Candy Shop: Rival group ILLIT, just debuted and was in trouble, their music was criticized for being outdated

Candy Shop is a rookie g.irl group that debuted in 2024, at the same time as ILLIT. However, as soon as the group debuted, they encountered a series of controversies, their music was outdated, and members left the group.

In early 2024, Brave Entertainment announced the logo of the new g.irl group, officially announcing the group's name as Candy Shop. Candy Shop is a portmanteau of 'Catch N Draw Youth', meaning 'Let's pursue and draw youth' and "Shop" symbolizes the space that connects members and listeners. The group debuted at the same time as ILLIT, so they are considered rivals.

According to media reviews, the group opening an official social network and starting to seriously promote their debut raised the public's expectations about the style and music the group presents. With members possessing diverse charms, the management company aims for Candy Shop to become "MZ Icon" (Millennials and Gen Z) through youthful music, representing the current generation.

The members possess diverse charms like colorful candies, expressing music that represents their generation and contains the desire to empathize with listeners. Candy Shop is a new g.irl group formed by Brave Entertainment about 13 years after Brave Girls debuted in 2011. For the debut, Brave Entertainment's producers, led by Brave Brothers, appeared in full force. Brave Brothers has led the success stories of many g.irl groups such as Brown Eyed Girls, After School, Sistar, AOA.

On March 27, Candy Shop officially debuted with its first mini album "Hashtag#" and the title song "Good Girl". The MV "Good Girl" was also released, attracting the attention of Kpop fans who are waiting for the g.irl group. In the MV "Good Girl", the quartet consisting of members Soram, Yuina, Sui and Sarang impressed listeners with their music, vocals and candy-themed concept.

However, on the same day, netizens gathered in an online community to discuss the lyrics of the song "Good Girl". The author posted the lyrics, causing Korean netizens to have mixed reactions to the song and pointing out how "outdated" it was. Many disparaging comments were left: "I'm sorry but are they still living in 2004?", "Pity the children", "Buy each c.hild a Chanel bag to sing this song", " What year are we in now?"

On a separate platform, netizens also shed light on how Brave Entertainment failed to grasp current trends. However, some people believe that "Good Girl" is indeed updated musically but lacks cohesion in the lyrics. Others were satisfied with the lyrics and said the song gave off a similar feeling to a 2012 K-pop B-side.

Last May, Yuina was a member of the Candy Shop band. The management company plans to recruit new members. Brave Entertainment said on the 9th that "Member Yuina will temporarily suspend activities with Candy Shop due to health reasons. The company talked with Yuina regarding this, and after much consideration, the company decided to respect the artist's opinion and decided to temporarily suspend activities."

The company also added that in the future Yuina will not participate in the planned program in the future, and expressed the thought of recruiting new members and continuing to operate with 4 members.

In June 2024, people had a chance to get excited when the group released a summer photo album, showing off visuals that were no less than other Kpop groups. The photo set was released at midnight on June 4, bringing a youthful and energetic atmosphere. Candy Shop members show off their radiant beauty in colorful outfits, enjoying fun moments on the beach and at home.

Candy Shop currently has the following members: Soram, whose birth name is Jeong Soram, is the group leader. She was born on September 24, 2005, under the zodiac sign Libra. Soram is from Namyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She studied at SL Studio Academy and passed the finals of Brave Entertainment in December 2021. Her hobbies are writing a diary, buying clothes, watching mukbang & OTT videos. Her charms are her voice and easy-going personality. Life motto: "If I achieve my dream, I will become someone else's dream."

Her special points are fast dancing and coordinated clothes. She does not like live algae. Her hope is to be able to send an allowance to her parents with the m.oney she earns. She likes to make people laugh. She appeared in DKB's music video "All Yours". Her name means "precious one". - She has a habit of revealing the left half of her face when taking photos.

Sui's real name is Cho Sui, she is the main dancer. She was born on August 15, 2007, under the sign of Leo. Sui is from Gwangjin, Seoul, South Korea. She is currently a dance student at Hamlin. Sui was a contestant on My Teenage G.irl but was eliminated in episode 9. Her charm points are her cuteness and dancing ability. Sui's pretty forehead, similar to her mother's, is also very attractive.

Sarang's real name is Father Sarang. She was born on November 30, 2007, under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius and is the main rapper. She comes from Seungpa, Seoul, South Korea. Her stage name means "love". She is currently a vocal student at Hanlim. Sarang is a big fan of BLACKPINK.

The last member is Julia, the youngest of the group born in 2008. Julia was announced as a new member of Candy Shop on May 14, 2024 at 12 am. She plays musical instruments such as flute and piano. She is also good at acting.

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