QWER explained

QWER
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Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:–present
Current Members:
  • Chodan
  • Magenta
  • Hina
  • Siyeon

QWER is a South Korean girl band under 3Y Corporation and Tamago Production. They debuted on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord.

Name

The group's English name is derived from the QWERTY keyboard, with Q, W, E, and R being the primary keys used in online games such as League of Legends.[1] [2] [3] The fandom's name 바위게 (Scuttle Crab) is also a reference to the multiplayer video game.[4]

Career

Formation

The group was formed through the "QWER Project", a YouTube series aiming to create a girl group composed of female online personalities. The project was launched by Tamago Production, a company started by the YouTuber and web content creator Kim Gye-ran, in collaboration with 3Y Corporation. "QWER Project" followed the four members' incorporation into the group, their training, and daily lives.

Prior to their debut, each of the members already had established online careers. Chodan and Magenta were active streamers on Twitch, Hina was a popular content creator and cosplayer on TikTok, and Siyeon is a former member of the Japanese idol group NMB48.[5]

2023–present: Debut with Harmony from Discord, Manito and Algorithm's Blossom

QWER made their debut on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord. Songs from the album were first performed during their debut showcase at Musinsa Garage in Seoul. The lead track "Discord" placed 5th on Spotify's "Viral 50 – Japan".[6] It debuted at number 88 on YouTube Music's "Korea Weekly Top Songs" chart at the time of its release and remained on the chart for 21 weeks.[7]

On March 18, 2024, the group announced their upcoming comeback. On the day of the announcement, QWER visited a military base and performed their unreleased single "T.B.H (고민중독)" from their upcoming EP.[8] Their first EP Manito was released on April 1.[9] Tracks from the EP were first performed in a showcase held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on the day of its release.[10]

On August 28, the group announced the release of their single "Fake Idol" on September 2.[11] Their second EP Algorithm's Blossom was released on September 23.[12] The group took their first music show win with the second EP's lead single "My Name Is Malguem" on October 9 on Show Champion.[13]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[14]
Manito 14
Algorithm's Blossom
  • Released: September 23, 2024
  • Label: 3Y Corporation, Kakao Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
10

Single albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
Harmony from Discord
  • Released: October 18, 2023
  • Label: 3Y Corporation, Kakao Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
8

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[18] 		KOR
Songs
[19] 		WW
Excl.
US
[20]
"Discord"202324 — —Harmony from Discord
"T.B.H" (Korean: 고민중독)20244 2 117Manito
"Fake Idol" (Korean: 가짜 아이돌)99 — —Algorithm's Blossom
"My Name Is Malguem" (Korean: 내이름 맑음)2 1 111
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Other charted songs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
Down.
[21]
"Harmony of Stars" (Korean: 별의 하모니)202357Harmony from Discord
"Soda"202481Manito
"Free-Dumb" (Korean: 자유선언)83
"G9JB" (Korean: 지구정복)82
"Ferris Wheel" (Korean: 대관람차)72
"Make Our Highlight" (Korean: 불꽃놀이)75
"Manito" (Korean: 마니또)84
"Intro"79Algorithm's Blossom
"Let's Love" (Korean: 사랑하자)32
"RunRun! Run" (Korean: 달리기)35
"Goodbye My Sadness" (Korean: 안녕, 나의 슬픔)22
"Rebound" (Korean: 메아리)23
"Outro"73

Filmography

Web shows

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee/workResult
K-World Dream Awards2024K-World Dream Best Band AwardQWER[23] [24]
K-World Dream Bonsang
Korea Grand Music Awards2024Best Band[25]
MAMA Awards2024Best Band Performance"T.B.H"[26]
Artist of the YearQWER
Best New Female Artist
Fans' Choice Female Top 10
Song of the Year"T.B.H"
Melon Music Awards2024Hot Trend AwardQWER[27]
Top 10 Artist[28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New girl group QWER to debut with single 'Harmony from Discord. Korea JoongAng Daily. Kim. Ju-yeon. October 10, 2023. March 18, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319000830/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-10-10/entertainment/kpop/New-girl-group-QWER-to-debut-with-single-Harmony-from-Discord/1886695. live.
  2. Web site: '김계란 걸밴드' QWER, '1집→1만집, 지구정복 걸밴드 첫 발!'[종합]]. 'Kim Gye-ran's girl band' QWER, '1 to 10,000 albums, the first step of the Earth-conquering girl band!. The Electronic Times. ko. Park. Dong-sun. October 18, 2023. March 18, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319000832/https://www.etnews.com/20231018000305. live.
  3. Web site: 유튜브서 데뷔해 초동 2.3만장...김계란의 걸그룹 'QWER' 아시나요 [허지영의 케해석]]. Do you know Kim Gye-ran's girl group 'QWER', which debuted on YouTube and sold 23 thousand copies?. Seoul Economic Daily. ko. Heo. Ji-young. November 18, 2023. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319211032/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/29XA78ASSV. live.
  4. Web site: '데뷔 D-2' QWER, 팬과 소통한다...위버스 입점. 'Debut D-2' QWER connects with fans... with Weverse. Nate News. ko. Kim. Ha-young. October 16, 2023. March 28, 2024. March 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328231133/https://news.nate.com/view/20231016n19507. live.
  5. Web site: '제작사 변신' 김계란 "QWER의 강점? 최강 비주얼 걸밴드..그 안에 독기를 봤다" [종합]]. 'Production company transformed' Kim Gye-ran "QWER's strength? The strongest visual girl band...I saw the strength in them" [Synthesis]. Chosen Biz. Osen. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. Kim. Chae-yeon. October 18, 2023. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319211034/https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/10/18/4MVAHAVYAEGAJYAIQWCFT4HO3U/. live.
  6. Web site: [브레이크뉴스] QWER, 日 페스티벌'Kstyle PARTY' 오프닝 무대 장식..'글로벌 최애 밴드' 입증]. [BREAK NEWS] QWER to open Japanese festival 'Kstyle PARTY'...proving to be a 'global favorite band'. Break News. ko. Park. Dong-jae. February 26, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240326223559/https://m.breaknews.com/1017790. live.
  7. Web site: QWER, 4월 컴백 예고..."최애 소녀밴드, 돌아온다". QWER announces April comeback..."Your favorite girl band is back". Dispatch. ko. Jang. Tae-yoon. March 12, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319002142/https://www.dispatch.co.kr/2284677. live.
  8. Web site: "내 마니또가 될래?" QWER, 서브컬처 유행타고 흥행 2연타 노린다. "Will You Be My Manito?" QWER rides subculture wave to aim for a win. Ilgan Sports. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. March 20, 2024. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319215439/https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202403190040. live.
  9. Web site: '글로벌 최애 밴드' QWER, 4월 1일 컴백 확정..미니 1집 'MANITO' 발매. 'Global Favorite Band' QWER Confirms Comeback on April 1... Releasing 1st Mini Album 'MANITO'. Break News. ko. Park. Dong-jae. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024.
  10. Web site: 김계란 걸그룹 QWER(큐더블유이알) - '고민중독' 쇼케이스 무대 [MHN영상]]. Kim Gye-ran's girl group QWER - 'T.B.H' showcase stage [MHN Video]. MHN Sports. ko. Lee. Ji-sook. April 1, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404112116/https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=262596. live.
  11. Web site: 여기서 형이 왜 나와... QWER 그래피티 이 사람이 그렸다. Why is my brother here... QWER graffiti was drawn by this person. Asia Times. ko. Hwang. Soo-young. August 29, 2024. August 31, 2024. August 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240830232142/https://www.asiatime.co.kr/article/20240829500080#_mobwcvr#_digitalcamp. live.
  12. 1830894081154916473. official_QWER. QWER The 2nd Mini Album Algorithm's Blossom Comeback Poster. QWER. September 3, 2024. September 3, 2024.
  13. Web site: '데뷔 만 1년 앞둔' QWER 일냈다...음악 방송 첫 1위 차지 [공식]]. 'Just before their 1st debut anniversary' QWER has done something... achieved 1st place on music show [Official]. Mydaily via Naver. ko. Kim. Do-hyung. October 9, 2024. October 9, 2024.
  14. Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  15. Total sales of Manito:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – June, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 11, 2024. July 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711032600/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=06&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. April 11, 2024. April 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240411052347/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3.
  16. Cumulative Sales of Algorithm's Blossom:
  17. Cumulative sales of Harmony from Discord:
    • Web site: Album Chart – Week 42, 2023. Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. March 18, 2024. October 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231029101705/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle. live.
    • Web site: Album Chart – Week 52, 2023. Circle Chart. December 24–30, 2023. March 19, 2024. January 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240104041022/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=52&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  18. Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  19. Peaks on the South Korea Songs chart:
  20. Peak chart positions on the Billboard Global Excl. US:
  21. Peak positions on the Circle Download Chart:
    • "Harmony of Stars": Web site: Download Chart – Week 42, 2023. Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. March 26, 2024. November 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109183757/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Manito: Web site: Digital Chart – Week 14, 2024. Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024. April 10, 2024. April 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240411110616/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Algorithm's Blossom: Web site: Digital Chart – Week 39, 2024. Circle Chart. September 22–28, 2024. October 3, 2024.
  22. Web site: '최애의 아이들' QWER, 궁극의 보컬 R은 누구?. 'Favorite Idol' QWER, Who's the Ultimate Vocal R?. Open News. ko. Han-bin. Kim. August 10, 2023. March 26, 2024. March 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240326225125/https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=176557. live.
  23. News: '2024 케이 월드 드림 어워즈' 김민기 황인혜 레드카펫 MC 발탁. '2024 K-World Dream Awards' Kim Minki Hwang Inhye Selected as the Red Carpet MC. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Yang. So-yeong. July 29, 2024. August 23, 2024.
  24. News: 'QWER, 데뷔 첫 시상식 2관왕 쾌거. 'QWER, The feat of winning two awards at the first awards ceremony since debut. Kyunghyang Shinmun. ko. Ahn. Byung-kil. August 23, 2024. August 24, 2024.
  25. Web site: 뉴진스, '최고 영예' 그랜드 아티스트상 "끝까지 뭉치자"[2024 KGMA](종합)]. New Jeans, 'Highest Honor' Grand Artist Award "Let's stick together until the end" [2024 KGMA] (Full). EDaily. ko. Kim. Ga-young. November 16, 2024. November 25, 2024. November 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241125230552/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01889286639086376&mediaCodeNo=258. live.
  26. Web site: Here Are the 2024 MAMA Awards Winners. Billboard. Benjamin. Jeff. November 24, 2024. November 24, 2024. November 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241124175743/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/mama-awards-2024-winners-list-1235836139/. live.
  27. Web site: ko:에스파, 대상 3개 싹쓸이 '7관왕'...(여자)아이들, 대상 소감 중 "재계약 완료" 발표 [MMA 2024](종합). Aespa wins 7 awards, sweeping 3 grand prizes...(G)I-DLE announces "contract renewal completed" during grand prize speech [MMA 2024] (comprehensive). https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003892725. Naver. My Daily. ko. Park. Seo-yeon. November 30, 2024. November 30, 2024.
  28. Web site: Melon Music Awards 2024: aespa, IU, (G)I-DLE and more lead nominations. NME. Yeo. Gladys. November 18, 2024. November 30, 2024.

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