Billlie (Korean: 빌리; RR: Billi; stylized as Bi11lie or Billlǃə) is a South Korean girl group formed by Mystic Story. Billlie debuted on November 10, 2021, with the extended play (EP) The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. The group originally consisted of six members: Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon and Haruna. A seventh member, Sheon, later joined the group.

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Billlie in March 2022
L–R, back row: Siyoon, Tsuki and Suhyeon
L–R, front row: Haruna, Sheon, Haram and Moon Sua
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2021–present
Labels
Members
  • Moon Sua
  • Suhyeon
  • Haram
  • Tsuki
  • Sheon
  • Siyoon
  • Haruna
WebsiteOfficial website
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Name

The name Billlie is spelled with three Ls due to the fact that the name can be broken down into 'Bi' (Korean word for rain), '11', and 'lie' — Bi11lie. The number '11' came from their group's legend; "When the 11th bell rings in the middle of a purple rain, something strange happens", where the members lie about what happened in order to keep the event a secret. The name also reflects their "B-sides, the inner-self that everyone has inside them", which they express in hope to empathize with the audience.[2][3]

Career

Pre-debut

The members of Billlie were known as Mystic Rookies — a rookie development program under Mystic Story. On September 14, Mystic Story announced plans to debut Mystic rookies in November 2021.[4] On October 11, It was revealed that the group would be called 'Billlie'.[5]

Prior to debut, Moon Sua was a YG Entertainment trainee for 10 years. She participated in the music competition program Unpretty Rapstar 2 finishing as the third runner-up.[6][7] Suhyeon participated in the Mnet survival program Produce 101 placing 69th and eliminated in the fifth episode. She also participated in the JTBC survival program Mix Nine and starred in the web drama A-Teen in 2018, and its 2019 sequel A-Teen 2.[8] Haram and Tsuki are former SM Entertainment trainees.[8] Additionally, Tsuki worked as a model for the magazine Popteen and released the single "Magic" with the modeling group MAGICOUR in 2020.[9] Sheon participated in the Mnet survival program Girls Planet 999, and was eliminated in the final episode placing tenth.[10] Siyoon participated in the talent show K-pop Star 5 and also worked as a model for the magazine Popteen.[8]

2021–2022: Debut with The Billage of Perception: Chapter One, "Snowy Night", The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One and The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two

On October 28, it was announced that their debut EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter One would be released on November 10. A fan song titled "Flowerld", which was also included on the EP, was also released on the same day.[11]

On November 10, their debut EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter One was released featuring lead single "Ring X Ring" and five B-side tracks.[12]

On November 19, it was announced that Kim Su-yeon, who had participated in Girls Planet 999, would join the group under the stage name Sheon (션) as the seventh member, and would officially join the group for their next album.[13] On November 27, Sheon made a surprise appearance performing title track "Ring X Ring" along with the other members on South Korean music show Show! Music Core, marking her first appearance with the group.[14]

On December 14, the group released their first digital single album The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Snowy Night with "Snowy Night" as the lead single. The single is the group's first release to feature member Sheon.[15][16]

On February 11, 2022, it was announced that Billlie would be releasing their second EP The Collective Soul And Unconscious: Chapter One, featuring lead single "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" on February 23.[17] On March 1, the group released their first soundtrack album The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One Original Soundtrack from "What Is Your B?".[18]

On August 8, 2022, it was announced the group would be releasing a direct sequel to their first EP.[19] On August 16, it was announced that their third EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two, featuring lead single "Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World)", would be released on August 31.[20]

2023–present: The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three and Side-B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen

On February 7, 2023, it was announced the group would be releasing their fourth EP.[21] On March 6, it was announced that their fourth EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three, featuring lead single "Eunoia", would be released on March 28.[22]

On April 20, Mystic Story announced that the group's activities have been halted, due to the sudden death of Moon Sua's brother Moonbin of Astro.[23] Subsequently on April 25, Mystic Story announced that promotions for the EP have concluded, and that member Moon Sua would be taking time off, with the remaining 6 members to continue activities.[24] On June 15th, It was announced that Suhyeon would also be going on hiatus, for health reasons. [25]

The group released their first single album Side-B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen. The album's single "BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)", together with its English-language version, was pre-released on September 27. The lead single "Dang! (Hocus Pocus)", together with the entire album was released on October 23.[26] Members Moon Sua and Suhyeon would not be involved in this release due to their hiatuses from health issues.[27]

On April 12, 2024, it was announced that members Moon Sua and Suhyeon would resume activities after being on hiatus due to health issues.[28]

Members

  • Moon Sua (문수아)[2]
  • Suhyeon (수현)[2]
  • Haram (하람)[2]
  • Tsuki (츠키)[2]
  • Sheon ()[13]
  • Siyoon (시윤)[2]
  • Haruna (하루나)[2]

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart
positions
Sales
KOR
[29]
JPN
[30]
The Billage of Perception: Chapter One 12
The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One
  • Released: February 23, 2022
  • Label: Mystic Story
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
518
The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two
  • Released: August 31, 2022
  • Label: Mystic Story
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
323
The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three
  • Released: March 28, 2023
  • Label: Mystic Story
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
526
Japanese
Knock-on Effect
Track listing
  1. "Domino ~ Butterfly Effect" (Japanese version)
  2. "Dang! (Hocus Pocus)" (Japanese version)
  3. "BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)" (Japanese version)
  4. "Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World)" (Japanese version)
  5. "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" (Japanese version)
14
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Single albums

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Title Details Peak chart
positions
Sales
KOR
[39]
JPN
[40]
Track by Yoon: Patbingsu
  • Released: July 14, 2022
  • Label: Mystic Story
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Patbingsu" (팥빙수)
  2. "Highway Romance" (고속도로 로맨스)
7
Side-B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen
  • Released: October 23, 2023
  • Label: Mystic Story
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Dang! (Hocus Pocus)"
  2. "BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)"
  3. "Dang! (Hocus Pocus) (English ver.)"
  4. "BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend) (English ver.)"
6
Japanese
GingaMingaYo (The Strange World): Japanese ver.
Track listing
  1. "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" (Japanese version)
  2. "Everybody's Got a $ecret" (Japanese version)
  3. "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" (Japanese version; Inst.)
  4. "Everybody's Got a $ecret" (Japanese version; Inst.)
4
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Soundtrack albums

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Title Details
The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One Original Soundtrack from "What Is Your B?"
  • Released: March 1, 2022
  • Label: Mystic Story
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two Original Soundtrack from "The End of the World and the Awakening"
  • Released: September 8, 2022
  • Label: Mystic Story
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
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Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.

[44]
JPN
[45]
JPN
Heat.

[46]
"Ring X Ring" 2021 167 The Billage of Perception: Chapter One
"Snowy Night" Non-album single[upper-alpha 1]
"GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" 2022 9246 The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One
"Patbingsu" (팥빙수)
(with Yoon Jong-shin)
144 Track by Yoon: Patbingsu
"Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World)" 32 The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two
"Eunoia" 2023 47 The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three
"Dang! (Hocus Pocus)" 60 Side B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen
"The Soul Savior ~ I Don't Need a Superman" 197 The Billlie's Odditorium' The First Edition
"January 0th (A Hope Song)" 2024 75 The Billlie's Odditorium' The Second Edition
"Domino ~ Butterfly Effect" (Japanese version) Knock-on Effect
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Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.

[47]
"Enchanted Night ~ 白夜" 2023 121 The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three
"Lionheart (The Real Me)" 123
"Nevertheless" 126
"Various and Precious (Moment of Inertia)" 130
"Extra-ordinary" 131
"BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)" 105 Side-B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen
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Videography

Music videos

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Year Title Director Ref.
2021 "Ring X Ring" Hwang Suah [48]
"Snowy Night" Zanybros [49]
2022 "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" [50]
"Patbingsu" [51]
"Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World) [52]
2023 "Eunoia" Kwak Doori
(Segaji Video)
[53]
"GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" (Japanese version) Un­known [54]
"BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)" Kino, Lord, Won
(Milpowder)
[55]
"Dang! (Hocus Pocus)" Zanybros [56]
2024 "Domino ~ Butterfly Effect" (Japanese version) Kino, Lord, Won
(Milpowder)
[57]
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Accolades

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2022 Potential Awards – Music Billlie Won [58]
Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024 Hot Icon Won [59]
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards 2022 Rookie of the Year (Female) Nominated [60]
Korea First Brand Awards 2023 Female Idol (Rising Star) Won [61]
Hanteo Music Awards 2021 Rookie Award – Female Group Nominated [62]
2023 Emerging Artist Award Won [63]
Melon Music Awards 2022 New Artist of the Year Nominated [64]
Mnet Japan Fan's Choice Awards 2021 Female Rookie of the Year Nominated [65][66]
Seoul Music Awards 2024 Best Performance Awards Won [67]
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Listicles

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Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Teen Vogue 2024 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024 Placed [68]
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Notes

  1. "Snowy Night" uses the album title as The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Snowy Night

References

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