 | "12 o'clock" | Walala Crew (Shindong) | Peacock, Moontrue | "PinkFantasy SHY" | |
| "Fantasy" | Walala Crew (Shindong) | Peacock, Moontrue | |||
| "소꿉장난 (Playing House)" | ARTBEAT (Kim Jun-seok) | Peacock, Moontrue | |||
| "아름답지 않아 (Not Beautiful)" | Walala Crew (Shindong) | "PinkFantasy MDD" | |||
| 2020 | "그림자 (Shadow Play)" | Walala Crew (Shindong), ZanyBros (Lee Hae-jin) | MOTF (Park Hae-ri, Kim Beom) | "PinkFantasy Shadow" | |
| 2021 | "Lemon Candy" | "PinkFantasy (Daewang), mcmkd" | "MOTF (Park Hae-ri, Kim Beom)" | ||
| "독 (Poison)" | "ZanyBros (Sim Ji-hyeong)" | "MOTF (Park Hae-ri, Kim Beom)" | |||
| "기기괴괴 (Tales Of The Unusual)" | "Walala Crew (Shindong)" | "MOTF (Park Hae-ri, Kim Beom)" | |||
| 2022 | "기괴한 이야기: Get out" | "PinkFantasy (Daewang)" | "MOTF (Park Hae-ri, Kim Beom)" | ||
| "기괴한 이야기: The Game" | "PinkFantasy (Daewang)" | "Jung Geonyoung" |
PinkFantasy Latin America Tour
- February 14 – Mexico
- February 16 – Colombia
- February 19 – Paraguay
- February 21 – Uruguay
- February 23 – Argentina
The tour was halted as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.