Lightsum Explained

Lightsum
Landscape:yes
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:2021–present
Label:Cube
Associated Acts:United Cube
Current Members:
  • Sangah
  • Chowon
  • Nayoung
  • Hina
  • Juhyeon
  • Yujeong
Past Members:
  • Huiyeon
  • Jian

Lightsum (stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Sangah, Chowon, Nayoung, Hina, Juhyeon, and Yujeong. The group debuted on June 10, 2021, with the release of their debut single album, Vanilla. Originally an eight-piece ensemble, members Huiyeon and Jian departed the group in October 2022.

Name

The group's name, Lightsum, is a combination of the words "light" and "sum", which symbolizes "things that shine small gather together to light up the world, delivering greater positive energy through a message of hope".[1]

History

2017–2020: Pre-debut activities

Juhyeon participated in in 2017–2018 where she finished in 25th place.[2] Chowon, Nayoung, and Yujeong participated in Produce 48 in 2018 where they finished in 13th place, 21st place, and 51st place respectively.[3] [4] [5] It was later revealed that Chowon was rigged out of the lineup of Iz*One, and that her real final ranking was 6th place.[6] Juhyeon later participated in Dancing High in 2018, but did not pass the evaluation round.[7]

Chowon was cast in Bully Bad Guys and The Dominator 3: Junior Bullies in 2020.[8]

2021–present: Introduction, debut with Vanilla, Into the Light, and members departure

On April 15, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that it would be debuting a new girl group, their first since (G)I-dle in 2018.[9] The members were revealed in pairs from April 19 to 22 (in order: Juhyeon, Sangah, Chowon, Jian, Nayoung, Huiyeon, Hina, and Yujeong).[10] [11] [12] [13] A video trailer with all eight members was revealed on April 23, 2021.[14] [15] On May 27, it was announced that Lightsum would release their debut single album Vanilla on June 10,[16] making their broadcast debut on Mnet's M Countdown with a performance of their debut single.[17] On October 13, Lightsum released their second single album Light a Wish, with "Vivace" serving as the lead single.[18]

On May 24, 2022, Lightsum released their first extended play Into the Light, with the lead single "Alive".[19] On October 25, Cube Entertainment announced the departure of members Huiyeon and Jian from the group and that Lightsum would be reorganized as a group of six.[20]

In June 2023, Sangah participated in Mnet's girl group survival show Queendom Puzzle as a contestant,[21] she was eliminated in the first elimination rounds.[22] On September 21, it was announced Lightsum would release their second extended play Honey or Spice on October 11.[23]

Lightsum released the digital single "Pose!" on August 7, 2024, 10 months after their previous comeback.[24]

Members

Current

Former

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart
positions		Sales
KOR
[25]
Into the Light 13
Honey or Spice
  • Released: October 11, 2023
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
14

Single albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[28]
Vanilla
  • Released: June 10, 2021
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
12
Light a Wish
  • Released: October 13, 2021
  • Label: Cube Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
7

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
Down.
[31] 		US
World
[32]
"Vanilla"2021598Vanilla
"Vivace"168Light a Wish
"Alive"202254 —Into the Light
"Honey or Spice"202396 —Honey or Spice
"Pose"2024
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Videography

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)Length
"Vanilla"2021Vikings League3:32[33]
"Vivace"Etui3:34[34]
"Alive"2022Jimmy (Via)3:39[35]
"Honey or Spice"2023Novv Kim (Novv)3:38[36]
"Pose"20242:37[37]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Asia Artist Awards2021Female Idol Group Popularity AwardLightsum[38]
2022Potential Awards – Music[39]
Asian Pop Music Awards2021Best New Artist (Overseas)Light a Wish[40]
Genie Music Awards2022Next Wave IconLightsum[41]
Hanteo Music Awards2021Rookie Award – Female Group[42]
Korea First Brand Awards2022Female Rookie Idol Award[43]
Mnet Asian Music Awards2021Artist of the Year[44]
Best New Female Artist
Seoul Music Awards2022K-wave Popularity Award[45]
Popularity Award
Rookie of the Year

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [공식] 큐브, 新 걸그룹 '라잇썸' 론칭...(여자)아이들 이후 3년만]. [Official] Cube launches new girl group 'Lightsum'... 3 years after (G)I-dle. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Baek. Ji-eun. April 15, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210419144215/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003716550. April 19, 2021. live.
  2. Web site: KBS 아이돌 리부팅 프로젝트 더 유닛 – 유닛순위. KBS Idol Reboot Project The Unit – Unit Ranking. Korea Broadcasting System. ko. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180113074611/http://theunit.kbs.co.kr/rank/index.html?unit=girl. January 13, 2018. dead.
  3. Web site: Produce 48 – Week 12 Ranking. Mnet. ko. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180914143156/http://produce48.mnet.com/pc/rank/8. September 14, 2018. dead.
  4. Web site: Produce 48 – Week 11 Ranking. Mnet. ko. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911050248/http://produce48.mnet.com/pc/rank/7. September 11, 2018. dead.
  5. Web site: Produce 48 – Week 7. Mnet. ko. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180915060441/http://produce48.mnet.com/pc/rank/5. September 15, 2018. dead.
  6. Web site: '라잇썸' 초원 "'프로듀스48' 조작, 상실감 없었다면 거짓말". 'Lightsum' Chowon "The manipulation of 'Produce 48' would be a lie if there was no sense of loss". Naver. Newsis. ko. Kang. Jin-ah. June 10, 2021. August 28, 2021. August 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210828045848/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0010545764. live.
  7. Web site: '댄싱하이' 비가 극찬한 이주현 "큐브 연습생, 어렸을 때부터 춤 좋아해". 'Dancing High' Rain praised Lee Joo-hyun, "Cube trainee, I like dancing since I was little". Newsen. ko. Kim. Ye-eun. September 8, 2018. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423041600/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201809080912404110. April 23, 2021. live.
  8. Web site: "아이즈원 멤버였는데"...조작에 인생 바뀐 이가은·한초원 향한 관심 [엑's 초점]]. "I was a member of IZone" ... interest in Lee Ga-eun and Han Cho-won who changed their life due to manipulation [X's focus]. Naver. X-sports News. ko. Kim. Mi-ji. November 18, 2020. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210421013038/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001229167. April 21, 2021. live.
  9. Web site: 큐브 새 걸그룹 'LIGHTSUM(라잇썸)', 로고 공개...본격 데뷔 시동. Cube's new girl group 'LIGHTSUM', logo released ... full-scale debut start. Naver. YTN. ko. Ji. Seung-hoon. April 15, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210419144933/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001575564. April 19, 2021. live.
  10. Web site: 큐브 신인 라잇썸, 멤버 주현X상아 프로필 공개. Cube rookie Lightsome, member Joohyun X Sanga profile revealed. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. April 19, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210419145308/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000904431. April 19, 2021. live.
  11. Web site: 큐브 新걸그룹 라잇썸, 두 번째 프로필 공개..'프듀48' 한초원 멤버 확정 [공식]]. Cube's new girl group Lightsome reveals second profile ... 'Produce 48' Han Chowon member confirmed [Official]. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. April 20, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420032859/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004390637. April 20, 2021. live.
  12. Web site: 큐브 엔터 새 그룹 '라잇썸' 나영·휘연, 얼굴 공개. Cube Entertainment's new group 'Lightsum' Nayoung and Hwiyeon reveal their faces. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Lee. Sun-myeong. April 21, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210421004303/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000731758. April 21, 2021. live.
  13. Web site: [공식] '큐브 新 걸그룹' 라잇썸, '프듀48' 유정-히나 공개]. [Official] 'Cube's new girl group' Lightsum, 'Produce 48' Yoojung-Hina revealed. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Baek. Ji-eun. April 22, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423005729/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003719757. April 23, 2021. live.
  14. LIGHTSUM(라잇썸) – PROFILE FILM : LIGHTSUM. YouTube. Cube Entertainment. April 22, 2021. May 27, 2021. May 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501154726/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=aQu_WKlERBY&feature=youtu.be. live.
  15. Web site: 큐브 新 8인조 걸그룹 라잇썸, 단체 프로필 공개 '데뷔 초읽기'. Cube's new 8-member girl group Lightsome, unveils group profile 'Countdown to debut'. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. April 23, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423010613/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000432243. April 23, 2021. live.
  16. Web site: '큐브 신인' 라잇썸, 6월 10일 데뷔 확정..'Vanilla' 아트워크 티저 오픈 [공식]]. 'Cube Rookie' Lightsome, debut confirmed on June 10th..'Vanilla' artwork teaser open [Official]. Naver. Osen. ko. Lee. Seung-Hoon. May 27, 2021. May 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210527055958/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004413045. May 27, 2021. live.
  17. Web site: 큐브 신인 라잇썸, '엠카'서 성공적 데뷔 무대...상큼+발랄. Cube rookie Lightsome, successful debut stage in 'Mcar' ... refreshing + lively. Naver. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. June 11, 2021. June 12, 2021. June 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612071939/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0005408225. live.
  18. Web site: 라잇썸, 10월 13일 컴백...두 번째 싱글 '라잇 어 위시' 발매. Lightsum, comeback on October 13th...Release of the second single 'Light a Wish'. Naver. X-ports News. ko. Cho. Hye-jin. September 24, 2021. September 24, 2021. September 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924012349/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001351872. live.
  19. Web site: 라잇썸, 7개월 만에 컴백...24일 미니 1집 '인투 더 라이트' 발표. Lightsum, comeback after 7 months...The 1st mini album 'Into the Light' was released on the 24th. Naver. Yonhap News Agency. ko. Kim. Ye-na. May 9, 2022. May 9, 2022. September 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924012349/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001351872. live.
  20. Web site: Rookie girl group Lightsum announce departure of members Huiyeon and Jian. NME. Yeo. Gladys. October 25, 2022. October 29, 2022. September 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230904074130/https://www.nme.com/news/music/lightsum-huiyeon-jian-leave-group-six-members-3335285. live.
  21. Web site: Here's everything we know about 'Queendom Puzzle'. NME. Yeo. Gladys. June 7, 2023. August 23, 2023. July 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230708115613/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/queendom-puzzle-contestants-premiere-date-music-videos-teasers-3447815. live.
  22. Web site: '퀸덤퍼즐 탈락 5人' 상아-채린-주이-서연-소은, 우리 다시 만나![엑's HD화보]]. '5 people eliminated from Queendom Puzzle' Sang-ah, Chae-rin, Joo-i, Seo-yeon and So-eun, we meet again! [X's HD pictorial]. Naver. X-ports News. ko. Go. Ah-ra. July 26, 2023. September 18, 2023. July 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230727031708/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001620662. live.
  23. Web site: 라잇썸, 레트로 품고 컴백..미니 2집 아트워크 티저 오픈. Lightsum, comeback with retro vibes...2nd mini album artwork teaser revealed. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Lee. Seung-hoon. September 21, 2023. September 22, 2023. September 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230922111720/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003182930. live.
  24. Web site: 라잇썸, 반가운 귀환…10개월만 컴백. Lightsum, a welcoming return... comeback after 10 months. Naver. JTBC. ko. Kim. Sun-woo. August 1, 2024. August 4, 2024. live.
  25. Peak positions for single albums on Gaon Album Chart:
    • Web site: Into the Light. Gaon Music Chart. ko. May 22–28, 2022. June 2, 2022. June 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220602021233/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=22&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Honey or Spice. Circle Chart. ko. October 8–14, 2023. October 19, 2023. November 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231122151756/https://circlechart.kr/. live.
  26. Web site: 2022년 05월 Album Chart. May 2022 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. June 9, 2022. June 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220609022112/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. dead.
  27. Cumulative Sales of Honey or Spice:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 41, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 19, 2023. October 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231019021817/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=41&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 26, 2023. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026055830/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 43, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. November 1, 2023. November 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231102021820/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=43&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  28. Peak positions for single albums on Gaon Album Chart:
    • Web site: Vanilla. Gaon Music Chart. ko. June 6–12, 2021. June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210617020700/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=24&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Light a Wish. Gaon Music Chart. ko. October 10–16, 2021. October 21, 2021. October 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211021024123/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=42&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
  29. Web site: 2021년 07월 Album Chart. July 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. August 12, 2021. August 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210812021002/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=07&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. dead.
  30. Web site: 2021년 11월 Album Chart. November 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. December 9, 2021. December 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209020458/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=11&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. dead.
  31. Peaks on the Gaon Download Chart:
    • "Vanilla": Web site: 2021년 24주차 Download Chart. Week 24 of 2021 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. June 6–12, 2021. June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210617020835/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=24&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • "Vanilla": Web site: 2021년 42주차 Download Chart. Week 42 of 2021 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. October 10–16, 2021. October 21, 2021. October 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211021023836/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • "Alive": Web site: 2022년 22주차 Download Chart. Week 22 of 2022 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. May 22–28, 2022. June 2, 2022. June 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220602021148/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=22&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. dead.
  32. Peak chart positions on World Digital Song Sales Chart:
    • Vanilla. Billboard. subscription. June 20–26, 2021. June 24, 2021. June 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210622091347/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-06-26. live.
    • Vivace. Billboard. subscription. October 24–30, 2021. November 6, 2021. October 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028051830/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-10-30. live.
  33. Vanilla (Single Album). Lightsum. 2021. Credits. photobook. Cube Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. South Korea.
  34. Light a Wish (Single Album). Lightsum. 2021. Credits. photobook. Cube Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. South Korea.
  35. Lightsum (라잇썸) – 'Alive' M/V Release!. Cd76u1ogOT2. via_by_jimmy. no. May 24, 2022. October 27, 2023.
  36. Lightsum – Honey or Spice. CyQQ5yHJvd4. novvkim. no. October 11, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  37. LIGHTSUM(라잇썸) - 'POSE!' Official Music Video . 2024-08-07 . LIGHTSUM 라잇썸 (Official YouTube Channel) . 2024-08-07 . YouTube.
  38. Web site: 2021 Asia Artist Awards Vote. Asia Artist Awards. October 17, 2021. October 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211013035425/https://aaa-ret.com/en/a/artists?filter=igw. dead.
  39. Web site: 이준호·임영웅·세븐틴→스키즈·아이브·뉴진스 AAA 대상..김선호 4관왕[2022 AAA][종합]]. Lee Jun-ho·Lim Young-woong·Seventeen → Skiz·Ive·New Jeans AAA Grand Prize..Kim Seon-ho wins 4 crowns[2022 AAA][Comprehensive]. Naver. MT Star News. ko. December 13, 2022. December 14, 2022. December 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221213145654/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003112950. live.
  40. Web site: [APMA 2021] 亚洲流行音乐大奖2021年度入围名单]. [APMA 2021] Asian Pop Music Awards Shortlisted for 2021. Weibo. zh. November 30, 2021. November 30, 2021. November 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130105237/https://m.weibo.cn/status/4709218890550319. live.
  41. Web site: 라잇썸, '2022 지니뮤직어워드' 뉴 웨이브 아이콘상 수상. Lightsum won the New Wave Icon Award at the '2022 Genie Music Awards'. Naver. X-ports News. ko. Hwang. Soo-yeon. November 19, 2022. September 18, 2023. September 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230918061535/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001526210. live.
  42. Web site: BTS부터 엔시티드림까지... 한터뮤직어워즈 아티스트상 수상!. From BTS to NCT Dream... Hanteo Music Awards Artist Award!. Naver. KBS Entertainment News. ko. Jeong. Ji-eun. December 28, 2021. September 18, 2023. December 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228032842/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000042339. live.
  43. Web site: 임영웅→투모로우바이투게더, 2022 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상. Lim Young-woong → Tomorrow by Together, 2022 Korea's First Brand Grand Prize. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. December 27, 2021. December 27, 2021. December 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211227085036/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000526584. live.
  44. Web site: 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards Nominees. MAMA. November 4, 2021. November 4, 2021. https://archive.today/20211104161402/https://mama.mwave.me/en/nominees. dead.
  45. Web site: 31st High1 Seoul Music Awards – 모바일 투표 현황. 31st High1 Seoul Music Awards – Mobile Voting Status. Seoul Music Awards. ko. December 5, 2021. December 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203220321/https://seoulmusicawards.com/vote. dead.

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