Dreamcatcher (group)

Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher in April 2019
L–R: Siyeon, JiU, Dami, Yoohyeon, Gahyun, SuA, and Handong
Background information
Also known asMINX (2014–2016)
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
DiscographyDreamcatcher discography
Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels
Members
  • JiU
  • SuA
  • Siyeon
  • Handong
  • Yoohyeon
  • Dami
  • Gahyun
Websitedreamcatcher.kr

Dreamcatcher (Korean: 드림캐쳐, romanized: deurimkaechyeo; formerly known as MINX; also stylized as Dream Catcher) is a South Korean girl group formed by Dreamcatcher Company. The group consists of seven members: JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami, and Gahyun (formerly known as Gahyeon).[1] They made their official debut on January 13, 2017, with the single album Nightmare.

Dreamcatcher originally debuted under the name MINX with a five-member line-up of JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Yoohyeon, and Dami.[2] In November 2016, the group announced their re-debut in 2017 under the new name Dreamcatcher, with two new members Handong and Gahyun,[3] as well as a darker concept with a non-mainstream music style, in order to stand out from other K-pop girl groups.[4]

Dreamcatcher has come to be known as "The Face of Rock in K-pop";[5] their music has been praised for its distinctive sound, combining elements of both rock and metal.[6][7] The group has developed a stronger international popularity as compared to their domestic popularity,[7][8][9] and a reputation for touring overseas often.[10]

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  2. ^ 해피페이스엔터, 신인 5인조 걸그룹 '밍스' 공개. 이번 주 데뷔 [Happy Face Entertainment unveils new 5-member girl group'Minx'. Debut this week] (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  3. ^ [단독] 밍스, 新걸그룹 '드림캐쳐'로 새 출발..7인 체제 재편 [[Exclusive] Minx, new girl group'Dreamcatcher' starts anew..7 members reorganize] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. November 29, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  4. ^ 이주원 대표 "우진영 합류 新보이그룹 내년 데뷔 목표"(인터뷰③)[스타메이커] [CEO Lee Joo-won "Woo Jin-young joins the new boy group to debut next year" (Interview ③)[StarMaker]] (in Korean). Star News. September 26, 2018. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Dongre, Divyansha (May 23, 2022). "Meet Dreamcatcher The Face of Rock in K-pop". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  6. ^ "Dreamcatcher Didn't Change Clothes During Their Tour for a Reason". Teen Vogue. July 21, 2022. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "DREAMCATCHER: a standout in K-pop scene returns with signature rock sound". Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "'Unknown' K-pop acts find new worlds of opportunity". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 4, 2023. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  9. ^ "'新 K팝 문화외교 사절' 드림캐쳐 "음악관계자·밴드 리액션, 신기하죠"" [New K-pop cultural diplomacy', Dreamcatcher "Reactions from music officials and bands, it's fascinating"]. Naver News. November 17, 2021. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  10. ^ "Dreamcatcher is a girl group that cares about more than No. 1s". Korea JoongAng Daily. October 12, 2022. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.