DarkMagic

**DarkMagic** is a ten-member girl group formed by SCK Entertainment. They debuted on October 31st, 2018.

DarkMagic was originally an eight-member group, but added Elph to the group on January 27th 2019, Mirae on August 20th 2019.

## History

2018: Project Creation and Promotions
In January 2018, SCK Entertainment announced the launch of their new girl group, DarkMagic. On March 7, the first member Minsy was revealed, followed by Lyn on March 20 and Bunny on April 15. Each girl got their own short, thirty-second video, which all linked up to form one longer video. Minsy, Lyn and Bunny did promotional events from April 1st until the 16th.
In May, Grace and Mona were revealed on the 5th and 28th respectively, they joined the other members in doing a special stage event in June.
In July, Jissi was revealed on the 1st, Violet on the 15th and finally Queenie on the 31st. A group teaser was released the next day and a thirty-second clip to their upcoming title track.
In September the group flew to Japan where they promoted there before flying to London on the 20th to promote at a yearly SC Entertainment event.
In October, it was the count down to their debut album. The date the album was to drop was October 31st and another group promotional shot was released on October 2nd. The group did a fan meeting in Gangnam where they gave hints to their upcoming witch theme. On October 28th, a short preview of the music video was released and the song title "Posion" was released. The music video for Poison dropped on October 31st along with the album, "Different Kind".

2019: Who's That Girl?, "Auburn", Etendust, Solo Debuts and Nol-i
On January 2nd, a promotional picture was released hinting at a new member of DarkMagic. The poster displayed a silhouetted young girl walking through a forest. On January 9th, a 30-second clip teaser for the group was released, a new track on top of a video of the current members dancing around a dark object sitting on the ground. The video ended with all the girls placing their hands on top of it. It wasn't until January 27th that a new teaser was released, revealing the girls pulling the black cover off and revealing Elph, the new member of DarkMagic. Then a countdown was shown at the end of the video for their new mini album, Auburn, which was released on February 3rd spanning four new songs.
In March, DarkMagic visited The Phillipines, Vietnam, Japan and China to promote their new mini album, Auburn. On March 13th it was already hinted that DarkMagic were working on another comeback which was mentioned at a fanmeeting in Manila.
On June 17th, a thirty second teaser was released on DarkMagic's YouTube. It was an annoucement of their first subunit containing members Bunny, Queenie and Jissi. Their first digital single, Call me, would be released July 2nd.
It has been rumored that DarkMagic will be having their next comeback in August, along with the possibility of another member being added to the group. During a fan meeting in Seoul, Violet hinted to a new member along with every member joining a subunit and eventually possibly having a solo release.
On June 19th, Mirae was announced to have been added to the group. She would make her debut along with the rest of the group in August.
On July 29th, promotional photos for the group's first repackaged album began to be released. The new album would include four new songs, including all their original material from their first two mini albums. The album was scheduled to drop on August 13th along with the single "Light Is Coming". The album would portray the girls as leaving their trapped worlds as so-called "cultists" and instead enter the "real world" for the first time. Concept photos were released in the days upcoming to the album's release and teaser videos released the 11th and 12th of August. The music video for "Light Is Coming" dropped at midnight on August 13th.
In October 2019, a year before their World Tour was set to start, it was revealed that the group would go on hiatus after their world tour for an unspecified amount of time to pursue solo activites. DarkMagic held a concert to celebrate their one year anniversary on October 31st and at midnight, a teaser was dropped for the first solo single of the group, Violet's single "Vividly". In the background of the video, Mirae, Mona and Elph could be seen, leading to theories on the upcoming second sub-unit. Vividly was released on November 10th followed by the debut performance of Nol-i, the second subunit of DarkMagic. Nol-i's official debut wasn't until November 25th. Vividly was the first solo release to chart on Billboard.
In December 2019, Bunny released her solo debut, Ride on, on December 18th. As a group, DarkMagic released a cover of Merry & Happy by Twice as a Christmas special on December 23rd.

2020: Solo releases, Who Are You? music video
In January 2020, Grace released her solo debut, Lunatic!, on January 13th. The song received controversy in South Korea, despite this it was the second solo release to chart on Billboard, following Vividly.
In February 2020, DarkMagic travelled to Paris, France from February 1st to the 9th. During this time they filmed a music video for Who Are You? and Minsy filmed a music video for her solo debut, Paris. Minsy's solo debut was released on February 11th and the Who Are You? music video was released on February 24th. In the Paris music video, Grace and Lyn could be seen in the background under a large tree, alluding to the upcoming final subunit.
In March 2020, Yggdrasil, the final subunit of **DarkMagic**, was revealed including members Grace, Minsy and Lyn. They filmed their music video from March 5th to 10th. On March 15th, Elph made her solo debut with Sky High. On March 31st, Yggdrasil released Game Over. DarkMagic were due to perform at Glastonbury in the United Kingdom in June, but it was announced on March 18 it was announced the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In April 2020, Mona released her solo debut Zombie.
In May 2020, Queenie released her solo debut Very Last. It was announced on May 20th that the group's world tour, Beautiful World! Tour, was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In June 2020, Lyn released her solo debut Machine on June 8th. A teaser was released on June 25th hinting to a comeback to thank fans.
In July 2020, Jissi released her solo debut Uh Oh on July 7th. On July 18th, the group posted a teaser to their digital single to thank fans for staying with them during the pandemic and cancellation of their world tour. On July 19th, Stay With Me was teased with group teasers and selfies on Instagram. The song was officially released on July 20th. On July 25th it was announced that once the solo releases were finished DarkMagic would be taking a break from working on their album to relax or pursue other activities, they are expected to restart working sometime in October-November.
In August 2020, Mirae released her solo debut Take The Wheel on August 9th.

In November 2020, DarkMagic were reported to be back working on their debut full album. A teaser dropped on November 16th revealing the first pre-release single, Sick, would be released on December 16th 2020.
In December 2020, Sick was released on December 16th. DarkMagic performed at MAMA 2020. On December 24th DarkMagic performed Last Christmas (DarkMagic cover) at the Mnet Christmas Special.

2021: Breakthrough release, Wonderland release, First full-length album release, Solo activities
In January 2021, DarkMagic finished promoting for Sick.
In February 2021, DarkMagic held an online event on YouTube for fans, they performed their new single, teased Visions content and performed old songs. They also made their unofficial debut in Japan with their first digital single, Deja Vu.
In March, Breakthrough was released.
In April,
In May, Wonderland was released alongside DarkMagic's first full-length album, Visions.
In June, DarkMagic went on a break after the promotions of their album were finished. On June 20th, Grace, Elph and Queenie opened Instagram accounts. On June 21, it came out that Elph was dating Cravity's Wonjin. These claims were later proven false, as they are just close friends. On June 22nd, the rest of DarkMagic opened their own personal Instagram accounts.
In July, members Jissi, Grace, Lyn and Mirae appeared on Jessi's Showterview on July 12th. On July 25th, Minsy was leaked to be starting her acting career in an unnamed kdrama to begin filming in September.
In August, it was announced that DarkMagic would be able to pursue solo releases and activities after their hiatus. It was officially confirmed on August 2nd that Minsy was starring "My Second Lover", set to premiere in 2022 and filming was to begin in September.
In September, Minsy began filming for her drama series, "My Second Lover". DarkMagic's hiatus officially ended.
In October, Violet released her debut solo mini album, Oops! on October 16th, however she only promoted for one week as she injured her ankle during one of her live shows causing her to have to be pulled from preforming live and was put on another break for her health.
In November,
In December, DarkMagic went on VLive and sang Christmas songs and some of their own songs, and also spoke with fans.

2022: Japan debut, solo projects, mini album and second full length album
In January, DarkMagic released their debut Japanese album, Visions, on January 31st.
In February, Grace released her first mini album, GRACE, on February 2nd. Mirae said on VLive that she was working on a solo mini album on February 11th. On February 23rd, Mirae's mini album Wow was officially announced and slated for a March release.
In March, Mirae released her solo mini album, Wow, on the 13th.
In April, DarkMagic took time off. They were spotted briefly in Japan on vacation from April 4th til the 10th.
In May, Minsy released her solo mini album, Rendezvous, on the 1st. DarkMagic then released their mini album Five: The Light on May 16.
In June, Mona released her solo mini album, Azure, on the 10th. Bunny released her solo mini album on the 30th.
In July, Jissi released her solo mini album, What I Deserve, on the 16th. Queenie released a mini album on July 28th alongside fellow label mates Lila from MAX-T and Opal a former member of Midas in the project group O3LQ. This would be Opal's first release since the disbandment of Midas in April 2022.

In August, Lyn released her self-titled mini album, Lyn on the 10th.
In September,
In October, DarkMagic released their second full album, RAW on October 4th. The day after the album was released, it was announced that DarkMagic would be going on their first worldwide tour after the cancellation of their first in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In November, the group were in the studio recording DARKMAGIC - Duet Project.
In December, DarkMagic: RAW Tour began in New York.

2023: DarkMagic first tour, the duet project, fourth mini album
In January, DarkMagic continued their world tour.
In February, DarkMagic took two weeks off during their world tour after their Europe leg, before continuing in Asia.
In March, DarkMagic were in Asia on their world tour. DARKMAGIC - Duet Project was released March 27th. It was confirmed that the girls would not be preforming the duets during their world tour, or promoting on variety shows, to focus on resting and touring.
In April, DarkMagic were in South America and Australia for their world tour.
In May, DarkMagic were in the studio recording for their fourth mini album before embarking on their second North American leg.
In June, DarkMagic were on their second North American and Canadian leg of the tour.
In July, DarkMagic were in Africa for their tour before finishing in South Korea on July 23rd.
In August, the group rested.
In September,
In October, the girls celebrated their fifth debut anniversary.
In November, DarkMagic released their fourth mini album, Ladies (All Across The World). They promoted on shows.
In December,

## Concept

DarkMagic's concept is a storyline which progresses with each coming album, single and other videos and events. At first, the girls are involved in a witch-like cult. Then, the world is seemingly being torn apart around them as they fight for their survival, a new member added, Elph, also adds to this as they try and bring a new hope to their story. Eventually, the girls escape death and find themselves in a different world with the help of a new friend (Mirae, having been a new addition to the group that comeback).. Between the release of Auburn and Chapter Three, Etendust released their first single, Call me, which strays from the theme but also keeps with the ideas and visuals of Chapter Three.

The concept of witches is soon ended with the release of their studio album Visions. In an interview, Minsy stated "The visuals and representations in our singles and album tracks show the progression of escaping from the concept which we've created and becoming our own, new people. Goodbye/I'll Miss You and Wonderland especially symbolise this era of our lives coming to an end and starting a new."

In July 2021, the company began planning a new concept of "Moving Subunits" where each album would have subunits and their own subunit song included as b-sides. The concept is currently under construction, and could lead to the disbandment of the current fixed subunits.

## Sub-units

* Etendust *(2019)*
* Nol-i *(2019)*
* Yggdrasil *(2020)*

### Moving Units

* DM2022 - Fearless Unit, Tomboy Unit, Life's A Bitch Unit

## Discography

Studio albums* Visions *(2021)*
* RAW *(2022)*

Mini albums* "Different Kind" *(2018)*
* "Auburn" *(2019)*
* "Five: The Light" *(2022)*
* "Ladies (All Across The World)" *(2023)*

Repackaged albums* "Chapter Three" *(2019)*

Digital singles* Merry & Happy *(2019, Twice cover)*
* Stay With Me *(2020)*

Special albums* DARKMAGIC - Duet Project *(2023)*

Etendust
Digital singles* Call me *(2019)*

Nol-i
Digital singles* "Runaway" *(2019)*

Yggdrasil
Digital singles* Game Over *(2020)*
* "Ride on" *(2019, Bunny)*
* "Lunatic!" *(2020, Grace)*
* "Paris" *(2020, Minsy)*
* "Sky High" *(2020, Elph)*
* "Zombie" *(2020, Mona)*
* "Very Last" *(2020, Queenie)*
* "Machine" *(2020, Lyn)*
* "Uh Oh" *(2020, Jissi)*
* "Take The Wheel" *(2020, Mirae)*

Solo releases* Oops! - Violet *(October 16 2021)*
* GRACE - Grace*(February 2 2022)*
* Wow - Mirae *(March 13 2022)*
* Rendezvous - Minsy *(May 1 2022)*
* Azure - Mona *(June 22 2022)*
* What I Deserve - Jissi *(July 16 2022)*
* Lyn (Album) - Lyn *(August 10 2022)*
* Camera death - Violet *(January 2 2023)*

DarkMagic (Japanese)
Mini Albums* Visions (Japanese Version) *(2022)*

Digital Singles* Deja Vu *(2021)*

## Concerts & Tours

### World Tours

* Beautiful World! Tour *(2020, cancelled)*
* DarkMagic: RAW Tour *(2022-2023)*

### Special events

* DarkMagic: The Beginning *(April, June, August 2018)*
* DarkMagic: Asian Adventure *(March 2019)*
* DarkMagic: 365 Days *(October 2019)*
* DarkMagic: Visions Event 1 *(February 2021)*

## Awards and nominations

* Different Kind: 3 wins
* Auburn: 6 wins
* Call Me (Etendust): 2 wins
* Chapter Three: 6 wins
* Runaway (Nol-i): 3 wins
* Vividly (Violet solo): 4 wins
* Ride on (Bunny solo): 1 win
* Lunatic! (Grace solo): 0 wins
* Paris (Minsy solo): 1 win
* Sky High (Elph solo): 0 wins
* Game Over (Yggdrasil): 6 wins
* Zombie (Mona solo): 3 wins
* Very Last (Queenie solo): 1 win
* Machine (Lyn solo): 0 wins
* Uh Oh (Jissi solo): 0 wins
* Take the Wheel (Mirae solo): 1 win
* Sick: 3 wins
* Breakthrough: 4 wins
* Wonderland: 1 win
* La La Di Da Da: 4 wins

## References

1. ↑ https://prnt.sc/10em5fn
2. ↑ Different Kind
3. ↑ Auburn
4. ↑ Chapter Three