C-REAL

C-REAL (Korean: 씨리얼; RR: Ssirieol) was a five-member South Korean girl group formed by NAP Entertainment in 2011. They debuted with their song No No No No No on October 12, 2011. Their group name was taken from the first letter of each member's name. They are dubbed as the "5-IU Idols" because they are produced by Choi Kab Won, who also produced IU.[1]

This article is about the South Korean girl group. For the Greek pop rock band, see C:Real. For the Ghanaian rapper, see C-Real (rapper).
C-REAL
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2011 (2011)–2014 (2014)
LabelsN.A.P Entertainment
Past membersLenny
Re Dee
Chemi
Effie
Ann J

History

2011: Debut with Round 1

C-REAL released their debut EP, Round 1, with the title track "No No No No No" produced by Brave Brothers, on October 12, 2011.[2]

In November 2011, C-REAL started their Japanese promotions through a route different from their peers. Following their debut showcase, the girls put their future contract up for auction, signing with the label that provides the best conditions. Unlike other groups who sign with an agency before heading over, the girls will be using the 'posting system', a method favored by professional baseball players. Since their debut in October, the girls were nicknamed the 5-IU idols, which had generated interest overseas.[1]

On December 6, 2011, the group participated in the OST of Flower Boy Ramen Shop with a song is entitled "Just Say It".

2012: Love Diary, "Sorry But I" and "Danger Girl"

In March 2012 the group released their second EP, Love Diary, with its title track "Joma Joma".[3] Later that month the group, participated in Hope Concert for Multicultural Families, with other idols such as FT Island, ZE:A and Stellar.[4]

C-REAL released their first digital single, "Sorry But I", on May 16, 2012. It was the group's first release to chart on Gaon Digital Chart, debuting at 90. Their second digital single "Danger Girl was released on December 14, 2012.

2013: Line-up changes & Possible disbandment

In March 2013, N.A.P announced that the group would be going on indefinite hiatus due to the members returning to school. As the group has been inactive since September 2014, many fans speculate that the group has disbanded, however no official statement has been made.

Discography

Extended play
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[5]
Round 1
  • Released: October 12, 2011
  • Label: N.A.P Entertainment, K&C Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 18
Love Diary
  • Released: March 7, 2012
  • Label: N.A.P Entertainment, K&C Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 9

Singles
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[8]
"No No No No No" 2011 — N/A Round 1
"Joma Joma" 2012 — Love Diary
"Sorry But I" 90 Non-album singles
"Danger Girl" — N/A
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances
Year Title Album
2011 "Just Say It" (말론) Flower Boy Ramen Shop OST

References
  1. "5명의 아이유, 신인 걸그룹 씨리얼(C-REAL) 티저 공개" (in Korean). Joongang Ilbo. 2011-10-07.
  2. "걸그룹 씨리얼, 이렇게 화려한 데뷔앨범 있었나" (in Korean). Sports Chosun.
  3. "씨리얼 '봄의 탭댄스'…설레는 오빠들" (in Korean). Sports Donga.
  4. "FT아일랜드·ZE:A·씨리얼·스텔라, 다문화가족 위해 나선다" (in Korean). Star News. 2012-03-27.
  5. "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  6. "2011년 10월 Album Chart".
  7. "2012년 03월 Album Chart".
  8. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  9. "2012년 11주차 Download Chart".
  10. "2012년 21주차 Download Chart".
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