Seraphim

Seraphim is a new group managed under both the A and P labels. This group was formed to unify some of the trainees under both labels for debut. This is AIP's first group to consist of both males and females that is not formed with already debuted members and soloists (like 5NIN). AIP's A label manager announced on July 9th, 2022 that both label's were opening a joint audition for new trainees and members of the new unit calling this a new era of AIP. On July 10th, 2022 A label announced their trainee's that would be joining the unit, with the P label announced theirs on July 11th, 2022. They also announced that while Seraphim would promote as one group members would also take part in smaller sub unit's for promotions as well. It was announced on December 12th, 2022 that Seraphim members were signed under a 2 year contract to end on December 13th, 2024, towards the end of the contract it would be discussed with managers, members, and other staff what the future of the group would look like. Seraphm was signed an additional 3 year contract on September 20th, 2024. Their new contract would end on December 13th, 2027.

## Members

Members at the time of contract ending. December 13th, 2027

Past

## History

AIP's A label manager announced on July 9th, 2022 that with the P label they were opening a joint audition, for new trainees and members of the new unit calling this a new era of AIP. On July 10th, 2022 A label announced their trainee's that would be joining the unit, with the P label announced theirs on July 11th, 2022. They also announced that while Seraphim would promote as one group members would also take part in smaller sub unit's for promotions as well.

Seraphim began promotions as a 8 member until in August of 2022. They would perform songs by other AIP groups. The A and P label stated the group would not start working on a debut single until the audition was over.

On December 12th, 2022 the audition winners were announced to join Seraphim. It was announced on this day that they would officially start promotions as a 12 member unit and aim for a debut in 2023. It was also announced that Seraphim was under a 2 year contract to end on December 13th, 2024. It would be discussed before then what the future of the group would look like.

On March 3rd, 2023 AIP announced Seraphim's debut single for July 7th. They announced the A side would have 2 new original songs and the B side would be the songs the group covered from other AIP units. Those songs included: Adam and Eve [Cea Dragons], SLEEPY NIGHT [REM], Moonlight Night Woah [Cea Singers], This Is Next! [CUDDLY]. They announced the group would digitally release their subunit songs on July 14th, 2023.

On September 1st, 2024 AIP announced they had begun discussions on the groups future. If the members wanted to stay promoting as Seraphim or move onto other actives under their respected labels. It was announced at this time that Evie and Seth had signed under the a label and Aysha and Kye had singed under the p label.

On September 20th, 2024 AIP posted a statement about the future of Seraphim.

* Spirit members Seth (A Label) and Ollie (A Label) had decided to return to their respected label. Both were announced to become members of WAVE on December 21st, 2024.
* Essence member Emmy would graduate on December 20th, 2024 and become a soloist under the p label.
* Nikki, Lee, Aysha, Gigi, Evie, Pete, Kye, Dru, and Mitch would continue promotions as Seraphim. It was also announced at this time that they would not be adding new members for the time being.

On November 14th, 2024 Seraphim released their 4th single. This was the last single to feature Emmy, Seth, and Ollie as members of Seraphim.

Emmy, Seth, and Ollie graduated from Seraphim on December 20th, 2024.

On February 6th, 2026 Seraphim announced their 1st Album for May.

On June 19th, 2026 Lee and Pete announced their joint graduation from Seraphim and the entertainment industry. This announcement came a few months after dating rumors started to spread around about the two. While AIP both the artists and AIP never commented, their graduation was set for December 19th, 2026.

Lee and Pete graduated on December 19th, 2026. Kye was named the next Spirit leader.

On August 8th, 2027 AIP announced that Seraphim was undergoing contract negations as their extended contract was due to end now in December. Nikki made a blog post a few days later telling fans that she hopped they would support whatever decision was made, this caused fans to believe Seraphim was disbanding though no official announcement had been made yet.

On August 23rd, 2027 AIP announced that Seraphim would be disbanding at the end of their contracts on December 13th, 2027. All of the members had expressed wishes to try different careers and felt that it was time for Seraphim to rest. Their final concert was held scheduled for their contract date of December 13th, 2027. Their final album was also announced for October 30th, 2027.

* Nikki and Evie would return to the A Label. Nikki would become a soloist and Evie would sign on as an actress and Soloist
* Aysha would return to the P Label as a soloist.
* Gigi, Kye, Dru, & Mitch would all be retiring from the entertainment industry after the final concert.

On December 13th, 2027 Seraphim held their last concert where all current members graduated and past members came and said their thanks.

## Releases

* July 7th, 2023: **1st Single:** **A Side:** Fly Fly Fly; My Angel. **B Side:** Adam and Eve (Seraphim ver.) [Cea Dragons], SLEEPY NIGHT (Seraphim ver.) [REM], Moonlight Night Woah (Seraphim ver.) [Cea Singers], This Is Next! (Seraphim ver.) [CUDDLY].
* July 14th, 2023: **1st Digital Single:** Back to You [Essence]; Run [Spirit].
* January 2nd, 2024: **2nd Single: A Side:** The Shore; River Waits **B Side:** Goodbye and Goodluck (Seraphim ver.) [Alchemist], Fire World (Seraphim ver.) [CUDDLY], STEEP HILLS [Essence], Wind Wind [Spirit].
* June 5th, 2024: **3rd Single:** **A Side:** Changes; CYBERNET! **B Side:** Running [Essence]; Forever Us [Spirit]
* November 17th, 2024: **4th Single:** **A Side:** To Me In The Future; Thank You SERA'S! **B Side:** Found (Emmy); Today (Seth); With the Wind (Ollie).
* March 8th, 2025: **5th single: A Side:** START OVER; Very Very Very **B Side:** Temporary; Fields
* August 12th, 2025: **6th single: A Side:** Blistered Winds; Away My Day **B Side:** Indeed [Essence]; Gone Cold [Spirit]
* January 8th, 2026: **7th single:** This is Real; The Daylight Ends **B Side:** To the Sea [Essence]; Live Laugh - [Spirit]
* May 18th, 2026: **1st Album**
* November 20th, 2026: **8th** **single: A Side:** Are You the Queen?; Happy Ever After~ **B Side:** To You Another (Lee); No Footprints (Pete); 3 Flowers.
* April 9th, 2027: **9th sing****le:**
* July 21st, 2027: **10th** **sin****gle:**
* October 30th, 2027: **2nd A****lbum**