QWER

QWER

> 안녕하세요, QWER압니다!
> Hello, we are QWER!

**QWER** (Hangul: 큐더블유이알; *kyu-deobeullyu-i-al*) is a four-member girl band under 3Y Corporation and Tamago Production. They debuted on October 18, 2023 with their first single album, *Harmony from Discord*.

## Name Meaning

QWER refers to the first four keys on a Latin-script alphabet keyboard, which toggle the four abilities of a champion in League of Legends.

The name takes inspiration from K/DA (Kill/Death+Assist), another group that takes its name from League of Legends terminology.

The name is not pronounced *kwer* but is instead read aloud as Q-W-E-R.

## History

### 2023 - Formation, Fandom Name, and Debut with *Harmony from Discord*

In a process documented through the series "최애의 아이들" (*choeaeui aideul*, "OSHI NO GIRLS"), the group's members were selected by entertainment YouTuber Kim Gyeran, better known as Kim Egg. He had taken inspiration from anime like Oshi no Ko, Bocchi the Rock!, and K-On!, wanting to organize a Korean girl band that drew inspiration from the Japanese sound.

He pitched the idea to his friend Chodan, a South Korean livestreamer, who was a drum major in college and had dreamed of being in a band. She agreed to take part in the project and was made the first member of QWER, their Q.

With the project officially in motion, the pair went to meet their mutual friend Magenta, another Korean livestreamer who had been learning bass since early 2023. When asked to join QWER, she quickly agreed and was made the second member of QWER, their W.

Kim Egg, with Magenta and Chodan, researched and made calls to various musical candidates. Among them was NyangNyongNyeongNyang, a Korean TikTok star. She had studied classical piano throughout her childhood, and was wanting to learn the guitar.

Several days later, the trio hosted a livestream. During the stream, the fans pitched fandom names. A final vote was held between Minion, Bawige (Rift Scuttler), Yordle, Mana, Ward, Namsachin (boy next door), Pro, and Challenger. Bawige was Chodan and Magenta's first choice, and the winner of the poll. Later in the broadcast, the trio recieved a phone call confirming that NyangNyongNyeongNyang would join QWER as their third member and letter E under the name Hina.

With one more member to find, a vocalist, Kim Egg set off to Japan to visit Nishimura Honoka, a former member of idol group Last Idol, which disbanded in 2022. However, despite keen interest in the project, she was unable to stay in Korea to train with the other members.

While in Japan, Kim Egg visited another potential candidate, Siyeon, a former member of idol group NMB48. She had left the J-idol industry due to underpayment, and was seeking to come back to Korea and try to be an idol again. When offered, she accepted the role of QWER's vocalist, and became the group's fourth member and their R.

On August 2, 2023, the group officially formed and began training. On September 9, their debut date was announced on the web series following their journey.

On September 25, the name of QWER's debut single album was revealed to be *Harmony from Discord*.

On October 14, the group released a performance video for Harmony of Stars, a song that had been teased throughout the predebut.

On October 18, QWER made its debut with *Harmony from Discord* and its title track, Discord.

## Members

 Magenta**(마젠타)** | June 2, 1997
 Hina**(히나)** | January 30, 2001
 Siyeon**(시연)** | May 16, 2000

## Showcases

* QWER 1st Single Album ‘Harmony from Discord’ Showcase (2023)

## Trivia

* Former member of the 1st Generation of the J-Pop group, Last Idol, Nishimura Honoka, was considered as one of the candidates for the band's line-up.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 (ENG SUB)중대발표...
2. ↑ (ENG SUB)진짜 미친 레전드 캐스팅.. 냥뇽녕냥 실물 최초 공개!? l 최애의 아이들 EP1
3. ↑ (ENG SUB)냥뇽녕냥 QWER 3번째 멤버 확정!! 그리고 마지막 4번째 멤버... l 최애의아이들 Ep2
4. ↑ (ENG SUB)레전드 그녀.. 저희 보컬이 되어주실래요..? 니시무라 호노카씨 !!! l 최애의아이들 EP6
5. ↑ (ENG SUB)마지막 멤버를 공개합니다.. l 최애의아이들EP7
6. ↑ @official\_QWER Twitter Status Update
7. ↑ QWER - 별의 하모니(Harmony of stars) Official Special Clip
8. ↑ QWER 'Discord (디스코드)' Official MV