LimeLight
- K-pop
- bubblegum pop
- dance pop
- teen pop
- Mashiro
- MiU
- Suhye
- Yeseo
- Gaeun
- Serina
- Nagomi
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Revised Romanization | Raimnait |
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Madein (Korean: 메이딘; RR: Meidin; stylized in all caps; formerly known as LimeLight) is a South Korean girl group formed by 143 Entertainment. The group consists of MiU, Suhye, Gaeun, Mashiro, Yeseo, Serina, and Nagomi.
Madein originally debuted under the name LimeLight with a three-member line-up of MiU, Suhye and Gaeun on February 17, 2023. The group announced their rearrangement in 2024 under the new name Madein, with four new members; adding former Kep1er members Mashiro and Yeseo, and Produce 101 Japan The Girls contestants Serina Saito and Nagomi Abe.[1]
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. MiU was a tarento and model under N.D Promotion. She also appeared in some music videos and adverts, and was a model for Popteen.[2] 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.[3][4] Saito Serina and Abe Nagomi were contestants on the reality survival show Produce 101 Japan The Girls where Serina ranked 21st and Nagomi ranked 23rd, but did not make it into the final debut lineup.[5] Oh Ga-eun and MiU appeared as models for a magazine pictorial for Alexander Wang and MAPS.
2023–2024: Debut as LimeLight
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.[6] On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Kim Su-hye has also signed a contract with 143 Entertainment.[7]
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 Mashiro Sakamoto are expected to join the group after the contract expiration of Kep1er.[8]
On September 27, LimeLight with the first three members: MiU, Su-hye, and Ga-eun had an early showcase for their pre-debut EP at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.[9] On the same day, they released a music video for their first single "Starlight".[10] 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.[11]
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.[12]
The group made their first comeback on August 4, 2023, with their single album Madeleine.[13][14][15] On December 27, 2023, it was announced that the group's next EP Last Dance will be their last as a trio. The group plans to re-organize and add more members.[16] On January 11, 2024, The group made their comeback with their third extended play Last Dance alongside its lead single "Ta-Da!".[17]
2024–present: Re-debut as Madein
On July 15, 2024, all SNS accounts belonging to LimeLight were rebranded as Madein, indicating that the group would start fresh under the group name Madein, with new members.[18] On July 29, all seven members were introduced, with Yeseo, Mashiro, Serina, and Nagomi joined the group.[19] On August 14, Madein was confirmed to debut on September 3, 2024, with EP 상승.[20]
Members
- MiU (미유)
- Suhye (수혜)
- Gaeun (가은)
- Mashiro (마시로)
- Yeseo (강예서)
- Serina (세리나)
- Nagomi (나고미)
Timeline
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/tav7visv43cv9elv6wa4bxr2yw8nwce.png)
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [21] | |||
As LimeLight | |||
Limelight |
Track listing
| 35 |
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Love & Happiness |
Track listing
| 9 |
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Last Dance |
Track listing
| 6 |
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As Madein | |||
상승 |
| To be released |
Single albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [21] | |||
As LimeLight | |||
Madeleine |
Track listing
| 23 |
|
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR DL [26] | |||
As LimeLight | |||
"Starlight" | 2022 | 173 | Limelight |
"Eye to Eye" | — | ||
"Honestly" | 2023 | 169 | Love & Happiness |
"Madeleine" | 173 | Madeleine | |
"Ta-Da!" | 2024 | 100 | Last Dance |
As Madein | |||
"Uno" | 2024 | TBA | 상승 |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region. |
Videography
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | Duration | Ref. |
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"Starlight" | 2022 | SNP Film Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun | 3:35 | [27][28] |
"Eye to Eye" | 3:35 | [29] | ||
"Paradise" | 3:13 | [30] | ||
"Chacha" | 3:16 | [31] | ||
"Honestly" | 2023 | 3:14 | [32][33] | |
"Blanc Noir" | Unknown | 3:46 | [34] | |
"Madeline" | SNP Film Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun | 3:23 | [35][36] | |
"Ta-Da" | 2024 | 4:03 | [37][38] | |
"Twenty Twenty" | 3:11 | [39][40] |
Filmography
Reality shows
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Lululala | Pre-debut reality show | [8] |
2023 | LimeLight Land | Debut reality show | [citation needed] |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Hanteo Music Awards | 2023 | Rookie of the Year (Female Category) | LimeLight | Nominated | [41] |
MAMA Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [42] | |
Best New Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
Album of the Year | Love & Happiness | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "[라온신문] 라임라잇, 싱글 'MADELEINE' 8월 4일 발매" [Limelight, single 'MADELEINE' Released on August 4th]. www.raonnews.com (in Korean). July 27, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
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- ^ a b Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
- Limelight: "Circle Album Chart – 2022 Week 43". Circle Chart. October 16–22, 2022. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- Love & Happiness: "Circle Album Chart – 2023 Week 7". Circle Chart. February 12–18, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- Madeleine: "Circle Album Chart – 2023 Week 32". Circle Chart. August 6–12, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- Last Dance: "Circle Album Chart – 2024 Week 2". Circle Chart. January 7–13, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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- ^ Accumulated Sales for Madeleine:
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 31, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 32, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles on Circle Download Chart:
- "Starlight": "Download Chart – 2022 Weeks 40". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- "Honestly": "Download Chart – 2023 Weeks 07". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- "Madeleine": "Download Chart – 2023 Weeks 31". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- "Ta-Da!": "Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 2". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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External links
- Official website (in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese)