Cherry Bullet

Cherry Bullet (Korean: 체리블렛; RR: cheri beullet), is a South Korean girl group formed by FNC Entertainment and managed under their sub-label FNC W. They debuted on January 21, 2019 with their first single album titled Let's Play Cherry Bullet. The group currently consists of seven members: Haeyoon, Yuju, Bora, Jiwon, Remi, Chaerin, and May. Originally consisted of ten members, Mirae, Kokoro and Linlin left the group in December 2019.[1]

Cherry Bullet
Cherry Bullet in 2019
From left to right: Mirae (former), Bora, Chaerin, May, Jiwon, Yuju, Kokoro (former), Linlin (former), Haeyoon, and Remi
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2019 (2019)–present
LabelsFNC W
WebsiteOfficial Website
Members
  • Haeyoon
  • Yuju
  • Bora
  • Jiwon
  • Remi
  • Chaerin
  • May
Past members
  • Mirae
  • Kokoro
  • Linlin

History

Pre-debut

Haeyoon was previously introduced as one of the female trainees to represent FNC Entertainment on the Mnet survival show, Produce 48. She finished in 19th place and hence did not become a member of the produced girl group, Iz*One.[2]

Bora previously was trainee at Music K Entertainment. Both her and fellow member Yuju appeared in BTS' Love Yourself: Her highlight reel, with Yuju also making an appearance in Honeyst's "Someone to Love" music video.[3]

Jiwon auditioned for the first season of SBS' K-pop Star with the song "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson and later became a trainee under Starship Entertainment. In 2012 she appeared in Starship Planet's "White Love" music video.[4]

Remi was a trainee with Avex Proworks and first appeared in the live-action segments of Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future in 2012 as one of the Prism Mates but did not pass the audition to become an official member.[5] She modeled for Repipi Armario at Point 65th Fashion Show's 2014 Spring Collection.[6] Kokoro was also a student at Avex Artist Academy in Nagoya, Japan, and she was scouted by FNC Entertainment in 2016.[7]

2018–2020: Debut, line-up changes and digital singles

The group's debut reality show Insider Channel Cherry Bullet premiered on November 28, 2018 on Mnet. The reality show was made to introduce the group and each of its 10 members to viewers.[8]

Their first single album, Let's Play Cherry Bullet was released on January 21, 2019, with consisted of the lead single "Q&A", and two other songs, "Violet" and "Stick Out". They held their debut showcase on the same day at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.[9]

On May 9, 2019, it was revealed that Cherry Bullet would come back on May 22 with their second single Love Adventure with lead single "Really Really".[10][11]

On December 13, 2019, FNC announced that Mirae, Kokoro, and Linlin had left the group and terminated their contracts.[12]

The group, with seven members remaining, released their first digital single "Hands Up" on February 11, 2020.[13][14]

On August 6, 2020, Cherry Bullet made their comeback with the new digital single "Aloha Oe".[15]

2021–present: First EP Cherry Rush

On January 4, it was announced that Cherry Bullet have joined the social media platform Weverse.[16] The group released their first EP Cherry Rush and its lead single "Love So Sweet" on January 20.[17]

On February 3, it was announced that Cherry Bullet will be managed by FNC Entertainment's new sub-label, FNC W, which is specialized for girl groups.[18]

Endorsements

Cherry Bullet were models for Korean uniform brand Smart in 2018, alongside BTS.[19] The members were also selected to represent the brand in 2019.[20]

Members

Adapted from their Naver profile.[21]

Current members
  • Haeyoon (Korean: 해윤) - leader, vocal
  • Yuju (유주) - vocal, rapper
  • Bora (보라) - vocal
  • Jiwon (지원) - vocal, rapper
  • Remi (레미) - dancer, vocal
  • Chaerin (채린) - dancer, vocal
  • May (메이) - vocal

Past members
  • Mirae (미래) - leader
  • Kokoro (코코로) - dancer, vocal
  • Linlin (린린) - dancer, vocal

Discography

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Cherry Rush
Track listing
  1. "Love So Sweet"
  2. "Follow Me" (라팜파)
  3. "Keep Your Head Up" (폼 나게)
  4. "Whatever" (멋대로 해)
  5. "Ting-A-Ring-A-Ring" (종소리)
 11 TBA

Single albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Let's Play Cherry Bullet
  • Released: January 21, 2019
  • Label: FNC Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Q&A"
  2. "Violet"
  3. "Stick Out" (눈에띄네)
 11
Love Adventure
  • Released: May 22, 2019
  • Label: FNC Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Really Really" (네가 참 좋아)
  2. "Ping Pong" (탁구공)
  3. "Ruddy" (발그레)
 9

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[25]		 KOR
Hot
[26]		 US
World
[27]
"Q&A" 2019 ——17 Let's Play Cherry Bullet
"Really Really" (네가 참 좋아) ——— Love Adventure
"Hands Up" (무릎을 탁 치고) 2020 —9911 Non-album single
"Aloha Oe" (알로하오에) ———
"Love So Sweet" 2021 —[upper-alpha 1]—— Cherry Rush
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Music videos
Year Music video Director(s) Ref.
2019 "Q&A" Ziyong Kim
(FantazyLab)		 [29]
"Really Really" (네가 참 좋아) SUNNYVISUAL [30]
2020 "Hands Up" (무릎을 탁 치고) JIMMY
(VIA)		 [31]
"Aloha Oe" (알로하오에) SUNNYVISUAL [32]
2021 "Love So Sweet" TBA

Filmography

Reality shows
Year Title Duration Network
2018–2019 Insider Channel Cherry Bullet November 28 to January 9 Mnet

Awards and nominations

Asia Artist Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 Cherry Bullet Popularity Award (Singer) Nominated
Starnews Popularity Award (Female Group) Nominated

Genie Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019[33] Cherry Bullet The Top Artist Nominated
The Female New Artist Nominated
Genie Music Popularity Award Nominated
Global Popularity Award Nominated

Melon Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 Cherry Bullet Best New Artist Award Nominated

Mnet Asian Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 Cherry Bullet Artist of the Year Nominated
Best New Female Artist Nominated
Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 Nominated
2019 Qoo10 Favorite Female Artist Nominated

Seoul Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Cherry Bullet New Artist Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated

Notes
  1. "Love So Sweet" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but appeared at number 40 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[28]

References
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  5. "佐藤心咲の検索結果 - アニメガイド". Anime Guide (in Japanese). January 10, 2020.
  6. "point 第65期 店長会議 2014 spring collection出演！". Avex Proworks (in Japanese). February 20, 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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