LimeLight

LimeLight (commonly stylized as LIMΞLIGHT or in all caps; Korean: 라임라잇; RR: Raimrait) is a South Korean girl group formed by 143 Entertainment.

LimeLight
LimeLight in September 2023
LimeLight in September 2023
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels143 Entertainment
Members
  • MiU
  • Suhye
  • Gaeun
Korean name
Hangul라임라잇
Revised RomanizationRaimrait
McCune–ReischauerRaimrait
Japanese name
Hiraganaらいむらいと
Katakanaライムライト
Revised HepburnRaimuraito
Kunrei-shikiRaimuraito

History

Pre-debut activities

Some members have previously been involved in the entertainment industry prior to joining the group. MiU was a contestant on the reality survival show Girls Planet 999 but did not make it into the final debut lineup. She also appeared in some music videos, and was a model for Popteen.[1] Kim Su-hye was a contestant on the reality survival show My Teenage Girl where she ranked 22nd and did not make it into the final debut lineup.[2][3] Oh Ga-eun and MiU appeared as models for a magazine pictorial for Alexander Wang and MAPS.

2022–present: Pre-debut album release and official debut

On January 15, 2022, it was announced that MiU has signed a contract with 143 Entertainment, and is expected to debut in their upcoming girl group.[4] On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Kim Su-hye has also signed a contract with 143 Entertainment.[5]

On August 16, 2022, 143 Entertainment announced that the group will be an expandable group with an unlimited amount of members. The group will begin their activities with a pre-debut reality show Lululala and release an EP after the reality show ends. Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro are expected to join the group after the contract expiration of Kep1er.[6]

On September 27, LimeLight had an early showcase for their pre-debut EP at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.[7] On the same day, they released a music video for their first single "Starlight".[8] The music video for their second single "Eye To Eye" was released the next day. On September 29, their self-titled pre-debut EP was released into various music platforms.[9]

The group made their official debut on February 17, 2023, with their EP Love & Happiness. The music video for the lead single "Honestly", which was released early on February 14, featuring iKon's Jay, whose group recently signed with their respective agency, and Bang Jae-min.[10]

The group made their first comeback on August 4th, 2023 with their third EP Madeleine.

Members
  • MiU (미유)
  • Suhye (수혜)
  • Gaeun (가은)

Discography

Extended plays
List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions		 Sales
KOR
[11]
Limelight
Track listing
  1. "StarLight"
  2. "Eye to Eye"
  3. "Paradise"
  4. "Cha Cha"
  5. "StarLight" (a cappella)
  6. "Eye to Eye" (a cappella)
  7. "StarLight" (instrumental)
  8. "Eye to Eye" (instrumental)
 35
Love & Happiness
  • Released: February 17, 2023
  • Label: 143 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Honestly"
  2. "Blanc Noir"
  3. "Crystal"
  4. "Honestly" (instrumental)
  5. "Blanc Noir" (instrumental)
  6. "Crystal" (instrumental)
  7. "Honestly" (a cappella)
  8. "Blanc Noir" (a cappella)
  9. "Crystal" (a cappella)
 9
Madeleine
  • Released: August 4th, 2023
  • Label: 143 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. Madeleine"
  2. "Madeleine (Instrumental)"
  3. "Madeleine (Acapella)"
 23

Singles
List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Album
KOR
Down.
[15]
"Starlight" 2022 173 Limelight
"Eye to Eye" —
"Honestly" 2023 169 Love & Happiness
"Madeleine" 173 Madeleine
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Filmography

Reality shows
Year Title Notes Ref.
2022 Lululala Pre-debut reality show [6]
2023 LimeLight Land Debut reality show

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Hanteo Music Awards 2023 Rookie of the Year (Female Category) LimeLight Nominated [16]
MAMA Awards 2023 Artist of the Year Pending [17]
Best New Female Artist Pending
Album of the Year Love & Happiness Pending

References
  1. Lee, Ji-young (August 21, 2021). '걸스플래닛999' 일본인 연습생 이토 미유, 밤새 고음 연습했는데…"고음 어려워" [Japanese trainee Miyu Ito of "Girls Planet 999" practiced high notes all night..."High notes are difficult".]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  2. Yoon, Ki-baek (September 15, 2021). '방과후 설렘' 김수혜, 상큼 발랄 멍뭉미… 틱톡 여신 등극 ['After school excitement' Kim Soo-hye, a fresh and lively puppy... Tik Tok goddess]. EDaily (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  3. Bae, Soo-jeong (January 16, 2022). '방과후 설렘' 윤균상, 박효원-정시우-정유주-김수혜-이유민-유재현 탈락…옥주현 3학년 의상 리폼 ['After school excitement' Yoon Kyun-sang, Park Hyo-won - Jung Si-woo - Jung Yoo-joo - Kim Soo-hye - Lee Yoo-min - Yoo Jae-hyun are out... Ok Joo-hyun's costume reform for the 3rd grade.]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  4. Jo, Hye-jin (January 14, 2022). '걸스플래닛' 이토 미유, 케플러 마시로·강예서 소속사와 전속계약 [Girls Planet's Ito Miyu, signed exclusive contract with Kepler Mashiro and Kang Ye-seo's agency.]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  5. Hwang, Ji-young (April 15, 2022). '방과후 설렘' 김수혜, 케플러 마시로·강예서와 한솥밥 ['After School Excitement' Kim Soo-hye, are on the same roof with Kepler's Mashiro and Kang Ye-seo.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. Lee, Seung-rok (August 16, 2022). '걸스플래닛' 이토 미유+'방과후 설렘' 김수혜+연습생 가은, 걸그룹 '라임라잇' 데뷔확정 [Girl Planet's Ito Miyu + 'After-school Excitement' Kim Soo-hye + Trainee Ga-eun, girl group 'Lime Light' debut confirmed.]. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. Park, Se-yeon (September 27, 2022). 라임라잇 "확장형 걸그룹, 서서히 완전체로 거듭날 것" [Limelight, "Expandable girl group will slowly become a full group."]. Maeil Business (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. Park, Se-hee (September 27, 2022). 새 걸그룹 '라임라잇' 첫발…K-팝 드림팀 뭉쳤다 [The first step of the new girl group "LimeLight"... The K-pop Dream Team is united.]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. Kim, Ye-na (September 29, 2023). '확장형 걸그룹' 라임라잇, 오늘(29일) 데뷔 앨범 발표 ["Expandable girl group" Limelight released its debut album today (29th).]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 8, 2023). 아이콘 진환, 라임라잇 데뷔곡 MV 출연…이적 후 첫 활동 [iKON's Jay, appearing in the MV of Limelight's debut song... First activity since the transfer.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved February 12, 2023 – via Naver.
  11. Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
  12. "Circle Album Chart – 2022 Week 43". Circle Chart. October 16–22, 2022. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  13. "Circle Album Chart 2023.02 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  14. Accumulated Sales for Madeleine:
  15. Peak chart positions for singles on Circle Download Chart:
  16. "Hanteo Music Awards Rookie of the Year (Female Category)". WhosFan (in Korean). January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  17. "Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List)". Billboard. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
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