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Apink
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Apink (에이핑크) is a South Korean girl group formed by A Cube Entertainment, debuting on April 19, 2011 with the EP Seven Springs of Apink. Known for their innocent, girl-next-door concept and bubblegum-pop sound, Apink built a devoted fandom, Pink Panda, across hits like Mr. Chu, NoNoNo, Luv, I'm So Sick, and Dumhdurum. Now a five-member act with Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo, and Hayoung, the group has released seven studio albums, eleven Korean EPs, and three Japanese studio albums, plus more than 50 music-show trophies across their career.
Their Story
Biography & History
Who Is Apink? Meet K-pop’s Longest-Running Girl Group
Apink (에이핑크) is a South Korean girl group that has spent more than fifteen years proving that a wholesome, innocent concept can stand the test of time in the fast-moving world of K-pop. Formed by A Cube Entertainment (now IST Entertainment) and debuting on April 19, 2011, with the mini album Seven Springs of Apink, the group built its identity around a bright, girl-next-door charm that set it apart from the “sexy concept” that dominated girl-group promotions at the time. If you grew up loving second-generation K-pop alongside acts like Girls’ Generation and SISTAR, Apink’s catalog will feel like coming home.
From Seven Members to Five: The Apink Lineup Story
Apink originally debuted with seven members, but the group’s story is really one of resilience. Yukyung departed in 2013 to pursue her studies, and Son Naeun left in 2022 to focus on her acting career. The current five-member lineup — Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo, and Hayoung — kept the group together even after every member’s contract with longtime label IST Entertainment expired in 2023. Rather than disbanding, Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung signed with With Us Entertainment in mid-2025, while Eunji joined BILLIONS Entertainment, and the five continue to promote together as Apink.
A Discography Built on Bubblegum Pop and Sincere Ballads
Apink’s discography spans seven studio albums, eleven Korean EPs, one single album, three compilation albums, and three Japanese studio albums. Early hits like “Mr. Chu,” “NoNoNo,” and “Luv” defined the group’s signature bubblegum pop sound, while later releases such as “I’m So Sick” and “Dumhdurum” showed a more mature, dance-driven direction. “Luv” alone racked up 17 music-show trophies, helping push Apink’s career total past 50 wins. In January 2026, the group released their eleventh EP, RE : LOVE, to mark their 15th anniversary, following it with the digital single “15th Season” in April 2026.
“"We are Apink. The 'A' stands for Absolute - our determination to always be the best, wrapped in the youthful, lovely spirit of pink."”
The Artists
Meet the Members
Get to know each member of Apink — their roles, backgrounds, and what makes them special.
LeaderChorong
Park Cho-rong (박초롱) · Lea Park
BornMarch 3, 1991
BirthplaceChungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
NationalityKorean
Height / Weight162.8 cm / 46 kg
Zodiac Sign♓ Pisces
MBTIESFJ
Blood TypeO
Lead DancerBomi
Yoon Bo-mi (윤보미)
BornAugust 13, 1993
BirthplaceSuwon, South Korea
NationalityKorean
Height / Weight163 cm / 51.4 kg
Zodiac Sign♌ Leo
MBTIISFP
Blood TypeO
VocalistEunji
Jung Eun-ji (정은지)
BornAugust 18, 1993
BirthplaceHaeundae, Busan, South Korea
NationalityKorean
Height / Weight162.3 cm / 47 kg
Zodiac Sign♌ Leo
MBTIINTP
Blood TypeB
RapperNamjoo
Kim Nam-joo (김남주)
BornApril 15, 1995
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
NationalityKorean
Height / Weight165 cm / 48 kg
Zodiac Sign♈ Aries
MBTIESFJ
Blood TypeB
Lead VocalistHayoung
Oh Ha-young (오하영)
BornJuly 19, 1996
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
NationalityKorean
Height / Weight169 cm / 52 kg
Zodiac Sign♋ Cancer
Blood TypeB
Main RapperNaeun (Former Member)
Son Na-eun (손나은) · Marcella Son
BornFebruary 10, 1994
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
NationalityKorean
Height / Weight168 cm / 45 kg
Zodiac Sign♒ Aquarius
MBTIINTJ
Blood TypeB
Main DancerYukyung (Former Member)
Hong Yu-kyung (홍유경)
BornSeptember 22, 1994
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
NationalityKorean
Height / Weight167 cm / 48 kg
Zodiac Sign♍ Virgo
Blood TypeAB
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts
Interesting details and fun facts about Apink.
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Apink's name combines "A" for "Absolute" with "pink," symbolizing both determination and a youthful, lovely image.
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The group's official fandom name, Pink Panda, was inspired partly by their former manager's nickname, "Kung Fu Panda."
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Apink debuted as a seven-member group in April 2011 before eventually settling into their current five-member lineup.
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Leader Chorong is a third-degree black belt in Hapkido, a skill she learned from her father, a Hapkido class director.
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Bomi is also a third-degree black belt, but in Taekwondo, which she has practiced since childhood.
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Eunji trained for only two months before debuting, one of the shortest training periods in K-pop idol history.
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Eunji is known among fans and members as the group's "Happy Virus" for her upbeat personality.
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Namjoo is nicknamed the "Tireless Energizer" for her seemingly endless stamina.
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Hayoung, the group's maknae, made her solo debut in August 2019 with the title track "Don't Make Me Laugh."
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Eunji released her own solo mini album, "Dream," back in April 2016.
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Before debuting, several members appeared in music videos for labelmates Beast (now Highlight).
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Apink's music and image have frequently been compared to first-generation girl groups S.E.S. and Fin.K.L.
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"Mr. Chu" became Apink's first music video to surpass 100 million YouTube views, reaching the milestone in January 2025.
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"Luv" is Apink's most-awarded song, taking home 17 music-show trophies.
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In 2016, Apink became the first K-pop girl group to tour North America since 2NE1 in 2012.
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Apink has four official sub-units: Apink BnN, Apink Y.O.S, JooJiRong, and Apink CHOBOM.
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"NoNoNo" peaked at number two on Billboard's K-Pop Hot 100 and became a top-five hit in Japan.
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Apink made their Japanese debut on October 22, 2014, with a Japanese version of "NoNoNo."
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The group's official lightstick, the PANDA Lightstick, first released in July 2016 with a panda-shaped design.|
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A second version of the PANDA Lightstick with updated features launched in September 2018.
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Apink's official color, Strawberry Pink, was officially revealed through their fan cafe in August 2017.
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Former member Yukyung left the group in April 2013 to focus on her studies but has remained close with the members.
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Former member Naeun departed in April 2022 to focus on her acting career, though she stayed on good terms with the group.
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Every remaining member's contract with longtime label IST Entertainment expired in 2023, but the group chose to stay together.
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In 2025, Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung signed with With Us Entertainment, while Eunji joined BILLIONS Entertainment.
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Apink celebrated their 14th anniversary in April 2025 with the digital single "Tap Clap," written by Kim Namjoo.
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The group released their 11th Korean EP, RE : LOVE, on January 5, 2026, to mark their 15th anniversary.
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"15th Season," released April 2026, is an emotional pop-rock single dedicated to their fandom, Pink Panda.
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Apink holds the distinction of being one of the longest continuously active second-generation K-pop girl groups.
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In 2018, Apink released "Miracle," their only single album to date, to mark their seventh anniversary.
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Chorong writes more lyrics for Apink's side tracks than any other member.
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Bomi is reportedly dating producer Rado of Black Eyed Pilseung, and the two announced their marriage in 2026.
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Apink's song "Dumhdurum" became their highest-charting Korean single since 2015's "Remember."
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The group's fourth studio album, Horn, released in February 2022, marked their first full-length Korean album in years.
Music Catalog
Full Discography
Every release by Apink, organized by category.
Studio Albums
1st Studio Album
Une Année
May 9, 2012
10 tracks · incl. "April 19th"
2nd Studio Album
Pink Memory
July 21, 2015
incl. "Remember," "Promise U"
1st Japanese Studio Album
Pink Season
August 26, 2015
Japanese-language release
3rd Studio Album
Pink Revolution
September 26, 2016
incl. "Only One"
2nd Japanese Studio Album
Pink Doll
December 21, 2016
Japanese-language release
3rd Japanese Studio Album
Pink Stories
December 27, 2017
incl. "Bye Bye," "Rainbow"
4th Studio Album
Horn
February 14, 2022
11 tracks · incl. "Dilemma"
Mini Albums (EP)
1st EP (Debut)
Seven Springs of Apink
April 19, 2011
5 tracks · title "I Don't Know"
2nd EP
Snow Pink
November 22, 2011
5 tracks · title "My My"
3rd EP
Secret Garden
July 5, 2013
title "NoNoNo"
4th EP
Pink Blossom
March 31, 2014
7 tracks · title "Mr. Chu"
5th EP
Pink Luv
November 24, 2014
8 tracks · title "Luv"
6th EP
Pink Up
June 26, 2017
7 tracks · title "Five"
7th EP
One & Six
July 2, 2018
6 tracks · title "I'm So Sick"
8th EP
Percent
January 7, 2019
6 tracks · title "%% (Eung Eung)"
9th EP
Look
April 13, 2020
7 tracks · title "Dumhdurum"
10th EP
Self
April 5, 2023
6 tracks · title "I Want You to Be Happy"
11th EP · 15th Anniversary
Re : Love
January 5, 2026
title "Love Me More"
Single Albums
Single Album · 7th Anniversary
Miracle
April 19, 2018
2 tracks · title "Miracle"
6th Anniversary Single
Always
April 19, 2017
commemorative single
10th Anniversary Single
Thank You
April 19, 2021
digital single
11th Anniversary Single
I Want You to Be Happy
April 19, 2022
digital single
Holiday Single
Pink Christmas
December 11, 2023
digital single
13th Anniversary Single
Wait Me There
April 19, 2024
digital single
14th Anniversary Single
Tap Clap
April 19, 2025
written by Kim Namjoo
15th Anniversary Single
15th Season
April 19, 2026
digital single
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Popular Music Videos
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Recognition
Awards, Achievements
& Milestones
A record of awards, certifications, chart milestones, and notable achievements earned by Apink.
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Daesang Awards
51
Total Trophies
4
Countries Recognized
5
Chart Milestones
2012
Rookie of the Year
Gaon Chart Music Awards
2012
New Artist Award
Seoul Music Awards
2012
Best New Artist
Golden Disc Awards
2014
Digital Bonsang – "NoNoNo"
Golden Disc Awards
2014
Best Female Dance – "Mr. Chu"
Melon Music Awards
2014
Bonsang – "NoNoNo"
Seoul Music Awards
2013
Next Generation Global Star
Mnet Asian Music Awards
2016
Disk Bonsang
Seoul Music Awards
2016
Disk Bonsang
Golden Disc Awards
2017
Best Celebrity Award
Asia Artist Awards
2015
Japan Gold Disc Award – Best New 3 Artists (Asia)
Japan Gold Disc Awards
Journey
Group Timeline
Key moments and milestones that have defined Apink's story.
April 19, 2011
Official Debut
Apink debuts with the EP Seven Springs of Apink and title track "I Don't Know."
MilestoneApril 2013
Yukyung Departs
Founding member Yukyung leaves the group to focus on her studies.
MilestoneJuly 5, 2013
"NoNoNo" Breakthrough
Secret Garden EP and its title track become Apink's first major hit, peaking at #2 on Billboard's K-Pop Hot 100.
MilestoneOctober 22, 2014
Japanese Debut
Apink releases their first Japanese single, a Japanese version of "NoNoNo."
Milestone2016
North American Tour
Apink becomes the first K-pop girl group to tour North America since 2NE1.
Milestone2017
Asia Artist Awards Win
Apink wins the Best Celebrity Award at the Asia Artist Awards.
MilestoneApril 8, 2022
Naeun Departs
Son Naeun officially leaves Apink to focus on her acting career.
MilestoneApril 28, 2023
Contracts Expire
All members' contracts with IST Entertainment expire; the group agrees to continue as five.
Milestone2025
New Agencies
Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung sign with With Us Entertainment; Eunji joins BILLIONS Entertainment.
MilestoneJanuary 5, 2026
15th Anniversary EP
Apink releases their 11th EP, RE : LOVE, celebrating 15 years since debut.
MilestoneApril 19, 2026
"15th Season" Release
Apink releases the digital single "15th Season" for their 15th debut anniversary.
MilestoneThe Fandom
Fan Club & Light Stick
Everything that makes Apink's fandom unique — from their name to their official light stick.
Fandom Name
Pink Panda
Pink Panda is the official fandom name for Apink, chosen as a playful blend of the group's name with the Korean word for "fan" (팬, paen), and also a nod to a former manager nicknamed "Kung Fu Panda." Represented by the group's official color, Strawberry Pink, Pink Pandas have supported Apink through fifteen-plus years of comebacks, world tours, and lineup changes, making them one of the most loyal fandoms of K-pop's second generation.
Light Stick
PANDA Lightstick (Ver. 2)
Apink's official lightstick features an adorable panda-head design that lights up pink at the nose, eyes, and ears. The first version launched in July 2016, five years after debut, and a second version with an upgraded remote control, more color options, and unique photocards followed in September 2018.
Photos
Photo Gallery
A curated collection of official photos from Apink.
Connect
Social Media
Follow Apink across all official platforms.