From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Drippin
Drippin in November 2020 From left: Changuk, Hyeop, Yunseong, Junho, Dongyun, Alex (former) and Minseo
Drippin in November 2020
From left: Changuk, Hyeop, Yunseong, Junho, Dongyun, Alex (former) and Minseo
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2020 (2020)–present
Labels
Members
  • Yunseong
  • Hyeop
  • Changuk
  • Dongyun
  • Minseo
  • Junho
Past members
  • Alex
Website Official Page
Japan Official Page

Drippin ( Korean드리핀, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Woollim Entertainment in 2020. The lineup originally consisted of Hyeop, Yunseong, Changuk, Dongyun, Minseo, Junho and previously Alex before leaving the lineup due to poor health conditions and anxiety concerns on July 28, 2023. The group officially debuted on October 28, 2020, with the EP Boyager. [4] [5]

Career

Pre-debut

Prior to debut, all of the members except for Alex competed in the competition reality show Produce X 101, with Cha Jun-ho finishing ninth in the program and thus becoming a member of the project group X1. [6] The remaining members with an additional trainee named Lee Sung-jun (now a part of the group Blank2y) released the single "1M1S" under the name W Project 4. [7] The single charted at number 81 on Billboard's K-pop Hot 100. [8]

2020–2021: Debut and subsequent releases

In September 2020, Woollim Entertainment announced that would be debuting boy group composed of seven members called Drippin. [6] They released the reality program through KT's Seezn, We are Drippin, documenting the process leading up to their debut. [9] [10] The group debuted on October 28 with the release of their first extended play, Boyager, a combination of the word "boy" and "voyager" after the Voyager program. [4]

On March 16, 2021, Drippin released their second EP, A Better Tomorrow, with the lead single "Young Blood". [11]

On June 29, 2021, Drippin released their first single album, "Free Pass", with the lead single of the same name. [12]

On November 11, 2021, Drippin released the promotional single "Vertigo" through Universe Music for the mobile application, Universe. [13]

2022–2023: Villain trilogy, Japanese debut, Alex’s departure

On January 17, 2022, Their third EP, Villain, was released with the lead single of the same name. [14]

On May 18, 2022, Drippin made their Japanese debut with the single "So Good". [15]

On June 15, 2022, Drippin continue their Villain series with released their second single album, "Villain: Zero". [16] The single consists of three track including the lead single "Zero", "Game" and "Trick and Treat". [17]

On November 15, 2022, Drippin released their first studio album, Villain: The End. [18] The album contains of ten track including the lead single "The One" revealed as drum and bass genre. [19] The album originally set to be released on November 1 and later on October 30, it was announced the postponement of the album due to the national mourning period following the Seoul Halloween crowd crush incident on the 29th. [20]

On January 26, 2023, Woollim Entertainment announced that Alex's activities would be temporarily suspended due to his health. [21]

Drippin release their second Japanese single "Hello Goodbye" on March 15 as a six-piece due to Alex's hiatus. They also held a showcase at Tokyo's Ebisu Liquid Room on March 14. [22]

The group's third single album "Seven Sins" was released on April 19. [23] [24] The single composed of three tracks including the lead single of the same name, "Stereo" and "Bad Blood". [25] To commence the single promotion, the group released short movie titled EDEN through CGV on May 17. [26]

On July 2, Drippin successfully held their first fanmeeting since debut "Summer Day's Dream" at YES24 LIVE HALL. [27] [28]

On July 28, Woollim Entertainment released a statement announcing Alex's departure from Drippin and the termination of his exclusive contract, with the group to reorganize and continue their activities with the remaining six members. [29]

2024–present: Beautiful Maze

On April 3, 2024, Drippin released their fourth single "Beautiful Maze" with contains of three-tracks including the lead single of the same name. [30]The single sales more than 120,000 copies three days after releases, breaking their previous record for "Seven Sins" with only sold out 14,000 copies in the first weeks. [31]Woollim Entertainment announced previously on March 28 that member Changuk would take a break due to poor health and the group would continue promotions as five-member line-up. [32]

Members

Adapted from the official website: [33]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[34]
Villain: The End
Track listing
  1. "I.N.O"
  2. "The One"
  3. "Silence"
  4. "Monster"
  5. "Home"
  6. "Utopia"
  7. "Deja Vu"
  8. "Escape"
  9. "Champion"
  10. "When I'm with You"
17

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[34]
JPN
[36]
JPN
Hot

[37]
Boyager
  • Released: October 28, 2020
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Boyager"
  2. "Nostalgia"
  3. "Overdrive"
  4. "Shine"
  5. "Colors" (물들여)
  6. "Light" ()
8 17
A Better Tomorrow
  • Released: March 16, 2021
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "A Better Tomorrow"
  2. "Young Blood"
  3. "Reach Out Your Hands" (손을 뻗어봐)
  4. "Without U"
  5. "Firefly"
  6. "Fate"
8 73
Villain
  • Released: January 17, 2022
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "7Villaz"
  2. "Villain"
  3. "Switch"
  4. "Shy"
  5. "Delusion"
  6. "Remember"
  7. "Vertigo" (CD only)
10
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Single albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[34]
JPN
[36]
Free Pass
  • Released: June 29, 2021
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Free Pass"
  2. "Stay"
  3. "Wish" (너의 소원 안에 내가 있었으면 해)
6 50
Villain: Zero
  • Released: June 15, 2022
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Zero"
  2. "Game"
  3. "Trick and Treat"
11
Seven Sins
  • Released: April 19, 2023
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Seven Sins"
  2. "Stereo"
  3. "Bad Blood"
16
Beautiful Maze
  • Released: April 3, 2024
  • Label: Woollim Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Beautiful Maze"
  2. "Get Loud"
  3. "Black Mirror"
30
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Singles

Title Year Peak position Sales Album
KOR
Down.

[47]
JPN
[48]
US
World

[49]
Korean
"Nostalgia" 2020 89 Boyager
"Young Blood" 2021 46 A Better Tomorrow
"Free Pass" 86 9 Free Pass
"Vertigo" [A] Non-album single
"Villain" 2022 61 Villain
"Zero" 49 Villain: Zero
"The One" 57 Villain: The End
"Seven Sins" 2023 116 Seven Sins
"Beautiful Maze" 2024 Beautiful Maze
Japanese
"So Good" 2022 9 Non-album single
"Hello Goodbye" 2023 12
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Videography

Music videos

Title Year Director(s) Ref.
Korean
"Nostalgia" 2020 Roh Ji-hoon
(Studio Sapiens)
[52]
"Shine" [53]
"Young Blood" 2021 [54]
"Free Pass" Zanybros [55]
"Vertigo" Shin Hee-won (ST-WT) [56]
"Villain" 2022 Kim Ja-kyoung
(Flexible Pictures)
[57]
"Zero" [58]
"The One" [59]
"Seven Sins" 2023 Paradox Child [60]
"Beautiful Maze" 2024 [61]
Japanese
"So Good" 2022 Jimmy (VIA) [62]
"Hello Goodbye" 2023 Unknown [63]

Filmography

Reality shows

Year Title Note(s) Ref.
2020 We are DRIPPIN Premiered on September 17, 2020 [64]
GAME KING November 25, 2020 [65]
2021 LET'S DRIPPIN Premiered on May 7, 2021 [66]

Variety shows

Year Title Note(s) Ref.
2021 "The Wolf: The Last Descendant" Premiered on October 25, 2021 [67]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Male Idol Group Popularity Award Drippin Nominated [68]
U+ Idol Live Popularity Award Nominated [69]
2022 DCM Popularity Award – Singer Nominated [70]
IdolPlus Popularity Award – Singer Nominated [71]
Asian Pop Music Awards [B] 2021 Best New Artist (Overseas) A Better Tomorrow Nominated [73] [74]
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards Best Male Rookie Award Drippin Nominated [75]
Brand of the Year Awards Rookie Male Idol Award Nominated [76]
Circle Chart Music Awards New Artist of the Year - Physical Boyager Nominated [77]
2022 MuBeat Global Choice Award – Male Group Drippin Nominated [78]
2023 Nominated [79]
Golden Disc Awards 2021 Rookie Artist of the Year Nominated [80]
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Male Artist Nominated [81]
Artist of the Year Longlisted
Album of the Year A Better Tomorrow Longlisted
Seoul Music Awards Rookie of the Year Drippin Nominated [82]
K-wave Popularity Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
The Fact Music Awards Fan N Star Choice Award (Artist) Nominated [83]

Notes

  1. ^ "Vertigo" was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Universe.
  2. ^ Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on "Asian Pop Music Chart" which opened in September 2019. [72]

References

  1. ^ "Boy band Drippin's villain era draws to a close with latest release". November 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b ""청춘과 공감 원해"…드리핀, 음악은 청량 무대는 강렬(종합)". n.news.naver.com.
  3. ^ "Universal Music Japan - Artists". universal-music.co.jp (in Japanese). Universal Music LLC, Japan. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "드리핀, 오늘(28일) 정식 데뷔…울림 표 신인 보이그룹 온다 [공식]". Chosun (in Korean). October 28, 2020. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  5. ^ "K-pop group Drippin on first full album, meeting fans in person". ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2022. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  6. ^ a b 울림엔터 새 보이그룹 '드리핀' 내달 데뷔…엑스원 차준호 포함. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). September 4, 2020. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  7. ^ Jeon, A-ram (September 2, 2019). "황윤성→이협"…'W프로젝트4', 오늘(2일) '1분 1초(돌아와줘)' 발매 ["Hwang Yun-seong → Lee Hyeob"...W Project 4, '1M1S' will be released today (2nd).]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  8. ^ "Billboard Korea K-Pop 100, The week of September 7, 2019". Billboard. September 1–7, 2019. Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  9. ^ [더파워뉴스]KT 시즌, 가을 맞아 신규 콘텐츠 라인업 대거 공개. The Power (in Korean). September 15, 2020. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  10. ^ 울림 루키즈→DRIPPIN 첫 단독 리얼리티 'We are DRIPPIN' 론칭. Sports Donga (in Korean). September 15, 2020. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  11. ^ 드리핀, 일곱 귀공자. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). March 15, 2021. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  12. ^ 드리핀, 29일 컴백 확정…앨범명은 'Free Pass'. Sports Seoul (in Korean). June 18, 2021. Archived from the original on June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  13. ^ 드리핀, 11일 유니버스 신곡 'VERTIGO' 발매..온라인 커버+스케줄러 공개. Herald Pop (in Korean). November 2, 2021. Archived from the original on November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  14. ^ 드리핀 2022년 1월 17일 컴백 [공식]. Sports Donga (in Korean). December 27, 2021. Archived from the original on December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  15. ^ "2022年5月18日(水)に日本デビューシングル「SO GOOD」発売決定!". Drippin Japan Official Website (in Japanese). March 10, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  16. ^ 드리핀, 6월 15일 새 싱글 '빌런 : 제로' 발매…5개월만 컴백 [공식]. Mydaily (in Korean). May 24, 2022. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  17. ^ "드리핀, 'Villain : ZERO' 기대 포인트 셋..강렬 변신→세계관 확장".
  18. ^ ""네가 어디에 있든" 드리핀, 빌런 서사 완벽 마무리..끝 아닌 시작 'The One' (종합)[퇴근길 신곡]".
  19. ^ "그룹 드리핀, 거대한 세계관의 대미 장식할 역대급 앨범 기대 'Up' 트랙리스트 공개".
  20. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (October 30, 2022). "드리핀, 이태원 참사 애도 위해 신보 발매 잠정 연기" [Drippin temporarily postpones the release of a new album to mourn the Itaewon disaster]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 30, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ^ ""활동 잠정 중단" 드리핀 알렉스, 건강 적신호 [공식입장]".
  22. ^ "드리핀, 日 두 번째 싱글 '헬로 굿바이' 발매…쇼케이스 성료".
  23. ^ "드리핀, 오늘(19일) 새 싱글 'Seven Sins' 발매...레전드 카리스마".
  24. ^ "드리핀, 새 싱글 'Seven Sins'가 기대되는 이유".
  25. ^ "드리핀, \'세븐 신스\' 트랙리스트 공개…빈티지한 디자인 \'눈길\'". April 13, 2023.
  26. ^ "드리핀, 17일 스페셜 무비 'Eden' 개봉 확정…타락천사들의 과거".
  27. ^ "드리핀, 데뷔 첫 단독 팬미팅 성료 "'여름날의 꿈' 돼준 팬들 감사"".
  28. ^ "드리핀, '여름날의 꿈' 첫 단독 팬미팅 성료…"한 풀었다" 소감".
  29. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (July 28, 2023). "드리핀 알렉스, 팀 탈퇴⋅전속계약 종료.."6인 체제 개편"(전문)[공식]" [Dripin Alex, leaving the team and ending the exclusive contract..."Reorganization of the 6-member system" (professional)[Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Naver.
  30. ^ "드리핀, 오늘(3일) 새 싱글 'Beautiful MAZE' 발매..퍼포먼스돌의 귀환". n.news.naver.com.
  31. ^ 기자, 문완식. "무려 8배! 드리핀, 'Beautiful MAZE' 발매 3일만 초동 '커리어 하이'". n.news.naver.com.
  32. ^ "드린핀 주창욱, 활동 중단→5인 체제[공식]". n.news.naver.com.
  33. ^ "Drippin Profile". Woollim Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020.
  34. ^ a b c "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  35. ^ Cumulative Sales of Villain: The End:
  36. ^ a b Oricon Peak Position:
  37. ^ Billboard Japan Hot 100 Album Chart:
    • "Boyager". April 14, 2021. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  38. ^ "2020년 12월 Album Chart". Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  39. ^ "週間 CDアルバムランキング 2020年11月30日付 (2020年11月16日~2020年11月22日". Oricon. November 30, 2020. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  40. ^ 2021년 04월 Album Chart [April 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  41. ^ 2022년 03월 Album Chart [March 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  42. ^ 2021년 07월 Album Chart [July 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  43. ^ "週間 CDアルバムランキング 2021年08月02日付 (2021年07月19日~2021年07月19日". Oricon. August 2, 2021. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  44. ^ "Album Chart 2022.06". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  45. ^ Cumulative Sales of Seven Sins:
  46. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  47. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  48. ^ "DRIPPINのシングル売上" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  49. ^ Billboard World Digital Songs: "Free Pass". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  50. ^ "Top Singles Sales - [2022/05/25 公開]". Billboard Japan. May 25, 2022. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  51. ^ "Top Singles Sales - [2023/03/22 公開]". Billboard Japan. March 22, 2023. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  52. ^ "DRIPPIN "Nostalgia" M/V". Roh Ji-hoon. October 28, 2020. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  53. ^ "DRIPPIN "Shine" M/V". Roh Ji-hoon. November 15, 2020. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  54. ^ "DRIPPIN "Young Blood" M/V". Roh Ji-hoon. March 16, 2021. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  55. ^ "DRIPPIN(드리핀) 'Free Pass' MV". September 25, 2021. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  56. ^ "[MV] DRIPPIN (드리핀) - 'VERTIGO' Official Music Video PREVIEW". November 11, 2021. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  57. ^ "DRIPPIN(드리핀) 'Villain' MV". August 4, 2022. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  58. ^ "DRIPPIN(드리핀) 'ZERO' MV". August 4, 2022. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  59. ^ "[M/V] 'The One' 드리핀(DRIPPIN)". November 18, 2022. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  60. ^ "[M/V] SEVEN SINS | 드리핀(DRIPPIN)". April 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  61. ^ @paradoxxchild (April 4, 2024). "DRIPPIN' - Beautiful MAZE M/V". Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  62. ^ "DRIPPIN(드리핀) - 'SO GOOD' MV". April 21, 2022. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  63. ^ DRIPPIN(드리핀) - 'Hello Goodbye' MV. Retrieved April 3, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  64. ^ "드리핀, 데뷔 리얼리티 '위 아 드리핀'서 연습실 일상 공개…인피니트 메들리". September 24, 2020. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  65. ^ "드리핀 '게임왕' 공개…예능 특훈". September 26, 2021. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  66. ^ "드리핀, 자체 콘텐츠 '777챌린지' 공개". May 19, 2021. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  67. ^ "유니버스, 드리핀 신규 예능 '더 울프 : 마지막 후예' 공개". October 25, 2021. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  68. ^ "Asia Artist Awards - Male Idol Group Popularity Award Voting 2021". Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  69. ^ "Asia Artist Awards - U+ Idol Live Popularity Award Voting 2021". Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  70. ^ Jang Ji-yoon (November 29, 2022). "임영웅→블랙핑크, '2022 AAA' DCM 인기상" [Lim Young-woong → BLACKPINK, '2022 AAA' DCM Popularity Award] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Naver.
  71. ^ "AAA Idolplus Popularity Award". Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  72. ^ "2020亚洲流行音乐大奖结果出炉 林俊杰获5奖成最大赢家" [2020 Asian Pop Music Awards results are out JJ Lin won 5 awards as the biggest winner]. VCT News (in Chinese). December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  73. ^ 【APMA 2021】亚洲流行音乐大奖2021年度入围名单 [(APMA 2021) Asian Pop Music Awards Shortlisted for 2021]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). November 30, 2021. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  74. ^ "【APMA 2021】亚洲流行音乐大奖2021年度获奖名单(完整版)". December 27, 2021. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021 – via Weibo.
  75. ^ "2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards Voting". bcli.kcforum.co.kr. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  76. ^ "2021년을 빛낸 올해의 <신인 남자아이돌>". abk.kcforum.co.kr. June 21, 2021. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021 – via Twitter.
  77. ^ "2021 GCMA New Artist of the Year - Digital Nominees". gaonmusicawards.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  78. ^ "Nominee selection criteria for Mubeat Global Choice Awards with Gaon". Mubeat. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  79. ^ "Nominee selection criteria for 2022 Mubeat Global Choice Award with CIRCLE". Mubeat. December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  80. ^ "Golden Disc Awards Nominees". Golden Disc. JTBC Plus. Archived from the original on December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  81. ^ "2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards Nominees". MAMA. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  82. ^ "30th Seoul Music Awards". Seoul Music Awards. Archived from the original on December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  83. ^ "The Fact Music Awards - Fan & Star Choice Voting 2021". Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.

External links