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Mamamoo
Mamamoo at their Reality in Black showcase, November 2019
From left to right: Moonbyul, Solar, Wheein and Hwasa
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
K-pop
Genres
R&B
latin pop
pop
ballad
jazz
dance
Years active 2014–present
Labels RBW
Victor[1]
Website Official website
Members Solar
Moonbyul
Wheein
Hwasa
Mamamoo (Korean: 마마무, stylized in all caps)[2] is a South Korean girl group formed
by RBW (formerly WA Entertainment) in 2014, composed of four
members: Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. The group officially debuted with their
single "Mr. Ambiguous" on June 18, 2014. [3] Their debut was considered by some critics
as one of the best K-pop debuts of 2014.[4][5] They are recognized for their retro, jazz,
R&B concepts and their strong vocal performances.[6][better source needed]
Contents
1Name
2Career
o 2.12014–2015: Formation, debut with Hello and rising popularity
o 2.22016–2017: Breakthrough with Melting and subsequent EPs
o 2.32018–2020: "Four Seasons, Four Colors" series, member solo
debuts, Queendom, Japanese debut, and Reality in Black
o 2.42020–present: Focus on members' solo activities, Travel, virtual concerts, and
WAW Project
3Controversy
4Discography
5Concerts
o 5.1Headlining concerts
o 5.2Virtual concerts
5.2.12016 Mamamoo Concert Moosical
5.2.22017 Mamamoo Concert Moosical: Curtain Call
5.2.32018 Mamamoo Concert 4Seasons S/S
5.2.4Mamamoo 1st Concert Tour in Japan
5.2.52019 Mamamoo Concert 4Seasons F/W
5.2.6Mamamoo 2nd Concert Tour in Japan: 4season Final
5.2.7Concert DVD
6Filmography
o 6.1Reality shows
o 6.2Dramas
7Awards and nominations
8See also
9References
10External links
Name[edit]
The group name "Mamamoo" is symbolic of the first time a baby babbles. In addition, it
has the meaning of approaching instinctively and primitively like a baby. [7]
Career[edit]
2014–2015: Formation, debut with Hello and rising popularity[edit]
Prior to their official debut, Mamamoo collaborated with several artists. Their first
collaboration titled "Don't Be Happy" with Bumkey was released on January 8, 2014.[8]
[better source needed]
A second collaboration with K.Will titled "Peppermint Chocolate"
featuring Wheesung was released on February 11, 2014.[9] "Peppermint Chocolate"
debuted at number 11 on the Gaon Digital Chart in its first week.[10][11] On May 30, 2014,
Mamamoo released a collaboration single called "HeeHeeHaHeHo" with rap
duo Geeks.[citation needed]
The group made their official debut on June 18, 2014 with lead single "Mr. Ambiguous"
from their first extended play (EP) Hello. The music video for "Mr. Ambiguous"
contained cameo appearances from many well-known K-pop industry figures such
as CNBLUE's Jonghyun, Baek Ji-young, Wheesung, Jung Joon-young, Bumkey, K.Will,
and Rhymer of Brand New Music.[citation needed] The album contained three previously
released collaborations and four new songs. [12] The group made their first live
appearance on the June 19 episode of M Countdown.[13] In July 2014, Mamamoo
released their first original soundtrack contribution titled "Love Lane" for the Korean
drama Marriage, Not Dating.[14]
On November 21, 2014, Mamamoo released their second EP Piano Man with the title
track of the same name.[15] The title song peaked at 41 on Gaon's Digital chart.[16] By the
end of 2014, Mamamoo ranked tenth highest among idol girl groups for digital sales,
19th in album sales, and 11th in overall sales according to Gaon's year-end rankings.
[17]
On January 10, 2015, Mamamoo performed a rendition of Joo Hyun-mi's "Wait a
Minute" at the singing show Immortal Songs 2, reaching the final round before losing
to Kim Kyung-ho.[18]
Mamamoo performing in September 2015.
On April 2, 2015, Mamamoo released "Ahh Oop!", the first single of their third EP
titled Pink Funky.[19] "Ahh Oop!" marks the group's second collaboration with label
mate Esna, after she was featured in "Gentleman" on their second EP Piano Man. On
June 13, 2015, the group traveled to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to perform at an event
sponsored by the South Korean Embassy with Crayon Pop and K-Much. The event was
a commemorative concert held in honor of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties
between South Korea and Mongolia.[20]
On June 19, 2015, Mamamoo released their third EP Pink Funky and lead single "Um
Oh Ah Yeh". The song was a commercial success, peaking at number three on
the Gaon Chart, becoming their first top-three single.[21] On August 23, 2015, after
promotions concluded, Mamamoo held their first fan meeting, entitled "1st Moo Party",
for a total of 1,200 fans at the Olympic Park in Seoul. Tickets for the fan meeting sold
out within one minute, so the group added an additional meeting for 1,200 more fans
the same night.[22][23] They also held another "Moo Party" in Los Angeles, which took place
on October 4, 2015.[citation needed] Mamamoo also collaborated and performed with label mate
Basick on the Korean rap survival show Show Me the Money.[citation needed]
On August 29, 2015, Mamamoo returned to Immortal Song 2 with a rendition of Jo
Young-nam's "Delilah".[24] On October 31, 2015, Mamamoo returned to the Immortal
Song 2, singing a rendition of Korean trot singer Bae Ho's song "Backwood's Mountain"
(두메산골). Their performance earned their first overall win on Immortal Song with 404
points.[25]
2016–2017: Breakthrough with Melting and subsequent EPs[edit]
Mamamoo at the Korea Sale Festa Opening Ceremony on September 30, 2016.
On January 10, 2016, RBW announced Mamamoo's first solo concert since their debut
in 2014. The concert, titled 2016 Mamamoo Concert-Moosical, was held on August 13–
14, 2016, at the Olympic Hall in Seoul.[26] 7,000 tickets for the concert were sold out in
one minute.[27]
