Play the Siren
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Hip hop and R&B music |
Play the Siren (, presented as PLAY THE SIREN) was a South Korean hip-hop ensemble that made their debut in 2014 with the single "Dream Drive".
Pre-debut
Play the Siren pioneered the introduction of urban music in Korea by fusing electronic sounds with intense rap styles. They unveiled a mixtape through Baljunso's official YouTube channel, while member Kasper also released individual material on her own channel.
2014: Debut with Dream Drive and "Cypher"
In 2014, SM Entertainment took over Baljunso, and jointly they hosted the Baljunso World Wide Promotion showcase at Hongdae on March 8, which included performances by HLIN, Love and Peace, and 015B's Jang Ho Il project band. SM Entertainment backed Play the Siren’s industry entrance with their single album Dream Drive released in July.
On July 17, a teaser was unveiled featuring Luna from f(x), who contributed to both the track and its music video. The song merges dynamic EDM with R&B influences, consistent with the group’s hip hop and R&B orientation while experimenting with varied musical styles. The music video debuted on July 21 on Baljunso and SM Entertainment’s YouTube platforms, coinciding with their first performance on Music Bank.
Play the Siren followed up on July 23 by releasing "Cypher," their initial comeback single and first fully rap-focused song.
2015: Green Light, "I'll Be There" and disbandment
A teaser for their return titled Green Light appeared on YouTube on April 19, 2015, showcasing only three members: Kasper, Siren, and Beckbum. The official release occurred on July 16, featuring only Siren, suggesting either a solo launch or that he was the sole remaining member. The song "I'll Be There" included a feature from Miel of the girl group Bay.b. After consecutive exits by CJ, Squalla, ChiChi, and Kasper, Play the Siren officially disbanded in August 2015.
Former members
- Squalla (Park Jun-woo; )
- Chi Chi (Kim Chae-won; )
- Kasper (Ellen Serine Lee)
- Siren (Lee Man-sung; )
- Beckbum (Jung Baek-beom; )
- CJ (, )
Single albums
| Album details | Track listing |
|---|---|
| Dream Drive |
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| Green Light |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Duration | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Dream Drive" | 4:09 | "Dream Drive (feat. Luna of f(x))" MV |
| "Cypher" | 3:47 | "Cypher" MV | |
| 2015 | "Green Light" | 3:11 | "Green Light" MV |
| "I'll Be There" | 3:27 | "I'll Be There" MV |