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Weki Meki (Korean: 위키미키; abbreviated as WEME or WKMK) is a South Korean girl group formed by Fantagio in 2017. The group consists of eight members: Suyeon, Elly, Yoojung, Doyeon, Sei, Lua, Rina, and Lucy.[1]

Weki Meki
Weki Meki in September 2018
L-R: Lucy, Suyeon, Elly, Yoojung, Rina, Sei, Lua, Doyeon
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
  • K-pop
  • moombahton
  • Funk
  • R&B
  • pop rap
Years active2017 (2017)–present
LabelsFantagio
Members
Websitewww.fantagio.kr/musicians/위키미키/

History



Pre-debut


The members started out as trainees under Fantagio i-Teen, a rookie talent development program under Fantagio Entertainment, and were known as i-Teen Girls.

In 2015, i-Teen Girls members Kim Do-yeon, Choi Yoo-jung, Lua, Lucy and Elly (as well as former trainees Chu Ye-jin and Lee Soo-min) had numerous cameos in label mates Astro's predebut online web drama To Be Continued.[citation needed]

Elly (as Jung Hae-rim), Choi Yoo-jung, Kim Do-yeon, and Sei (as Lee Seo-jeong, then under LOUDers Entertainment) competed in the Mnet survival television program Produce 101, which aired from January 22 to April 1, 2016. Choi Yoo-jung and Kim Do-yeon were ranked in the final top 11 contestants and debuted in the project girl group I.O.I.[2]

On July 6, 2017 Fantagio revealed that their new girl group would be called Weki Meki.[3]


2017–2018: Debut with Weme, Lucky, and Kiss, Kicks


Weki Meki in December 2017
Weki Meki in December 2017
The official logo of Weki Meki
The official logo of Weki Meki

Weki Meki released their debut extended play, Weme on August 8, 2017. The EP contains six tracks with the lead single titled "I Don't Like Your Girlfriend". The album also features lyrics written by Choi Yoo-jung.[4][5] A month later, a limited "B Version" of their debut EP was physically released. In November, according to Gaon Music Chart, the EP sold over 47,000 physical copies since its release and marking the highest selling album by a girl group that debuted in 2017.[6]

On February 1, 2018, a reality show called "Weki Meki, mohae?"[7] premiered on YouTube. The show had a total of 60 episodes, and lasted until April 1, 2018. The show followed the girls on their 60-day campaign to become an all-around idol.

On February 21, 2018, Weki Meki released their second extended play titled Lucky.[8] The album features a total of six songs including lead single "La La La" and "Butterfly", the latter being a remake of an original soundtrack from the 2009 sports film Take Off which the group released in support of the 2018 Winter Olympics.[9]

Weki Meki released their first single album Kiss, Kicks on October 11, 2018.[10] The album features a total of three tracks including lead single "Crush" with rap portions on the album written by member Yoo-jung.[11]


2019–present: Hide and Seek, New Rules and I Am Me.


The group released their second single album Lock End LOL on May 14, including the lead single "Picky Picky".[12] A repackage version of the single album titled Week End LOL with lead single "Tiki-Taka (99%)" release on August 8.[13][14]

On February 6, Fantagio Music confirmed that the group will have a comeback with digital single album Dazzle Dazzle on February 20, 2020, and confirmed that member Yoojung will join after her hiatus from October 2019.[15][16]

On May 29, Fantagio released a teaser image for the group's third EP, Hide and Seek, which was released on June 18, 2020.[17] It consists of five songs, including the title track "Oopsy" and the previously released single "Dazzle Dazzle".

On October 8, Weki Meki released their fourth EP, New Rules, featuring five songs, including the title track "Cool" and its English version "100 Facts", which is their first song in English.[18]

On November 18, 2021, Weki Meki released their fifth EP, I Am Me., featuring six songs, including the title track "Siesta".[19]


Members


Suyeon
Elly
Yoojung
Doyeon
Sei
Lua
Rina
Lucy

Discography



Extended plays


List of extended plays with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak chart
positions		 Sales
KOR
[29]		 JPN
[30]
Weme
  • Released: August 8, 2017
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 7—
Lucky
  • Released: February 21, 2018
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, SMC
 236
Hide and Seek
  • Released: June 18, 2020
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 13—
New Rules
  • Released: October 8, 2020
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 13—
I Am Me.
  • Released: November 18, 2021
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 12—
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Single albums


List of single albums with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak chart
positions		 Sales
KOR
[29]		 JPN
[30]
Kiss, Kicks
  • Released: October 11, 2018
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 5—
Lock End LOL
  • Released: May 14, 2019
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 691
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Reissues


List of reissues with selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[29]
Week End LOL
  • Released: August 8, 2019
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 7

Singles


List of singles with year released, chart positions, sales, and album name
Title Year Peak
chart
positions		 Sales Album
KOR
[41]		 US World
[42]
"I Don't Like Your Girlfriend" 2017 95— Weme
"La La La" 2018 —[lower-alpha 1]— — Lucky
"Crush" —14 Kiss, Kicks
"All I Want"
with Hello Venus & Astro		 —— FM201.8
"Picky Picky" 2019 —[lower-alpha 2]— Lock End LOL
"Tiki Taka (99%)" —[lower-alpha 3]— Week End LOL
"Dazzle Dazzle" 2020 —[lower-alpha 4]— Hide and Seek
"Oopsy" —[lower-alpha 5]—
"Cool" —[lower-alpha 6]25 New Rules
"Siesta" 2021 —[lower-alpha 7]— I Am Me.
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Promotional singles


Title Year Album
"Butterfly" 2018 Lucky
"The Girls Running on the Sanmagiyet-gil"
(산막이옛길을 달리는 소녀)		 2020 Non-album single

Collaborations


Title Year Album
"All I Want"
(with ASTRO, Hello Venus)		 2018 FM2018_12Hz

Soundtrack appearances


Title Year Album
"Love Diamond"[lower-alpha 8] 2018 Gangnam Beauty OST Part 1
"A Rose Smile" (장미의 미소)[lower-alpha 9] My Only One OST Part 7
"Again and Again" (자꾸만)[lower-alpha 10] 2020 Melo, Not Solo OST
"Luv" 2021 Pumpkin Time OST
"Between Us Two" (우리 둘 사이에) 2022 Miracle OST
"Now or Never" Becoming Witch OST

Compilation appearances


Title Year Album
"One More Time" 2018 Two You Project-Sugar Man 2 Part.12
"Sweety" Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Let's Sing Spring)
"Sunset Glow" (붉은 노을) tvN 300 x NC Fever Music 2018
"Shinsa-dong and the Man" (신사동 그 사람)[lower-alpha 11] 2020 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Joo Hyun-mi Part 2)
"Stupid Love (6:00 pm)" 2022 Listen-Up Episode 4

Videography



Music videos


Year Title Director Ref.
2017 "I Don't Like Your Girlfriend" Seo Hyun-seung (GIGANT)
2018 "Butterfly" Un­known [9]
"La La La" Seo Hyun-seung (GIGANT)
"Crush" Hong Won Ki (Zanybros) [51]
2019 "Picky Picky" Jimmy (VIA) [52]
"Tiki Taka (99%)" Hong Won Ki (Zanybros) [53]
2020 "Dazzle Dazzle" Kim Seung Hoon (IDIWORKS) [54]
"Oopsy" Subin Kong (OVJ) [55]
"Cool" Choi Eun Hee (zo_oa) [56]
"The Girls Running on the Sanmagiyet-gil"
(산막이옛길을 달리는 소녀)		 Un­known [57]
2021 "Siesta"

Filmography



Reality shows


Year Title Channel Episodes
2018 Weki Meki, What's Up? Mohae 60[58]
2022 Honey Jam Log: Homecoming Party Weki Meki Universe 8[59]

Dramas


Year Title Channel Role
2019 Be Melodramatic JTBC Themselves

Awards and nominations



Brand Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 Weki Meki Most Anticipated Female Artist – 2018 Nominated
2018 Most Anticipated Rising Star – 2019 Won

Gaon Chart Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Weki Meki New Artist of the Year (Album) Nominated

Golden Disc Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Weme Disc Daesang Nominated
Weki Meki New Artist of the Year Nominated
Global Popularity Award Nominated

Korean Culture Entertainment Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Weki Meki K-Pop Singer Award Won
2020 Weki Meki K-Pop Artist Award Won

Melon Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 Weki Meki Best New Artist Nominated

Mnet Asian Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 Weki Meki Qoo10 Artist of the Year Nominated
Best New Female Artist Nominated

Seoul Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Weki Meki New Artist Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
2022 U+Idol Live Best Artist Award Nominated

Soribada Best K-Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 Weki Meki Art-tainer Award Won

Notes


  1. "La La La" did not enter the Gaon Digital chart top 100, but appeared at number 97 on the component Download chart.[44]
  2. "Picky Picky" did not enter the Gaon Digital chart top 200, but appeared at number 94 on the component Download chart.[45]
  3. "Tiki Taka (99%)" did not enter the Gaon Digital chart top 200, but appeared at number 191 on the component Download chart.[46]
  4. "Dazzle Dazzle" did not enter the Gaon Digital chart top 200, but appeared at number 141 on the component Download chart.[47]
  5. "Oopsy" did not enter the Gaon Digital chart top 200, but appeared at number 79 on the component Download chart.[48]
  6. "Cool" did not enter the Gaon Digital chart top 200, but appeared at number 109 on the component Download chart.[49]
  7. "Siesta" did not enter the Gaon Digital chart top 200, but appeared at number 31 on the component Download chart.[50]
  8. Credited as a song by Weki Meki, but sung by Ji Su-yeon and Elly
  9. Credited as a song by Weki Meki, but sung by Elly
  10. Credited as a song by Weki Meki, but sung by Yoojung and Doyeon
  11. Credited as a song by Weki Meki, but sung by Yoojung and Doyeon

References


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  4. "김도연X최유정 걸그룹 위키미키, 8월 8일 데뷔 확정(공식)" [Kim Do-yeon and Choi Yoo-jung girl group Weki Meki debut confirmed for August 8 (official)]. Naver (in Korean). 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
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На других языках

[de] Weki Meki

Weki Meki (koreanisch 위키미키; stilisiert auch WEME) ist eine südkoreanische Girlgroup, die 2017 von Fantagio gegründet wurde. Die Gruppe debütierte offiziell am 8. August 2017 mit dem Mini-Album WEME und der Single I Don’t Like Your Girlfriend. Der offizielle Fanclub-Name von Weki Meki lautet „Ki-Ling“.[1]
- [en] Weki Meki

[es] Weki Meki

Weki Meki (Hangul: 위키미키; también conocido como WEME (위미); anteriormente conocido como i-Teen Girls) es un grupo femenino surcoreano formado por la empresa Fantagio en 2017.

[it] Weki Meki

Le Weki Meki (위키미키?; anche abbreviato in WEME o WKMK) sono un gruppo musicale sudcoreano formatosi a Seul nel 2017 sotto la Fantagio Entertainment. Il gruppo è composto da otto membri, ed ha debuttato l'8 agosto 2017 con l'EP Weme.

[ru] Weki Meki

Weki Meki (кор. 위키미키; стилизуется как WeKi MeKi или WeMe) — южнокорейская гёрл-группа, сформированная в 2017 году компанией Fantagio Entertainment, является первой женской группой компании. Группа состоит из восьми участниц: Суён (она же лидер), Элли, Юджон, Доён, Сей, Луа, Лины и Люси. Дебют состоялся 8 августа 2017 года с мини-альбомом Weme.[1]


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