Cignature Explained

Cignature
Landscape:yes
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:2020–present
Current Members:
  • Chaesol
  • Jeewon
  • Seline
  • Chloe
  • Belle
  • Semi
  • Dohee
Past Members:
  • Ye Ah
  • Sunn

Cignature (; commonly stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group composed of Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Belle, Semi, and Dohee. Formed by C9 Entertainment and managed under their exclusive girl group sub-label J9 Entertainment,[1] the group made their debut on February 4, 2020, with their debut single "Nun Nu Nan Na".[2]

History

2019: Pre-debut and introduction

Chaesol, Jeewon (formerly known as Jiwon), Ye Ah (formerly known as Haeun), Sunn (formerly known as Viva), and Belle (formerly known as Lucky) were debuted on August 30, 2017 as members of C9 Entertainment first girl group Good Day.[3] In October 2017, Members Chaesol, Jeewon, Sunn, and Belle had competed in KBS2 reality television series The Unit.[4] However, all of them were eliminated and failed to become a member of the winning project girl group Uni.T.[5]

On November 11, 2019, C9 Entertainment launching their upcoming girl group temporarily named C9 Girlz, with Good Day's Jeewon being announced as the first member of the group and later confirming Good Day's disbandment.[6] Subsequently, from November 12 to 17, the remaining members were introduced in the order: Semi, Chaesol, Sunn, Belle, Ye Ah, and Seline.[7] [8] [9]

2020–2023: Debut with Listen and Speak, My Little Aurora and Us in the Summer

On January 14, the group's name was revealed to be Cignature.[10] On February 4, the group released their debut lead single A "Nun Nu Nan Na", while the song's full music video was released one day earlier, on February 3.[11] Following their debut lead single B "Assa" was released on April 7.[12] Its full music video was released on April 6, one day before the song's release date.[13] The group released their first EP, Listen and Speak was released on September 22,[14] with "Arisong" as the lead single.[15] The EP also including their previous debut singles.[16] The promotion of the EP featured a schoolgirl concept, and Whosfan, a fan-focused platform, held a promotional event for them.[17] The EP received positive reviews, with the reviews from several news reporters describing it as refreshing, youthful,[18] and having a unique expression method.[19] On September 23, the demand for the EP exceeded demand forecast calculated by J9 Entertainment, and the first batch sold out.[20] The music video for "Arisong" has reached 3 million views within two days of its release.[21] Listen and Speak reached no. 21 on the Gaon Album Chart.

On April 27, 2021, J9 Entertainment announced that Ye Ah and Sunn had left the group and terminated their contracts with the agency due to undisclosed reasons.[22] [23] On June 14, J9 Entertainment announced that two new members, Chloe and Dohee, had been added to the group.[24] On November 30, the group released their second EP, Dear Diary Moment, with the lead single "Boyfriend".[25]

On December 7, 2022, Cignature, alongside their labelmates Lee Seok-hoon, Younha, CIX and Epex were featured in the song "Merry Merry Christmas" as part of C9's first single album, "2022 C9 Christmas".[26]

On January 17, 2023, Cignature returned after 14 months with the release of their third EP My Little Aurora. The EP consists of four tracks including the lead single "Aurora".[27] [28] On August 29, the group released their fourth EP Us in the Summer. The EP consists of four tracks including the lead single "Smooth Sailing".[29] [30] Member Belle was not involved in this comeback due to her participation in SBS survival show Universe Ticket under her real name "Jin Hyeon-ju".[31]

2024–present: Belle's debut with Unis, and Sweetie but Saltie

On January 17, during the finale of Universe Ticket, Belle secured her spot as a member of the debuting group, Unis.[32] On January 18, C9 Entertainment released a statement announcing that member Belle will promote as a member of Unis for two and a half years, and that she would not be participating in future activites with Cignature during the period and the group would continue to promote as six.[33]

On May 24, 2024, it was announced that the group will release their fifth EP Sweetie but Saltie on June 10, 2024.[34] On May 27, the group released a promotion scheduler for the album.[35] On June 10, the group made their comeback with the release of the EP Sweetie But Saltie, along with its lead single "Poongdung".[36]

Members

Current

Inactive

Former

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[37]
Listen and Speak 21
Dear Diary Moment
  • Released: November 30, 2021
  • Label: J9 Entertainment, Genie, Stone Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
22
My Little Aurora
  • Released: January 17, 2023
  • Label: J9 Entertainment, Genie, Stone Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
18
Us in the Summer
  • Released: August 29, 2023
  • Label: J9 Entertainment, Genie, Stone Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
19
Sweetie but Saltie 20

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL
[44]
"Nun Nu Nan Na" (눈누난나)2020—Listen and Speak
"Assa" (아싸)—
"Arisong" (아리송)—
"Boyfriend" 2021175Dear Diary Moment
"Aurora" (오로라)2023124My Little Aurora
"Smooth Sailing" (안녕, 인사해)88Us in the Summer
"Poongdung" (풍덩)202444Sweetie But Saltie

Other charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL
[45]
"I Like I Like"2024116Sweetie But Saltie
"Melody"129

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)Notes
"Nun Nu Nan Na" (눈누난나)2020[46]
"Assa"Sunny Visual [47]
"Arisong" Tiger Cave[48]
"Boyfriend" 2021Sunny Visual [49]
"Aurora"2023[50]
"Smooth Sailing" PostPattern[51]
"Poongdung" (풍덩)2024[52]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategory <--List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same.-->Nominee / WorkResult
Asia Artist Awards2021Female Idol Group Popularity AwardCignature[53]
Asia Model Festival 2023Rising Star Award – Singer[54]
Hanteo Music Awards2023Blooming Star Award[55]
Korea First Brand Awards2020New Female Artist Award[56]
Melon Music Awards2020New Artist of the Year – Female[57]
Mnet Asian Music Awards2020Artist of the Year[58]
Best New Female Artist
Worldwide Icon of the Year

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 시그니처, 2월4일 데뷔 확정…타이틀은 '눈누난나'(공식). Naver. Korean. January 23, 2020. June 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608090911/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000237865. live.
  3. Web site: C9엔터, 내달 신인걸그룹 '시그니처' 론칭…'C9걸즈 데뷔 본격화'. Dong-sun. Park. January 14, 2020. RPM9. ko. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200206223645/http://www.rpm9.com/news/article.html?id=20200114090017. February 6, 2020. January 24, 2020.
  4. Web site: [공식] 걸그룹 굿데이, '더유닛' 출연 확정…데뷔 첫 서바이벌 : 스포츠조선]. October 16, 2017. Sports.chosun.com. ko. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181018201827/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201710170100097660007989&servicedate=20171016. October 18, 2018. October 18, 2018.
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  7. Web site: 'C9 NEW 걸그룹' C9걸즈(가칭), 정식 데뷔 전 세미-채솔-선 프로필 이미지 공개. November 14, 2019. June 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608090910/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000823949. live.
  8. Web site: 'C9 NEW 걸그룹' C9걸즈는 7인조…완전체 프로필 공개 완료. Naver Entertain. ko. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191118014724/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001076059. November 18, 2019. November 17, 2019.
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  10. Web site: C9엔터, 걸그룹 전문 레이블 설립..첫 걸그룹 내달 데뷔. January 15, 2020. January 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200115014319/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20200115085018515. live.
  11. Web site: http://joonganglawnews.com/news/article.html?no=30582. Han Sang-ju. February 5, 2020. joonganglawnews.com. ko. ko:걸그룹 시그니처, 데뷔 '눈누난나'...V라이브 채널 쇼케이스. Girl group cignature, debut with "Nun Nu Nan Na", Vlive channel showcase. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200204185822/http://joonganglawnews.com/news/article.html?no=30582. February 4, 2020. February 4, 2020.
  12. Web site: https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20200407/100531632/1. Cho Sung-yoon. April 7, 2020. Sports DongA. ko. ko:시그니처, 7일 리드 싱글 B '아싸' 발매…초고속 컴백 '비주얼 UP'. cignature, released lead single B "ASSA" on 7th (April), very fast comeback "visual UP". live. April 17, 2020. October 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017182037/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20200407/100531632/1.
  13. Web site: http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111334197. Cho Sung-yoon. April 6, 2020. OSEN. ko. ko:'컴백 D-1' 시그니처, 중독성+퍼포먼스 꽉 잡은 신곡 '아싸' MV 풀버전 선공개'. "Comeback D-1" cignature, full version music video of new song "Assa"'s addiction + performance that captures you, released in advanced. live. April 17, 2020. October 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017182037/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111334197.
  14. Web site: Mina. Gong. September 22, 2020. 시그니처, 오늘(22일) '아리송'으로 컴백..청량 매력 기대. cignature, comeback with 'Arisong' today (22nd)... expecting a refreshing charm. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212135/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020092210105356373. October 19, 2020. September 22, 2020. 스타뉴스. ko.
  15. Web site: Se-young. Hong. 시그니처, 첫 EP앨범 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡은 '아리송'. cignature releases track list of first EP album... The title track is 'Arisong'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018023917/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000853969. October 18, 2020. September 13, 2020. n.news.naver.com. ko.
  16. Web site: Mi-ji. Kim. '22일 컴백' 시그니처, 신보 'Listen and Speak' 타임테이블 공개. cignature for "Comeback on 22nd" and release time table for new album "Listen and Speak". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121032237/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001198819. November 21, 2020. September 13, 2020. n.news.naver.com. ko.
  17. Web site: Whosfan on Twitter: Support cignature, our WhosfanFriend! Selected winners will receive Whosfan credits! There's also a special video gift from cignature.. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911090422/https://twitter.com/whosfan_hanteo/status/1304344083150721025. September 11, 2020. September 13, 2020. Twitter. en.
  18. Web site: Seon-mi. Maeng. September 22, 2020. 시그니처, 오늘(22일) 1st EP 'Listen and Speak' 발매…상큼발랄 매력 예고. cignature, 1st EP 'Listen and Speak' released today (22nd)...a preview of fresh and bubbly charm. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002012033/http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=187905. October 2, 2020. September 22, 2020. 비즈엔터.
  19. Web site: Ji-Hyun. Seo. September 21, 2020. '컴백 D-1' 시그니처, 성장형 그룹 진수 "진화된 퍼포먼스 예고". "Comeback D-1" cignature, group essence growth "evolved performance noticeable". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126183325/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202009211358372110. November 26, 2020. September 22, 2020. Newsen.
  20. Web site: cignature on Twitter: [안내] 시그니처 1st EP ALBUM "Listen and Speak" 앨범 관련 안내]. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126183404/https://twitter.com/cignature_j9/status/1308591656166326272/photo/2. November 26, 2020. September 23, 2020. Twitter. en.
  21. Web site: 시그니처가 보여준 청량상큼 정석…'아리송' 퍼포먼스 비디오 공개. cignature's Refreshing Essence...Release of 'Arisong' performance video. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121062016/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/410/0000730198. November 21, 2020. September 24, 2020. n.news.naver.com. ko.
  22. Web site: 시그니처 예아-선 탈퇴…"조건 없이 소속사 계약 해지". Naver. Korean. April 27, 2021. April 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210427053337/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003111934. live.
  23. Web site: April 27, 2021. 시그니처 예아·선 탈퇴…J9 측 "협의 후 전속계약 해지". April 28, 2021. 시그니처 예아·선 탈퇴…J9 측 "협의 후 전속계약 해지". ko. February 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215143611/http://m.sportsworldi.com/view/20210427513180. live.
  24. Web site: 시그니처, 막내 도희‧'미시간대 재학' 클로이 새 멤버로 합류. Naver. Korean. June 14, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210614042328/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001310267 . June 14, 2021 .
  25. Web site: '새 멤버 합류' 시그니처, 30일 컴백 확정…스케줄 포스터 공개. Naver. Korean. November 9, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211109022230/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/311/0001370863 . November 9, 2021 .
  26. Web site: cignature(시그니처)의 2022 C9 Christmas 뮤직비디오 촬영 비하인드. Naver News. ko. January 13, 2023. April 14, 2024. April 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240414150952/https://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.naver?volumeNo=35143032&memberNo=48490582. live.
  27. Web site: 걸그룹 시그니처 17일 컴백, 미니 3집 'My Little Aurora'. Naver. Korean. January 8, 2023. live. January 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230108150510/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000052630.
  28. Web site: '17일 컴백' 시그니처, 미니 3집 'MyLittle Aurora' 트랙리스트 공개. n.news.naver.com.
  29. Web site: 시그니처, '그해 여름의 우리' 앨범 프리뷰…'소녀 감성' 기대 . 2023-08-18 . n.news.naver.com . ko.
  30. Web site: 시그니처, 7개월 만에 컴백 확정!···EP '그해 여름의 우리' 발매. Sports Kyunghyang via Naver.
  31. Web site: Girl group cignature to release 'Us in the Summer' in August. Korea JoongAng Daily. August 2023 .
  32. Web site: '유니버스 티켓' 최정예 8人 가려졌다…그룹명은 '유니스'. Newsis (in Korean) . January 18, 2024 . January 20, 2024 . January 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120083807/https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20240118_0002596235&cID=10601&pID=10600. live.
  33. Web site: cignature(시그니처) 향후 활동 계획 관련 안내. 2024-06-02 . cafe.daum.net . ko.
  34. Web site: 시그니처, 6월 10일 컴백 확정 [공식]]. 2024-05-24 . n.news.naver.com . ko.
  35. Web site: 시그니처, 상큼하게 돌아온다… '스위티 벗 솔티' 컴백. 2024-05-30 . n.news.naver.com . ko.
  36. Web site: '서머 퀸'으로 돌아온 시그니처, 팬 쇼케이스 성료→오늘 '더쇼' 출격. Naver News. ko. June 11, 2024. June 11, 2024. June 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240611133051/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007592902. live.
  37. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. October 8, 2020. August 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150827134421/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T. live.
    • Web site: Listen and Speak charting. October 15, 2020. December 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201230143517/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&termGbn=week&hitYear=2020&targetTime=41&nationGbn=T. live.
    • Web site: Dear Diary Moment charting. December 9, 2021. December 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209024620/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&termGbn=week&hitYear=2021&targetTime=49&nationGbn=T. live.
    • Web site: My Little Aurora charting. January 26, 2023. January 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230126015906/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=03&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Us in the Summer charting. September 7, 2023.
    • Web site: Sweetie but Saltie charting. June 27, 2024.
  38. Web site: 2020년 10월 Album Chart. November 12, 2020. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112203759/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=10&hitYear=2020&termGbn=month. live.
  39. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&amp;serviceGbn=&amp;targetTime=11&amp;hitYear=2021&amp;termGbn=month. ko:2021년 11월 Album Chart. November 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. December 9, 2021. ko. 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. live.
  40. Web site: Circle Album Chart 2023.01 Month. Circle Chart. ko. February 10, 2023. February 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209132951/https://www.hanteochart.com/chart/album/monthly. live.
  41. Cumulative Sales of Us in the Summer:
  42. Web site: [Teaser2] cignature(시그니처) _ Poongdung(풍덩)]. 1theK (Kakao Entertainment Corp.), J9 Entertainment. June 9, 2024. June 9, 2024. YouTube. ko.
  43. Web site: Circle Album Chart – June, 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711032600/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=06&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. July 11, 2024. July 11, 2024. Circle Chart. ko.
  44. Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
    • "Boyfriend": Web site: 2021년 49차 Download Chart . Gaon Music Chart . December 9, 2021 . January 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210109131057/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=49&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week . live .
    • "Aurora": Web site: 2023 Week 3 Download Chart . Circle Music Chart . January 26, 2023 . January 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230126034049/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=03&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 . live .
    • "Smooth Sailing": Web site: Download Chart 2023 Weeks 35. August 27 – September 2, 2023. November 2, 2023. September 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230911183201/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=35&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Poongdung": Web site: 2024 Week 23 Download Chart. Circle Chart. ko. June 2–8, 2024. June 13, 2024.
  45. Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
  46. "Nun Nu Nan Na" (눈누난나) MV . 2020-02-03 . 2024-05-11 . YouTube.
  47. ASSA MV . 2020-02-03 . 2024-05-11 . Vimeo.
  48. Arisong MV . 2020-02-03 . 2024-05-11 . Vimeo.
  49. Boyfriend MV . 2020-02-03 . 2024-05-11 . Vimeo.
  50. cignature(시그니처) - 오로라(AURORA) M/V . en . 2024-05-11 . www.youtube.com.
  51. Smooth Sailing MV . 2020-02-03 . 2024-05-11 . Vimeo.
  52. cignature(시그니처) - 풍덩 M/V . 2024-06-10 . cignature_J9 . 2024-06-10 . YouTube.
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