Cherry Bullet

Cherry Bullet
Cherry Bullet in 2021
Cherry Bullet in February 2021
From left to right: May, Bora, Chaerin, Jiwon, Yuju, Haeyoon, and Remi.
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2019 (2019)–2024 (2024)
LabelsFNC
Past members
  • Haeyoon
  • Yuju
  • Mirae
  • Bora
  • Jiwon
  • Kokoro
  • Remi
  • Chaerin
  • Linlin
  • May
WebsiteOfficial Website

Cherry Bullet (Korean: 체리블렛; RR: cheri beullet) was a South Korean girl group formed and managed by FNC Entertainment. They debuted on January 21, 2019, with their first single album titled Let's Play Cherry Bullet. The group's final lineup was composed of seven members: Haeyoon, Yuju, Bora, Jiwon, Remi, Chaerin, and May. Originally consisting of ten members, Mirae, Kokoro, and Linlin left the group in December 2019.[1] They disbanded on April 22, 2024 after four out of the seven members terminated their contracts with FNC Entertainment.

History

Pre-debut

Haeyoon was previously introduced as one of the female trainees to represent FNC Entertainment on the Mnet survival show, Produce 48 in 2018. She finished in 19th place and hence did not become a member of the produced girl group, Iz*One.[2]

Bora previously was a trainee at Music K Entertainment. Both she 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 with Let's Play Cherry Bullet, 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 due to personal reasons.[12] The remaining members of Cherry Bullet would then continue as a seven-member group with no additional members, and Haeyoon would then take over as the new leader of the group.

The group 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]

2021–2024: Cherry Rush, Girls Planet 999, Cherry Wish, Cherry Dash, and Queendom Puzzle

On January 4, 2021, 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, 2021, it was announced that Cherry Bullet would be managed by FNC Entertainment's new sub-label, FNC W, which is specialized for girl groups.[18]

Bora, Jiwon, and May took part in the Mnet survival show Girls Planet 999, which aired from August 6, 2021, to October 22, 2021.[19] Jiwon was eliminated in episode 8, finishing in 16th place in K-Group. May was eliminated in episode 11, finishing in 8th place in J-Group and 24th place overall. Bora was eliminated in the final episode, placing 9th in K-Group and 15th place overall.

On March 2, 2022, Cherry Bullet released their second EP Cherry Wish and its lead single "Love In Space".[20]

On March 7, 2023, Cherry Bullet released their third and final EP Cherry Dash, and its lead single "P.O.W! (Play On the World)".[21]

On May 18, 2023, it was announced that members Bora, Jiwon, and Chaerin would be participating in the Mnet survival show Queendom Puzzle.[22] Chaerin was eliminated in the first elimination round in episode 7, while Jiwon and Bora were eliminated in the second elimination round in episode 9.[23][24]

2024: Disbandment

On April 22, 2024, FNC Entertainment announced that the group had officially disbanded after members Haeyoon, Jiwon, Remi, and May terminated their exclusive contracts with the agency, while Yuju, Bora, and Chaerin will remain under FNC for individual activities.[25]

Endorsements

Jiwon and Yuju were models for the Korean uniform brand Smart in 2018, alongside BTS.[26] The members were also selected to represent the brand in 2019.[27]

Members

Adapted from their Naver profile.[28]

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[29]
Cherry Rush 11
  • KOR: 14,922[30]
Cherry Wish
  • Released: March 2, 2022
  • Label: FNC W
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Love In Space"
  2. "Broken"
  3. "Hiccups"
  4. "KKa KKa" (닿을까 말까)
  5. "My Boo"
 7
  • KOR: 23,999[31]
Cherry Dash
  • Released: March 7, 2023
  • Label: FNC W
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "POW! (Play On the World)"
  2. "Whistle Like That"
  3. "Cloud Nine"
  4. "Queen"
  5. "A Winter Star" (겨울 별)
 7
  • KOR: 36,962[32]

Single albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[29]
Let's Play Cherry Bullet
  • Released: January 21, 2019
  • Label: FNC Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 11
  • KOR: 16,731[33]
Love Adventure
  • Released: May 22, 2019
  • Label: FNC Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 9
  • KOR: 12,991[34]

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[35] 		KOR
Hot
[36] 		US
World
[37]
"Q&A" 2019 — — 17 Let's Play Cherry Bullet
"Really Really" (네가 참 좋아) — — — Love Adventure
"Hands Up" (무릎을 탁 치고) 2020 — 99 11 Non-album singles
"Aloha Oe" (알로하오에) — — —
"Love So Sweet" 2021 —[A] — — Cherry Rush
"Love in Space" 2022 —[B] — — Cherry Wish
"P.O.W! (Play On the World)" 2023 —[C] — — Cherry Dash
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Videography

Music videos

Year Music video Director(s) Ref.
2019 "Q&A" Ziyong Kim
(FantazyLab) 		[41]
"Really Really" (네가 참 좋아) SUNNYVISUAL [42]
2020 "Hands Up" (무릎을 탁 치고) JIMMY
(VIA) 		[43]
"Aloha Oe" (알로하오에) SUNNYVISUAL [44]
2021 "Love So Sweet" Naive Creative Production [45]
2022 "Love In Space" Kim Ja Kyung
(Flexibel Pictures) 		[46]
2023 "P.O.W! (Play On the World)" SUNNYVISUAL [47]

Filmography

Television 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
2021 Female Idol Group Popularity Award Nominated

Genie Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019[48] 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 Rookie of the Year 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.[38]
  2. ^ "Love in Space" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but appeared at number 39 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[39]
  3. ^ "P.O.W! (Play On the World)" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but appeared at number 47 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[40]

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