Ichillin' (Korean아이칠린; stylized as ICHILLIN') is a South Korean girl group formed by KM Entertainment. The group is currently composed of seven members: Jiyoon, E.Ji, Jackie, Joonie, Chaerin, Yeju and Chowon.[1] The group made their debut on September 8, 2021, with the digital single "Got'Ya".[2]

Ichillin'
Ichillin' in November 2022
Top, left to right: Joonie, Chowon, Yeju, Jackie
Bottom, left to right: Jiyoon, E.Ji, Chaerin
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2021–present
LabelsKM Entertainment
Members
  • Jiyoon
  • E.Ji
  • Jackie
  • Joonie
  • Chaerin
  • Yeju
  • Chowon
Past members
  • Sohee
Websitehttps://kment.kr

Name

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Logo of Ichillin'

The group name Ichillin' is a compound of the words Aisling, which has the meaning of dream and vision, and Chillin, which has the meaning of relaxing or coolness. This is made in hopes of encouraging the listeners of their music to dream and relax.[3]

The official fan club name of Ichillin' is "Willing", which was announced on December 10, 2021 after a poll between 7 candidates that each of the members have picked. It has the meaning of ardent fans who enthusiastically like the group.[4]

History

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2021: Debut with Got'Ya and comeback with Fresh

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Ichillin' was to debut on August 25, 2021, but it was delayed in order to show more completeness in the group through improvements on the album.[5] The group subsequently made their debut with their first digital single "Got'Ya" on September 8, 2021, two weeks after the supposed debut date.[2]

The group then had their first comeback on November 11 the same year with their second digital single "Fresh".[6]

2022: Bridge of Dreams, changes to the group and Draw

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Ichillin' in July 2022, with former member Sohee (first from right)

Ichillin' released their first extended play (EP) Bridge of Dreams on April 27, 2022, with "Play Hide & Seek" serving as the EP's lead single.[7] The EP also featured the two digital singles, "Got'Ya" and "Fresh", which were released in the previous year. The group then followed up promotions for "Play Hide & Seek" with one of the EP's tracks "La Luna", beginning June 11 the same year.[8]

On July 15, KM Entertainment announced that Sohee would be leaving the group, after discussions between the two parties.[9] On October 25, it was announced that Jeong Ji-yoon, who had taken part in Girls Planet 999, had joined the group.[10]

The group was set to release their third digital single "Draw" on November 3,[11] however, in light of the Seoul Halloween crowd crush, the release was postponed to November 10. The digital single is the group's first release to feature member Jiyoon.[12][13][14]

2023: Challenger and I'm On It!

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Ichillin' released their fourth digital single Challenger on March 23, 2023, with "Alarm" serving as the lead single.[15] The group subsequently released the other track in Challenger, titled "Siren", on May 11. The track was previously inaccessible despite being released alongside "Alarm".[16]

The group released their second EP I'm On It! on July 19, with "Kick-Start" serving as the EP's lead single. The EP also featured the previous digital releases "Draw", "Alarm" and "Siren".[17][18]

2024: Feelin' Hot and Prequel

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Ichillin' released their fifth digital single "Bite Me" on January 4, 2024,[19] and subsequently their sixth digital single "Demigod" on February 5 the same year.[20] The group then released their third EP Feelin' Hot on March 7, with "On My Lips" serving as the EP's lead single. The EP also featured the previous two digital releases "Bite Me" and "Demigod".[21]

The group released their seventh digital single Prequel on November 22, with "Official" serving as the lead single.[22][23]

Members

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Current

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  • Jiyoon (지윤)[24]
  • E.Ji (이지) – Leader[25]
  • Jackie (재키)[26]
  • Joonie (주니)[27]
  • Chaerin (채린)[28]
  • Yeju (예주)[29]
  • Chowon (초원)[30]

Former

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Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[32]
Bridge of Dreams
Track listing
  1. "La Luna" (달의 아이)
  2. "Play Hide & Seek" (꼭꼭 숨어라)
  3. "1+1" (약속해줘요)
  4. "Got'Ya"
  5. "Fresh"
  6. "Play Hide & Seek" (꼭꼭 숨어라; inst.)
  7. "1+1" (약속해줘요; inst.)
63 No Data
I'm On It!
  • Released: July 19, 2023
  • Label: KM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Kick-Start" (킥스타트)
  2. "Meme" (밈)
  3. "Draw"
  4. "Alarm" (알람)
  5. "Siren"
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Feelin' Hot
  • Released: March 7, 2024
  • Label: KM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Bite Me"
  2. "Demigod"
  3. "On My Lips"
  4. "La Luna" (달의 아이; 2024 ver.)
  5. "On My Lips" (inst.)
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.

[35]
"Got'Ya" 2021 Bridge of Dreams
"Fresh"
"Play Hide & Seek" (꼭꼭 숨어라) 2022 198
"Draw" 154 My Time/I'm On It!
"10 Minutes" 2023 The Next: K-pop Girl Groups' VR Battle
"Alarm" (알람) 92 Challenger/I'm On It!
"Siren"
"Kick-Start" (킥스타트) 105 I'm On It!
"Bite Me" 2024 Feelin' Hot
"Demigod" 116
"On My Lips" 91
"Official" TBA Prequel
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Music videos

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Title Year Director
"Got'Ya" 2021
"Fresh"
"Play Hide & Seek" (꼭꼭 숨어라) 2022
"Draw (My Time)"
"Alarm" (알람) 2023
"Siren"
"Kick-Start" (킥스타트)
"Bite Me" 2024
"Demigod"
"On My Lips"
"Official"

Filmography

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Web shows

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 Dancing Dol Stage: Season 2 Contestant
2nd Place
[36]
The Next - K-pop Girl Groups' VR Battle Contestant
1st Place
[37]

Concerts

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  • Your Time (2022)[38]

Ambassadorship

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  • Honorary Ambassador for Kosunnae Abandoned Animal Welfare Association (2022)[39]

Awards and Nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Korea Cable TV Awards 2023 Cable TV Star Award - Idol Ichillin' Won [40][41]

References

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  34. ^ Combined album sales: 9,700 (Normal Album) + 4,326 (Poca Album)
  35. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
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