The SeeYa (Korean: 더 씨야; stylized as The SEEYA) was a South Korean R&B girl group that consisted of Minkyung, Youngjoo, Yoojin and Yeonkyung. They debuted on November 12, 2012, with the single album Good To Seeya featuring the title track "Be With You". They had their debut stage on November 15, 2012, at M! Countdown.[1] In the last part of 2015, their profile page was removed and many speculated the group disbanded.

The SeeYa
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2012 (2012)–2015
LabelsMBK Entertainment
Past members
  • Minkyung
  • Youngjoo
  • Yoojin
  • Yeonkyung

History

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2012–13: Debut with Good To Seeya and Love U

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Their debut single, "Be With You",[2] was released in two versions, the main version featuring former Speed member Taewoon and the other version is female only. One of the music videos featured actors Joo Sang-wook and Im Jung-eun with direction by Chang (Death Bell).[3] The debut single album Good To Seeya was released in November 12.[4] The SeeYa released their first mini album, Love U, in December.[5]

In June 2013, Core Contents Media released digital song "Painkiller". The song was a collaboration with T-ara, The SeeYa, F-ve dolls and Speed.

In July 2013, Yeonkyung was confirmed to be joining girl group F-ve Dolls. She will simultaneously promote as a member of both groups.

2014: Tears, Love Is and Crazy Love

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The SeeYa was released two single album In January 2014. The group's released their second single-album Tears with title track called "More & More" on January 3 and released their third single-album Love Is with title track called "Tell Me" on January 21.

End of 2014, The SeeYa released their fourth single-album Crazy Love with title track called "The Song Of Love" collaboration with EXID's LE was released In December 29.

2015: U & Me and Disbandment

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On February 10, 2015, MBK Entertainment artists consists : T-ara, Speed, The SeeYa and Cho Seunghee made their participation on MBK project group called "TS" and was released winter song called "Don't Forget Me".[6]

In March 2015, MBK confirmed that F-ve Dolls was disbanded and later Yeonkyung would only focus on promoting with The SeeYa.

On 21 April 2015, The Seeya released their fifth single U & ME with title track "Wedding March".[7]

In November 2015, MBK Entertainment removed the group's profile page from their official website. The group ultimately disbanded.[8]

On May 18, 2016, Yoojin made appearance on SBS' War of Vocals - God's Voice. She also confirmed that The SeeYa has disbanded.

Members

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  • Minkyung (민경)
  • Youngjoo (영주)
  • Yoojin (유진)
  • Yeonkyung (연경)

Discography

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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Love U
Track list
  1. Poison (독약) (Feat. Lee Hae-ri)
  2. Last Dinner (이별만찬)
  3. Your Wedding (너의 결혼식)
  4. The Winter (그 겨울)
  5. Poison (독약) (The Seeya ver.)
  6. Be With You (내 맘은 죽어가요) (Female ver.)
  7. Be With You (내 맘은 죽어가요) (Feat. Speed)
15

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
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"Be With You" (내 맘은 죽어가요) (feat. Speed) 2012 14 Love U
"Poison" (독약) (feat. Lee Hae-ri) 28
"Tear Up" (눈물이 핑돌아) (with Gavy NJ) 2013 30 Non-album singles
"More & More" (하면 할수록) (with Son Ho-jun) 2014 21
"Tell Me" 25
"The Song Of Love" (사랑의 노래) (with LE) 66
"Wedding March" (웨딩마치) 2015 94

References

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  1. ^ "The SEEYA debuts with 'Be With You' on 'M! Countdown'". Daily K Pop News. November 15, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  2. ^ "THE SEEYA reveals jacket cover for debut album 'Good To Seeya'". Allkpop. November 2, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  3. ^ "THE SEEYA reveals 'Be With You' drama version MV featuring Co-Ed's subunit SPEED". Allkpop. November 12, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  4. ^ "Welcome to nginx". www.melon.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "THE SEEYA to release a mini album on December 6th + collaborate with Davichi's Haeri". Allkpop. November 29, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  6. ^ "T-ara, SPEED, The SEEYA, and Seunghee release MV for winter song 'Don't Forget Me'". Allkpop. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  7. ^ "와우스타". Archived from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  8. ^ "Have SPEED and The Seeya disbanded?". Allkpop. November 25, 2015.
  9. ^ Love U chart position: "2012년 51주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  10. ^ ":: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  11. ^ Gaon Digital Chart positions:
  12. ^ "2012년 11월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  13. ^ "2012년 12월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  14. ^ "2013년 11월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  15. ^ a b "2014년 01월 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  16. ^ "2015년 1주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  17. ^ "2015년 18주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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