Hello Venus Explained

Hello Venus
Landscape:yes
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:
Past Members:

Hello Venus (; often stylized as HELLOVENUS) was a South Korean girl group formed by Tricell Media (formerly a joint venture between Pledis Entertainment and Fantagio). The group originally consisted of: Alice, Nara, Lime, Yooara, Yoonjo and Yooyoung. They debuted with the lead single "Venus" from their debut extended play of the same name on 9 May 2012. In July 2014, Fantagio and Pledis ended their Tricell Media joint ventures. Yooara and Yoonjo remained under Pledis, with the other four members continuing their group activities under Fantagio.[1] [2] In October 2014, Fantagio introduced two new members: Seoyoung and Yeoreum. The group officially disbanded in 2019, after all the members' contracts expired. The group is most notable for songs such as: "Sticky Sticky", "Wiggle Wiggle" and "I'm Ill".

History

Pre-debut activities

Pledis Entertainment collaborated with Fantagio Entertainment, an acting agency, for Hello Venus' showcase in April.[3] Yoo Ara and Yoonjo were trainees of After School, both having performed on their first album Virgin and were originally intended to join the group.[4] Yoo Ara, along with fellow Pledis trainees Kim Kyungmin and Nicole Yi, were the final three candidates to become After School's ninth member, but Noh Yi Young (now known as E-Young) was chosen instead. Lime was in the pre-debut line-up of a girl group called Viva Girls under Medialine Entertainment alongside Nine Muses member Gyeongree.[5] However, the group disbanded, and the members left the company.

Lime was a backup dancer for Chae Yeon.[5] She was also a rapper in Lee Jung's "들어봐 (Look At Me)"[6] and Honey Family's "역전의 드라마 (Reversal of Drama)"[7] under the name Haley.

Alice was previously a solo singer under the stage name of "Ora" and released the single "Naughty Face" in 2010. On 1 May 2018, it was announced that she had sued her former company for not giving her proper training and allegedly trying to force her to wear revealing outfits and perform in adult entertainment venues. The company argued that Alice had violated her contract and not carried out her schedule, but a judge ruled in Alice's favour, saying that the company could not provide any evidence to back up their claims.[8] [9]

The group was originally a seven-member line-up; consisting of the Alice, Nara, Yoo Ara, Yoonjo, Lime, Yooyoung and Nicole; however, Nicole departed Pledis shortly before Hello Venus's debut.[10]

2012–2013: Debut with Venus, What Are You Doing Today? and Would You Stay for Tea?

Hello Venus first became known under the name Venus. On 17 April, Hello Venus was officially announced with a teaser image, along with the opening of an official website. The final group had six members, containing two members from Pledis: Yoo Ara and Yoonjo, and four members from Fantagio: Alice, Nara, Lime and Yooyoung. Hello Venus release their debut mini album, Venus on 9 May 2012, with a total of four tracks including the lead single of the same name.[11]

Hello Venus continue to release new digital single, Like a Wave on 4 July 2012. The single was a part of re-release their debut mini album, Venus.[12]

Hello Venus' second extended play What Are You Doing Today? was released on 12 December. The album contains five tracks, with the lead single of the same name.[13]

Promotions for "What Are You Doing Today?" concluded on 27 January, however on 30 January, Tricell Media announced that the group would begin promoting their follow-up song, "Romantic Love" immediately, with the first performance on MBC Music's Show Champion the same day.[14] Hello Venus released their third extended play Would You Stay for Tea? on 2 May 2013, with a total of four tracks including the lead single of the same name.[15] The following day, Tricell Media announced that the group will hold their first solo concert at Sogang University's Mary Hall on 22 June.[16]

2014: Line-up changes and Sticky Sticky

It was announced on 31 July via Hello Venus' official Daum café that Pledis and Fantagio had decided to end the Hello Venus project. Alice, Nara, Lime, and Yooyoung would continue to promote as Hello Venus, while Yoo Ara and Yoonjo would return to Pledis, pursuing careers in acting and continue their careers in music. The remaining members would work on releasing a new album and would also be venturing into acting. Hello Venus was then managed solely by Fantagio.[1]

On 16 September, the group's agency announced that they are scheduled to have a comeback sometime in the fall. The comeback was reported to be in collaboration with the Brave Brothers, as well as introducing a new member to the group.[17] On 22 October, Fantagio introduced two new members: Seoyoung and Yeoreum, and announced that the group would be making their comeback with a single in the following month.[18] A music video teaser for their upcoming single "Sticky Sticky" was released on 31 October, featuring all the members in a sexy concept. The song and music video was released on 6 November 2014.[19]

2015: Wiggle Wiggle and I'm Ill

On 20 December 2014, Fantagio announced the group would have a comeback with their fifth digital single, "Wiggle Wiggle", produced by Brave Brothers. On 23 December 2014, the first teaser video was released. On 2 January 2015, Fantagio posted the first teaser images of the members. The official music video was released on 8 January 2015. The group released their fifth mini album, I'm Ill, on 22 July 2015, promoting the song of the same name.[20] [21]

2016–2019: Devine Channel collaboration, Mystery of Venus, and disbandment

On 5 May 2016 Fantagio announced that the group will have a comeback with a digital single called "Glow". The song is a collaboration with producing and writing team Devine Channel. On 6 May 2016 Fantagio posted the first teaser images of members, Nara, Yeoreum and Seoyoung. On 7 May 2016 Fantagio posted the second teaser images of members, Alice, Yooyoung and Lime. On 10 May, "Glow" was released as a digital single.[22]

On 10 July, Fantagio announced that the group will be releasing a second collaboration song with Devine Channel, called "Paradise".[23] The song was officially released on 18 July as a digital download and a music video for the song was released on the same day.

On 1 November, "Runway" was released as the final collaboration single with Devine Channel.[24]

On 29 December 2016 it was reported that the group will be making a comeback with a mini-album on 11 January 2017. Mystery of Venus was released on 11 January 2017, in conjunction with the music video for the title track "Mysterious".[25] [26]

On 26 April 2019, it was confirmed that the group will disband after the members' contracts expired on 8 May 2019.[27]

Endorsements

In October 2012, five months after their debut, Hello Venus became endorsement models for Bugs 3.0, a smartphone music application from Neowiz Internet.[28]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[36]
Venus colspan="2"
What Are You Doing Today?
  • Released: 12 December 2012
  • Label: Tricell Media
  • Formats: CD, digital download
92
  • KOR: 984+ (2013)[37]
Would You Stay for Tea?
  • Released: 2 May 2013
  • Label: Tricell Media
  • Formats: CD, digital download
6
I'm Ill
  • Released: 22 July 2015
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
7
Mystery of Venus
  • Released: 11 January 2017
  • Label: Fantagio Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
12
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Live albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
Hello Venus Live Album 2013
  • Released: 13 August 2013
  • Label: Tricell Media
  • Format: Digital download
colspan="2"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart in that region.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionSalesAlbum
KOR
[43]
KOR Hot
[44]
US
World

[45]
"Venus"201235 34 Venus
"Like a Wave"60 60 Like a Wave
"What Are You Doing Today?"37 38 What Are You Doing Today?
"Would You Stay for Tea?"201333 26 Would You Stay for Tea?
"Sticky Sticky"201487 rowspan="7" Sticky Sticky
"Wiggle Wiggle"201566 8
"I'm Ill"104 I'm Ill
"Glow"2016210 Mystery of Venus
"Paradise"226
"Runway"rowspan="2"
"Mysterious"2017
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionAlbum
KOR
KOR Hot
"Romantic Love"201397 What Are You Doing Today?
"Soldier Dance"2015
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"Where Are You Now?" 2013After School: Lucky or Not OST Part 2[55]
"It's Just Love" 2014Cunning Single Lady OST[56]

Music videos

Title! scope="col"
YearDirector(s)Other version(s)
"Venus"2012Kim Hye-jung[57]
"What Are You Doing Today?"Digipedi[58]
"Would You Stay for Tea?"2013Hong Won-ki[59]
"Where Are You Now?"
"Sticky Sticky"2014Hong Won-ki
"Wiggle Wiggle"2015
"Soldier Dance"
  • Dance Ver.
"I'm Ill"Hong Won-ki[60]
  • Performance Ver.
"Glow"2016Kyle[61]
"Paradise"
"Mysterious"2017Joo Hee-sun[62]

Filmography

Reality shows

YearTitleNetworkNotes
2012Birth of VenusMBC Music
2013Diary Season 3SBS MTVwith NU'EST
Hello Beauty SchoolKBS JOYKBS Joy

Ambassadorships

YearOrganiserTitle
2013Seoul Metropolitan Government2013 Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival Ambassador[63]
Gangwon Provincial Government2013 Saving Gangwon Provincial Traditional Market Ambassador
National Child Protection Agency2013 Children's Abuse Prevention Day Ambassador[64]
2014Green Umbrella Children FundGreen Umbrella Children Fund Two-wheeled Dream Road Ambassador[65]
2014~2015UN International Relief OrganisationJoin Together Fund-raising Ambassador

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryResult
Mnet Asian Music Awards2012Best New Female Artist[66]
Artist of the Year[67]
Seoul Music Awards2013New Artist Award
Gaon Chart K-Pop AwardsNewcomer Award (Female Group)[68]
Asian Model Festival2015Popularity Award[69]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Members Yooara and Yoonjo to Leave HelloVenus . Kim . Erika . 31 July 2014 . Mnet America . 31 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180615214757/http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/72268/hellovenus-to-become-four-member-group . 15 June 2018 . dead .
  2. Web site: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2014073120565565538 . ko:헬로비너스, 유아라·윤조 빠지고 4인조 활동 . 31 July 2014 . Asiae.co.kr . 31 July 2014 . ko . 8 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808055345/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2014073120565565538 . live .
  3. Web site: Why are Actor Agencies Going the Idol Way? . https://archive.today/20120709071651/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=4097&idxType=News . dead . 9 July 2012 . Lee, Inkyung . Kim, Erika . 7 March 2012 . CJ E&M enewsWorld . Mwave . 22 April 2012 .
  4. Web site: Hello Venus's Ara and Yoonjo were originally in the line-up for After School . 2 May 2018 . 18 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180618052329/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/04/hello-venuss-ara-and-yoonjo-were-originally-in-the-line-up-for-after-school . live .
  5. News: Back Ground Info + Flicks: Pre-School Girls – Ara, Yoonjo, Minkang, Kyungmin & Nicole. 6 August 2012. Worldpress. https://web.archive.org/web/20120329121222/http://afterschooldaze.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/back-ground-info-flicks-pre-school-girls-ara-yoonjo-hyelim-minkang-kyungmin-nicole/. 29 March 2012. 28 April 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  6. Web site: Let's Dance . music.naver.com . . 30 October 2014 . ko . 4 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504071954/https://vibe.naver.com/album/189572 . live .
  7. Web site: 5집 Resurrection . music.naver.com . . 30 October 2014 . ko . 4 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504072004/https://vibe.naver.com/album/174030 . live .
  8. Web site: Hello Venus' Alice wins lawsuit against agency for forcing revealing outfits . May 2018 . 2 May 2018 . 3 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180503043042/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/05/01/hello-venus-alice-wins-lawsuit-against-agency-forcing-revealing-outfits . live .
  9. Web site: Hello Venus's Alice Wins Lawsuit with Former Agency . May 2018 . 2 May 2018 . 3 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180503042656/https://www.soompi.com/2018/05/01/hello-venuss-alice-wins-lawsuit-former-agency/ . live .
  10. Web site: News: Pledis to Debut New Girl Group in April | AfterSchoolDaze ♥ . 2014-04-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140416182739/http://www.asdaze.com/2012/03/news-pledis-to-debut-new-girl-group-in-april/ . 16 April 2014 . dmy-all .
  11. Web site: Hello Venus - 'Venus' . Naver Music . 8 May 2012 . 14 May 2012 . 15 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191215053401/https://music.naver.com/album/index.nhn?albumId=320153 . live .
  12. https://archive.today/20130128120930/http://www.melon.com/cds/album/web/albumdetailmain_list.htm?albumId=2136028 Hello Venus - 'Like a Wave'
  13. Web site: Hello Venus to Comeback as a 6 Member Group. kpopstarz. 28 January 2016. 2012-11-28. 2 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202044318/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/17706/20121128/hello-venus-to-comeback-as-6-member-group-cuteness-overload.htm. live.
  14. Web site: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013013008314220350 . ko:헬로비너스, 후속곡 '로맨틱 러브'로 '팬심 사냥' 출격 . 18 April 2014 . asiae.co.kr . The Asia Economy Daily . 30 October 2014 . ko . 30 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141030115716/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013013008314220350 . live .
  15. Web site: Jung Gyu Woon Narrates for HelloVenus′ Upcoming Album. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 28 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160203122305/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/34465/jung-gyu-woon-lends-his-voice-to-hellovenus-album. 3 February 2016. dead.
  16. Web site: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013050309124750441 . ko:'여신돌' 헬로비너스, 생애 첫 '단독 콘서트' 개최 . 3 May 2013 . asiae.co.kr . The Asia Economy Daily . 30 October 2014 . ko . 4 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504072003/https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js . live .
  17. Web site: http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/319567 . ko:헬로비너스, 새 멤버 영입 후 컴백… 용감한 형제 손 잡았다 . Yoon . So-hee . 16 September 2014 . Tenasia . 22 October 2014 . ko . 14 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141014154157/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/319567 . live .
  18. Web site: Special 가요계 여신 헬로비너스, 파격 변신 이미지로 11월 컴백! . 22 October 2014 . Naver Music . 22 October 2014 . ko . 1 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150601080210/http://music.naver.com/promotion/specialContent.nhn?articleId=5291 . live .
  19. Web site: http://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/1408_201410311607777755 . ko:헬로비너스, 섹시미 걸그룹의 컴백인가 . 31 October 2014 . Osen . . 1 November 2014 . ko . 2 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141202210926/http://ytn.co.kr/_sn/1408_201410311607777755 . live .
  20. Web site: Hello Venus Reveal Shocking New Hair Colors Ahead Of 'I'm Art' Comeback. kpopstarz. 28 January 2016. 2015-07-20. 2 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202045235/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/221586/20150720/hello-venus-im-art.htm. live.
  21. Web site: Hello Venus Release Highlight Medley Video For 'I'm Art'. kpopstarz. 28 January 2016. 2015-07-20. 2 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202041635/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/221920/20150720/hello-venus-highlight-medley.htm. live.
  22. News: 판타지오뮤직 on Twitter. Twitter. 2017-01-05. 4 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210504072053/https://twitter.com/fantagiomusic_/status/728962661124182017. live.
  23. Web site: 헬로비너스, 해변서 쿨섹시 매력 발산…뮤직비디오 촬영 비하인드컷 공개. Naver. 2016-07-19. 20 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070012/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000478412. live.
  24. News: 판타지오뮤직 on Twitter. Twitter. 2017-01-05. 8 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108122647/https://twitter.com/fantagiomusic/status/793105470735077381. live.
  25. News: [단독] "대세 행보 잇는다"..헬로비너스 1월 11일 컴백 확정]. 2017-01-05. 1 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043201/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003455064. live.
  26. News: '입술, 허리, 손목'…헬로비너스의 미스터리 컴백. 2017-01-05. 4 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210504071954/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=213&aid=0000936577. live.
  27. News: Hello Venus members to pursue individual careers after end of contract with Fantagio. 2019-04-26. 26 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190426143512/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/04/hello-venus-members-to-pursue-individual-careers-after-end-of-contract-with-fantagio. live.
  28. Web site: http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201210103132c . https://archive.today/20141030101615/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201210103132c . dead . 30 October 2014 . ko:헬로비너스, 예뻐지고 빨라진 ‘벅스 3.0’ 홍보대사 위촉 . Kwak . Min-gu . 10 October 2014 . . 30 October 2014 . ko .
  29. Web site: Profile / Hello Venus . hellovenus.co.kr . Tricell Media Entertainment . https://web.archive.org/web/20141021173322/http://hellovenus.co.kr/profile.php . 21 October 2014.
  30. Web site: 헬로비너스│My name is 나라, 윤조 . 2 January 2013 . TenAsia . 30 October 2014 . ko . 31 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141031071821/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/118525 . live .
  31. Web site: 헬로비너스│My name is 유아라, 앨리스 . 2 January 2013 . TenAsia . 30 October 2014 . ko . 31 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141031072900/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/118522 . live .
  32. Web site: 헬로비너스│My name is 라임, 유영 . 2 January 2013 . TenAsia . 30 October 2014 . ko . 31 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141031072903/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/118528 . live .
  33. Web site: http://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=788131 . ko:아티스트 채널 - 서영 (헬로비너스) . . 12 December 2014 . ko . 21 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150621170038/http://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=788131 . live .
  34. Web site: 헬로비너스가 꿈꾸는 로맨틱 크리스마스 (GEEK NOTE) . . 11 January 2015 . ko . 4 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504072005/https://post.naver.com/navigator.nhn . live .
  35. Web site: http://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=788127 . ko:아티스트 채널 - 여름 (헬로비너스) . . 12 December 2014 . ko . 13 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141213015511/http://www.melon.com/artist/detail.htm?artistId=788127 . live .
  36. Web site: Gaon Album Chart . . 21 October 2014 . ko . dead . https://www.webcitation.org/6JuQh0ZaZ?url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/album.php . 26 September 2013 . dmy-all .
    • Web site: What Are You Doing Today?/Would You Stay For Tea? . 4 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150730035052/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=19&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week . 30 July 2015 .
  37. Web site: 2013년 05월 Album Chart (국내) . May 2013 Album Chart (Domestic) . Gaon Music Chart . 31 July 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808043138/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=month&f_year=2013&f_month=05&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=K . 8 August 2014 . dmy-all .
  38. Web site: 2013년 07월 Album Chart . July 2013 Album Chart . Gaon Music Chart . 31 July 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808043142/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=month&f_year=2013&f_month=07&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T . 8 August 2014 . dmy-all .
  39. Web site: Circle Chart . ko:2015년 08월 Album Chart . August 2015 Album Chart . Gaon Music Chart . 5 August 2015 . ko . https://web.archive.org/web/20150910020150/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=08&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month . 10 September 2015 . live.
  40. Web site: Circle Chart . ko:2017년 01월 Album Chart. January 2017 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. 2017-02-19. ko. 6 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181006150028/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=01&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month. live.
  41. Web site: 2014년 46주차 Album Chart . . Korea Music Content Industry Association . 13 November 2014 . ko.
  42. Web site: Circle Chart . ko:2014년 12월 Album Chart. December 2014 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. 5 January 2020. ko. 3 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150703131348/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=12&hitYear=2014&termGbn=month. live.
  43. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart . . Korea Music Content Industry Association . 29 July 2015 . ko . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150827053959/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL . 27 August 2015 . dmy-all .
    • Web site: Venus . 19 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150730034536/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=21&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week . 30 July 2015 .
    • Web site: What Are You Doing Today? . 22 December 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150730034730/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=52&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week . 30 July 2015 .
    • Web site: Would You Stay For Tea? . 11 May 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150730034654/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week . 30 July 2015 .
    • Web site: Sticky Sticky . 15 November 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150730034828/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=47&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week . 30 July 2015 .
    • Web site: Wiggle Wiggle . 10 January 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150730034851/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=03&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week . 30 July 2015 .
    • Web site: I'm Ill . 25 July 2015 . 2 . 4 August 2016 . 15 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160815142057/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=31&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week&pageNo=2 . live .
    • Web site: Glow . 14 May 2016 . 3 . 4 August 2016 . 21 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071720/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week&pageNo=3 . live .
    • Web site: Paradise . 23 July 2016 . 3 . 4 August 2016 . 15 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160815151507/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=30&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week&pageNo=3 . live .
  44. Web site: Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Music Chart . . 21 October 2014 . 15 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151215210844/http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100 . live .
  45. Web site: Hello Venus Chart History: World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. 5 January 2020.
  46. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2012&hitYear=2012&termGbn=year&pageNo=3. ko:2012년 Download Chart. 2012 Download Chart. 3. Gaon Music Chart. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815061806/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2012&hitYear=2012&termGbn=year&pageNo=3. 15 August 2016. ko. dead.
  47. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=K&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=07&hitYear=2012&termGbn=month&pageNo=2. ko:2012년 07월 Download Chart. July 2012 Download Chart. 2. Gaon Music Chart. 5 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20161009151701/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=K&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=07&hitYear=2012&termGbn=month&pageNo=2. 9 October 2016. ko. dead.
  48. Cumulative sales for "What Are You Doing Today?":
  49. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year&pageNo=4. ko:2013년 Download Chart. 2013 Download Chart. 4. Gaon Music Chart. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815074007/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year&pageNo=4. 15 August 2016. ko. dead.
  50. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2014&termGbn=month&pageNo=2. ko:2014년 11월 Download Chart. November 2014 Download Chart. 2. Gaon Music Chart. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815153744/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2014&termGbn=month&pageNo=2. 15 August 2016. ko. dead.
  51. Cumulative sales for "Wiggle Wiggle?":
  52. Cumulative sales for "I'm Ill":
  53. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=20&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week&pageNo=2. ko:2016년 20주차 Download Chart . 20th week of 2016 Download Chart. 2. Gaon Music Chart. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828184453/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=20&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week&pageNo=2. 28 August 2016. ko. dead.
  54. Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=30&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week&pageNo=2. ko:2016년 30주차 Download Chart . 30th week of 2016 Download Chart. 2. Gaon Music Chart. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815141209/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=30&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week&pageNo=2. 15 August 2016. ko. dead.
  55. Web site: 방과후 복불복 Dramatoon (Original Sound Track) Pt. 2 - Single by Hello Venus . iTunes Store . 2 September 2013 . . 21 October 2014 . 18 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141218013827/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bang-gwahu-bogbulbog-dramatoon/id698567271 . live .
  56. Web site: 앙큼한 돌싱녀 Cunning Single Lady (Original Television Soundtrack) by Various Artists . iTunes Store . 16 April 2014 . Apple . 23 October 2014 . 20 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141220065506/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/angkeumhan-dolsingnyeo-cunning/id863675827 . live .
  57. Venus . Hello Venus . 2012 . Credits . photobook . Windmill Media . 0121 . South Korea.
  58. Web site: 오늘뭐해? MV . Digipedi Studios . 27 March 2014 . 28 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140428141615/http://www.digipedi.com/index.php?%2F2%2F . live .
  59. Web site: Hello Venus_Would You Like Tea? . Zanybros . Vimeo . 27 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150414194823/https://vimeo.com/74032508 . 14 April 2015 . dead .
  60. 난 예술이야 . Hello Venus . 2015 . Credit . photobook . Windmill ENT . South Korea.
    • Web site: hellovenus - 빛이 내리면. Arrici Cinematography (Digipedi). Vimeo. 26 May 2016. 24 February 2017. 24 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170224213418/https://vimeo.com/168196970. live.
    • Web site: HelloVenus - Paradise. Arrici Cinematography (Digipedi). Vimeo. 23 August 2016. 24 February 2017. 24 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170224215640/https://vimeo.com/179986842. live.
  61. Mystery of Venus . Hello Venus . 2017 . Credits . photobook . Windmill ENT . South Korea.
  62. Web site: Lee . Mi-hwa . 헬로비너스 'SICAF 홍보대사로 위촉 됐어요~' . NewDaily . 10 February 2019 . Ko . 10 July 2013 . 12 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190212011757/http://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2013/07/10/2013071000035.html . live .
  63. Web site: Song . Jae-won . ko:헬로비너스, 2013 아동학대 예방의 날 홍보대사 위촉! . http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013111916025804353 . Asia Kyungje . 10 February 2019 . Ko . 19 November 2013 . 12 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190212011232/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013111916025804353 . live .
  64. Web site: Shin . Hyeon-a . ko:헬로 비너스, '두바퀴의 드림로드' 비너스된다! . http://www.newsis.com/ar_detail/view.html/?ar_id=NISX20140527_0012945754&cID=10201&pID=10200 . . 10 February 2019 . Ko . 27 May 2014 . 12 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190212011314/http://www.newsis.com/ar_detail/view.html/?ar_id=NISX20140527_0012945754&cID=10201&pID=10200 . live .
  65. Web site: [MAMA] Nominees for the 2012 MAMA Announced ]. CJ E&M enewsWorld . Mwave . 23 October 2012 . 25 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121027111901/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=18521 . 27 October 2012 . dead .
  66. Web site: [MAMA] Nominees for SONG and ARTIST of the YEAR ]. CJ E&M enewsWorld . Mwave . 23 October 2012 . 25 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121226220903/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=18595 . 26 December 2012 . dead .
  67. Web site: Gil . Hye-seong . 헬로비너스, 2회 가온차트K팝어워드 女그룹 신인상 . Star News . 5 February 2019 . Ko . 13 February 2013 . 7 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020007/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2013021308594006880 . live .
  68. News: Boyfriend, SISTAR, Hong Jong Hyun, Siwan, and more win awards at the 'Asia Model Awards'. Allkpop. 2015-08-11. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173729/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/04/boyfriend-sistar-hong-jong-hyun-siwan-and-more-win-awards-at-the-asia-model-awards. live.