BLACKSWAN (블랙스완; sometimes stylized as Black Swan) is a four-member girl group under DR Music. They made their debut on October 16, 2020 with their full-length album Goodbye Rania.
Members
Active
- Fatou (파투) - Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
- NVee (엔비) - Main Vocalist
- Gabi (가비) - Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual
- Sriya (스리야) - Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Maknae
Former
History
2020: New Members, Renaming as BLACKSWAN, Debut
On June 26, 2020, RaNia's Hyemi announced through their group's SNS that she was the only member left in RaNia, so it would be strange to release an album under the name RaNia, and therefore announcing that the group would start fresh under the name BLACKSWAN and that they would soon be releasing a new album with new members.
On July 1, Youngheun posted a letter to her Instagram thanking fans for their support and She revealed she was going to be a part of the new group alongside Hyemi and several new members. On July 3, Larissa posted a letter that she would be part of the group under the stage name Leia.
On July 7, the group was appointed as ambassadors of Pyeongchang-gun, alongside K-TIGERS ZERO, to promote the county. The news also revealed two new members.
In an interview with Korean news program Channel A News on September 16, the group revealed that they were expected to debut in early 2020, but it had been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties that came with it. On September 25, an article on Bunja Dongne Times revealed that the group would be debuting in October 2020, with the music video already filmed.
On October 9, 2020, it was announced via the group's Instagram & Twitter that they would officially debut on October 16 with their first full-length album Goodbye RANIA.
As scheduled, BLACKSWAN debuted on October 16, 2020 with 'Goodbye Rania'.[1]
2021: Close to Me
On October 9, it was announced via the group's social medias that they would be debuting on October 16 with their first full-length album Goodbye RANIA.
On November 9, media outlet Dispatch reported that member Hyemi was accused of fraud after allegedly scamming an unidentifed male office worker out of 50 million KRW ($45,000 USD) that was lent to pay for her rent, living expenses and credit card bills. The following day, DR Music announced they would be filing a counter lawsuit against the individual. The agency also revealed that Hyemi's exclusive contract had ended on November 7 but will still legally represent her until the issue is resolved. At the same time, it was announced that BLACKSWAN would go on a temporary hiatus.
On September 30, 2021, it was announced that they would release their first single album "Close to Me" on October 14, which would be their long-awaited comeback after their hiatus.
2022: Lineup changes, Leia's hiatus
On May 26, 2022, DR Music officially revealed Gabi, along with Sriya, as the newest members of BLACKSWAN.
On July 31, 2022, DR Music officially announced that members Youngheun and Judy had graduated from the group.
On November 9, 2022, DR Music announced that Leia is on hiatus due to health problems, and is still currently staying in Brazil.
On December 24, 2022, BLACKSWAN uploaded the behind the scene video of their Christmas pictorial in which Alena Smith has appeared in, confirming her addition to the group. It was also revealed that she would be promoting using the stage name NVee.
2023: "That Karma"
On May 8, 2023, it was announced that BLACKSWAN would be making their comeback with the single album "That Karma" on May 19.
On July 31, 2023, Fatou confirmed that the group has four members and that no new members will be added.[2]
On August 30, 2023, it was announced that BLACKSWAN would continue promotions of "That Karma" with 'Cat & Mouse', and release the single "That Karma - Pop Edition" on September 6.
Discography
Studio albums
- Goodbye RANIA (2020)
EP
- Roll Up (2024)
Single albums
- "Close to Me" (2021)
- "That Karma" (2023)
References
| |
|---|---|
| Fatou • NVee • Gabi • Sriya | |
| Studio albums | Goodbye Rania |
| Single albums | Close to Me • That Karma |
| YouTube series | Rania TV |
| Other lore | RaNia |
| Others | Performances • Fancams • Music Videos |