Ciipher Explained

Ciipher should not be confused with Cipher.

Ciipher
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Origin:South Korea
Current Members:
  • Hwi
  • Hyunbin
  • Keita
Past Members:
  • Tan
  • Tag
  • Dohwan
  • Won

Ciipher is a South Korean boy band created by South Korean singer Rain under R.A.I.N. Company. The group consists of three members: Hwi, Hyunbin, and Keita. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, members Tan, Tag, Dohwan, and Won left the group on August 9, 2023.[1] They debuted on March 15, 2021, with the extended play (EP) I Like You.

History

Pre-debut

Preparation for the debut of the group has been three years in the making.[2] About selecting the members for the first group signed under his R.A.I.N company, Rain said, "There were a lot of factors involved in the process of making Ciipher, but when I met these kids, I felt like I could bet it all on them. Not just my time or my skill, but all the things I had and have made. Whether the group has good results or not, I don't think I'll regret the things that I gave to this group. That's how talented and well-mannered they are".[3]

Prior to joining the group, many of the members had auditioned on popular television programs or trained at other major labels.[2] In December 2014, Tan competed in Mnet's survival reality show No.Mercy under his birth name Choi Seok-won. However, he did not make it into the final lineup of Monsta X in 2015.[4] Keita and Dohwan were former contestants on YG's Treasure Box, but they both did not make it into the show's final debut lineup.[5] Won was a contestant on Under Nineteen under his birth name Park Sung-won. He became a member of the debut lineup as he finished in 7th place. Won debuted as a member of 1the9 on April 13, 2019, and the group officially disbanded as a group on August 8, 2020.[6] [7] [8] Hyunbin was a former contestant on Produce X 101 under Starship Entertainment,[9] [10] [11] and was eliminated on episode 8, finishing in 32nd place.

2021: Debut with I Like You and Blind

On December 12, 2020, Rain announced Ciipher would debut with their first extended play I Like You on March 15, 2021.[12]

On September 28, 2021, Ciipher released their second extended play Blind.[13]

2022–present: The Code, Boys Planet and Fantasy Boys, Evnne and lineup changes

On May 11, 2022, Ciipher released their third extended play The Code.[14]

Keita and Tag participated in Mnet's reality competition show Boys Planet.[15] and on February 20, 2023, Hyunbin became a contestant on Fantasy Boys.[16]

On August 3, it was revealed that Keita will debut as a member of the project boy group Evnne and on August 9, it was announced that members Tan, Tag, Dohwan and Won had left the group.[1]

Members

Adapted from their Naver profile[17] and website profile.

Active

Inactive

Former

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[18]
I Like You 28
Blind
  • Released: September 28, 2021
  • Label: R.A.I.N. Company, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
7
The Code
  • Released: May 11, 2022
  • Label: R.A.I.N. Company, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
8

Singles

TitleYearPeak positionAlbum
KOR
"I Like You" (안꿀려)2021—I Like You
"Blind" (콩깍지)—Blind
"Fame" 2022—The Code
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography

Music videos

TitleYear
"I Like You" (안꿀려)2021[22]
"Blind"[23]
"Fame"2022[24]

Awards and nominations

+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nominationAward ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)Result
Asia Artist Awardsalign=center rowspan="2"2021Male Idol Group Popularity Awardalign=center rowspan="2"Ciipher[25]
Korea Culture Entertainment AwardsK-Pop Star Award

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 이 . 승훈 . '비 제작 아이돌' 싸이퍼, 데뷔 2년만 4人 탈퇴 [종합] ]. 2023-08-09 . . ko.
  2. Web site: Rain announces new boy group Ciipher under his management. December 12, 2020. The Independent. March 2, 2021. January 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120130302/https://theindependent.sg/rain-announces-new-boy-group-ciipher-under-his-management/. live.
  3. Web site: Arun . Thanmay . Veteran K-Pop Star Rain Talks About Becoming Producer For Upcoming Boy Group 'Ciipher' . International Business Times . February 19, 2021 . March 6, 2021 . April 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428122138/https://www.ibtimes.com/veteran-k-pop-star-rain-talks-about-becoming-producer-upcoming-boy-group-ciipher-3148458 . live .
  4. Web site: Park. Gyu-oh. November 13, 2014. New idol group to be born through Mnet's 'No.Mercy'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112193552/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201411131802564766044_2. November 12, 2020. September 5, 2020. K-pop Herald.
  5. Web site: Jo. Yoon-seon. 'YG보석함' 최장수 연습생 방예담, 6년간 폭풍 성장기 공개. November 15, 2018. Sports Chosun. December 8, 2020. ko. December 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201226172158/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201811150100148980011217&servicedate=20181115. live.
  6. Web site: Jeong. Ji-won. July 27, 2020. [단독]원더나인, 8월 8일 끝으로 공식적 해산]. July 28, 2020. Joynews24. ko. July 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728014323/http://m.joynews24.com/v/1285268. live.
  7. Web site: [단독] 7일 후 다시는 못 보는 원더나인 아이돌 그룹]. August 2, 2020. Naver. ko. August 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802132837/https://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.nhn?volumeNo=28959657&memberNo=36638490. live.
  8. Web site: Hwang. Hye-jin. '계약만료' 원더나인, 5일 마지막 앨범 'Good Bye 1THE9' 발매 확정(공식). August 2, 2020. Newsen. Naver. ko. September 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928142754/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000308796. live.
  9. News: Li. Tzu-yuan. March 22, 2020. Produce X 101 5月3日開播 即睇10名呼聲最高的潛力股. HK01. November 17, 2019. May 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190501174848/https://www.hk01.com/%E9%96%8B%E7%BD%90/309095/produce-x-101-5%E6%9C%883%E6%97%A5%E9%96%8B%E6%92%AD-%E5%8D%B3%E7%9D%8710%E5%90%8D%E5%91%BC%E8%81%B2%E6%9C%80%E9%AB%98%E7%9A%84%E6%BD%9B%E5%8A%9B%E8%82%A1. live.
  10. Web site: Sani. May 6, 2019. 一播出就倍受關注！ 被稱為「完成型美男」的《Produce X 101》選手金曜漢. November 17, 2019. November 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191117104639/https://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/116402. live.
  11. Web site: Rui. May 13, 2019. 《PRODUCE X 101》「完成型美男」金曜漢童年照大放出：請走出道路吧！. November 17, 2019. November 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191117104651/https://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/116518. live.
  12. Web site: Jo. Yeon-kyung. '김태희♥' 비, 직접 제작한 보이그룹 옆에서 '대표님' 비주얼..."안 꿀려"[★해시태그]]. February 2, 2021. Joins. February 7, 2021. ko. February 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210203122526/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001259909. live.
  13. Web site: Yoon. Sang-geun. '비 프로듀싱' 싸이퍼, 9월 미니 2집 컴백[공식]]. September 1, 2021. Star News. September 2, 2021. ko. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210903220536/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021090107054857837 . September 3, 2021 .
  14. Web site: Seung-hoon. Lee. '비 제작' 싸이퍼, 5월 11일 컴백 확정[공식]]. 'Non-Production' Ciipher Confirms Comeback on May 11th [Official]. OSEN. ko. April 21, 2022. April 21, 2022.
  15. Web site: Jung. Ha-eun. '보이즈 플래닛' 예열 시작...프로필 공개. 'Boys Planet' warm-up begins...Reveal your profile. Sports Seoul. Naver. ko. December 30, 2022. December 31, 2022.
  16. Web site: Park Seo-hyun. February 20, 2023. '소년판타지', 프로필 영상→사진 오늘(20일) 공개..한동철 PD 제작. 'Boys Fantasy', profile video → photo released today (20th)..Produced by Han Dong-chul PD. The Herald Pop. February 28, 2023. ko. Naver.
  17. Web site: Ciipher : 네이버 통합검색. search.naver.com. ko. December 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201226172258/https://search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=mtb_pcv&where=nexearch&query=Ciipher. live.
  18. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Chart. October 3, 2020. March 26, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150326122745/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T. live.
    • Web site: I Like You. March 14–20, 2021. live. ko. 2021-03-25. 2021-03-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20210325020832/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week.
    • Web site: Blind. September 26 – October 2, 2021. live. ko. 2021-10-07. 2021-10-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007023820/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=40&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week.
    • Web site: The Code. May 8–14, 2022. live. ko. 2022-05-19. 2022-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20220519025026/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=20&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week.
  19. Web site: 2021년 04월 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. May 6, 2021. December 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208034454/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=month. live.
  20. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=10&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. ko:2021년 10월 Album Chart. October 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. November 11, 2021. ko.
  22. Ciipher (싸이퍼) 'I Like You' (안꿀려) Official MV. March 15, 2021. ko. September 27, 2021. YouTube. Online video.
  23. Ciipher (싸이퍼) 'Blind' Official M/V. September 28, 2021. ko. October 14, 2021. YouTube. Online video.
  24. Ciipher (싸이퍼) 'Fame' Official M/V. May 11, 2022. ko. May 14, 2022. YouTube. Online video.
  25. Web site: Asia Artist Awards - Male Idol Group Popularity Award Voting 2021. October 13, 2021. October 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211019023019/https://aaa-ret.com/a/artists?filter=igm. dead.

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