Nature (Korean: 네이처; RR: Neicheo; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2018 by n.CH Entertainment[1] and its the last lineup consisted of nine members: Sohee, Saebom, Aurora, Lu, Chaebin, Haru, Loha, Uchae, and Sunshine. Its original members, Yeolmae departed from the group ahead before debut in August 2018 and Gaga departure from the group in October 2019; were replaced respectively by Loha in November 2018 and Sohee in October 2019. Nature debuted on August 3, 2018, with the single album Girls and Flowers,[2] and officially disbanded on April 27, 2024.[3]
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 From left to right: Uchae, Lu, Sunshine, Saebom, Sohee, Chaebin, Haru, Loha (Aurora not pictured) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2018–2024 |
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| Past members |
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| Website | nchworld |
History
In June 2018, n.CH Entertainment, a South Korean talent management and television production company founded and headed by former SM Entertainment executive Jung Chang-hwan, announced that it will launch its own all-girl group, NATURE, in August.[4]
2018: Debut, line up changes and further releases
Nature made their debut on August 3 with the single album Girls and Flowers and its lead single, "Allegro Cantabile".[5][6] The music video features the 9 members, including former member Yeolmae, who departed from the group quietly before debut. The songs were re-recorded to only feature the current 8 members, and the music video was re-structured to only include close-ups of the current members, and Yeolmae is only present in the choreographic segments. The lead single "Allegro Cantabile" is a remake of the opening to Nodame Cantabile, a popular anime, which was previously recorded by Suemitsu & the Suemith.[7] The group has performed the song through busking performances, as well as on various music shows, including MBC TV, Music Bank, Inkigayo, Arirang TV, and Mnet, where they had performed the song frequently since August 4.[8] On August 24, the group released a Dance Practice of "Allegro Cantabile".[9] Nature won their first award, "New Artist of the Year", on August 30 at Soribada Best K-Music Awards.[10][11] On September 3, a month after its release, the group announced through Facebook that the "Allegro Cantabile" Music Video had reached over 2 million views on YouTube.[12]
In the end of August, Nature began acalled "Pop Cover Project", where the girls vocally cover a popular pop song and perform a dance sequence. The project consists of 5 covers. The first video was released on August 28 with cover "Walk Like An Egyptian" (with Yeolmae) by The Bangles,[13] the second video was released on September 8 with cover "My Sharona" by The Knack,[14] the third video was released on September 13 with cover "Shut Up and Let Me Go" by The Ting Tings,[15] the fourth video was released on September 17 with cover "Rhythm Nation" by Janet Jackson[16] and the last video was released on September 20 with cover "Kiss" by Prince.[17]
On November 4, new member Loha was introduced as part of the group through V Live.[18] The next day, the group began teasing their upcoming second single album Some & Love, which was scheduled to be released on November 22.[19] On November 22, their second single album with the lead single, "Some (You'll Be Mine)" was released.[20] Following their Performance Version of the music video was released on December 3.[21]
2019–2020: I'm So Pretty, line up changes, Nature World: Code A, Japanese debut and Nature World: Code M
On January 15, Nature released a music video for the B track, "Dream About You", from their second single, Some & Love.[22] The video features the group donning blue tutus in a dream-like environment and it signifies the first time the group has incorporated an object into the complete choreography, which is a 'magic' star-wand. A Performance Version of the music video was released on January 25.[23]
On June 24, it was confirmed that Nature would make their comeback on July 10 with their first mini album I'm So Pretty. Member Gaga was not involved due to her currently being on hiatus to focus on her studies.[24] The music video for I'm So Pretty was released on July 10. A Performance Version of the music video was released on July 24.[25]
On October 8, former Produce 101 contestant and soloist Kim So-hee was introduced as a new member following her signing with n.Ch Entertainment and it was also confirmed that Gaga has departed from the group to focus on her studies.[26] n.CH Entertainment also confirmed that the group is preparing for a comeback in November.[27] It was later confirmed that the group would make their comeback on November 12 with their second mini album Nature World: Code A, as member Aurora would not involved due to her participation in the third season of the Chinese audition show Idol Producer.[28] The music video for "Oopsie (My Bad)" was released on November 12.[29]
Nature signed with Pony Canyon and debuted in Japan on February 12, 2020, with a Japanese version of their single "I'm So Pretty".[30]
On June 1, the group was confirmed to make their comeback on June 17 with their third single album Nature World: Code M with remained seven-member of the group,[31] as member Loha is undergoing hiatus due to health reasons and member Aurora is still in China.[32]On June 15, ahead of the single album's release, it was announced that member Sunshine would not joined upcoming promotions due had suffered a leg injury and the group's would continue to promoted as a six-member group.[33]On June 17, member Sunshine attended on the single album's showcase.[34]
2022–2024: Nature World: Code W and disbandment
On January 13, 2022, through their mockumentary series, NATURE Can't Go Down Like This, were revealed the production process of their upcoming special album "Rica Rica" set to be released on January 24, which marks their first release in a year and six months.[35] On January 21, n.CH confirmed that the group would returned with special album, which the choreography of the title track were inspired by the Ivory Coast's Jaouli dance.[36] The special album digitally released on January 24, which only seven-member participated in the music video[37][38] with member Loha did not filming the music video and teaser due her injury leg, while she still features in the special album and joined in later promotions.[39][40] Member Sunshine did not take a part because she is still on hiatus.
On October 17, n.CH announced that the group set to be released their third mini album titled NATURE World: Code W on November 2.[41] On October 31, n.CH announced the mini album would postponed to November 6 due to the aftermath of Seoul Halloween crowd crush.[42] The third mini album officially released on November 6, with consists of five track including the lead single "Limbo" and previously released single "Rica Rica".[43] Member Lu would not participate on the promotions due to health issues, while member Sunshine is still on hiatus.[44]
In December 2023, their contract with Japanese label PonyCanyon was terminated, with the Japanese website and mailing service also being terminated.[45] The Japanese website and mailing services shut down on December 27, 2023.[46] Nature disbanded on April 27, 2024.[3]
Members
- Sohee (소희; 2019–2024)
- Saebom (새봄; 2018–2024)
- Aurora (오로라; 2018–2024)
- Chaebin (채빈; 2018–2024)
- Haru (하루; 2018–2024)
- Loha (로하; 2018–2024)
- Uchae (유채; 2018–2024)
- Sunshine (선샤인; 2018–2024)
- Lu (루; 2018–2024)
- Gaga (가가; 2018–2019)
- Yeolmae (열매; 2018)[A]
Timeline
- Blue represents a release
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [47] | |||
| I'm So Pretty |
Track listing
| 13 |
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| Nature World: Code A |
Track listing
| 9 |
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| Nature World: Code W |
Track listing
| 46 |
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Single albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [47] | |||
| Girls and Flowers (기분 좋아) |
Track listing
| 34 |
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| Some & Love (썸 & 러브) |
Track listing
| 39 |
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| Nature World: Code M |
Track listing
| 22 |
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| Rica Rica |
Track listing
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales[B] | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [54] | JPN [55] | |||||
| "Allegro Cantabile" (기분 좋아) | 2018 | — | — | — | Girls and Flowers | |
| "Some (You'll Be Mine)" (썸) | — | — | Some & Love | |||
| "Dream About U" (꿈꿨어) | 2019 | — | — | |||
| "I'm So Pretty" (내가 좀 예뻐)[C] | —[D] | 21 |
| I'm So Pretty | ||
| "Oopsie (My Bad)" | —[E] | — | — | Nature World: Code A | ||
| "Girls" (어린애) | 2020 | — | — | Nature World: Code M | ||
| "Rica Rica" | 2022 | —[F] | — | Rica Rica | ||
| "Starry Night" | —[G] | — | Trip: Tape #02 | |||
| "Limbo!" (넘어와) | —[H] | — | Nature World: Code W | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||||
OSTs
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Hey Jude" | 2019 | Spring Turns to Spring |
| "Oh My Gosh" (소녀의 세계) | 2020 | The World of My 17 |
| "Delivery" or "Closer to You" | 2021 | Delivery |
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Allegro Cantabile" | 2018 | Hong Won-Ki (Zanybros) | [62] |
| "Some (You'll Be Mine)" | Vikings League | [63] | |
| "Dream About U" | 2019 | Hong Won-Ki (Zanybros) | [64] |
| "Oopsie (My Bad)" | Vishop (Vikings League) | [65] | |
| "I'm So Pretty (Japanese ver.)" | 2020 | [66] | |
| "Oh my gosh" | Unknown | ||
| "Girls" | Minjun Lee, Hayoung Lee (MOSWANTD) | [67] | |
| "Girls (Uncensored Ver.)" | |||
| "Rica Rica" | 2022 | Unknown | |
| "Limbo!" | Unknown |
Filmography
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Note(s) | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Nature's Natural Reality - We'll Make You Feel Better | Member Gaga is absent | [68] |
| 2020 | Nature LeaFresh | Member Aurora is absent | [69] |
| 2022 | Nature Can't Go Down Like This | Member Sunshine is absent | [35] |
Awards and nominations
Asia Artist Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2021[70] | Nature | Female Idol Group Popularity Award | Nominated |
Genie Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2019[71] | Nature | The Top Artist | Nominated |
| The Female New Artist | Nominated | ||
| Genie Music Popularity Award | Nominated | ||
| Global Popularity Award | Nominated |
Mnet Asian Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2018[72] | Nature | Best New Female Artist | Nominated |
| Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Soribada Best K-Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2018 | Nature | New Artist of the Year[10][11] | Won |
| 2019 | Bonsang Award | Nominated | |
| Music Star Award[73] | Won | ||
| Popularity Award (Female) | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | New K-wave Rising Star Award | Won |
Notes
References
External links
