C-REAL explained

C-REAL
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Origin:	Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:	–
Label:	N.A.P Entertainment
Past Members:	Lenny Re Dee Chemi Effie Ann J

C-REAL was a five-member South Korean girl group formed by NAP Entertainment in 2011. They debuted with their song No No No No No on October 12, 2011. Their group name was taken from the first letter of each member's name. They are dubbed as the "5-IU Idols" because they are produced by Choi Kab Won, who also produced IU.^[1]

History

2011: Debut with Round 1

C-REAL released their debut EP, Round 1, with the title track "No No No No No" produced by Brave Brothers, on October 12, 2011.^[2]

In November 2011, C-REAL started their Japanese promotions through a route different from their peers. Following their debut showcase, the girls put their future contract up for auction, signing with the label that provides the best conditions. Unlike other groups who sign with an agency before heading over, the girls will be using the 'posting system', a method favored by professional baseball players. Since their debut in October, the girls were nicknamed the 5-IU idols, which had generated interest overseas.^[1]

On December 6, 2011, the group participated in the OST of Flower Boy Ramen Shop with a song is entitled "Just Say It".

2012: Love Diary, "Sorry But I" and "Danger Girl"

In March 2012 the group released their second EP, Love Diary, with its title track "Joma Joma".^[3] Later that month the group, participated in Hope Concert for Multicultural Families, with other idols such as FT Island, and Stellar.^[4]

C-REAL released their first digital single, "Sorry But I", on May 16, 2012. It was the group's first release to chart on Gaon Digital Chart, debuting at 90. Their second digital single "Danger Girl was released on December 14, 2012.

2013: Line-up changes & Possible disbandment

In March 2013, N.A.P announced that the group would be going on indefinite hiatus due to the members returning to school. As the group has been inactive since September 2014, many fans speculate that the group has disbanded, however no official statement has been made.

Discography

Extended play

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR ^[5]
Round 1	Released: October 12, 2011 Label: N.A.P Entertainment, K&C Music Formats: CD, digital download	18	KOR: 2,571^[6]
Love Diary	Released: March 7, 2012 Label: N.A.P Entertainment, K&C Music Formats: CD, digital download	9	KOR: 1,674^[7]

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales (DL)	Album
		KOR ^[8]
"No No No No No"	2011	—		Round 1
"Joma Joma"	2012	93	KOR: 41,980^[9]	Love Diary
"Sorry But I"		90	KOR: 46,277^[10]	rowspan="2"
"Danger Girl"		—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

Notes and References

1. Web site: 5명의 아이유, 신인 걸그룹 씨리얼(C-REAL) 티저 공개. JoongAng Ilbo. ko. 2011-10-07. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131023745/http://news.joins.com/article/6362439. live.
2. Web site: 걸그룹 씨리얼, 이렇게 화려한 데뷔앨범 있었나. 11 October 2011. Sports Chosun. ko. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131024028/http://sccdn.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201110110000000000007047&ServiceDate=20111011. live.
3. Web site: 씨리얼 '봄의 탭댄스'…설레는 오빠들. 7 March 2012. Sports Donga. ko. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131024106/http://sports.donga.com/3/02/20120306/44566222/3. live.
4. Web site: FT아일랜드·ZE:A·씨리얼·스텔라, 다문화가족 위해 나선다. Star News. ko. 2012-03-27. 2012-05-20. 2016-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231441/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012032710382767510. live.
5. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. 2018-01-30. 2015-03-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20150326024032/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T. live.
   • Web site: Round 1 charting. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204621/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=43&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week. live.
   • Web site: Love Diary charting. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204627/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=11&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
6. Web site: 2011년 10월 Album Chart. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204535/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=10&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month. live.
7. Web site: 2012년 03월 Album Chart. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204453/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=03&hitYear=2012&termGbn=month. live.
8. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. 2018-01-30. 2015-08-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20150827053959/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL. live.
   • Web site: "Sorry But I" charting. 2018-01-30. 2016-11-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20161125050200/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=21&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
9. Web site: 2012년 11주차 Download Chart. 2018-01-30. 2018-01-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204733/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2012&targetTime=11&nationGbn=K. live.
10. Web site: 2012년 21주차 Download Chart. 2018-01-30. 2018-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180926211349/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=21&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.