Secret Number (Korean:시크릿넘버, stylized as SECRET NUMBER) is a South Korean girl group formed by Vine Entertainment. The group debuted on May 19, 2020, with the single album Who Dis? with the five-member line up of Léa, Dita, Jinny, Soodam, and Denise. The sixth and seventh members, Zuu and Minji, joined the group in October 2021. Denise departed from the group on February 5, 2022.
South Korean girl group
Secret Number
Secret Number in June 2022 L–R: Minji, Dita, Zuu, Soodam, Jinny, and Léa
According to the group, their name means that, "Everyone has a secret number [for a password or PIN code], which is usually a birthday, anniversary, or some other special number. We want to hold such special meaning in public. Our logo is designed like a password box with five stars, representing the five of us."[1]
History
2011–2020: Pre-debut activities
Léa was previously a member of South Korean girl group Skarf between 2011 and 2014 under the stage name Hana.[2] She later participated in Mix Nine under her birth name Mizuki Ogawa in 2017 where she finished in 109th place.[3]
Jinny was previously a trainee under YG Entertainment between 2013 and 2017.[4] She later participated in Produce 48 where she finished in 69th place.[5]
On March 12, 2020, Vine Entertainment announced that the group was initially scheduled for debut on March 26, 2020, however there was a push back due to COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
2020–2021: Introduction, debut with Who Dis?, Got That Boom, Fire Saturday and new members
Secret Number at Who Dis? debut showcase on May 19, 2020.
On April 29, 2020, the members were revealed in a dance cover video published on YouTube along with the group name Secret Number.[7] On May 6, 2020, Vine Entertainment announced that Secret Number would release their debut single album Who Dis? on May 19.[8] The members were officially introduced individually from May 11 to 14 (in order: Jinny, Léa, Soodam, Dita, and Denise).[9][10][11][12][13] The debut single album consisting of two tracks, lead single "Who Dis?" and "Holiday", was released on May 19.[14] The group made their broadcast debut on KBS2's Music Bank on May 22 where they performed their lead single "Who Dis?".[15] On May 23, it was announced that the music video "Who Dis?" has more than 5 million views.[16]
On October 22, 2020, Vine Entertainment announced that Secret Number would release their second single album Got That Boom on November 4.[17] The single album, consisting of two tracks, lead single "Got That Boom" and "Privacy", was released on November 4.[18]
Secret Number's commercial success in their first five months earned them several rookie awards at major Korean year-end music award shows, including the Asia Artist Awards,[19][20] APAN Music Awards,[21] Asian Pop Music Awards,[22] and Ten Asia Global Top Ten Awards.[23][24][25] Additionally, Billboard Korea named them as one of the Rookie K-pop Groups of 2020.[26]
On September 30, 2021, Vine Entertainment announced through their Instagram account, that Denise would not be participating in the group's upcoming third album promotions due to contract negotiation matters.[27]
On October 8, 2021, Vine Entertainment announced that Secret Number would release their third single album Fire Saturday on October 27.[28] On October 16, Zuu was introduced as a new member of Secret Number.[29] A day later, Minji was introduced as the second new member.[30]
2022–present: Denise's departure and Doomchita
On February 5, 2022, Denise announced her departure from the group and Vine Entertainment on her Instagram account.[31][unreliable source?]
On May 12, 2022, Vine Entertainment announced that Secret Number would release their fourth single album Doomchita on June 8.[32]
Endorsement
On October 5, 2020, through Nacific Indonesia's Instagram account, Dita was chosen as the Brand Ambassador of the global cosmetic brand Nacific Indonesia[33]
Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on "Asian Pop Music Chart", which began in September 2019.[22]
It is a large-scale brand award that selects and awards the best brands that shined in the year through direct consumer voting.[50]
The Korea First Brand Awards is hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum. Awards are based on a nationwide survey held in South Korea.[56]
The Global Top Ten Awards is an online awards ceremony hosted by Ten Asia in which best artists from 10 countries had been selected through online and mobile votes.[60]
References
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Jeon Ah-ram (May 6, 2020). "'5인조 걸그룹' 시크릿넘버, 19일 데뷔...'꿈이 이루어지는 비밀번호' 세계관"['5-member girl group' Secret Number, debut on the 19th...The world view of 'Password that makes dreams come true'] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
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Yang Yu-jin (May 12, 2020). "시크릿넘버, 두 번째 멤버 레아 공개 '청순+신비'"[Secret number, second member Leah revealed 'Innocence + mystery'] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
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Hong Seung-han (May 14, 2020). "시크릿넘버, 메인댄서 디타 개인 티저 공개..."행복해지는 무대 만들고파""[Secret Number, main dancer Dita's personal teaser revealed..."I want to make a happy stage"] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
Son Jin-ah (May 15, 2020). "시크릿넘버, 마지막 멤버 데니스 공개...레트로 무드 찰떡 소화"[Secret number, last member Dennis revealed...Retro mood perfect digestion] (in Korean). Maekyung Sports. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
Kim Min-ji (May 19, 2020). "시크릿넘버, 오늘 정식 데뷔...신곡 '후 디스?' 발표"[Secret Number, officially debuted today...New song 'Who This?' presentation] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
Ham Na-yan (May 22, 2020). "'뮤직뱅크' 시크릿넘버, 데뷔 무대 성료...'Who Dis?' 무대 최초 공개"['Music Bank' Secret Number, debut stage success...'Who Dis?' stage premiere] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
Oh Myung-gi (May 23, 2020). ""Who Dis가 터.졌.다"...'시크릿넘버', 3일만에 500만 기록"["Who Dis exploded."...'Secret Number' records 5 million in 3 days] (in Korean). Dispatch. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
Park Seo-hyun (October 22, 2020). "시크릿넘버, 11월 4일 컴백 확정...글로벌 팬心 홀린다(공식)"[Secret Number confirmed their comeback on November 4th, captivating global fans (official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
Shim Eon-kyung (November 4, 2020). "시크릿넘버, 오늘(4일) 신곡 'Got That Boom' 발매...핫루키의 6개월만 컴백 [공식]"[Secret Number, new song 'Got That Boom' released today (4th)...Hot Rookie's comeback after 6 months [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
Kim Minji (October 30, 2020). 2020 에이판 어워즈', 음악 시상식 신설…11월28일 개최['2020 Apan Awards', New Music Awards Ceremony… Held on November 28]. News1. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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Kim Hyun-seo (September 30, 2021). ""계약조정 협의"...시크릿넘버 데니스, 3번째 앨범 활동 불참"["Contract Negotiation Agreement"...Secret Number Dennis to not participate in 3rd album promotions]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
Yoon Seong-yeol (October 8, 2021). "시크릿넘버, 27일 'Fire Saturday' 발매..11개월 만의 컴백 [공식]"[Secret Number, 'Fire Saturday' release on the 27th..Comeback after 11 months [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021– via Naver.
Ji Min-kyung (October 16, 2021). "시크릿넘버 주, 새 멤버로 합류..'Fire Saturday' 티저 공개 [공식]"[Secret Number Zuu joins as a new member..'Fire Saturday' teaser released [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021– via Naver.
Kim Ye-na (October 17, 2021). "시크릿넘버 민지, 새 멤버 눈도장...상큼 비주얼"[Secret number Minji, new member's eyes...fresh visual] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021– via Naver.
Son Bong-seok (May 12, 2022). "시크릿넘버, 8개월 만에 컴백… 6월 8일 네 번째 싱글 발매[공식]"[Secret Number, comeback after 8 months... Fourth single release on June 8 [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Khan. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022– via Naver.
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Peak chart positions on Gaon Album Chart:
"Who Dis" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. May 24–30, 2020. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Gaon Music Chart.
"Got That Boom" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. November 1–7, 2020. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020– via Gaon Music Chart.
"Fire Saturday" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. October 24–30, 2021. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021– via Gaon Music Chart.
"Doomchita" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. June 5–11, 2022. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022– via Gaon Music Chart.
Sales for Who Dis?:
"2020년 09월 Album Chart"[September 2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Gaon Chart.
Accumulated sales for Got That Boom:
"2020년 12월 Album Chart"[December 2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Gaon Chart.
"2021년 01월 Album Chart"[January 2021 Album Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Gaon Chart.
Peak chart positions on the Gaon Download Chart:
As lead artist
"Fire Saturday": "Circle Chart" 2021년 44주차 Download Chart[Week 44 of 2021 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). October 24–30, 2021. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
"Doomchita" + "Hola" + "Dangerous In Love": "Circle Chart" 2022년 24주차 Download Chart[Week 24 of 2022 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). June 5–11, 2022. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
Soundtrack appearances
"Love, Maybe": "Circle Chart" 2022년 12주차 Download Chart[Week 12 of 2022 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). March 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
"Circle Chart" 2022년 12주차 BGM Chart[Week 12 of 2022 BGM Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). March 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
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Hong Shin-ik (November 7, 2020). "시크릿넘버, 신곡 'Got That Boom' MV 500만 뷰 돌파 '자체 최단 기록'"[Secret Number, new song 'Got That Boom' MV surpasses 5 million views, 'Shortest self-record'] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021– via Naver.
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