5 Facts about STAYC, Awarded as Best Rookie - Flooded with Advertisement Offers After Debut

Kapanlagi.com - STAYC or Star To A Young Culture is a new girl group from South Korea. Since their debut in November 2020, they have been rapidly gaining popularity. They released their debut single Star to a Young Culture which is also the extended name of the group under High Up Entertainment.

Now, even before completing one year since their debut, they have garnered popularity. They have been nominated for various awards and received advertisement offers. The group, consisting of Sumin, J, Sieun, Isa, Yoon, and Seeun, is referred to as the fourth generation girl group, along with aespa and ITZY.

In 2021, STAYC made a comeback with a fresh concept and meaningful songs. For those of you who want to get to know this group, referred to as the Best Rookie, please check out the facts about STAYC as reported through various sources below.

1. Pradebut STAYC

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Previously, during their pre-debut period, STAYC was known as 'High Up Girls'. This name was in line with their agency's name, which is High Up Entertainment.

Before their debut, they promoted on the 1theK YouTube channel. The members performed cover dances of popular groups' songs, such as BTS, BLACKPINK, and Stray Kids.

Then, in September 2020, Black Eyed Pilseung from High Up Entertainment announced that Sieun was a member of STAYC. Their single album, Star to a Young Culture, was produced by the duo of Song Joo-young and Choi Kyu-sung.

These producers are known for producing previous hit songs, such as TT by TWICE and Touch My Body by SISTAR.

2. STAYC Debut and Flood of Advertising Offers

STAYC (Credit: Instagram/stayc_highup)

Debuting in November 2020, STAYC can be said to be very new to the K-Pop industry. They debuted with the album Star to a Young Culture which contains two songs, namely So Bad and Like This.

After that, in April 2021 or five months after their debut, they made a comeback with their second album titled Staydom. Not only achieving success with the main song of the album, ASAP, they also received many advertising offers within five months of their debut.

Despite being newbies, STAYC became endorsers for LG Household and Health Care. After that, each member of STAYC was even announced as models for different Korean beauty brands. J became a model for The Faceshop, a brand of skincare, cosmetics, and skincare products. Yoon, Isa, and Sumin STAYC became models for the makeup brand Code Glokolor.

3. STAYC Named Best Rookie

STAYC (Credit: Instagram/stayc_highup)

STAYC was named Best Rookie by Billboard Korea. The title feels well-deserved for STAYC as they quickly gained popularity and won awards shortly after their debut.

At the Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2021, STAYC won in the Female Rookie category. In other award shows like the Gaon Chart Music Awards 2021, their album was also nominated for Artist of the Year-Digital.

Furthermore, at the Seoul Music Awards 2021, they were nominated for three categories: Rookie of the Year, K-wave Popularity Award, and Popularity Award. Speaking of their popularity, Sieun feels grateful when people refer to STAYC as the fourth-generation girl group. They have even been compared to aespa and ITZY.

According to Soompi, Sieun said, "We are grateful to be called that. It motivates us to work according to that name, but it is a happy pressure."

Last October, at the Fact Music Awards 2021, STAYC received the Next Leader award. They have truly proven that their songs 'ASAP' and 'Stereotype' have achieved popularity and satisfying achievements on digital music charts.

4. STAYC Members Who Were Popular Before Debut

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There are STAYC members who have gained popularity as actresses in various dramas. One of them is Sieun, who is also the daughter of veteran Korean singer Park Nam Jung. It is understandable that Sieun later took on the position as the main vocalist, as her talent in singing was inherited from her father.

Sieun has starred in numerous dramas. It is also reasonable to say that she was already popular even before her debut as an idol. Some of the dramas she has appeared in include SIGNAL, MYSTIC POP-UP BAR, DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS. It is worth noting that in 2018, she won the 'Youth Acting Award' at the SBS Drama Awards for her role in the drama STILL 17.

5. STAYC's 2021 Comeback Titled 'Stereotype'

STAYC (Credit: Instagram/stayc_highup)

After various achievements they have achieved since their debut, STAYC continues to advance and continues to attract the attention of K-Pop fans. They are considered to have vocal character of each member and that makes their songs easy listening.

On September 6, 2021, STAYC released a new mini album titled 'Stereotype'. This mini album contains four songs, namely Stereotype, I'll Be There, Slow Down, and Complex. This comeback carries a fresh teen concept which, of course, makes fans excited.

Not only making fans excited, the song Stereotype actually carries a deep message, which is not to judge people based on their appearance. Good news, the album sales of STAYC this time also broke the previous album sales record. Moreover, their MV also trended at number 1 on YouTube in South Korea.

Well, KLovers, those are some facts about STAYC as a new girl group that has achieved many accomplishments, even since their early appearance.

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