Pristin Explained

Pristin
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Alias:Pledis Girlz
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:2016–2019
Label:Pledis
Website:Official Website
Past Members:

Pristin (; stylized in all caps, and pre-debut name Pledis Girlz) was a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2016. The group was composed of ten members: Nayoung, Roa, Yuha, Eunwoo, Rena, Kyulkyung, Yehana, Sungyeon, Xiyeon, and Kyla.[1] Most of them appeared on the television show Produce 101 and, as the prize for becoming two of the top contestants, Nayoung and Kyulkyung went on to debut as part of the project girl group I.O.I,[2] before reuniting with the other members to debut as Pristin on March 21, 2017, with the first EP Hi! Pristin.[3] Pristin was known for writing and composing their own music.[4] After nearly a year and a half with little activity, the group disbanded on May 24, 2019 when only 3 of the 10 members renewed their contract with Pledis Entertainment.

History

Pre-debut

The members Nayoung, Roa, Yuha, Eunwoo, Rena, Kyulkyung and Xiyeon competed together on Mnet's survival television show Produce 101, which aired from January 22 to April 1, 2016.[5] While five of the members were eliminated, Nayoung and Kyulkyung became part of the final line-up for the project girl group I.O.I, which made its debut on May 4 with the single "Dream Girls".

Pledis Girlz

The group was officially announced as Pledis Girlz by Pledis Entertainment on March 23, 2016. On the same day, Eunwoo was featured on the song "Sickness" by Seventeen's Vernon as part of the soundtrack for the webtoon Love Revolution.[6] Pledis Girlz held concerts from May 14 to September 10, 2016, in which the members performed weekly, with the exception of Nayoung and Kyulkyung, who were promoting with I.O.I at the time.[7] [8]

On June 27, they released the promotional single "We", which was written by Roa, Eunwoo, Sungyeon and Xiyeon. The music video for the song was used to introduce the members' profiles.[9]

They held their last concert as Pledis Girlz, entitled Bye & Hi, on January 6, 2017, and then renamed to Pristin, a portmanteau of the words "prismatic" (bright and clear) and "elastin" (flawless strength).[10] [11]

2017–2018: Debut, moderate success and Pristin V

On March 2, 2017, Pledis Entertainment announced the group's debut through a teaser image.[12] On March 21, Pristin debuted and released their first mini album Hi! Pristin, accompanied by the title track "Wee Woo". They became the first rookie girl group to perform their debut song on a live broadcast during Mnet Present.[13] Pristin was also part of the line-up for the KCON festival held in Japan on May 19.[14] On the same day, a remixed version of "Black Widow" was released as the album's second and final single, which was performed on a few music shows in order to conclude Hi Pristin's promotions.[15] [16]

On June 3, they performed at the 2017 Dream Concert at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.[17] Their second mini album Schxxl Out was released on August 23, along with the single "We Like".[18]

On October 12, it was announced that Kyla would take a break from the group's activities due to health issues. She returned temporarily to the United States to focus on her recovery.[19]

On May 8, 2018, it was announced that Pristin would be debuting a sub-unit called Pristin V, consisting of members Nayoung, Roa, Eunwoo, Rena and Kyulkyung. Pristin V made their debut on May 28, 2018 with single album Like A V.

2019: Disbandment

On May 24, 2019 after a year with very little group activities, Pristin was officially disbanded.[20] Pledis Entertainment announced that while Kyulkyung, Yehana, and Sungyeon would stay with the company, the remaining seven (Xiyeon, Rena, Roa, Kyla, Nayoung, Yuha, and Eunwoo) would be departing.[21]

Members

Sub-units

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak positionsSales
KOR
[24] 		US World
[25]
Hi! Pristin 4 10
Schxxl Out
  • Released: August 23, 2017
  • Label: Pledis Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
4 5

Singles

TitleYearPeak positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[30] 		US World
[31]
"Wee Woo"201749 11 HiPristin
"Black Widow"— —
"We Like"94 — Schxxl Out
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released in that area.

Promotional singles

Filmography

Music videos

YearTitleDirector(s)Ref.
2016"We"Jimmy (Brainshock Pictures)[36]
2017"Wee Woo"Kim Young-jo & Yoo Seung-woo(Naive Creative)[37]
"We Like"[38]

Concerts

Pledis Girlz Concert (2016)

No.DateMember DaySpecial Guest(s)
01May 14Renarowspan="9"
02May 21Xiyeon
03May 28Sungyeon
04June 4Eunwoo
05June 11Yehana
06June 18Kyla
07June 25Yuha
08July 2Roa
09July 23Sungyeon
10July 30XiyeonHwang In-sun
11August 6YehanaPark So-yeon
12August 13EunwooD.A.L, Kim Da-jung
and Kim Ji-sung
13August 20KylaAn Ye-seul
14August 27RenaYoon Seo-hyung
15September 3YuhaI.O.I
16September 10RoaHan Dong-geun

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Asia Artist Awards2017Rookie AwardPristin
Popularity Award
2018
Gaon Chart Music Awards2018New Artist of the Year (Song)"Wee Woo"
Golden Disc Awards2018New Artist of the YearPristin
Global Popularity Award
Melon Music Awards2017Best New Artist
Mnet Asian Music Awards2017Best New Female Artist
Artist of the Year
Seoul Music Awards2018New Artist Award
Popularity Award
Hallyu Special Award
V Live Awards2018Global Rookie Top 5

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PRISTIN (프리스틴). www.melon.com. ko. 2017-09-10.
  2. Web site: Jeon. Su-mi. [Video] I.O.I Debuts and Releases 'Dream Girls' MV]. https://archive.today/20161116122028/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/105102/. dead. November 16, 2016. Mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. May 4, 2016.
  3. News: Heraldpop. ko. [팝's신곡]"파워 & 프리티" 프리스틴, 신인상 예약한 특급 기대주]. [Pop's new song] "Powerful & Pretty" Pristin, the new up and coming rookie aiming for the rookie award. March 21, 2017. March 21, 2017.
  4. Web site: [MD인터뷰①] 프리스틴 멤버 전원 휴대폰 사용…회사서 믿어준다]. Codrops. m.mydaily.co.kr. 6 April 2017. ko. Pristin: "We all use cell phones... The company trusts us". 2017-09-10.
    • News: Mnet. ko. Im Nayoung Profile - Produce 101. January 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160127091808/http://mnettv.interest.me/produce101/page/p101.page.profile.dbp?id=138. January 27, 2016.
    • News: Mnet. ko. Kim Minkyung Profile - Produce 101. January 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160211033301/http://mnettv.interest.me/produce101/page/p101.page.profile.dbp?id=140. February 11, 2016.
    • News: Mnet. ko. Kang Kyungwon Profile - Produce 101. January 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160211033311/http://mnettv.interest.me/produce101/page/p101.page.profile.dbp?id=142. February 11, 2016.
    • News: Mnet. ko. Jung Eunwoo Profile - Produce 101. January 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160121221749/http://mnettv.interest.me/produce101/page/p101.page.profile.dbp?id=137. January 21, 2016.
    • News: Mnet. ko. Kang Yebin Profile - Produce 101. January 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160227044414/http://mnettv.interest.me/produce101/page/p101.page.profile.dbp?id=141. February 27, 2016.
    • News: Mnet. ko. Zhou Jieqiong Profile - Produce 101. January 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160127091803/http://mnettv.interest.me/produce101/page/p101.page.profile.dbp?id=136. January 27, 2016.
    • News: Mnet. ko. Park Siyeon Profile - Produce 101. January 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160129061800/http://mnettv.interest.me/produce101/page/p101.page.profile.dbp?id=139. January 29, 2016.
  6. News: Sports Donga. ko. 세븐틴 버논, 프로젝트 싱글 '병' 23일 발매…웹툰 '연애혁명' 삽입곡. Seventeen Vernon to release project single 'Sickness' on the 23rd, 'Love Revolution' webtoon's OST. March 22, 2016. January 7, 2017.
  7. News: enews24. ko. '프로듀스 101' 출연 플레디스 걸즈, 공연 티켓 3분만 전석 매진. Pledis Girlz from 'Produce 101', concert tickets sold out in 3 minutes. May 12, 2016. January 7, 2017. June 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620232035/http://enews24.tving.com/news/article.asp?nsID=1048212. dead.
  8. News: Busan Ilbo. ko. 플레디스 걸즈, 마지막 토요 콘서트 펼친다. Pledis Girlz reveal their last Saturday concert. September 10, 2016. January 7, 2017.
  9. News: Newsis. ko. '플레디스 걸즈' 프리 싱글 'WE' 발표. 'Pledis Girlz' release the pre-debut single 'WE'. June 26, 2016. January 7, 2017.
  10. News: Xportsnews. ko. 플레디스걸즈, 새 팀명은 '프리스틴'…콘서트서 최초 발표. Pledis Girlz, new team name 'Pristin' first revealed at concert. January 6, 2017. January 7, 2017.
  11. News: Heraldpop. ko. 임나영·주결경 등 10人, 플레디스 걸즈→프리스틴으로 데뷔 (공식입장). Im Nayoung-Zhou Jieqiong 10-member group Pledis Girlz, to debut as Pristin. January 6, 2017. January 7, 2017.
  12. Web site: PRISTIN The First Mini Album 'HI! PRISTIN'. www.melon.com. ko. 2017-09-10.
  13. News: 프리스틴, 데뷔도 남달라…첫 무대 Mnet서 생중계. Maeil Business Newspaper. 2017-09-10. ko. Pristin to held their debut stage live on Mnet.
  14. Web site: Coming Soon！KCON 2017 JAPAN in 幕張メッセ. KCON 2017 JAPAN＠幕張メッセに世界最大級のK-Cultureフェスが上陸！. ja. 2017-09-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170514092343/http://kconjapan.com/lineup.php. 2017-05-14. dead.
  15. News: Heraldpop. ko. '활동 마무리' 프리스틴, 뱀파이어→깜찍 소녀 반전 매력. 'Ending activities' Pristin's reversal charms, from cute girl to vampire. May 21, 2017. May 21, 2017.
  16. Web site: Black Widow (Remix Ver.). www.melon.com. ko. May 21, 2017.
  17. News: 엑소·트와이스 등 26개팀 '드림콘서트' 출격 확정..MC는 이특. 2017-09-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170709015727/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003529424. 2017-07-09. dead. ko. Exo, Twice and others join the 26th Dream Concert team.
  18. News: OSEN. ko. [퇴근길 신곡] 프리스틴, 업그레이드 된 파워+프리티…'We Like']. [New song released] Pristin, power+pretty upgrade, "We Like". August 23, 2017. August 23, 2017.
  19. News: 플레디스 "프리스틴 카일라, 건강 문제로 활동 중단...회복 후 복귀 예정"(공식). 2017-10-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20171014083335/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000284426. 2017-10-14. dead. ko. Pledis: "Pristin's Kyla to take a break due to health problems ... Expected to return after recovery".
  20. Web site: 결경·나영 속한 프리스틴, 데뷔 2년 만에 해체 . entertain.naver.com . May 24, 2019 . ko . May 24, 2019.
  21. Web site: 플레디스 측 "프리스틴 해체…결경·예하나·성연 제외한 멤버 계약해지"(공식입장) . NewsPim.com . May 24, 2019 . ko . May 24, 2019.
  22. News: Ilgan Sports. ko. 프리스틴 리더 나영 "새 별명? I.O.I 스톤나영 말고 만능나영". Pristin's leader Nayoung : "A new nickname? Almighty Nayoung instead of I.O.I's Stone Nayoung". March 22, 2017. March 22, 2017.
  23. Web site: [단독] '결경·나영' 프리스틴 유닛 결성 "5월 출격"]. May 9, 2018. ko.
  24. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. ko.
  25. World Albums Chart. Billboard. 2 January 2013. Billboard Media Group.
  26. Web site: 2017년 Album Chart (see #81) . Gaon Music Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association . ko . January 13, 2018.
  27. Web site: http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/. Oricon Style. Oricon. ja. ja:オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 －CD・ブルーレイ・DVD・書籍・コミック－. April 4, 2017. subscription .
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  30. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. ko.
    • Web site: Wee Woo. September 9, 2017.
    • Web site: We Like. September 9, 2017.
  31. World Digital Songs. Billboard. Billboard Media Group. 2013-01-02.
  32. Cumulative sales for "Wee Woo":
  33. Web site: 2017년 34주차 Download Chart. Gaon Chart. 2017-09-09.
  34. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. ko.
    • Web site: We. September 9, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160816014016/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=27&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week&pageNo=2. August 16, 2016.
  35. Web site: 2016년 27주차 Download Chart. Gaon Chart. 2017-09-09.
  36. Web site: [MV] 플레디스 걸즈(PLEDIS Girlz) - WE]. BSP. June 27, 2016. Facebook.
  37. Hi! Pristin. Pristin. 2017. Credit. photobook. LOEN Entertainment. South Korea.
  38. Schxxl Out. Pristin. 2017. Credit. photobook. LOEN Entertainment. South Korea.

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