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Lightsum (Korean: 라잇썸; RR: Raitsseom; MR: Raitssŏm, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Sangah, Chowon, Nayoung, Hina, Juhyeon, and Yujeong. The group debuted on June 10, 2021, with the release of their debut single album, Vanilla. Originally an eight-piece ensemble, members Huiyeon and Jian departed the group in October 2022.
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![]() Lightsum in August 2024 L–R: Nayoung, Chowon, Juhyeon, Hina, Yujeong, and Sangah | |
Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2021–present |
Labels | Cube |
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Past members |
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Website | Official website |
The group's name, Lightsum, is a combination of the words "light" and "sum", which symbolizes "things that shine small gather together to light up the world, delivering greater positive energy through a message of hope".[1]
Juhyeon participated in The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project in 2017–2018 where she finished in 25th place.[2] Chowon, Nayoung, and Yujeong participated in Produce 48 in 2018 where they finished in 13th place, 21st place, and 51st place respectively.[3][4][5] It was later revealed that Chowon was rigged out of the lineup of Iz*One, and that her real final ranking was 6th place.[6] Juhyeon later participated in Dancing High in 2018, but did not pass the evaluation round.[7]
Chowon was cast in Bully Bad Guys and The Dominator 3: Junior Bullies in 2020.[8]
On April 15, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that it would be debuting a new girl group, their first since (G)I-dle in 2018.[9] The members were revealed in pairs from April 19 to 22 (in order: Juhyeon, Sangah, Chowon, Jian, Nayoung, Huiyeon, Hina, and Yujeong).[10][11][12][13] A video trailer with all eight members was revealed on April 23, 2021.[14][15] On May 27, it was announced that Lightsum would release their debut single album Vanilla on June 10,[16] making their broadcast debut on Mnet's M Countdown with a performance of their debut single.[17] On October 13, Lightsum released their second single album Light a Wish, with "Vivace" serving as the lead single.[18]
On May 24, 2022, Lightsum released their first extended play Into the Light, with the lead single "Alive".[19] On October 25, Cube Entertainment announced the departure of members Huiyeon and Jian from the group and that Lightsum would be reorganized as a group of six.[20]
In June 2023, Sangah participated in Mnet's girl group survival show Queendom Puzzle as a contestant,[21] she was eliminated in the first elimination rounds.[22] On September 21, it was announced Lightsum would release their second extended play Honey or Spice on October 11.[23]
Lightsum released the digital single "Pose!" on August 7, 2024, 10 months after their previous comeback.[24]
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Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR [25] | |||
Into the Light |
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13 |
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Honey or Spice |
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14 |
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KOR [28] | |||
Vanilla |
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12 |
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Light a Wish |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR Down. [31] |
US World [32] | ||||
"Vanilla" | 2021 | 59 | 8 | Vanilla | |
"Vivace" | 16 | 8 | Light a Wish | ||
"Alive" | 2022 | 54 | — | Into the Light | |
"Honey or Spice" | 2023 | 96 | — | Honey or Spice | |
"Pose!" | 2024 | TBA | Non-album Single | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Female Idol Group Popularity Award | Lightsum | Nominated | [38] |
2022 | Potential Awards – Music | Won | [39] | ||
Asian Pop Music Awards | 2021 | Best New Artist (Overseas) | Light a Wish | Nominated | [40] |
Genie Music Awards | 2022 | Next Wave Icon | Lightsum | Won | [41] |
Hanteo Music Awards | 2021 | Rookie Award – Female Group | Nominated | [42] | |
Korea First Brand Awards | 2022 | Female Rookie Idol Award | Won | [43] | |
Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2021 | Artist of the Year | Longlisted | [44] | |
Best New Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
Seoul Music Awards | 2022 | K-wave Popularity Award | Nominated | [45] | |
Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
Rookie of the Year | Nominated |