+(Kr)ystal Eyes explained

Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:2023
Label:Modhaus
Spinoff Of:TripleS
Current Members:

+(Kr)ystal Eyes (; abbreviated as KRE) is the second sub-unit of South Korean girl group TripleS, formed by Modhaus in 2022. It is composed of members Yoon Seo-yeon, Kim Chaeyeon, Lee Ji-woo, and Kim Soo-min. The quartet made their recording debut on May 4, 2023, with the extended play Aesthetic.

History

2022: Formation

On February 18, 2022, Modhaus announced that they would be launching the world's first "fan-participating girl group" named TripleS and that the group was set to be introduced in the first half of the year. The group is led by the CEO Jaden Jeong who helped to produce artists such as Loona and OnlyOneOf and worked with companies such as JYP Entertainment, Woollim Entertainment, Sony Music Korea and Blockberry Creative.[1]

On September 16, it was announced that TripleS will start preparing for sub-unit debut activities with each unit having 4 members. The two sub-units were named Acid Angel From Asia and +(Kr)ystal Eyes, with Acid Angel From Asia having their debut activities first in October.[2]

2023: Debut with Aesthetic and formation of Acid Eyes

On March 17, 2023, it was confirmed that +(Kr)ystal Eyes, the second sub-unit will debut on the first week of May. +(Kr)ystal Eyes made their official debut with the extended play Aesthetic on May 4, 2023.[3]

On May 5, 2023, +(Kr)ystal Eyes released the music video for their first single "Cherry Talk". The same day, Modhaus, the label of the group, issued an official statement through their social media accounts. The announcement disclosed that:

The sub-unit was unable to participate in promotional activities, such as music programs, halting their planned promotional activities.[4] [5]

On June 1, 2023, it was announced that Acid Angel from Asia and +(Kr)ystal Eyes would release an album titled Cherry Gene together as a combined sub-unit called Acid Eyes. The lead single and its accompanying visualizer would release on June 6, with the physical album releasing sometime in July.[6]

On June 21, 2023, the subunit unveiled its second single, "Touch+", a rendition of the original "Touch" from their extended play. This release featured a remix collaboration with another TripleS member S14 Park So-hyun.[7]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[8]
Aesthetic 8
  • KOR: 50,574[9]

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
"Cherry Talk"2023Aesthetic
"Touch+"

Videography

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: June 21, 2022 . "블록체인·집단지성으로 팬들이 아이돌 그룹 키우죠" . Fans raise idol groups with blockchain and collective intelligence . MK . ko.
  2. Web site: 트리플에스, 투표로 유닛 조합 결정...'마스터'의 선택은? . Triple S, unit combination decided by voting... What is the choice of 'Master'? . Star MBN . ko.
  3. Web site: Kim Hyeon-sik. March 17, 2023. ko:[단독]10만장 넘길까? 트리플에스 유닛 크리스탈 아이즈, 5월 데뷔 확정. Exclusive] Will it exceed 100,000 copies? Triple S unit Crystal Eyes confirmed to debut in May. https://v.daum.net/v/20230317103912959. E Daily. March 17, 2023. ko. Daum. March 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230317044927/https://v.daum.net/v/20230317103912959. live.
  4. Web site: Susan-Han. May 5, 2023. Modhaus releases statement claiming that 'restrictive forces' are preventing tripleS +(Kr)ystal Eyes from appearing on music programs. . December 25, 2023.
  5. Web site: Susan-Han. May 5, 2023. tripleS +(Kr)ystal Eyes add flavor to their ordinary days in 'Cherry Talk' MV. . December 25, 2023.
  6. Web site: tripleS AAA & tripleS + (KR)ystal Eyes Announce Collaborative Album . . June 3, 2023.
  7. Web site: tripleS +(Kr)ystal Eyes fill their days with laughter in bright 'Touch+' MV with new member SoHyun. . December 25, 2023.
  8. Web site: Aesthetic. Circle Chart. ko. December 25, 2023.
  9. Web site: Circle Album Chart 2023.05 Month. Circle Chart. ko. June 7, 2023. June 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608185500/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=5&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
  10. Web site: @undermoodfilm. June 1, 2023. 트리플에스(@triplescosmos) 크리스탈아이즈의 'Cherry Talk' 뮤직비디오를 제작하였습니다. 너른 아량으로 큰 도움 주신 소속사 관계자 및 스텝 여러분들께 다시 한번 감사드립니다.. Instagram. August 23, 2023.