Vcha Explained

Background:group_or_band
Genre:Pop
Years Active:2023–present
Current Member Of:JYP Nation
Current Members:
  • Lexi
  • Camila
  • Kendall
  • Savanna
  • KG
  • Kaylee

Vcha (; stylized in all caps) is an American girl group based in Los Angeles formed by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records through the reality competition show A2K. The group is composed of six members: Lexi, Camila, Kendall, Savanna, KG, and Kaylee.[1]

Name

Vcha is derived from the Korean word "Korean: 비춰" (RR: Bichwo), which translates to "to shine upon" or "to illuminate."[2] The name references the group's purpose to illuminate and inspire fans around the world.[3] Fans of Vcha are known as "VLIGHTS."

History

2023: A2K and pre-debut

See main article: A2K (TV series). A2K was an 2023 American reality competition show. A2K is also the short form for "America to Korea." The series was a collaborative project between JYP Entertainment and Republic Records, with the goal of forming the first American girl group using the K-pop system, intended for a global audience.[4] [5] Following A2K's bootcamp in Los Angeles and the group's formation, Vcha spent months training for debut at JYPE's Seoul headquarters.

Their pre-debut extended play, SeVit (New Light), was released on September 22, 2023, supported by the lead single "Y.O.Universe".[6] On September 23, 2023, they performed this song on Show! Music Core as their first public performance.[7]

Their second pre-debut single, "Ready for the World," originally the A2K theme song, was released on December 1, 2023.[8]

2024: Debut

The group's official debut single, "Girls of the Year" and b-side "XO Call Me" were released on January 26, 2024.[9] In January 2024, it was announced that the group would perform as the opening act of Twice's Ready to Be World Tour in São Paulo, Mexico City, and Las Vegas for a total of five shows.[10] [11] [12] [13]

On March 10, 2024, it was announced that member Kaylee would be taking a hiatus due to a health condition.[14]

Their second single, "Only One" and b-side "Favorite Girl," were released on March 15, 2024.[15] [16] [17]

In May 2024, VCHA had its first cover story as part of Teen Vogue's Girl Group Week.[18] The members revealed that in January 2024, they moved into a house in Los Angeles together and share rooms in duos, a practice common among K-pop groups.

Vcha was originally set to make their first music festival appearance at Lollapalooza on August 2, 2024. However, the festival announced on July 19 that they were no longer performing due to “unforeseen circumstances”. [19] [18]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col"
Details
SeVit (New Light)

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeaksAlbum
KOR
DL
[21]
"Y.O.Universe"2023177SeVit (New Light)
"Ready for the World"—rowspan="3"
"Girls of the Year"2024134
"Only One"198

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors
TitleYearDirector(s)
"Y.O.Universe"2023Naive Creative Production[22]
"Girls of the Year"2024Shin Hee-won
(ST-WT)		[23]

Accolades

Listicles

Notes and References

  1. News: JYP 초대형 글로벌 걸그룹 프로젝트 'A2K', 드디어 베일 벗었다. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. July 14, 2023. October 2, 2023. October 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231015114435/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112144041. live.
  2. Web site: JYP Entertainment. A2K ep.22 "The Final Members". JYP Entertainment. en. video. September 22, 2023.
  3. News: Meet VCHA: SEVIT (New Light) Debut Interview. Sweety High. McArthur. Amanda. September 22, 2023. October 2, 2023. October 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231015113710/https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/vcha-debut-sevit-new-light-interview-092223. live.
  4. News: Meet VCHA, the New Girl Group Formed by JYP's 'A2K' Audition. Teen Vogue. Bell. Crystal. September 22, 2023. October 2, 2023. September 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230923111328/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/a2k-final-lineup-meet-vcha-girl-group-first-official-interview. live.
  5. Web site: Get To Know Vcha, Jyp Entertainment's New Global Girl Group. Grazia Singapore. en-US. Low. Ester. November 21, 2023. March 22, 2024. March 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240322111547/https://grazia.sg/celebrity/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vcha/. live.
  6. News: [공식] JYP 新 글로벌 걸그룹 'VCHA', 오늘(22일) 프리 데뷔한다]. TenAsia. ko. Kim. Se-ah. September 22, 2023. October 2, 2023. October 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231015113605/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2023092299644. live.
  7. Web site: JMBCkpop. VCHA - Y.O.Universe I Show! MusicCore I MBC230923방송. MBCkpop. en. video. September 23, 2023.
  8. Web site: JYP Entertainment. VCHA "Ready for the World" Performance Video. JYP Entertainment. en. video. December 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: VCHA, new girl group from JYP Entertainment, to debut in January. Korea JoongAng Daily. Kim. Ji-ye. December 1, 2023. December 2, 2023. January 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102181917/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-01/entertainment/kpop/VCHA-new-girl-group-from-JYP-Entertainment-to-debut-in-January/1926061. live.
  10. News: México verá debutar a VCHA sobre el escenario ¡Se presentarán en el concierto de TWICE!. Linea Directa Portal. es. Bedoya. Alejandra. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116222401/https://lineadirectaportal.com/entretenimiento/mexico-vera-debutar-al-grupo-vcha-sobre-el-escenario-se-presentaran-en-el-concierto-de-twice-2024-01-16__1030054. live.
  11. News: VCHA abre shows do TWICE no Brasil; conheça o grupo. Billboard Brasil. pt. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240117012048/https://billboard.com.br/vcha-abre-shows-do-twice-no-brasil-conheca-o-grupo/. live.
  12. News: Pop sensation VCHA to open for TWICE at Allegiant Stadium concert. KSNV. Seeman. Matthew. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116190520/https://news3lv.com/news/local/k-pop-stars-vcha-opening-act-twice-special-performance-allegiant-stadium-las-vegas-southern-nevada-korea-jyp-entertainment. live.
  13. News: Frances. Lai. May 21, 2024. TWICE Are Still Reaching New Heights — and They're Doing It Together. Teen Vogue. May 23, 2024.
  14. Web site: Information about Kaylee's Further Partcipation in VCHA Activity. X (formally known as Twitter). @Official_VCHA. March 1, 2024. March 10, 2024. March 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240312215752/https://twitter.com/Official_VCHA/status/1767038793931243645. live.
  15. Web site: VCHA The Second Single "Only One". X (formally known as Twitter). @Official_VCHA. March 1, 2024. March 1, 2024. March 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240301181117/https://twitter.com/Official_VCHA/status/1763428957154668732?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet. live.
  16. Web site: Only One. March 15, 2024. Genius. May 23, 2024.
  17. Web site: JYP Entertainment. VCHA "Only One" Performance Video. youtube.com. JYP Entertainment. en. video. March 15, 2024.
  18. News: Crystal. Bell. May 23, 2024. VCHA Talk Debut Journey, Touring With TWICE, and Making the Most of Every Moment. Teen Vogue. May 23, 2024.
  19. Web site: Lineup I Lollapalooza I August 1-4, 2024. Lollapalooza. May 23, 2024.
  20. Web site: 美 포브스, JYP 신인 VCHA 집중 조명 "북미 걸그룹 성공 가능성 증명할 것". Naver. Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. September 25, 2023. October 13, 2023. October 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231015023854/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000776056. live.
  21. Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
    • Web site: Y.O.Universe. Circle Chart. ko. September 29, 2023. September 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230928024558/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=38&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Girls of the Year. Circle Chart. ko. March 21, 2024.
    • Web site: Only One. Circle Chart. ko. March 21, 2024. March 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240321025236/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  22. Web site: VCHA "Y.O.Universe" M/V. YouTube. September 22, 2023. October 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231009073609/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=M8EsxRh0zOc. live.
  23. Web site: VCHA "Girls of the Year" M/V. Instagram. @j.oooooo. January 26, 2024.
  24. Web site: 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024. Teen Vogue. Dodson. P. Claire. Delgado. Sara. Momenian. Donya. McNab. Kaitlyn. May 24, 2024. June 2, 2024.

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