Ifeye

Ifeye
Ifeye in May 2025
  • L–R: Sasha, Taerin, Kasia, Won Hwa-yeon, Meu, and Rahee
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2025–present
LabelsHi-Hat
Members
  • Won Hwa-yeon
  • Taerin
  • Rahee
  • Kasia
  • Meu
  • Sasha
Websitehihat.co.kr/ifeye

Ifeye (Korean: 이프아이; RR: Ipeuai; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group formed by Hi-Hat Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Won Hwa-yeon, Taerin, Rahee, Kasia, Meu, and Sasha. The group debuted on April 8, 2025 with the extended play (EP) Erlu Blue.

Name

The name Ifeye represents a perspective that turns imagination into reality.[1] Ifeye is also an acronym for "Imagine & Find, Energetic Young Eyes".[2]

History

2023-2024: Predebut

In 2022, Hi-Hat Entertainment, which was founded in 2021, announced its goal for producing global male and female K-pop groups.[3] In November 2023, the company announced its first global audition to be held that December. [4] In March 2024, Hi-Hat Entertainment began preparing to debut a girl group, stating a boy group was still planned to follow.[5] On October 16, the company began releasing concept films revealing the six trainees slated for their upcoming girl group: Lee Ga-yeon (Kasia), Kim Ra-hee, Won Hwa-yeon, Lee Chae-won (Meu), Jung Seo-yul (Sasha), and Choi Ji-woo (Taerin).[6]

2025–present: Debut with Erlu Blue

In February 2025, Hi-Hat Entertainment confirmed the six members would debut as Ifeye on April 8.[1] In March, the group released multiple trailer films leading to their debut album.[7] On March 28, the tracklist for the group's debut extended play Erlu Blue (stylized in all caps) was revealed to contain four songs including the title track "Nerdy".[8] At the end of March, teasers were released for the music video for "Nerdy".[9]

On April 8, 2025, Ifeye debuted with the release of their digital extended play Erlu Blue along with a music video for the title track "Nerdy".[10]

In June, Hi-Hat Entertainment confirmed Ifeye was preparing their first comeback in July.[11] On July 16, the group released their second EP, Sweet Tang with the title track "r u ok?".[12]

On August 1 through August 3, Ifeye performed at KCON LA 2025, performing on the Dance Stage, X Stage, and Pre-show Stage.[13][2] On August 15, the group performed at the One Universe Festival 2025.[14]

Endorsements

In May 2025, Ifeye was selected as a brand model for the skin care brand Dr. Jart+.[15]

Members

  • Won Hwa-yeon (원화연)
  • Taerin (태린)
  • Rahee (라희)
  • Kasia (카시아) – leader[16]
  • Meu (미유)
  • Sasha (사샤)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
[17]
Erlu Blue
Track list
  1. "Nerdy"
  2. "IRL"
  3. "Bubble Up"
  4. "Nerdy" (English version)
 — —
Sweet Tang
Track list
  1. "Loverboy"
  2. "Friend Like Me"
  3. "Round and Round (둥글게 둥글게)"
  4. "ifeye (interlude)"
  5. "r u ok?"
  6. "Say Moo!"
  7. "Echo"
 15

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
Down.
[19]
"Nerdy" 2025 104 Erlu Blue
"r u ok?" 69 Sweet Tang

Other charted songs

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
Down.
[20]
"Friend Like Me" 2025 187 Sweet Tang

References

  1. ^ a b Park, So-jin (February 27, 2025). "이프아이, 6인 6색 청순·시크 비주얼 개인 포토 공개". MBN Star. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff. "KCON LA 2025 Adds 10 Rising K-Pop Acts To Play Newly Created X Stage" (June 4, 2025). Forbes. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  3. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (March 4, 2022). "이승주, 안무가 류재준 손잡고 하이헷 설립..글로벌 아이돌 준비". Herald POP. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  4. ^ Han, Hyun-jung (November 20, 2023). "하이헷 주식회사, K팝 아이돌 글로벌 오디션 첫 번째 팝업 개최". MBN. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  5. ^ Kim, Su-jeong (March 4, 2024). "[EN:터뷰]하이헷 대표 류디 "트레이닝 비용 다 회사가 부담합니다"". No Cut News. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  6. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (November 26, 2024). "하이헷, 첫 걸그룹 연습생 비주얼 공개…6인 6색 매력". News1. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  7. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (March 17, 2025). "이프아이, 데뷔곡 트레일러 영상 공개…독창적 세계관 예고". News1. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  8. ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (March 28, 2025). "내달 데뷔 이프아이, 트랙리스트 공개". Sports Kyunghyang Shinmun. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  9. ^ Son, Jin-ah (March 31, 2025). "이프아이, 독창적 세계관의 시작…데뷔곡 'NERDY' 뮤비 티저 공개". MK Sports. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  10. ^ Son, Bong-seok (April 8, 2025). "걸그룹 ifeye(이프아이), 데뷔 EP 'ERLU BLUE' 발매". Sports Kyunghyang Shinmun. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  11. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (June 16, 2025). "이프아이, 7월 컴백 확정…올여름 뜨겁게 달군다". News1. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  12. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (July 16, 2025). "이프아이, 16일 신곡 '알 유 오케이?' 발매…3개월만 초고속 컴백". News1. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  13. ^ Park, So-jin (August 7, 2025). "이프아이, 첫 'KCON LA' 무대 활약에 '글로벌 팬심 홀릭'". MBN Star. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  14. ^ Jin, Joo-hee (August 16, 2025). "이프아이, '원 유니버스 페스티벌' 오프닝 장식 '관객 떼창 폭발'". MK Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  15. ^ Geum, Bitna (May 20, 2025). "이프아이, 글로벌 스킨케어 브랜드 제품 모델 발탁...'글로벌 루키' 저력". MK Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  16. ^ Son, Jin-ah (August 8, 2025). "'컴백' 이프아이, 본격 성장 서사 예고…단체 콘셉트 포토 공개". MK Sports. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  17. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  18. ^ Cumulative sales of Sweet Tang:
  19. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
  20. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
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